The Apologist‘s Bookshelf

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

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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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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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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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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

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This is the first of two podcasts that discuss Phil's third chapter dealing with a key question--Did science disprove God?

Book: The Atheist Delusion by Phil Fernandes

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This podcast looks at discoveries that have confirmed the accuracy of the Bible-- Jeremiah and Daniel as real history, cliffside carvings that reflect biblical accuracy in the world of the Old Testament, and New Testament discoveries that illustrate the life of Jesus and his times. 

Book: Amazing Discoveries That Unlock the Bible by Douglas Connelly

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J. Budziszewski, author and college professor, has written a book that tries to teach Christians "how to think clearly when everyone around you seems crazy." In chapter 14 he deals with the current idea that manhood and womanhood can take any shapes that we wish.

Book: Pandemic of Lunacy by J. Budziszewski

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J. Warner Wallace, former cold-case detective, uses his skills to show the evidence for a divinely created universe. In chapter 7 he explores the idea of morality--is it just our opinion or is there objective moral truth?

Book: God's Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace

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In the third chapter of this classic apologetics book, Lee Strobel examines documentary evidence to see if the biographies of Jesus were reliably preserved.

Book: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

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Daniel Darling has a new book on a topic we all need to work on--how to develop wisdom for the issues of today. This podcast covers his intro and opening chapter that deals with abortion.

Book: Biblical Wisdom by Daniel Darling

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Kyle Beshears has written a book to help Christians deal with people who are apathetic about religion. In chapter 3 he tells how apatheism affects people both intellectually and emotionally.

Book: Apatheism by Kyle Beshears

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In chapter 2 Natasha Crain points out that Christians are not surrounded by a neutral society that leaves everyone to their own. Instead, we are surrounded by secularism, which is a worldview hostile to Christianity.

Book: Faithfully Different by Natasha Crain

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This booklet is part of a series put out by Ratio Christi, an organization that sets up apologetics clubs at colleges and universities. This podcast discusses ways to classify alternative economic systems and then covers what the Bible says about economics.

Book: Capitalism Versus Socialism by Thomas Simpson, PhD

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Michael Youssef has written a book warning of the partnership between secular progressivism and radical Islam. This podcast covers his concerns about modern Christian heresies as well as his view of the end times and how this relates to Islam.

Book: An Unholy Alliance by Michael Youssef

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This book explores the evidence of design in the cell. A revolution is taking place today thanks to the discovery of DNA's mysterious partner in the elegant waltz of cellular life--the epigenome.

Book: Epigenetics and the Architect by Thomas Woodward and James P. Gills, MD

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Greg Koukl's book Tactics has sold more than 500,000 copies, which shows it has great value for Christians who want to defend their faith. In chapters 3 and 4 Koukl introduces the Columbo tactic--what it is and its advantages in managing a conversation.

Book: Tactics by Greg Koukl

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Chapter 7 in this book discusses Scientology--its beliefs and how it contrasts with Christianity.

Book: The Challenge of the Cults and New Religions by Ron Rhodes

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Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, discusses why, contrary to popular thought, truth can be known.

Book: Truth Changes Everything by Dr. Jeff Myers

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