The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
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 Jun 29, 2024
The Ambassador's Guide to Pluralism--Part 2 | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
Saturday Jun 29, 2024
This podcast finishes going over Greg Koukl's opening chapter on pluralism.

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
The Ambassador's Guide to Pluralism | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
This booklet by Stand to Reason is one in a series that explores important aspects of our culture today. Greg Koukl takes on a modern saying: "Jesus is my savior and the only way for me, but I can't say He is the way for others."

Saturday Jun 22, 2024
A Matter of Days | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist and proponent of an ancient earth, spends one chapter showing the problems with the young-earth position when it comes to the rate of evolution.

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Reaching Muslims for Christ | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Chapter 15 in this book offers good advice on issues a Christian should avoid or approach with caution when interacting with Muslims.

Saturday Jun 15, 2024
How We Got the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
Saturday Jun 15, 2024
This podcast covers a chapter that discusses apocryphal books of both the Old and New Testaments--their contents and why they were rejected.

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels--Part B | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
I finish the author's chapter on miracles.

Saturday Jun 08, 2024
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels--Part A | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Craig Blomberg, noted professor and author, spends one important chapter on the issue of New Testament miracles.

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Truth Changes Everything | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Dr. Jeff Myers deals with a crucial question for our times: Does the truth matter?









