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
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

Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
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.

Monday Sep 27, 2021
One Nation Under Gods | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
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.

Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Truth in a Culture of Doubt | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
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.

Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
Sunday Sep 26, 2021
We may have some troubling questions with difficult Bible passages, so here's a book that has informed answers. I look at a couple of issues people have had with the Bible--Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible? Was the book of Daniel really written well before the empires he predicted would arise?

Friday Sep 24, 2021
Christianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Ken Samples takes on several challenges to Christianity. This podcast deals with the explosive growth of Christianity--was it supernatural or natural?

Friday Sep 24, 2021
Jesus and the Eyewitnesses | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Richard Bauckham does a masterful job arguing that the Gospels are the results of eyewitness testimony. I cover several of his reasons.

Friday Sep 24, 2021
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Christians often need help in reading and understanding the Bible, and this book does an excellent job for this purpose. I look at the final chapter that explores effective ways to understand the book of Revelation.

Friday Sep 24, 2021
Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Hugh Ross, a well-respected scientist and author, examines UFO sightings. This podcast focuses on his discussion of interstellar travel and a possible connection between UFOs and demons.









