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Welcome to The Apologist’s Bookshelf, a podcast dedicated to exploring the best books in Christian apologetics. I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesu... more
FAQs about The Apologist‘s Bookshelf:How many episodes does The Apologist‘s Bookshelf have?The podcast currently has 406 episodes available.
October 03, 2021Scientism and Secularism | The Apologist‘s BookshelfJ.P. Moreland is a prolific author, and that's a good thing. His book on scientism is well worth reading. I cover a chapter that explains why Christians should be concerned about this dangerous ideology that has made such huge inroads into our society....more14minPlay
September 29, 2021The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible | The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe Bible at one time was called the "Good Book," but now it's come under attack. Robert Hutchinson shows how it was the Bible that formed our American understanding of human rights--gifts from God rather than privileges given (or withdrawn) by the State....more17minPlay
September 29, 2021The Heresy of Orthodoxy | The Apologist‘s BookshelfDon't let the title confuse you. The authors argue against those who want to change how we see early Christianity. I look at a chapter that explores the creation of the New Testament canon, the collection of divinely inspired books. Was the canon a late creation of the Roman church? They answer "no" using good research....more18minPlay
September 28, 2021Questioning the Bible | The Apologist‘s BookshelfJonathan Morrow defends the Bible against several major challenges. For this podcast I review his reaction to the idea that the Bible supports slavery, promotes genocide, is homophobic, and demeans women. Another good book that goes into more depth with these issues is Paul Copan's Is God a Moral Monster?...more20minPlay
September 28, 2021To Everyone an Answer | The Apologist‘s BookshelfHere's a powerful set of apologists who argue for the Christian worldview. Instead of looking at one of their arguments, I want to share an article by Craig Hazen that defends the use of apologetics....more14minPlay
September 28, 2021One Nation Under Gods | The Apologist‘s BookshelfThe title is not a typo--it's a look at the history of the Mormon church. I use this podcast to examine the origins and problems with the Book of Mormon as discussed in the book....more18minPlay
September 27, 2021Truth in a Culture of Doubt | The Apologist‘s BookshelfThree Christian professors take on Bart Ehrman and other skeptics who challenge the Christian faith. This podcast deals with the challenge that there can't be a God since there is so much evil in the world....more13minPlay
September 27, 2021Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties | The Apologist‘s BookshelfWe may have some troubling questions with difficult Bible passages, so here's a book that has informed answers. I look at a couple of issues people have had with the Bible--Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible? Was the book of Daniel really written well before the empires he predicted would arise?...more14minPlay
September 24, 2021Christianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist‘s BookshelfKen Samples takes on several challenges to Christianity. This podcast deals with the explosive growth of Christianity--was it supernatural or natural?...more16minPlay
September 24, 2021Jesus and the Eyewitnesses | The Apologist‘s BookshelfRichard Bauckham does a masterful job arguing that the Gospels are the results of eyewitness testimony. I cover several of his reasons....more15minPlay
FAQs about The Apologist‘s Bookshelf:How many episodes does The Apologist‘s Bookshelf have?The podcast currently has 406 episodes available.