The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

In Chapter 12 of this book, Bobby Conway gives practical steps to help people handle doubts about their Christian beliefs. 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

This is the second half of the author's discussion of mental illness, an issue of vital importance these days. 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

Jeremiah Johnston's book wrestles with important issues for Christians today. For this podcast (the first of two) I look at what he says about Christians and mental health issues. 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

Some of today's leading Christian thinkers offer in this book reasons why they are Christians. This podcast gives evidences that Jesus was the promised Messiah. 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

This book has 130 arguments for the Christian faith. This podcast goes over three essays by well-known apologists--Lee Strobel, Paul Copan, and Gary Habermas. 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: the apologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

Chapters one and two in this book deal with important questions--How do we know who wrote the Bible? Can we believe in Bible miracles? 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

Can we still believe in miracles? Chapter four of this book addresses this question with some thoughts about scientism. 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  

Randy Alcorn spends an entire chapter discussing Bart Ehrman and his best-selling book God's Problem. Ehrman denied his faith because he couldn't reconcile evil and suffering with God's goodness. 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

In this book author Phil Fernandes tackles recent attacks on Jesus. I cover his chapter that claims earlier dates for New Testament books than what many believe to be the case. 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    

Richard Simmons has a collection of essays that deal with what he calls the "fingerprints of an intelligent designer." In this podcast I cover his thoughts on morality and atheism as well as a look at Christian morality. 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

Dan Story, a good friend and an excellent apologist, writes in his second chapter of this book why atheism as a worldview simply doesn't work. 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  

Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist as well as founder and former president of Reasons to Believe, wrote this book some time ago. In chapter 13 he argues for Biblical evidence of long creation days. 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

Chapter three in this book discusses the rare quality we should all have--discernment, the ability to identify both good and bad ideas. The author gives several useful ways to help us and our kids be discerning. 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

Lee Strobel sat down with Jonathan Wells, holder of two doctorates, and asked him many questions about Darwin's idea of evolution. This chapter in his book is titled "Doubts About Darwinism." 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

In this national bestseller, Eric Metaxas discusses several ways atheism has been challenged by recent discoveries in science and archeology. In this podcast I cover three chapters that focus on scientific findings that point to God. 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

Ken Samples, part of the team at Reasons to Believe, asks if Christianity is rational, relevant, and good. In this chapter he takes on the idea that God commanded genocide in the Old Testament. 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

Scott Klusendorf answers three objections to the pro-life stance--women will die from illegal abortions, you shouldn't force your view on others, and pro-lifers should broaden their focus by fighting other social ills. 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

Doug  Groothuis has written a massive book dealing with evidences for the Christian faith. In this podcast I will cover a chapter in his book on religious pluralism and the fate of the unevangelized (those who have never heard of Jesus). 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

John Lennox discusses scientific reductionism and its limits, plus in another chapter I cover here, he explains the design we see in the universe. 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

This continues a look at competing sources of identity in our society as it relates to the rise of artificial intelligence. I have added a link here to the book in case you'd like to get a copy. Purchase book here    

This book tackles the key issue of how Christians can navigate the world of artificial intelligence. In this podcast and the following one, I cover one chapter focusing on the way many people today get their identity and how this is threatened by artificial intelligence.

This podcast gives an overview of archeological discoveries that reveal the accuracy of Old Testament history.

Physicist Michael Strauss discusses responses of atheists to recent scientific findings: the origin of the universe, its fine-tuning, and the idea that the earth is rare after all.

Mark D. Roberts tackles a key question about Christianity: Do miracles undermine the reliability of the gospels?

This short book does a nice job of exploring the promises and pitfalls of A.I. In this podcast I look at his discussion of the power and possibilities of A.I.

I finish discussing Natasha Crain's chapter on Christian nationalism.

Natasha Crain gives Christians ways to navigate a hostile culture. These two podcasts cover Christian nationalism.

Pastor Hal Seed answers the question of why God was so violent in the Old Testament.

In this podcast I look at the book's coverage of Jehovah's Witnesses.

In the seventh chapter of his book, Randy Alcorn answers the question of what life is like in the present heaven.  Christians need to clearly explain the concept of heaven because there are so many misunderstandings about it.

In chapter one Tim Keller compares various ways cultures train its members for grief, pain, and loss. The sad thing is that our own contemporary, secular Western culture is one of the weakest and worst in history at doing so.

Natasha Crain answers two interesting questions about the existence of God in chapters 5 and 6: What is the difference between God and the Flying Spaghetti Monster? How much evidence do we need to be confident God exists?

Chapter three of this book deals with a powerful argument for the existence of God--design throughout the universe and within our bodies.

This book, by Sean McDowell and Jonathan Morrow, explores many questions raised by the new atheists.  This podcast covers one key question: Is hell a divine torture chamber?

This chapter from Natasha Crain's book looks at deconversion stories and offers ways for us to confront our doubts.

This is a continuation of chapter 2 in Justin Brierley's book.

Continuing through Justin Brierley's stimulating book, I focus on chapter 2, which talks of the grand story that we all used to live by and how it changed.

In chapter 4 McDowell and Sean McDowell  discuss how an anything goes culture is influencing our children's perception of the authority of the Bible, their concept of what is virtuous, their ideas of honor and courage, and even their understanding of justice.

Chapter three of Jim Wallace's book describes the importance of friends in human flourishing and offers wise counsel in choosing friends.

James Emery White, one of my favorite authors, tells us in chapters 3 and 4 of his book the importance of books and education.

In the first chapter of his book, Rod Dreher talks of the new soft totalitarianism that exists today.

In the first two chapters to his book, Os Guinness discusses troubling facts about evil and suffering in the modern world, seven basic questions to explore when thinking about this issue, and the three everyday sources of evil and suffering.

This is one book every Christian needs to have on his/her bookshelf. I cover the first two chapters, in which Greg Koukl discusses how to be an effective witness for Christ and the value of good arguments.

This book by Charlie Campbell has concise answers to the top fifty objections people have about Christianity. This podcast covers six of those challenges with his responses.

In this section of her book, Nancy Pearcey tells how we can identify reductionism, which is a substitute idol for those who have rejected Christianity. 

Josh McDowell, a well-known apologist, wrote this book to show how a popular cultural movement threatens much that we believe. This podcast covers his first two chapters.

Mark Mittelberg used a poll to find out what questions Christians most fear being asked. This podcast covers the first question: "Why do you think God exists?"

Justin Brierley, host of a popular podcast that discusses religious issues, has written a book which discusses why secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. My podcast covers his first chapter, in which he explains the rise and fall of the New Atheism. 

My favorite apologist and personal friend, J. warner Wallace, has a wonderful book that I am going through. This podcast explores his second chapter, which talks of good and bad ways we can seek identity.

In chapters 3 and 4 Greg Koukl explains the three kinds of relativism and critiques the idea that each society has its own unique set of moral values.

Chapter 11 of this book asks the question of whether the disciples of Jesus died as martyrs.