Best Gary Zacharias Podcasts (2025)

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If God Made the Universe, Who Made God? | The Apologist's Bookshelf 22:17

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This book has 130 arguments for the Christian faith. This podcast goes over three essays by well-known apologists--Lee Strobel, Paul Copan, and Gary Habermas. 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…

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Hard Sayings of the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf 16:32

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Chapters one and two in this book deal with important questions--How do we know who wrote the Bible? Can we believe in Bible miracles? 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 …

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Stand Firm | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:05

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Can we still believe in miracles? Chapter four of this book addresses this question with some thoughts about scientism. 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 feat…

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If God Is Good | The Apologist's Bookshelf 21:22

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Randy Alcorn spends an entire chapter discussing Bart Ehrman and his best-selling book God's Problem. Ehrman denied his faith because he couldn't reconcile evil and suffering with God's goodness. 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 ab…

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Hijacking the Historical Jesus | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:14

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In this book author Phil Fernandes tackles recent attacks on Jesus. I cover his chapter that claims earlier dates for New Testament books than what many believe to be the case. 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 intellectua…

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Reflections on the Existence of God | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:19

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Richard Simmons has a collection of essays that deal with what he calls the "fingerprints of an intelligent designer." In this podcast I cover his thoughts on morality and atheism as well as a look at Christian morality. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast…

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Defending Your Faith | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:34

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Dan Story, a good friend and an excellent apologist, writes in his second chapter of this book why atheism as a worldview simply doesn't work. 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 fait…

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The Fingerprint of God | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:56

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Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist as well as founder and former president of Reasons to Believe, wrote this book some time ago. In chapter 13 he argues for Biblical evidence of long creation days. 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 …

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Mama Bear Apologetics | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:12

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Chapter three in this book discusses the rare quality we should all have--discernment, the ability to identify both good and bad ideas. The author gives several useful ways to help us and our kids be discerning. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast is for a…

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The Case for a Creator | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:38

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Lee Strobel sat down with Jonathan Wells, holder of two doctorates, and asked him many questions about Darwin's idea of evolution. This chapter in his book is titled "Doubts About Darwinism." 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 …

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Is Atheism Dead? | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:01

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In this national bestseller, Eric Metaxas discusses several ways atheism has been challenged by recent discoveries in science and archeology. In this podcast I cover three chapters that focus on scientific findings that point to God. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ.…

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Christianity Cross-Examined | The Apologist's Bookshelf 17:07

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Ken Samples, part of the team at Reasons to Believe, asks if Christianity is rational, relevant, and good. In this chapter he takes on the idea that God commanded genocide in the Old Testament. 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 abou…

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The Case for Life | The Apologist's Bookshelf 15:31

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Scott Klusendorf answers three objections to the pro-life stance--women will die from illegal abortions, you shouldn't force your view on others, and pro-lifers should broaden their focus by fighting other social ills. purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Christ. This podcast i…

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Christian Apologetics (Second Edition) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 21:26

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Doug Groothuis has written a massive book dealing with evidences for the Christian faith. In this podcast I will cover a chapter in his book on religious pluralism and the fate of the unevangelized (those who have never heard of Jesus). purchase book here I’m Gary Zacharias, a professor of English, avid reader, and passionate follower of Jesus Chri…

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God's Undertaker | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:35

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John Lennox discusses scientific reductionism and its limits, plus in another chapter I cover here, he explains the design we see in the universe. 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 …

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Made In Our Image (Part B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:58

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This continues a look at competing sources of identity in our society as it relates to the rise of artificial intelligence. I have added a link here to the book in case you'd like to get a copy. Purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Made in Our Image (Part A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:04

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This book tackles the key issue of how Christians can navigate the world of artificial intelligence. In this podcast and the following one, I cover one chapter focusing on the way many people today get their identity and how this is threatened by artificial intelligence. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible | The Apologist's Bookshelf 16:25

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This podcast gives an overview of archeological discoveries that reveal the accuracy of Old Testament history. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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The Creator Revealed | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:54

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Physicist Michael Strauss discusses responses of atheists to recent scientific findings: the origin of the universe, its fine-tuning, and the idea that the earth is rare after all. Michael Strauss purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Can We Trust the Gospels? | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:40

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Mark D. Roberts tackles a key question about Christianity: Do miracles undermine the reliability of the gospels?By garyzacharias

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Artificial Intelligence and the Christian | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:38

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This short book does a nice job of exploring the promises and pitfalls of A.I. In this podcast I look at his discussion of the power and possibilities of A.I.By garyzacharias

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When Culture Hates You (Part B) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:29

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I finish discussing Natasha Crain's chapter on Christian nationalism. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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When Culture Hates You (Part A) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:55

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Natasha Crain gives Christians ways to navigate a hostile culture. These two podcasts cover Christian nationalism. Natasha Crain, When Culture Hates You purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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The Bible Questions | The Apologist's Bookshelf 14:12

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Pastor Hal Seed answers the question of why God was so violent in the Old Testament.By garyzacharias

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World Religions and Cults 101 | The Apologist's Bookshelf 16:35

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In this podcast I look at the book's coverage of Jehovah's Witnesses.By garyzacharias

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Heaven | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:37

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In the seventh chapter of his book, Randy Alcorn answers the question of what life is like in the present heaven. Christians need to clearly explain the concept of heaven because there are so many misunderstandings about it. Randy Alcorn, Heaven purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering | The Apologist's Bookshelf 18:33

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In chapter one Tim Keller compares various ways cultures train its members for grief, pain, and loss. The sad thing is that our own contemporary, secular Western culture is one of the weakest and worst in history at doing so. Tim Keller, Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Talking With Your Kids About God | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:48

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Natasha Crain answers two interesting questions about the existence of God in chapters 5 and 6: What is the difference between God and the Flying Spaghetti Monster? How much evidence do we need to be confident God exists? Natasha Crain, Talking With Your Kids About God purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Holman Quick Source Guide to Apologetics | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:38

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Chapter three of this book deals with a powerful argument for the existence of God--design throughout the universe and within our bodies.By garyzacharias

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Is God Just a Human Invention? | The Apologist's Bookshelf 22:13

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This book, by Sean McDowell and Jonathan Morrow, explores many questions raised by the new atheists. This podcast covers one key question: Is hell a divine torture chamber? purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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Faithfully Different | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:37

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This chapter from Natasha Crain's book looks at deconversion stories and offers ways for us to confront our doubts. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God (2b) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 17:58

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This is a continuation of chapter 2 in Justin Brierley's book. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God (2 a) | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:08

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Continuing through Justin Brierley's stimulating book, I focus on chapter 2, which talks of the grand story that we all used to live by and how it changed. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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The Beauty of Intolerance | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:28

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In chapter 4 McDowell and Sean McDowell discuss how an anything goes culture is influencing our children's perception of the authority of the Bible, their concept of what is virtuous, their ideas of honor and courage, and even their understanding of justice. purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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The Truth in True Crime | The Apologist's Bookshelf 16:50

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Chapter three of Jim Wallace's book describes the importance of friends in human flourishing and offers wise counsel in choosing friends. J. Warner Wallace, The Truth in True Crime purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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A Mind for God | The Apologist's Bookshelf 17:51

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James Emery White, one of my favorite authors, tells us in chapters 3 and 4 of his book the importance of books and education.By garyzacharias

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Live Not By Lies | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:51

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In the first chapter of his book, Rod Dreher talks of the new soft totalitarianism that exists today. 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 …

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Unspeakable | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:21

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In the first two chapters to his book, Os Guinness discusses troubling facts about evil and suffering in the modern world, seven basic questions to explore when thinking about this issue, and the three everyday sources of evil and suffering.By garyzacharias

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Tactics | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:30

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This is one book every Christian needs to have on his/her bookshelf. I cover the first two chapters, in which Greg Koukl discusses how to be an effective witness for Christ and the value of good arguments. Greg Koukl, Tactics purchase book hereBy garyzacharias

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One Minute Answers to Skeptics | The Apologist's Bookshelf 17:36

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This book by Charlie Campbell has concise answers to the top fifty objections people have about Christianity. This podcast covers six of those challenges with his responses.By garyzacharias

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Finding Truth | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:51

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In this section of her book, Nancy Pearcey tells how we can identify reductionism, which is a substitute idol for those who have rejected Christianity.By garyzacharias

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The New Tolerance | The Apologist's Bookshelf 16:23

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Josh McDowell, a well-known apologist, wrote this book to show how a popular cultural movement threatens much that we believe. This podcast covers his first two chapters.By garyzacharias

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The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask | The Apologist's Bookshelf 19:58

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Mark Mittelberg used a poll to find out what questions Christians most fear being asked. This podcast covers the first question: "Why do you think God exists?"By garyzacharias

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The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God | The Apologist's Bookshelf 21:24

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Justin Brierley, host of a popular podcast that discusses religious issues, has written a book which discusses why secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. My podcast covers his first chapter, in which he explains the rise and fall of the New Atheism.By garyzacharias

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Truth in True Crime | The Apologist's Bookshelf 17:58

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My favorite apologist and personal friend, J. warner Wallace, has a wonderful book that I am going through. This podcast explores his second chapter, which talks of good and bad ways we can seek identity.By garyzacharias

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Relativism | The Apologist's Bookshelf 14:58

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In chapters 3 and 4 Greg Koukl explains the three kinds of relativism and critiques the idea that each society has its own unique set of moral values. 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 Christ…

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Raised on the Third Day | The Apologist's Bookshelf 14:58

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Chapter 11 of this book asks the question of whether the disciples of Jesus died as martyrs.By garyzacharias

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The Truth in True Crime | The Apologist's Bookshelf 20:52

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J. Warner Wallace, one of my favorite apologists, has written a book that explores fifteen surprising rules for life and shows how Christianity helps us flourish as individuals.By garyzacharias