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

Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Faithfully Different | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Saturday Mar 26, 2022
Natasha Crain has written a book that describes the modern secular culture we live in and ways Christians can navigate it. Today's podcast looks at her chapter that explains why secularism is so appealing.

Saturday Mar 19, 2022
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
This is one of the best apologetics books available. I go over a chapter in it that talks about early testimony about Jesus.

Friday Mar 11, 2022
6 Modern Myths | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Here's a book that tackles six false accounts of Christianity's history. I am looking at the author's chapter on missionaries and the good that they have really done, as opposed to the myth that they wrecked native cultures.

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.









