
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

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.

Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Unbelievable | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Justin Brierley, radio talk-show host, has had many atheists discuss their beliefs on his show. This book discusses why he is still a Christian despite hearing their arguments against Christianity. I focus on five claims he often hears from them.

Thursday Dec 30, 2021
The Creator Revealed | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
A physicist explains why we can believe there's a God through an examination of the Big Bang and fine tuning throughout the universe. I spend time in this podcast discussing what he has to say about fine tuning as seen in the physical laws that govern the universe.