
Welcome to The Apologist’s Bookshelf, a podcast dedicated to exploring the best books in Christian apologetics. I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith—whether you’re a believer seeking to deepen your understanding, or a skeptic exploring the truth claims of Christianity. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, the reliability of the Bible, creation and design in the universe, and how to engage unbelievers with wisdom and grace. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. If you’re interested in faith and reason, defending the Christian worldview, or simply love diving into thought-provoking Christian books, this podcast is for you. Podcast: https://theapologistsbookshelf.podbean.com Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com
Episodes

Saturday May 03, 2025
Mama Bear Apologetics | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
Chapter three in this book discusses the rare quality we should all have--discernment, the ability to identify both good and bad ideas. The author gives several useful ways to help us and our kids be discerning.
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com
Podcast: https://theapologistsbookshelf.podbean.com/

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
The Case for a Creator | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Lee Strobel sat down with Jonathan Wells, holder of two doctorates, and asked him many questions about Darwin's idea of evolution. This chapter in his book is titled "Doubts About Darwinism."
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Is Atheism Dead? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
In this national bestseller, Eric Metaxas discusses several ways atheism has been challenged by recent discoveries in science and archeology. In this podcast I cover three chapters that focus on scientific findings that point to God.
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Christianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Tuesday Apr 22, 2025
Ken Samples, part of the team at Reasons to Believe, asks if Christianity is rational, relevant, and good. In this chapter he takes on the idea that God commanded genocide in the Old Testament.
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Saturday Apr 19, 2025
The Case for Life | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Scott Klusendorf answers three objections to the pro-life stance--women will die from illegal abortions, you shouldn't force your view on others, and pro-lifers should broaden their focus by fighting other social ills.
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Christian Apologetics (Second Edition) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Doug Groothuis has written a massive book dealing with evidences for the Christian faith. In this podcast I will cover a chapter in his book on religious pluralism and the fate of the unevangelized (those who have never heard of Jesus).
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Friday Apr 11, 2025
God's Undertaker | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
John Lennox discusses scientific reductionism and its limits, plus in another chapter I cover here, he explains the design we see in the universe.
I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Made In Our Image (Part B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
This continues a look at competing sources of identity in our society as it relates to the rise of artificial intelligence. I have added a link here to the book in case you'd like to get a copy.

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Made in Our Image (Part A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
This book tackles the key issue of how Christians can navigate the world of artificial intelligence. In this podcast and the following one, I cover one chapter focusing on the way many people today get their identity and how this is threatened by artificial intelligence.

Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
This podcast gives an overview of archeological discoveries that reveal the accuracy of Old Testament history.