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The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Written by: Gary Zacharias
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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 Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith—whether you’re a believer seeking to deepen your understanding, or a skeptic exploring the truth claims of Christianity. Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, the reliability of the Bible, creation and design in the universe, and how to engage unbelievers with wisdom and grace. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you. If you’re interested in faith and reason, defending the Christian worldview, or simply love diving into thought-provoking Christian books, this podcast is for you. Podcast: https://theapologistsbookshelf.podbean.com Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.comCopyright 2025 | All rights reserved. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Christian Apologetics (D) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Oct 14 2026

    This is the final of four podcasts dealing with one of Doug Groothuis' chapters in his impressive book, Christian Apologetics. It deals with the accusation that Christianity sides with Western imperialism and that it neglects ecology.

    Book: Christian Apologetics by Doug Groothuis

    Purchase book here

    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.

    I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.

    Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.

    Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

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    17 mins
  • Christian Apologetics (C) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Oct 10 2026

    In the third podcast on chapter four of this book, Doug Groothuis tackles the misconception that Christianity is homophobic and hostile to those who don't adhere to traditional morality.

    Book: Christian Apologetics by Doug Groothuis

    Purchase book here

    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.

    I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.

    Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.

    Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

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    21 mins
  • Christian Apologetics (B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Oct 7 2026

    This is a second podcast devoted to chapter four, which looks at distortions of the Christian worldview. Doug Groothuis takes on two mistaken beliefs-- that the Bible promotes racism and slavery and that Christianity is sexist.

    Book: Christian Apologetics by Doug Groothuis

    Purchase book here

    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.

    I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellectual foundation of the Christian faith.

    Each episode, I feature a key book on topics like the existence of God, the historical evidence for Jesus, science and Christianity, or the reliability of the Bible. These are the books that have earned a permanent place on my apologetics bookshelf—and I want to share them with you.

    Contact me: theapologistsbookshelf@gmail.com

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    18 mins
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