The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

Frank Turek is the author of this book, which shows how many atheistic arguments, instead of disproving God, reveal that He actually exists. In this podcast I go over his introduction to the book.

This book, by noted scholar and author Norm Geisler, is a handbook on cultic misinterpretations of Bible passages. This podcast answers the question, "What is a cult?" He covers several characteristics of cults and explores the dangers of cults.

James Emery White, noted author and pastor, says in this book that Christians face cultural challenges because of four major ideas.

Nancy Pearcey has written another thought-provoking book. This one deals with hard questions about life and sexuality. This podcast looks at her chapter on how we define personhood. Today our society has defined it in an arbitrary way that threatens human dignity.

Alvin Schmidt, the author of The Great Divide, does a great job explaining the differences between Islam and Christianity. This podcast focuses on the issue of slavery as dealt with in both religions.

Natasha Crain is a wonderful writer and thinker. In this podcast I talk about her answers to two questions: If Christianity is true, why are there so many denominations? Is Christianity responsible for millions of deaths in history?

Fuz Rana, president of Reasons to Believe, wrote this book with the founder of RTB, Hugh Ross. I cover chapters 4 and 5, which discuss the fossil and archeological record of the appearance of the first humans with an emphasis on the sudden appearance of culture and technology.

Tim Keller has written some of the best books I've ever read. This book focuses on the empty promises of money, sex, and power that are so prevalent in our society. This podcast covers his introduction to the book, where he talk about idols we worship today.

We are dealing with Critical Race Theory, Neo-Marxism, and postmodernism, which have combined into a huge threat to the Judeo-Christian culture of the West.  I'm covering their two opening chapters that talk about distorted stories we have been told about our country and how the assault on Western civilization began.

Chuck Colson, noted author and founder of Prison Fellowship, says this is his "legacy" book, which grapples with the important concept of worldview. This podcast covers the opening of his book, dealing with the first question any worldview has to answer--"How did the universe begin?"

Harry Blamires asks an important question in his book--How should a Christian think? This podcast covers his charge that Christians have surrendered to secularism.

This book covers so much useful information about the Watchtower organization. In this podcast I review three areas--the Watchtower organization (is it really God's organization?), the gospel as preached by Jehovah's Witnesses, and their secretive governing body.

Stand to Reason (str.org), Greg Koukl's organization puts out amazing material for all people. This guide discusses the Mormon religion. I'm focusing on two questions raised in the booklet--Are Mormons Christians? Where do we start?

Although it's a small book, this introduction to Islam does an excellent job. I'm using this podcast to look at chapter tow, where the author examines Islamic beliefs and practices.

James Emery White is one of my favorite authors. In this book, he challenges Christians to make our lives matter during these serious times. This podcast covers his introduction and first chapter, in which he urges us to make a difference, to change the world. He explains how we got to our present situation with a quick historical tour--the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Fren...

Fazale Rana's book tells how chemistry reveals the Creator's artistry inside the cell. This podcast covers the book's final chapter, which summarizes the features of life's chemical systems that appear exquisitely designed.

This podcast finishes a discussion of hell as covered in Moreland and Habermas' book dealing with life after death.

In this podcast and the following one, I want to cover an important theological concept in Moreland's and Habermas' book--the idea of hell. It makes so many people uncomfortable. What does the Bible really say about it?

Rodney Stark, noted historian, looks at the Crusades in an attempt to clear the air of misunderstandings and outright lies. In chapter 4 he states that the Crusades were not unprovoked. Muslims attacked pilgrims and destroyed holy Christian sites.

Norm Geisler and Frank Turek, authors of this important book, start with the concept of truth--What is truth? What is a self-defeating statement in regards to truth? Can truth be known?

Lee Strobel's recent book has an excellent chapter in which he interviews Doug Groothuis  concerning the popular idea of reincarnation. 

Ray Kurzweil, the greatest prophet of Artificial Intelligence, spoke at a recent conference. I wanted to share this article because AI is becoming so important these days.

This handbook covers so many interesting things about the Bible. In this podcast I look at different tools and methods of biblical criticism, ways to analyze the texts of the Bible.

Franklin Graham calls this book a great help for carrying out the Great Commission. This podcast covers the chapter on Buddhism.

With more than one million copies in print, Paul Little's book Know Why You Believe has become a classic in apologetics material. In this podcast I cover chapter 8, which asks if miracles are possible.