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The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
The Victory of Reason | The Apologist's Bookshelf
In chapter two Rodney Stark confronts an incredible lie that says Europe was submerged in the "Dark Ages" from the fall of Rome until about the fifteenth century. Book: The Victory of Reason by Rodney Stark 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...
2026-02-11
22 min
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Under the Influence (How Christianity Changed the World) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Chapter 11 in this book discusses how it was Christianity that helped abolish slavery. NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that cover different parts of this book, go to podbean and look at the five choices listed right above the podcasts (Home, Subscribe, Profile, Connect, and the search icon). Click on the search icon and type in the name of the book. Book: Under the Influence (now called How Christianity Changed the World) by Alvin J. Schmidt Purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid read...
2026-02-06
22 min
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What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Chapter 13 in this book gives many examples of lives changed through Jesus Christ. NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that cover different parts of this book, go to podbean and look at the five choices listed right above the podcasts (Home, Subscribe, Profile, Connect, and the search icon). Click on the search icon and type in the name of the book. Book: What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? by D. James Kennedy purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate foll...
2026-02-04
18 min
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Seeing the Supernatural | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Lee Strobel investigates angels, demons, mystical dreams, near-death experiences, and other mysteries of the unseen world. This podcast covers his introduction to the book. NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that cover different parts of this book, go to podbean and look at the five choices listed right above the podcasts (Home, Subscribe, Profile, Connect, and the search icon). Click on the search icon and type in the name of the book. Book: Seeing the Supernatural by Lee Strobel Purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of E...
2026-01-30
18 min
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Now, That's a Good Question | The Apologist's Bookshelf
R. C. Sproul answers questions dealing with suffering. NOTE—If you wish to listen to previous podcasts that cover different parts of this book, go to podbean and look at the five choices listed right above the podcasts (Home, Subscribe, Profile, Connect, and the search icon). Click on the search icon and type in the name of the book. Book: Now, That's a Good Question by R. C. Sproul purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curi...
2026-01-27
21 min
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One Nation Under Gods | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This chapter, which comes from a book discussing the history of Mormonism, covers the background of racism in the LDS church. NOTE: I have done two previous podcasts on this book in case you'd like to hear them as well--9/27/21 and 12/10/22. 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, sci...
2026-01-23
23 min
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The Ambassador's Guide to the New Atheists | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Stand to Reason puts out useful booklets on various apologetics topics. This podcast covers reasons why atheists actually do not think critically. Their arguments are often filled with irrelevant distractions and logical fallacies, and the evidence doesn't deliver the conclusion they are after. This is my first podcast dealing with this book. Book: The Ambassador's Guide to the New Atheists by Greg Koukl 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...
2026-01-21
22 min
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The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The authors discuss basic traits of cults and their incorrect theological assumptions. NOTE--I discussed another topic from this book (reincarnation) on May 15, 2024 in case you'd like to hear it as well. Book: The Popular Encyclopedia of Apologetics by Ed Hindson & Ergun Caner. 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 hi...
2026-01-16
19 min
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Who Will Rule the Coming Gods? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
We need to understand the challenges of artificial intelligence from a Christian perspective. Chapter six in this book looks at technological deities that are attempting to replace the God of the Bible. 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. Th...
2026-01-14
17 min
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No Reason to Hide (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This podcast completes a look at a chapter on our current trend to self-worship and the devastating consequences of such behavior. 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...
2026-01-10
20 min
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No Reason to Hide (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This book tells how to stand for Christ in a culture that is spinning out of control. In this podcast he focuses on the big lie that is at the core of our problems--"Live by your own truth and you can be whatever you want to be." 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...
2026-01-07
21 min
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A Practical Guide to Culture | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This podcast looks at three key questions for Christians put forth in this book--Have we lost the culture? What is the big story of the Bible (its worldview)? What is our salvation for? 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 Bi...
2026-01-03
21 min
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Excavating the Evidence for Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Titus Kennedy, a professional field archeologist, has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to the birth of Jesus, his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. This podcast covers the first part of his book, which tells of the birth of Jesus, Bethlehem, and the Magi. 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 Je...
2025-12-31
22 min
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Key Books I Read in 2025 | The Apologist's Bookshelf
As 2025 nears its end, I wanted to highlight books that impacted me this year. 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. co...
2025-12-27
22 min
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Reinventing Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Chapter 16 in this book explores supposed links between Christianity and pagan religions. Did Christianity borrow from earlier stories? 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...
2025-12-24
18 min
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Think Christianly | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Chapter 16 in this book covers Christianity and the public square--what the Bible says about government and political engagement, the supposed "wall of separation" between church and state, and the myth of state neutrality. 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 Bi...
2025-12-20
21 min
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The Kingdom of the Cults | The Apologist's Bookshelf
For this podcast let's look at Seventh-day Adventism. 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. cont...
2025-12-17
22 min
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Mormonism 101 | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Here's another podcast dealing with basic teachings of the LDS church and how they contrast with orthodox Christianity. We already covered their beliefs about God and the Bible. This time let's look at their understanding of Jesus and the Trinity. 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 an...
2025-12-13
20 min
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Noah's Flood Revisited | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Hugh Ross, a prolific author and founder of Reasons to Believe, has just published this book. It discusses the famous story of Noah's flood to explore whether it's a myth or a misunderstood historical event. The chapter I cover here focuses on the feasibility of the ark. 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 Go...
2025-12-10
17 min
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Answering Jehovah's Witnesses Subject by Subject | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The author, a former Jehovah's Witness, tells how to effectively talk to a Jehovah's Witness, how to challenge his or her trust in the Watchtower Society, how this organization uses the cultish practice of mind control, and their erroneous "new light" argument. 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 Je...
2025-12-06
20 min
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10 Words to Heal Our Broken World (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This continues my look at the author's chapter dealing with the sexual revolution in our society. 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...
2025-12-04
20 min
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10 Words to Heal Our Broken World (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This is the first of a two-part podcast covering a portion of a book which attempts to restore the meaning of our most important words. These two podcasts look at the chapter on the word "sex"--how it has been redefined and contrasting it with the true biblical definition. 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 ex...
2025-11-29
20 min
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The Deconstruction of Christianity | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Here's an important book that explores the movement sweeping through our society today, destroying the faith of many. 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...
2025-11-26
30 min
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Am I Just My Brain? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Brain scientist Dr. Dirckx examines three attempts to explain why human beings are more than machines. 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...
2025-11-22
26 min
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Can We Still Believe the Bible? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Craig Blomberg, noted scholar, deals with an important question: Aren't the copies of the Bible hopelessly corrupt? 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 wa...
2025-11-19
20 min
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Clear Thinking (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This podcast completes a look at common informal logical fallacies. 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.
2025-11-15
22 min
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Clear Thinking (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Ken Samples, a careful thinker and teacher of logic, offers examples of various logical fallacies. It's so helpful to be able to spot faulty reasoning; it's a sign of critical thinking skills put to good use. 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 re...
2025-11-13
23 min
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Christmas-- apologetics book choices (A)
Here's my list of older classic apologetics books that would make excellent presents for Christmas. In the next podcast I will have a list of newer books that would be wonderful additions to your bookshelf. 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 th...
2025-11-05
23 min
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Questioning the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Jonathan Morrow deals with 11 major challenges to the Bible. I review his first chapter, which deals with the question of whether the Bible is anti-intellectual. 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...
2025-11-01
21 min
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Truth in a Culture of Doubt | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The authors deal in this section with an important question--Is the Bible full of irresolvable contradictions? 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...
2025-10-29
22 min
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The Heresy of Orthodoxy | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The title may be a bit confusing, but the two authors tackle an important issue--what was early Christianity like? Was it pluralistic? Were there multiple Christianities? In chapter 5 they consider how early a list of accepted books (canon) was created. 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...
2025-10-26
20 min
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Critical Dilemma | The Apologist's Bookshelf
We hear a lot today about critical race theory and social justice. This book offers a thorough examination of the origins, influence, and false assumptions of critical theory. For this podcast, I cover the theory's belief in the primacy of lived experience and its drawbacks. 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 hi...
2025-10-22
24 min
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Guide to How It All Began | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Chapter 10 in this book focuses on faith. It deals with several important questions: Are faith and intellect mutually exclusive? Does Darwinism require faith too? Does believing in intelligent design require a small step of faith or a gigantic leap? Does belief in Darwinism require a small step of faith or a gigantic leap? For skeptics, is your lack of faith in God the result of objective analysis of the evidence or based on your fear of being accountable to Him? purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate fo...
2025-10-18
20 min
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A General Introduction to the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Chapter 12 covers the question of which books of the Bible people recognized as authoritative--what the term "canon" means, how books were determined to be from God, why the canon is now closed. 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. Th...
2025-10-16
21 min
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I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This is one of the most popular books dealing with apologetics. Chapter 11 covers the top ten reasons we can know the New Testament writers told the truth. 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 ha...
2025-10-12
22 min
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How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This is an excellent guide to understanding the Bible. For this podcast, I discuss the author's third chapter, which explores the epistles of the New Testament--their typical form, how to reconstruct the historical context, developing a working outline, how to think in terms of paragraphs, and what to do with problem passages. 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 to...
2025-10-08
23 min
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Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Hugh Ross, astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe, uses chapter three of this interesting book to consider whether there is life on other planets. 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...
2025-10-05
20 min
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Which God Is God? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The author is attempting to find out which religious text does a better job when it touches on scientific matters. He compares the Bible to other texts when it comes to the creation of the universe, the death of the universe, earth sciences, and medicine. 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 hi...
2025-10-02
21 min
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What Christians Should Know About AI | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This book was written by experts in the field of artificial intelligence. For this podcast, I review their chapter on ways AI affects Christian values. 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...
2025-09-27
22 min
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The Case for Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This is my first podcast for this book, which offers the biblical and historical evidence for Christ. Chapters 2 and 3 of the book examine the charge that the Gospels were anonymous. 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 th...
2025-09-24
19 min
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Evidence Unseen | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. 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...
2025-09-20
20 min
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Should Christians Be Environmentalists? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. 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 li...
2025-09-17
19 min
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On Guard | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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? 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 th...
2025-09-13
23 min
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Strange Rites | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. 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 ex...
2025-09-10
20 min
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Cold-Case Christianity | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. 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 Bi...
2025-09-07
20 min
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The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. 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 th...
2025-09-04
23 min
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The Christian Combat Manual | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 rel...
2025-08-30
20 min
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Testable Faith | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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?" 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 an...
2025-08-28
23 min
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Approaching Jehovah's Witnesses in Love | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The author offers practical ideas on how to begin an effective interaction with Jehovah's Witnesses. 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 s...
2025-08-23
22 min
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Miracles | The Apologist's Bookshelf
John Lennox, noted apologist, speaker, and Oxford mathematician, gave a talk to the Veritas Forum in which he argues for the possibility of miracles. Here's the first part of his presentation. 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 ar...
2025-08-20
23 min
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Talking With Your Kids About Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Natasha Crain covers thirty conversations Christian parents needs to have with their children. In this podcast we look at two of these conversations--Did Jesus really perform miracles? Did ancient people believe in miracles because they were more gullible? 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...
2025-08-16
20 min
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The Comprehensive Guide to Apologetics | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Here's the first look at a recent book covering a lot of apologetics topics. For this podcast I look at a chapter discussing the hiddenness of God and a short article on Blaise Pascal. 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 th...
2025-08-13
18 min
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Keeping Your Kids on God's Side | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Natasha Crain discusses answers to three questions: Why were books left out of the Bible? How do we know we can trust the Bible's authors? How do we know the Bible we have today says what the authors originally wrote? 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 an...
2025-08-09
20 min
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The God Questions | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This book, by Hal Seed, is close in its title to J. P. Moreland's book, The God Question. Hal explores life's great questions about God, and this blog focuses on a key question--Do all roads lead to heaven? 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...
2025-08-06
20 min
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The God Question (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
J. P. Moreland finishes his opening chapters with a look at how we have ended up empty and unhappy people, thanks to scientific naturalism and postmodernism. 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 ea...
2025-08-03
22 min
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The God Question (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
J. P. Moreland is an excellent apologist who has written many fine books. His first chapter in this book deals with a cultural crisis we are in the middle of today--we are becoming more anxious and depressed in spite of our wealth. 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 Je...
2025-07-30
21 min
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Understanding the Faith (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This continues the coverage of chapter 17 (why people walk away from Christianity). 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...
2025-07-26
19 min
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Understanding the Faith (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Jeff Myers discusses a key question in chapter 17 of his book: If Christianity is true, why do people walk away? I will cover this in the next two podcasts. 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 bo...
2025-07-23
21 min
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Welcome to College | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This chapter of Jonathan Morrow's book covers what he calls "the tyranny of tolerance." 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...
2025-07-19
20 min
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The God Conversation | The Apologist's Bookshelf
J.P. Moreland, prominent speaker, professor, and apologist, takes on key questions about God and suffering: Who's to blame for natural disasters and cancer? What about the suffering of children? Why doesn't God do more? Can I still trust God in the midst of suffering? 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 hi...
2025-07-16
23 min
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Evidence That Demands a Verdict | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This is the updated and expanded version of a classic apologetics book. In this podcast I finish the authors' intro--why apologetics has a bad name, why being a relational apologist is so important, and the story of a former French atheist who tells how to share our faith with non-Christians. 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 th...
2025-07-12
20 min
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Why Believe? (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This completes my look at chapter 2 of Neil Shenvi's book, which considered the Gospels as reliable history. 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 wa...
2025-07-09
19 min
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Why Believe? (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Theoretical chemist and apologist Neil Shenvi argues in chapter 2 of his book that we can believe the Gospels provide a generally reliable portrait of the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth. 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...
2025-07-05
24 min
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Case Files: Murder and Meaning | The Apologist's Bookshelf
J. Warner Wallace, author of many fine apologetics books, has created his first graphic novel. It has been done well artistically, and its message is powerful. 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 ea...
2025-07-02
15 min
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Christianity on Trial | The Apologist's Bookshelf
The authors in this chapter contend that the Middle Ages, contrary to some critics, were actually the incubator of some of our most cherished modern values and institutions. These values, they say, were found in the Christian church. 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...
2025-06-28
22 min
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Person of Interest | The Apologist's Bookshelf
In chapter 4 of his book, J. Warner Wallace covers a fascinating topic--prophecies that pointed to the coming of the Jewish Messiah and how Jesus fulfilled them all. 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 hav...
2025-06-25
21 min
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Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This concludes chapter two in the book, which argues things like math, music, and love make more sense if there's a 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...
2025-06-22
20 min
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Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
This is a good book to give to thoughtful unbelievers. In this podcast I cover a part of chapter two--why things like math, music, and love make more sense if there is a 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 th...
2025-06-18
22 min
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Apologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture | 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 bo...
2025-06-14
21 min
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Unanswered (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 bo...
2025-06-11
17 min
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Unanswered (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 bo...
2025-06-07
20 min
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Why I Am a Christian | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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...
2025-06-04
14 min
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If God Made the Universe, Who Made God? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 pl...
2025-05-31
22 min
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Hard Sayings of the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 pe...
2025-05-27
16 min
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Stand Firm | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 bo...
2025-05-24
20 min
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If God Is Good | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 bo...
2025-05-22
21 min
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Hijacking the Historical Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 ar...
2025-05-17
18 min
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Reflections on the Existence of God | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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...
2025-05-14
18 min
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Defending Your Faith | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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...
2025-05-10
19 min
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The Fingerprint of God | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. Th...
2025-05-07
20 min
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Mama Bear Apologetics | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 re...
2025-05-03
18 min
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The Case for a Creator | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 ar...
2025-04-30
20 min
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Is Atheism Dead? | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 re...
2025-04-26
19 min
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Christianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 th...
2025-04-23
17 min
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The Case for Life | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. Th...
2025-04-19
15 min
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Christian Apologetics (Second Edition) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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, scie...
2025-04-16
21 min
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God's Undertaker | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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 pe...
2025-04-11
20 min
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Live Not By Lies | The Apologist's Bookshelf
In the first chapter of his book, Rod Dreher talks of the new soft totalitarianism that exists today. 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...
2025-01-22
19 min
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Relativism | The Apologist's Bookshelf
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. 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 ea...
2024-12-21
14 min
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The Reason for God | The Apologist's Bookshelf
Designed for people who believe there is a God and who are seeking spiritual truths, Tim Keller's book was a huge bestseller. Chapter three challenges the idea that Christianity is a straightjacket because it appears to be culturally narrow. 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 Ch...
2024-11-30
20 min
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The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Gary Habermas, a solid researcher, professor and author, has spent a great deal of time reading what other historians say about the events surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. In this podcast I deal with the minimal facts he says almost all historians agree on.
2023-10-26
14 min
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To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Gary Habermas, probably the leading authority on the resurrection of Jesus, has a chapter in this book in which he concentrates on two components in a historical case for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. First, how do we move from the certainty that the disciples believed that they had seen appearances of Jesus to their really seeing Jesus? Secondly, what makes the transformations of Jesus' disciples, even to the point of being willing to die for their faith, so unique?
2023-07-15
15 min
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Immortality: The Other Side of Death | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
J. P. Moreland and Gary Habermas, two noted scholars and authors, discuss the evidence for life after death. I look at their fascinating information on near-death experiences and what they tell us.
2023-06-03
16 min
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So What’s the Difference? | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Here's a good book that provides useful overviews of major religions and new religions. This podcast focuses on his introduction to Buddhism. By the way, feel free to contact me if you'd like to enroll in a free apologetics certificate program. You can reach me for more details at gary.zacharias@gmail.com
2022-09-07
16 min
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The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
Gary Habermas is the leading scholar on the resurrection of Jesus. In this book he and Mike Licona offer a valuable resource for anyone looking for detailed historical evidence of the physical resurrection of Jesus. I cover the opening chapter that talks of why this event is so crucial, whether Jesus actually predicted his rise from the dead, and whether this event can be "proven." I also mention the five minimal facts that the majority of all historians are willing to grant regarding the resurrection.
2022-04-16
13 min
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Challenging Quotations About Apologetics | The Apologist’s Bookshelf
I share several good quotations from authors, church leaders, and professors. They challenge us to get involved in apologetics because it's vital to us and our society. If you'd like to get a copy of these quotations, email me at gary.zacharias@gmail.com.
2021-12-28
14 min
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Would You Like to Earn a Certificate in Apologetics? | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Would you like a solid foundation in defending your faith? Do you want to make a case for the truth of Christianity? An organization I founded offers you a free certificate program. Contact gary@apologeticsforlife.org or go to sdcapologetics.com.
2021-12-03
07 min
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Raised on the Third Day | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Here is a wonderful book full of essays in honor of Gary Habermas, the world's leading expert on the resurrection of Jesus. I talk of Craig Hazen's chapter that explains why someone starting a religious quest should consider Christianity first.
2021-10-23
14 min
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Walking With God Through Pain And Suffering | The Apologist‘s Bookshelf
Tim Keller wrestles with a major concern for all people - the problem of evil and suffering. Gary Zacharias | The Apologist's Bookshelf
2021-09-13
16 min
Life of Messiah from a Jewish Perspective
Life of Messiah 04 - The Advent of the King; The Annunciation of the Birth of John to Zacharias
The Life of Messiah from a Jewish Perspective. Based on A.T.Robertson's "A Harmony of the Gospels" (Paragraph 4-6).The Advent of the King; The Annunciation of the Birth of John to Zacharias; The Annunciation of The Birth of Jesus to Mary; The Visit of Mary to Elizabeth.
2010-11-17
57 min