The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

We need to understand the challenges of artificial intelligence from a Christian perspective. Chapter six in this book looks at technological deities that are attempting to replace the God of the Bible. purchase book here 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 Chri...

This podcast completes a look at a chapter on our current trend to self-worship and the devastating consequences of such behavior. purchase book here 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 exist...

This book tells how to stand for Christ in a culture that is spinning out of control. In this podcast he focuses on the big lie that is at the core of our problems--"Live by your own truth and you can be whatever you want to be." purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious about the intellec...

This podcast looks at three key questions for Christians put forth in this book--Have we lost the culture? What is the big story of the Bible (its worldview)? What is our salvation for? Purchase book here 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...

Titus Kennedy, a professional field archeologist, has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to the birth of Jesus, his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. This podcast covers the first part of his book, which tells of the birth of Jesus, Bethlehem, and the Magi. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This...

As 2025 nears its end, I wanted to highlight books that impacted me this year. 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 Christianit...

Chapter 16 in this book explores supposed links between Christianity and pagan religions. Did Christianity borrow from earlier stories? purchase book here 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...

Chapter 16 in this book covers Christianity and the public square--what the Bible says about government and political engagement, the supposed "wall of separation" between church and state, and the myth of state neutrality. purchase book here 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 f...

For this podcast let's look at Seventh-day Adventism. purchase book here 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...

Here's another podcast dealing with basic teachings of the LDS church and how they contrast with orthodox Christianity. We already covered their beliefs about God and the Bible. This time let's look at their understanding of Jesus and the Trinity. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone curious...

Hugh Ross, a prolific author and founder of Reasons to Believe, has just published this book. It discusses the famous story of Noah's flood to explore whether it's a myth or a misunderstood historical event. The chapter I cover here focuses on the feasibility of the ark. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcas...

The author, a former Jehovah's Witness, tells how to effectively talk to a Jehovah's Witness, how to challenge his or her trust in the Watchtower Society, how this organization uses the cultish practice of mind control, and their erroneous "new light" argument. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for a...

This continues my look at the author's chapter dealing with the sexual revolution in our society. purchase book here 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 evide...

This is the first of a two-part podcast covering a portion of a book which attempts to restore the meaning of our most important words. These two podcasts look at the chapter on the word "sex"--how it has been redefined and contrasting it with the true biblical definition. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podc...

Here's an important book that explores the movement sweeping through our society today, destroying the faith of many. purchase book here 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,...

Brain scientist Dr. Dirckx examines three attempts to explain why human beings are more than machines. purchase book here 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...

Craig Blomberg, noted scholar, deals with an important question: Aren't the copies of the Bible hopelessly corrupt? purchase book here 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, th...

This podcast completes a look at common informal logical fallacies. purchase book here 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 Chr...

Ken Samples, a careful thinker and teacher of logic, offers examples of various logical fallacies. It's so helpful to be able to spot faulty reasoning; it's a sign of critical thinking skills put to good use. purchase book here 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 th...

Here's a list of newer books I have enjoyed and that might make a good Christmas present for someone you know (or yourself!).

Here's my list of older classic apologetics books that would make excellent presents for Christmas. In the next podcast I will have a list of newer books that would be wonderful additions to your bookshelf. 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. Ea...

Jonathan Morrow deals with 11 major challenges to the Bible. I review his first chapter, which deals with the question of whether the Bible is anti-intellectual. purchase book here 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 ke...

The authors deal in this section with an important question--Is the Bible full of irresolvable contradictions? purchase book here 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 his...

The title may be a bit confusing, but the two authors tackle an important issue--what was early Christianity like?  Was it pluralistic? Were there multiple Christianities? In chapter 5 they consider how early a list of accepted books (canon) was created. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for anyone c...

We hear a lot today about critical race theory and social justice. This book offers a thorough examination of the origins, influence, and false assumptions of critical theory. For this podcast, I cover the theory's belief in the primacy of lived experience and its drawbacks. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This po...