• 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

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    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
  • Christian Apologetics (A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Oct 2 2026

    This is the first of four podcasts dealing with distortions of the Christian worldview that Doug Groothuis discusses in chapter four of his book. This segment tackles the charge that Christianity is anti-intellectual and is hostile to science.

    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
  • The Complete Bible Answer Book| The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Sep 30 2026

    Hank Hanegraaff, the Bible Answer Man, deals with several New Testament issues here--supposed contradictions and how the New Testament books were put together.

    Book: The Complete Bible Answer Book by Hank Hanegraaff

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    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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    20 mins
  • The Beauty of Intolerance | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Sep 27 2026

    Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell explain the shift in definition for the word "tolerance."

    Book: The Beauty of Intolerance by Josh McDowell and Sean McDowell

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    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
  • A Biblical Case for an Old Earth | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Sep 24 2026

    In chapter 7 David Snoke tackles the difficult issue of how we should interpret the first two chapters of Genesis.

    Book: A Biblical Case for an Old Earth by David Snoke

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    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
  • The Atheist Delusion (3B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf
    Sep 23 2026

    This podcast completes a look at Phil Fernandes' third chapter covering his answer to the question "Did science disprove God?"

    Book: The Atheist Delusion by Phil Fernandes

    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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    19 mins