The On The Bookshelf Podcast

interview classic--a former Muslim contrasts the Bible and the Qu'ran

From 2011, what do these two books of faith, which inform the lives of two-thirds of the globe's population, have in common? More importantly, where do they differ and how significant are those differences? Is the God of the Bible the same as the God of the Qur'an?

interview classic- prolific Christian author Randy Singer returns with latest novel

From 2011, Randy Singer, a lawyer-turned-author, shared his latest novel with our listeners. The concept of a "false witness" is forbidden in the Ten Commandments, by the teachings of Jesus, and by the church, and is anathema in the American legal system. It's a dangerous poison.

interview classic--the Common English Bible is released!

From 2011, Paul Franklyn discusses his role in the newest translation of the Bible into the English language. The CEV, or Common English Bible, is designed to be absolutely accurate while offering a style of language more normal for modern readers.

interviewclassic--Retired theology professor Dr Paul Enns discusses Heaven

From 2011, Dr. Paul Enns was on staff at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz (north Tampa, Fla.), where my brother Steve has served as Minister through Instrumental Music for over 25 years. After the death of his beloved wife, Dr. ends reflected on the promise and majesty of Heaven and offers his expert advice on what we can expect.

interview classic--"Alleged"- the Scopes Trial and ramifications of Eugenics

From 2011, Fred Foote bought the story of a new movie  "Alleged", on the so-called "Scopes Monkey Trial" of 1925.  The trial and movie involve the moral and spiritual ramifications of Darwinian evolution, which included the  lethal false science of "eugenics" which swept America and Europe in the early 20th century. Based on Darwinian principles of "survival of the fittest", the movement led by the infamous pro-abortionist Margaret Sanger proposed that the government should decide if people were fit to reproduce or not. It was legal in 17 US states, and found its ultimate proponent in Nazi Germany's genocidal policy against the Jews.