I‘m Gary Zacharias, professor of English and an avid reader. I‘m also passionate about Christian apologetics, which has to do with making a case for the truth of Christianity. In this podcast I‘d like to introduce you to various books that have meant a lot to me over the years and have a prominent place on my bookshelf.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
God’s Battalions | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Rodney Stark, noted historian, takes a look at the Crusades to show how many misconceptions and lies exist about those struggles. I explore his chapter that refutes the idea of a "Dark Ages" in Europe and clears up a misconception about Muslim culture.
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Christianity on Trial | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
This book tackles major attacks on Christianity. I look at a chapter that explores the history of science and Christianity to show that they are not enemies.
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
Zondervan has produced a beautiful book that explores archeological discoveries that validate the historical accuracy of the Bible. I focus on a pharaoh's boast, desperate letters sent to Egypt, the missing Hittites, David, and the Philistines.
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Holman Bible Handbook | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
Saturday Feb 12, 2022
This handbook covers so many interesting things about the Bible. This podcast focuses on the flood story and the resurrection of Jesus.
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
A General Introduction to the Bible | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Norm Geisler, a well-known speaker and author, took on the challenge of writing an introduction to the entire Bible. I look at a chapter of his that discusses the Old Testament Apocrypha.
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
The New Testament in Its World | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
N. T. Wright, noted author, teacher, and theologian, has put together a wonderful book full of information. I focus on a chapter of his that explores who Jesus thought he was.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Guide to How It All Began | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Here's a science book that's easy to read as it explores the origins of the universe, life, and humans. I spend time on their eighth chapter where they discuss how humans began.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Getting Involved with Apologetics | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
For this podcast, I want to give you a list of ways to become more involved with apologetics. Our world needs to hear the case for Christianity, and we can all be part of this endeavor.
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Finding Truth | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Nancy Pearcey has written an excellent book that explains how we can judge other competing worldviews using five principles from the first chapter in Romans. I cover her introduction to these principles.
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Serious Times | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
James Emery White has written an excellent book to challenge all of us to make a difference in the world around us. I spend time going over his chapter on developing a Christian mind, something that is lacking in too many Christians today.