Resources
& Reading.
Books, videos, podcasts, and websites to deepen your apologetics foundation. Organized by level and format.
Books — Start Here
Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis
The classic introduction to the rational basis for Christian faith. Explores morality, theology, and Christian behavior through clear reasoning.
The Case for Christ
Lee Strobel
An award-winning journalist investigates the evidence for Jesus. Interviews thirteen leading scholars and presents the case in accessible narrative form.
The Case for Faith
Lee Strobel
Tackles the eight toughest objections to Christianity — suffering, hell, exclusivity, and more — through investigative interviews.
The Reason for God
Timothy Keller
Addresses doubts and objections with intellectual depth and pastoral warmth. Written by a pastor in one of America's most skeptical cities.
Tactics
Greg Koukl
How to have confident, gracious conversations about your faith. Introduces the "Columbo Method" of using questions. Highly practical for everyday use.
Books — Go Deeper
On Guard
William Lane Craig
Clear presentation of the main arguments for Christianity from one of the world's leading apologists.
Cold-Case Christianity
J. Warner Wallace
A homicide detective applies investigative methods to the Gospels. Treats the New Testament as evidence in a cold case.
The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus
Gary Habermas & Mike Licona
Thorough examination of the resurrection evidence using the Minimal Facts approach. The definitive scholarly yet accessible treatment.
Reasonable Faith
William Lane Craig
A more academic treatment of Christian apologetics. Covers existence of God, historical Jesus, and the problem of evil with philosophical rigor.
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
Norman Geisler & Frank Turek
Systematic case for Christianity from the ground up. Covers truth, God, miracles, the New Testament, and Jesus.
Books — Specific Topics
The Problem of Pain
C.S. Lewis
Thoughtful treatment of suffering and God's goodness.
God's Undertaker
John Lennox
Has science buried God? An Oxford mathematician examines the evidence.
Evidence That Demands a Verdict
Josh McDowell
Comprehensive reference on the reliability of Scripture and historical evidence.
Where the Conflict Really Lies
Alvin Plantinga
Science, religion, and naturalism. Academic but groundbreaking.
The God Who Is There
Francis Schaeffer
Engaging the modern mind with Christian truth. A classic on worldview analysis.
Video & Film
The Case for Christ
2017 Film
Based on Lee Strobel's book. A journalist's investigation of the evidence for Jesus. Great for group viewing and discussion.
Reasonable Faith
Animated Videos
William Lane Craig
Short, clear animations explaining key apologetic arguments. Perfect for quick study or sharing with friends.
The Bible
Project
Tim Mackie & Jon Collins
Animated overviews of biblical books and themes. Excellent for understanding the Bible's grand narrative and structure.
Cross
Examined
Frank Turek
Talks and Q&A sessions covering a wide range of apologetic topics. Engaging and direct style.
Podcasts
Reasonable Faith Podcast
William Lane Craig — Deep philosophical discussions on apologetics topics
Stand to Reason
Greg Koukl — Practical conversational apologetics and tactics
Unbelievable?
Justin Brierley — Dialogue between Christians and skeptics
Cold-Case Christianity
J. Warner Wallace — Investigative approach to Christian evidence
The Bible Project Podcast
Tim Mackie & Jon Collins — Biblical theology and themes
Websites
ReasonableFaith.org
William Lane Craig — Articles, podcasts, and debate transcripts
ColdCaseChristianity.com
J. Warner Wallace — Investigative apologetics blog and resources
STR.org (Stand to Reason)
Greg Koukl — Practical articles and the Tactics approach
GotQuestions.org
Searchable database of answers to common Bible and theology questions
CARM.org
Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry — Articles on apologetics and world religions
6-Month Reading Plan
One book per month. By the end, you'll have a solid apologetics library and a transformed perspective.
Tactics
Greg Koukl
The Case for Christ
Lee Strobel
The Reason for God
Timothy Keller
Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis
Cold-Case Christianity
J.W. Wallace
On Guard
W.L. Craig