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 Sep 20, 2025
Evidence Unseen | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Chapter five of this book looks at predictive prophecy, focusing especially on Isaiah 53. The author responds to those who don't believe it refers to Jesus.
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Should Christians Be Environmentalists? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Dan Story, a good friend of mine, has written a book that develops a Bible-based theology of nature and responds to anti-Christian environmentalists. In this podcast I cover chapters that look at God's love for nature, humanity's failure to watch over the environment, and God's plan for the restoration of nature.
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Saturday Sep 13, 2025
On Guard | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
William Lane Craig, noted professor, author, and debater, has written a one-stop, how-to-defend-your-faith manual. I review his second chapter, which deals with a hugely important question: What difference does it make if God exists?
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Strange Rites | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025
This book, written by a non-Christian, looks at the radical new religions that are changing post-Christian America. In this podcast, I review her first chapter, which focuses on the religious landscape today with a special emphasis on three groups of people who blend traditional religious practices with personal spirituality.
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Cold-Case Christianity | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Jim Wallace, one of my favorite apologists, discusses the value of circumstantial evidence when it comes to arguing for the existence of God and challenges each of us to be a two-decision Christian.
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Thursday Sep 04, 2025
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
This book is probably the best defense for the resurrection of Jesus. Chapter 5 tackles the charge that the story of the resurrection is a legend or a fraud.
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Saturday Aug 30, 2025
The Christian Combat Manual | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
This is a terrific introduction to apologetics. Dan Story tells of the current culture war in his introduction to the book, and uses his first chapter to explain what apologetics is and why we need it.
purchase book here
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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Testable Faith | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
This is a booklet put out by Reasons to Believe, a science-faith organization. The podcast for today details two chapters answering interesting questions: "Isn't Faith Incompatible with Reason?" and "Would the Discovery of ET Disprove Christianity and Must ET Exist?"
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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.
Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.
contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com









