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

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Know Why You Believe | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
With more than one million copies in print, Paul Little's book Know Why You Believe has become a classic in apologetics material. In this podcast I cover chapter 8, which asks if miracles are possible.

Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Mormonism 101 | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson look at how the Mormons see the Bible in chapter 7 of their book. Many of the church's leaders have cast doubt on the certainty of the Bible. The authors challenge this view.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Good Apologetics Books 2023--Part 2 | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
I cover four more good apologetics books I read this year.

Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Good Apologetics Books 2023--Part 1 | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
I select three apologetics books that meant a lot to me when I read them this year.

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Science | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
This chapter, taken from one of a number of interesting books in a series, looks at evolution and why the theory has so many problems with it.

Saturday Nov 04, 2023
The Secular Creed | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Rebecca McLaughlin covers five contemporary claims that challenge Christianity. In this podcast I go through one of her chapters that examines the slogan "Women's Rights Are Human Rights."

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Defending Your Faith | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Dan Story, a good friend and excellent writer, gives reliable answers in this book for a new generation of seekers and skeptics. I cover his first chapter, entitled "Why Does God Want Our Defense?" He tells of the advantages of apologetics.

Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Talking With Your Kids About God | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Saturday Oct 28, 2023
Natasha Crain has an important chapter in her book than deals with a tough question for many Christians: How Can God Be Three Persons in One? She does a wonderful job dealing with this topic.









