The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Feb 01 2025 100 ep. 18 mins 6
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I‘m Gary Zacharias, professor of English and an avid reader. I‘m also passionate about Christian apologetics, which has to do with making a case for the truth of Christianity. In this podcast I‘d like to introduce you to various books that have meant a lot to me over the years and have a prominent place on my bookshelf.

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The Beauty of Intolerance | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Feb 01 2025 19 mins  
In chapter 4 McDowell and Sean McDowell discuss how an anything goes culture is influencing our children's perception of the authority of the Bible, their concept of what is virtuous, their ideas of honor and courage, and even their understanding of justice.

The Truth in True Crime | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 29 2025 16 mins  
Chapter three of Jim Wallace's book describes the importance of friends in human flourishing and offers wise counsel in choosing friends.

A Mind for God | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 25 2025 17 mins  
James Emery White, one of my favorite authors, tells us in chapters 3 and 4 of his book the importance of books and education.

Live Not By Lies | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 22 2025 19 mins  
In the first chapter of his book, Rod Dreher talks of the new soft totalitarianism that exists today.

Unspeakable | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 18 2025 19 mins  
In the first two chapters to his book, Os Guinness discusses troubling facts about evil and suffering in the modern world, seven basic questions to explore when thinking about this issue, and the three everyday sources of evil and suffering.

Tactics | The Apologist's B ookshelf

Jan 15 2025 20 mins  
This is one book every Christian needs to have on his/her bookshelf. I cover the first two chapters, in which Greg Koukl discusses how to be an effective witness for Christ and the value of good arguments.

One Minute Answers to Skeptics | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 11 2025 17 mins  
This book by Charlie Campbell has concise answers to the top fifty objections people have about Christianity. This podcast covers six of those challenges with his responses.

Finding Truth | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 08 2025 20 mins  
In this section of her book, Nancy Pearcey tells how we can identify reductionism, which is a substitute idol for those who have rejected Christianity.

The New Tolerance | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 04 2025 16 mins  
Josh McDowell, a well-known apologist, wrote this book to show how a popular cultural movement threatens much that we believe. This podcast covers his first two chapters.

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask | The Apologist's Bookshelf

Jan 01 2025 19 mins  
Mark Mittelberg used a poll to find out what questions Christians most fear being asked. This podcast covers the first question: "Why do you think God exists?"