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Hosted by Gary Zacharias · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 519 episodes
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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.
Gary Zacharias hosts The Apologist‘s Bookshelf, a religion show with 519 episodes published.
Greg Koukl's book Tactics has sold more than 500,000 copies, which shows it has great value for Christians who want to defend their faith. In chapters 3 and 4 Koukl introduces the Columbo tactic--what it is and its advan
Chapter 7 in this book discusses Scientology--its beliefs and how it contrasts with Christianity. Book: The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions by Ron Rhodes Purchase book here NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous
Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, discusses why, contrary to popular thought, truth can be known. Book: Truth Changes Everything by Dr. Jeff Myers Purchase book here NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous p
John Lennox, professor and author, uses chapter 7 to give the reader some idea of the vast complexity of the living cell and DNA. He does this to show the difficulty of life arising from chance. Book: God's Undertaker by
Rebecca McLaughlin answers a question often asked these days: Doesn't religion cause violence? Book: Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin Purchase book here NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that
Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe, discusses the idea of a multiverse to explain design in the universe and deals with challenges to the fine-tuning seen throughout the universe. Book: The Creat
Tim Keller, noted pastor and author, responds to the issue of the Christian claim of absolute truth. Does this make Christianity a straightjacket? Book: The Reason for God by Tim Keller NOTE—If you wish to listen to prev
John Lennox, university professor and noted author, compares the Genesis account of creation to the literature of contemporary ancient cultures. Book: Seven Days That Divide the World by John Lennox Purchase book here NO
Chapter 7 of this book gives a moral argument for the existence of God. Book: To Everyone an Answer edited by Francis Beckwith, William Lane Craig, and J.P. Moreland Purchase book here NOTE—If you wish to listen to previ
Harry Blamires challenges Christians to develop a Christian mind. One characteristic is a supernatural orientation, which sees God as the ultimate reality. This worldview clashes with the current idea that there is nothi
Mark Eastman and Chuck Smith discuss two questions relating to the issue of Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah--Was he described as the Son of God in Jewish scriptures? Will Messiah come twice, according to these s
Tim Keller, best-selling author and pastor, asks in his first chapter why getting your heart's deepest desire is so often a disaster. Many times we fashion these desires into idols. Book: Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller P
Philip Sampson shows in chapter 1 how the story of Galileo and the church has been distorted to make Christianity look bad. Book: 6 Modern Myths by Philip Sampson Purchase book here NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous
James Emery White, pastor and professor of theology, discusses three cultural currents that are shaping our modern world--secularization, pluralization, and privatization. He explains what these have left in their wake.
J. P. Moreland, noted author, philosopher, and professor, talks of our hunger for drama in what he calls a "thin world." Book: Kingdom Triangle by J. P. Moreland Purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of Engl
Lynn Wilder, a former tenured professor at Brigham Young University, discusses LDS doctrinal basics that differ from traditional biblical doctrine. Book: A Personal Encounter with Mormonism by Lynn Wilder Purchase book h
Neil Lightfoot covers the area of textual criticism--figuring out what the original Greek text of the New Testament said. He also explores textual variations to show they are not a threat to understanding the original te
Josh McDowell and his son Sean McDowell answer several questions people have asked--Is it possible to know the truth? Is some truth just personal preference? Is God sexist? Is God racist? Book: 77 FAQs About God and the
Paul Copan deals with three questions related to truth and reality--Why not just look out for yourself? Isn't it ok to do what you want just as long as you don't hurt anyone? Why is God so arrogant and egotistical? Book:
In chapter 7 John Lennox deals with artificial general intelligence and considers important issues: our brains as computers, evolution, and possible world domination by AGI. NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcast
Josh McDowell
author and Christian faith expert
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Sean McDowell
professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University · Lubbock Christian University
1 appearance on this show
Neil Shenvi
Author and Theoretical Chemist · Prager U
1 appearance on this show
Pat Sawyer
1 appearance on this show
Bart Ehrman
best-selling author and professor · Biblical Studies Academy
1 appearance on this show
Hugh Ross
world-renowned astrophysicist and Christian apologist · Reasons to Believe
1 appearance on this show
Gary Habermas
Historian
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jeff Myers
Summit Ministries
1 appearance on this show
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