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On Death | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Tim Keller, who recently died, has written so many powerful books. In this one he discusses what gives the Christian hope in the face of death. Thank you, Tim, for all you did to build up Christians.

If God Is Good | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Randy Alcorn, a best-selling author, examines six worldviews that respond to the problem of evil and suffering. He's convinced the Christian answer beats that of any other worldview.

Faithfully Different | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

In chapter 4 of this book, Natasha Crain discusses how we as Christians can regain a supernatural worldview in the face of a culture that buys into naturalism (the belief that the natural world is all that exists).

Guide to How It All Began | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

This book, subtitled "A User-Friendly Approach," covers a lot of material in a relaxed manner. I am discussing chapter 7, which looks at three possible explanations for how everything started, the idea of a prebiotic soup, the fossil record, the Cambrian explosion, and irreducible complexity.

Evidence That Demands a Verdict | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

This updated version of a popular book covers so much good information about Christianity. This time I cover chapter 13, which examines the deaths of the disciples. Do we know what happened to them? Did any of them renounce their faith when faced with death? 

The Creator Revealed | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

Here's a second look at Mike Strauss' book dealing with Genesis and creation. My first podcast on this book was done on December 30, 2021 in case you'd like to hear it. This time I cover a chapter in which Mike examines the issue of the creation "days"--was it all done in 24-hour periods?

The God Conversation, Part 2 | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

I am continuing with a second podcast on The God Conversation, which challenges Christians to engage others using stories and illustrations to explain our faith. Chapter 2 deals with the difficult issue of a good God and the existence of pain and suffering.

The God Conversation, Part 1 | The Apologist’s Bookshelf

J. P.  Moreland, a great author and Christian thinker, has a book that suggests ways we can use stories and illustrations to explain our Christian faith. In this podcast, I cover his opening chapters that explain the value of using examples and illustrations to share our beliefs with others.