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The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhy God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't (B) | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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...2025-06-2220 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhy God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't (A) | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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...2025-06-1822 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfApologetics for an Ever-Changing Culture | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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...2025-06-1421 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfUnanswered (B) | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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...2025-06-1117 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfUnanswered (A) | The Apologist's BookshelfJeremiah 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...2025-06-0720 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhy I Am a Christian | The Apologist's BookshelfSome 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...2025-06-0414 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfIf God Made the Universe, Who Made God? | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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...2025-05-3122 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHard Sayings of the Bible | The Apologist's BookshelfChapters 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...2025-05-2716 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfStand Firm | The Apologist's BookshelfCan 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...2025-05-2420 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfIf God Is Good | The Apologist's BookshelfRandy 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...2025-05-2221 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHijacking the Historical Jesus | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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...2025-05-1718 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfReflections on the Existence of God | The Apologist's BookshelfRichard 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...2025-05-1418 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfDefending Your Faith | The Apologist's BookshelfDan 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...2025-05-1019 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Fingerprint of God | The Apologist's BookshelfHugh 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...2025-05-0720 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfMama Bear Apologetics | The Apologist's BookshelfChapter 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...2025-05-0318 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for a Creator | The Apologist's BookshelfLee 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...2025-04-3020 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfIs Atheism Dead? | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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...2025-04-2619 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfChristianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist's BookshelfKen 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...2025-04-2317 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for Life | The Apologist's BookshelfScott 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...2025-04-1915 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfChristian Apologetics (Second Edition) | The Apologist's BookshelfDoug 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...2025-04-1621 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfGod's Undertaker | The Apologist's BookshelfJohn 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...2025-04-1120 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfCan We Trust the Gospels? | The Apologist's BookshelfMark D. Roberts tackles a key question about Christianity: Do miracles undermine the reliability of the gospels? 2025-03-2219 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfArtificial Intelligence and the Christian | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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. 2025-03-1918 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhen Culture Hates You (Part B) | The Apologist's BookshelfI finish discussing Natasha Crain's chapter on Christian nationalism. purchase book here 2025-03-1519 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhen Culture Hates You (Part A) | The Apologist's BookshelfNatasha Crain gives Christians ways to navigate a hostile culture. These two podcasts cover Christian nationalism. Natasha Crain, When Culture Hates You purchase book here 2025-03-1219 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Bible Questions | The Apologist's BookshelfPastor Hal Seed answers the question of why God was so violent in the Old Testament. 2025-03-0814 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWorld Religions and Cults 101 | The Apologist's BookshelfIn this podcast I look at the book's coverage of Jehovah's Witnesses. 2025-03-0616 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHeaven | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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. Randy Alcorn, Heaven purchase book here 2025-03-0120 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWalking With God Through Pain and Suffering | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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. Tim Keller, Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering purchase book here 2025-02-2618 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfTalking With Your Kids About God | The Apologist's BookshelfNatasha 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? Natasha Crain, Talking With Your Kids About God purchase book here 2025-02-2219 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHolman Quick Source Guide to Apologetics | The Apologist's BookshelfChapter three of this book deals with a powerful argument for the existence of God--design throughout the universe and within our bodies. 2025-02-2019 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfIs God Just a Human Invention? | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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? purchase book here 2025-02-1522 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfFaithfully Different | The Apologist's BookshelfThis chapter from Natasha Crain's book looks at deconversion stories and offers ways for us to confront our doubts. purchase book here 2025-02-1220 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God (2b) | The Apologist's BookshelfThis is a continuation of chapter 2 in Justin Brierley's book. purchase book here 2025-02-0817 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God (2 a) | The Apologist's BookshelfContinuing 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. purchase book here 2025-02-0520 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Beauty of Intolerance | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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. purchase book here 2025-02-0119 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Truth in True Crime | The Apologist's BookshelfChapter three of Jim Wallace's book describes the importance of friends in human flourishing and offers wise counsel in choosing friends. J. Warner Wallace, The Truth in True Crime purchase book here 2025-01-3016 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfA Mind for God | The Apologist's BookshelfJames Emery White, one of my favorite authors, tells us in chapters 3 and 4 of his book the importance of books and education. 2025-01-2517 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfLive Not By Lies | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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...2025-01-2219 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfUnspeakable | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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. 2025-01-1819 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfTactics | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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. Greg Koukl, Tactics purchase book here 2025-01-1520 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfOne Minute Answers to Skeptics | The Apologist's BookshelfThis 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. 2025-01-1117 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfFinding Truth | The Apologist's BookshelfIn this section of her book, Nancy Pearcey tells how we can identify reductionism, which is a substitute idol for those who have rejected Christianity. 2025-01-0820 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe New Tolerance | The Apologist's BookshelfJosh 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. 2025-01-0416 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask | The Apologist's BookshelfMark 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?" 2025-01-0219 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God | The Apologist's BookshelfJustin 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. 2024-12-2821 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfTruth in True Crime | The Apologist's BookshelfMy 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. 2024-12-2617 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfRelativism | The Apologist's BookshelfIn 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...2024-12-2114 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfRaised on the Third Day | The Apologist's BookshelfChapter 11 of this book asks the question of whether the disciples of Jesus died as martyrs. 2024-12-1914 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Truth in True Crime | The Apologist's BookshelfJ. Warner Wallace, one of my favorite apologists, has written a book that explores fifteen surprising rules for life and shows how Christianity helps us flourish as individuals. 2024-12-1520 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Atheist Delusion | The Apologist's BookshelfPhil Fernandes deals with a question we often hear these days: Is Christianity intolerant? 2024-12-1218 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for Christ | The Apologist's BookshelfLee Strobel interviews noted New Testament scholar Craig Blomberg to see if the biographies of Jesus hold up to scrutiny. 2024-12-0823 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhy Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice | The Apologist's BookshelfChapter 2 of this book examines what true biblical justice looks like. 2024-12-0517 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Reason for God | The Apologist's BookshelfDesigned 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...2024-11-3020 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe 10 Ten Most Important Things You Can Say to a J.W. | The Apologist's BookshelfRon Rhodes has written an excellent book that lays out essential information for people to use when interacting with a Jehovah's Witness. Chapter 4 explains why Jesus is actually God, not a created being as taught by the Watchtower Society. 2024-11-2720 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfUnbelievable? | The Apologist's BookshelfJustin Brierley has been a host of a show that has Christians and skeptics airing arguments for and against the Christian faith. In this chapter from his book, Justin explains why God makes sense of human value. 2024-11-2318 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfA Toxic New Religion | The Apologist's BookshelfWestern culture divided in the past into two streams--a Judeo-Christian outlook and an atheist outlook. This podcast covers the atheist side as it subdivided into two streams--one characterized as "modern" and the other as "postmodern." 2024-11-2022 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfJesus Under Fire | The Apologist's BookshelfThe Jesus Seminar, made up of very liberal people, often attacked evangelical beliefs about Christianity. This book refutes their challenges. Today I explore the third chapter of the book, which discusses what we can learn about the words of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament. 2024-11-1618 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfShare Jesus Without Fear | The Apologist's BookshelfThis is a continuation of the author's responses to objections directed at Christianity. 2024-11-1318 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfGod's Crime Scene | The Apologist's BookshelfJ. Warner Wallace, one of my favorite speakers and authors, discusses the origin of life and free will in two chapters of his book. 2024-11-0915 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWhich God is God? | The Apologist's BookshelfHere's a new book (2024) that is a lawyer's look at God and religion. In this podcast I go over the author's first chapter. There he discusses the startling idea that the universe had a beginning, an idea that disturbed many scientists. 2024-11-0715 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for Heaven | The Apologist's BookshelfThis podcast completes chapter 8 in Lee Strobel's book. It covers Biblical obstacles to the idea that evil individuals are annihilated rather than punished eternally in hell. 2024-11-0220 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfApatheism | The Apologist's BookshelfThis podcast continues the author's discussion of the cultural reasons we have so much apathy when it comes to spiritual matters. 2024-10-3015 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHow (Not) to Read the Bible | The Apologist's BookshelfIn this chapter Dan Kimball explains why Christians follow some but not all commands found in the Old Testament. 2024-10-2615 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfEncyclopedia of Bible Difficulties | The Apologist's Bookshelf For this podcast I dealt with how Gleason Archer answered the question, "How can Genesis 1 be reconciled with the immense periods of time indicated by fossil strata?" 2024-10-2414 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfEvidence Unseen | The Apologist's BookshelfHere's a wonderful book by James Rochford that shows the Christian faith is not simply a blind leap in the dark. This podcast covers his opening chapter dealing with a number of aspects of life that would crumble if God were not around to support them. 2024-10-1917 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for Heaven | The Apologist's BookshelfLee Strobel entitles this chapter "Escape from Hell." He looks at alternatives to the traditional view of hell--eternal torment. 2024-10-1616 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHope in Times of Fear--Part 2 | The Apologist's BookshelfThis podcast completes the discussion of Keller's first chapter in his book. 2024-10-1213 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfHope in Times of Fear--Part 1 | The Apologist's BookshelfTim Keller, one of my favorite authors, wrote this book to focus on the resurrection and Easter. I cover his opening chapter dealing with Christianity as a historical and reasonable faith. 2024-10-0919 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfApatheism | The Apologist's BookshelfKyle Beshears tells us how to deal with non-Christians who simply don't care about spiritual matters. This podcast goes over his introduction, in which he explains the cultural conditions that lead to apathy among non-believers. 2024-10-0518 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfShare Jesus without Fear | The Apologist's BookshelfWilliam Fay covers thirty-six objections to Christianity that he has heard and includes useful answers. In this podcast I look at seven of them. 2024-10-0218 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfA New Kind of Apologist | The Apologist's BookshelfIn his introduction to this collection of essays, Sean McDowell says we need a new approach to apologetics. The first chapter suggests four important questions we can ask when talking to someone whose beliefs are different from our own. 2024-09-2819 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfMaking Sense of God--Part 2 | The Apologist's BookshelfThis is a continuation of the previous podcast, which deals with the claim that religion is simply based on faith while secularism is based on evidence. Tim Keller shows this is a false view. 2024-09-2618 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfMaking Sense of God--Part 1 | The Apologist's BookshelfTim Keller, respected author and teacher, wrote this book for people who aren't sure about the existence of God. Chapter two explores answers to an often-expressed question: Isn't religion based on faith and secularism on evidence? This podcast covers a portion of his answer. 2024-09-2124 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfUnderstanding the Times | The Apologist's BookshelfThis book surveys several important worldviews to show the superiority of Christianity. In this podcast we go over the chapter on ethics and how various worldviews deal with the concept of right and wrong. 2024-09-1822 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Story of Reality | The Apologist's BookshelfGreg Koukl's book attempts to clarify Christianity for a new generation. Chapter 18, titled "The Rescue," explains why Jesus came to earth. It wasn't for social justice. 2024-09-1417 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfShould Christians Support Israel? | The Apologist's BookshelfHere's a new book dealing with the terrible war between Hamas and Israel that continues to rage in the Middle East. The author, Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries, tells in chapter 4 the Biblical aspects of Israel and the Jewish people. 2024-09-1220 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfA Good and True Story | The Apologist's BookshelfThis book by Paul Gould attempts to show that Christianity holds the most satisfying answers to life's biggest questions. I cover two chapters that focus on how life got started and the origin of species. 2024-09-0714 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfResponding to the Mormon Missionary Message | The Apologist's BookshelfThis book is written by several former Mormons who have great insights into effective ways of communicating the true message of Christianity to LDS members. This podcast covers an introduction to the book. 2024-09-0418 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfCan a Smart Person Believe in God? | The Apologist's BookshelfThe author, a former ABC news science correspondent and theoretical physicist, tackles a big question here. You won't be surprised to find out his answer is "Yes." 2024-08-3118 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfDecision Making and the Will of God | The Apologist's BookshelfDoes God have three wills for us--sovereign, moral, and individual? Most Christians say yes to all three, but Garry Friesen argues that Scripture doesn't teach that God has an individual will for each of us that we must discover. 2024-08-2817 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfFire in the Streets | The Apologist's BookshelfDouglas Groothuis, a terrific thinker, writer, and teacher, has a good book that deals with incendiary cultural topics. In this podcast, I go over his preface and introduction, which explores critical race theory. 2024-08-2418 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfA Biblical Case for an Old Earth | The Apologist's BookshelfDavid Snoke looks at ways people have interpreted Genesis and comes to the conclusion that the earth and the universe are ancient. This podcast deals with his reasons why he thinks Noah's flood was a localized event rather than a world-wide event. 2024-08-2119 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfTheistic Evolution | The Apologist's BookshelfThis massive book has been a surprise best-seller. Chapter 23 explores the problem of natural evil, showing the shortcomings of theistic evolution to explain this. 2024-08-1719 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfChristianity for People Who Aren't Christians | The Apologist's BookshelfJames Emery White has written an interesting book aimed at answering questions people might have about Christianity. Chapter 1 discusses reasons for believing in the existence of God. 2024-08-1424 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfLife in the Negative World | The Apologist's BookshelfThis book, which has garnered a lot of attention, deals with how we should live in a post-Christian America. Aaron Renn says we need to focus on three key domains of our evangelical life: personal, institutional, and missional. This podcast looks at the first of these three areas. 2024-08-1019 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Faith | The Apologist's BookshelfChuck Colson says in this book that salvation is a free gift--but it costs everything. He then tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and relates this to all of us. 2024-08-0720 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Intolerance of Tolerance | The Apologist's BookshelfD. A. Carson, author of many books, offers here a landmark critique of tolerance in contemporary Western culture. The chapter I cover today looks at the old and the new definitions of tolerance 2024-08-0315 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Lost Virtue of Happiness--Part 2 | The Apologist's BookshelfThis podcast covers the ancient meaning of happiness, according to J.P. Moreland. 2024-07-3119 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | The Apologist’s BookshelfGary 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. 2023-10-2614 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfTo Everyone an Answer | The Apologist’s BookshelfGary 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? 2023-07-1515 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfImmortality: The Other Side of Death | The Apologist’s BookshelfJ. 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. 2023-06-0316 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfSo What’s the Difference? | The Apologist’s BookshelfHere'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 2022-09-0716 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Case for the Resurrection of Jesus | The Apologist’s BookshelfGary 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. 2022-04-1613 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfChallenging Quotations About Apologetics | The Apologist’s BookshelfI 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. 2021-12-2814 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWould You Like to Earn a Certificate in Apologetics? | The Apologist‘s BookshelfWould 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. 2021-12-0307 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfRaised on the Third Day | The Apologist‘s BookshelfHere 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. 2021-10-2314 min

The Apologist‘s BookshelfWalking With God Through Pain And Suffering | The Apologist‘s BookshelfTim Keller wrestles with a major concern for all people - the problem of evil and suffering. Gary Zacharias | The Apologist's Bookshelf 2021-09-1316 min

Life of Messiah from a Jewish PerspectiveLife of Messiah 04 - The Advent of the King; The Annunciation of the Birth of John to ZachariasThe 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.2010-11-1757 min