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Understanding the Times | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

This is a good book for seeing how worldviews understand key disciplines of life--theology, philosophy, ethics, psychology, . . . In this podcast I go over the ten disciplines as they seek to explain biology, the study of life.

A Practical Guide to Culture | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

This is an excellence guide for parents and Christian leaders to help our youth survive and thrive in a poisonous culture. In this segment, I talk about the way our society encourages a perpetual adolescence and how to move youth toward adulthood.

Love Thy Body | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

A wonderful thinker and writer, Nancy Pearcey, shows how the modern worldview has dehumanized us. She points out it is Christianity that sustains the dignity of the body and accords with science and biology. In this podcast, I review her chapter on the casual "hook-up" sex that's so prevalent today. 

Scientism and Secularism | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

J.P. Moreland is a prolific author, and that's a good thing. His book on scientism is well worth reading. I cover a chapter that explains why Christians should be concerned about this dangerous ideology that has made such huge inroads into our society.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

The Bible at one time was called the "Good Book," but now it's come under attack. Robert Hutchinson shows how it was the Bible that formed our American understanding of human rights--gifts from God rather than privileges given (or withdrawn) by the State.

The Heresy of Orthodoxy | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Don't let the title confuse you. The authors argue against those who want to change how we see early Christianity. I look at a chapter that explores the creation of the New Testament canon, the collection of divinely inspired books. Was the canon a late creation of the Roman church? They answer "no" using good research.

Questioning the Bible | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Jonathan Morrow defends the Bible against several major challenges. For this podcast I review his reaction to the idea that the Bible supports slavery, promotes genocide, is homophobic, and demeans women. Another good book that goes into more depth with these issues is Paul Copan's Is God a Moral Monster?

To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Here's a powerful set of apologists who argue for the Christian worldview. Instead of looking at one of their arguments, I want to share an article by Craig Hazen that defends the use of apologetics.

One Nation Under Gods | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

The title is not a typo--it's a look at the history of the Mormon church. I use this podcast to examine the origins and problems with the Book of Mormon as discussed in the book.

Truth in a Culture of Doubt | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Three Christian professors take on Bart Ehrman and other skeptics who challenge the Christian faith. This podcast deals with the challenge that there can't be a God since there is so much evil in the world.