The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast (J. Warner Wallace)

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner examines the nature of religious experience. Can experiences such as these serve as an evidence for the existence of God? Can we trust our experiences? Is there some way to test test such experiences to make sure they are from God?

Why is the culture abandoning Christianity? What can we do, as Christians, to regain a hearing in the public square? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Dan Wooding from Assist News to talk about the nature and importance of a more reasonable Christian faith.

A recent article describes the choices people make when establishing New Year’s resolutions? What do these resolutions tell us about the nature of humans? What do the resolutions tell us about the existence of God? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about a common tactic used by skeptics making naturalistic scientific claims. Critics of supernaturalism often compare their naturalistic explanations to Christianity rather than Theism. Jim talks about this tactic, makes a brief observation related to the Duck Dynasty controversy, and answers listener email about the role of mentors.

In this blast from the past, Jim introduces the Transcendental Argument for the existence of God, responds to email concerning objections to the Anthropic Principle and talks about the sometimes 'hidden' nature of God as he interacts with his children today.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace outlines some of the evidence for the existence of mind, as this evidence can also be used to demonstrate other non-material, non-physical attributes of our being, like the reality and existence of souls.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to describe the value of perceived “danger” in training young Christians to defend what they believe and grow in their confidence as Christi followers. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Aaron from the Dad in the Trenches Podcast and discusses the role that evidence and apologetics can play in establishing our responsibility as fathers. For more GREAT podcasts and blog posts, please visit Aaron’s website and subscribe to his podcast.

How can we, as Christians, respond to the growing social unrest? How can we survive and thrive in a pandemic? In this collective podcast (created from two separate interviews), J. Warner talks with John Hall and Kathy Emmons from The Ride Home with John and Kathy about the challenges we faced in 2020.

In this episode J. Warner talks with Joel Settecase from the Think Institute about making the case for Christianity. Joel is a winsome presuppositional apologist and they talk about the role each approach might take in building a case. Be sure to subscribe to the Worldview Legacy Podcast to hear more from Joel’s team.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the challenge offered by Bill Keller in his New York Times Article, “Asking Candidates Tougher Questions About Faith”. Keller’s challenge to political candidates is also an important test for those of us who want to be good ambassadors for Jesus.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “The Bible condones slavery.” Critics claim the Bible either celebrates or condones the notion of slavery, but is this true? What definitions of “slavery” do they presuppose when making this claim? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “A Loving God Would Not Send People to Hell.”  Why would a loving God send anyone to hell? Why wouldn’t God make sure everyone can go to heaven? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

The long ending of Mark’s gospel appears to be a late addition. If this is the case, should we trust anything Mark has to say about Jesus? Is the resurrection of Jesus a late addition to the Jesus narrative as well? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Jake Enriquez of Press and Reach.  How many of us, as Christians, are ready to make the case for what we believe? How can we become better Christian Case Makers? Be sure to listen to all of Jake’s great podcasts at Press and Reach Ministries.

J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace continue the new format of their weekly podcast by discussing their trip to Austin, Jimmy’s recent graduation from the Colorado Christian University’s Strobel Center for Christian Apologetics, and the nature of Christian “case making”. Is one apologetic approach better than another? Why is there so much debate about methodologies? If so, what would that be? Listen in on the conversation on this week’s episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Can our country exist without strong local police agencies? Why is law enforcement so critical to culture? Does Christianity have anything to say about this issue? In this podcast, Bill Arnold interviews J. Warner about the role and value of law enforcement from a Christian worldview.  

Why are you a Christian? Why do most Christians identify themselves as believers? Is there one reason that is better than the rest? J. Warner describes the nature of faith and belief in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner examines the orthodox Christian doctrine of the Trinity. How is God is ONE yet THREE? Why is this doctrine philosophically sound and theologically essential?

What is the nature of Law Enforcement that makes it necessary for any culture or society? What does this nature require of its employees? What challenges do officers face when it come to the use of force? J. Warner answers these questions as he provides a few insights from the perspective of a Christian police officer in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

J. Warner begins his interview of Frank and Zach Turek about their new book, Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God. How do Hollywood screenplays reflect the truth about God and Jesus? Why do so many screenwriters copy the Jesus story when crafting their characters? J. Warner, Frank and Zach discuss the issue in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

For more information about the book, visit: https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/

In this previously recorded radio interview from The Ride Home with John and Kathy on WORDFM in Pittsburgh, J. Warner discusses the ancient non-canonical documents describing Jesus. Should the existence of these documents cause us to doubt what the Biblical account says about Jesus? If the non-canonical documents describe Jesus in a different way, how can we know what is true? For more information on WORDFM or The Ride Home with John and Kathy, please visit their website.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss the role hardships and difficulties can play in shaping our lives as Christians. Does the “silence” of God in difficult situations prove He doesn’t exist? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace investigates the claims of the Bible related to the flood. Is this story simply borrowed mythology? Why should we believe the Biblical narrative when there are other ancient accounts? Which account should we trust, and why?

What does the timing of history tell us about the nature of Jesus? Did God align the events of history to prepare humans for His arrival? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Atheists believe in just one less God than Christians.” In a sense, Christians are also atheists when it comes to the existence of Greek, Norse, Egyptian and many other mythological Gods. Atheists say they just have enough sense to reject one more, the God of Christianity. How can we respond to this objection? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

With all the concern over racism, sexism, and every other form of prejudice in our culture, is there an underlying cause we might identify to help us tackle these important biases? In this podcast, J. Warner identifies the one "ism" that causes ever other.

What one decision has most impacted your life? Every thought about that question? In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Joe Amaral, author of Get Off Your Ash, about the role that priorities, choices, and decisions play in shaping our future.

What can we do to better equip the next generation to know the truth and stand confidently in their Christian faith? In this week's Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner discusses the future of Christianity with James Werner from Generation Equipped Ministries.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner talks about the importance of being able to make the case for the historicity of Jesus. In a generation ever more skeptical of the real existence of Jesus, now is the time to familiarize ourselves with the evidence so we can establish Jesus as a real and legitimate source of wisdom.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues to discuss the practices and principles of good investigations and applies these techniques to the Christian worldview. How do investigators add to their cases evidentially to establish their case in front of a jury? Can this approach be adopted by Christians to help us defend the Christian worldview? If so, what forms and types of evidence would qualify as we add to the case for Christianity? This investigative approach is described in more detail in Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith. Be sure to check out Forensic Faith and the accompanying curriculum.  

In this blast from the past, J. Warner answers listener email and addresses the nature of the Gospel Message. Is the purpose of the Gospel to transform and restore the planet, or is the purpose of the Gospel to rescues fallen individuals? Are these two goals and consequences of the Gospel message mutually exclusive? J. Warner also discusses the importance of rationality in the Christian life, the monetization of apologetics efforts, moral grounding and ethics training, and the distinct and unique nature of the Christian Worldview.

Are young believers really abandoning their Christian identity as quickly as some surveys would lead us to believe? What’s the latest information on the departure of your people from the Christian faith? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner updates the latest data related to young Christians and their connection to the Christian faith.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the evidence for the early persecution of the Church and the martyrdom of the Apostles. Did the first eyewitnesses of the Resurrection die rather than recant their testimony? Can we trust the early accounts? Why does it matter in the first place?

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace in interviewed by Brian Miller on ID the Future, about the J. Warner’s work as a cold-case detective played in him first analyzing the evidence for intelligent design, and how that evidence played a key role in his journey. J. Warner talks about being attracted to the story and person of Jesus but confronted the question of whether science and reason allowed for anything inconsistent with philosophical materialism. Listen in as Miller and Wallace examine the natural world as one would a crime scene.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks candidly with Hank Hanegraaff on his wonderful podcast, Hank Unplugged. Of all the interviews J. Warner has conducted on radio, this is his favorite. Hank and Jim talk about a number of issues, including several observations about culture and Christianity, life and family.

In this Cold-Case Christianity video broadcast / podcast, J. Warner reviews the statistics related to young people leaving the church and then offers four simple ways parents can help make sure their kids stay in the Christian faith. Jim also discusses the simple math behind the problem and illustrates the challenges facing young Christians.

Why does truth matter when deciding on a worldview? Is Christian belief simply wishful thinking or a matter of opinion? In this week’s podcast, J. Warner posts his opening night comments from this year’s Reality Student Apologetics Conference hosted by Stand to Reason.

Are progressive churches distorting the truth about Jesus? If so, what is their motivation? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Jason Jimenez about his new book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church, to find out precisely how progressive Christians has redefined Jesus for popular consumption.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner examines the Virgin Conception and discusses its role in the Christmas narrative and its place in the Christian worldview. Why is the virgin conception of Jesus important? Is it an essential claim of Christianity? Could Jesus be the Savior of the world if he wasn’t conceived miraculously? How should we, as Christians making the case for truth, approach the subject with our skeptical friends and family members?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the nature of Jesus. Was Jesus just a man? Was he a good teacher or a prophet? Did He have supernatural powers? Was he God Himself? What do other faith systems believe about the nature of Jesus, and what must we believe about Jesus in order to call ourselves Christians?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “All religions lead to the same place.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed)

Why do we sometimes scorn people who doubt the truth about God? What are the myths about doubt and how can we overcome these myths to help people who have questions? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this rebroadcasted pair of interviews from Stand to Reason’s #STRask Podcast, J. Warner Wallace is on a timer and answers questions about free will, consistent pro-life views, Jesus dying for sin, the Black Lives Matter movement and the truth value of Christianity: If the ability to do otherwise is a requirement of love, then given our new natures, how will we love the Lord in the new earth? How would you reply to this: If pro-lifers were sincere about when life begins, wouldn’t they have funerals for miscarriages? Why did Jesus have to die for us? What is a Christian response to the Black Lives Matter movement? How would it affect your life if you suddenly recognized that Christianity is just another false man-made religion? To listen to additional Stand to Reason podcasts, please visit their archive page.

As many of you may know, our wonderful sister in Christ, Melinda Penner (the host who is interviewing J. Warner on this podcast) suffered a serious brain injury and is recovering slowly. Please pray for Melinda as we continue to celebrate her work as a Christian apologist and ambassador.

What do mean when we use the term, “scientism”? Can we trust science without relying on it in an unreasonable way? What are the dangers in an over-reliance on science? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss recent news articles in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks about the nature of subjective and objective truth and the impact our understanding of truth has on our efforts to evangelize. J. Warner also describes a distinctive feature of Christianity separating it from all other theistic worldviews.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines the substitutionary atonement of Jesus. Why did Jesus have to die for our Salvation? Why did God choose to do it this way and why couldn’t He have accomplished it in some other way?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues his comprehensive description of the difference between teaching and training by articulating the need for all Christian believers get involved in the battlefield of ideas. Do you want to change your Christian walk? Do you want to become a more articulate, prepared believer? You can make this change by simply adjusting your calendar. Set the challenge and then study in preparation for the battle you’ve calendared. This training model is described in more detail in Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith. Be sure to check out Forensic Faith and the accompanying curriculum.   

In this blast from the past, J. Warner responds to a common atheistic claim: Skeptics argue that Christians believe Christianity is true simply because they were raised in a Christian culture. If believers were raised in a Muslim culture (according to the skeptics), they would believe that Islam is true with the same passion and certainty they have for Christianity. J. Warner responds to this common objection and answers listener email related to the “hidden” nature of God, the prerequisites of creation and dualism.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Jesus is a copy-cat Savior.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

How does the nature of God help explain the reality of hell? Why would a loving God sentence my unbelieving grandmother to the same fate as Hitler? In this podcast, J. Warner examines the relationship between grace and truth, mercy and justice, and provides Biblical evidence for the nature of punishment in hell.

In this podcast, J. Warner responds to three claims and objections of atheists and philosophical naturalists. Do atheists believe in just one less god than Christians? Does textual criticism disprove the traditional authorship of the Gospels? Do “artificial life” projects eliminate the need for an Intelligent Creator?

In this audio recorded at Brentwood Academy, J. Warner teaches students about “abductive reasoning” and applies this form of thinking to the case of the Resurrection of Jesus. J. Warner offers seven possible explanations for the evidence surrounding the Resurrection, and then briefly investigates four of these explanations to see if they are reasonable. This presentation is excerpted from J. Warner’s longer talk on the issue and the material in Cold-Case Christianity and ALIVE.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner answers listener email related to faith and belief, including skeptical challenges related to becoming a Christian simply because one lives in a Christian nation, and challenges about the evidential strength of the case for Christianity. To submit your own question about Christianity, please subscribe to the daily email on the homepage at ColdCaseChristianity.com and reply to any of the emails you receive, asking your question. J. Warner will do his best to answer some of these questions in upcoming episodes of the broadcast.

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace offers a few tips from his experience in jury trials to help Christians share the Gospel with others. What role does “jury selection” play in sharing the truth? What simply rules of evidence can we share to make our presentations more effective?

In this Cold-Case Christianity video broadcast / podcast, J. Warner makes a case for an evidential, reasoned, case-making form of Christian belief. Using the New Testament gospels and letters as a guide, Jim articulates the foundation for a reasonable faith in Jesus and our common calling as Christians to a life of case-making. (For more information, visit www.ColdCaseChristianity.com)

J. Warner continues his interview of Frank and Zach Turek about their new book, Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God. Is it possible to extract the truth about God from popular superhero movies? Can the truth about Jesus even be found in the Harry Potter series? J. Warner, Frank and Zach discuss the issue in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

For more information about the book, visit: https://hollywoodheroesbook.com/

Why should we believe the New Testament gospels have been correctly attributed to the authors who wrote them? Is there any evidence for the authorship of the gospels? David Russell and David Pallmann discuss this issue with J. Warner on the Proselytize or Apostatize podcast, reposted here.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner describes several important principles to consider when evaluating alleged Bible “contradictions”. J. Warner uses the example of the sign over Jesus’ cross to demonstrate how these simple investigative principles can be employed to determine if Biblical passages are truly contradictory.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues to discuss the practices and principles of good investigations and applies these techniques to the Christian worldview. How do detectives investigate cases, and what can be learned from their approach to document evidence? Can any of these principles be applied to the reading of scripture? Good investigators know how to evaluate evidence broadly and take good notes as they do so. This investigative approach is described in more detail in Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith. Be sure to check out Forensic Faith and the accompanying curriculum.  

In this new iteration of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, Jimmy and J. Warner Wallace talk about how difficult it is to select a Romantic comedy and then examine the role that “identity” plays in decision-making. Do most young people decide something is true based on the evidence, and experience, or a desire to be identified with a movement or group? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss these issues in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this podcast, J. Warner converses with author and church planter, Peyton Jones, about the relationship between Christian case making (apologetics) and evangelism. What role does apologetics play in reaching the unreached. Can taking an evidential approach toward the Christian worldview actually help church planters achieve their mission? Learn more about Peyton at http://JumpSchoolTraining.com and http://peytonjones.ninja/.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “You’re Only a Christian Because You Were Raised in a Christian Culture.” Do Christians in America (or any Christian culture) believe what we believe simply because we were raised that way? Is this true of all religious believers? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

In this new audio podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of “giving thanks” and the holiday we call Thanksgiving. Is it possible to celebrate a secular, atheistic “Thanksgiving”? Is it possible to thank the impersonal forces of physics that govern the universe? J. Warner explores several ways atheists have tried to propose secular versions of this historically Christian holiday. Can they successfully remove God from the celebration?

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss the nature of the humans and their role in the animal kingdom. What makes our lives valuable? What makes humans valuable in the first place?  Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace outlines the Christian description of anthropology. What does the Christian faith have to say about the nature of humans? How does this description impact our understanding of morality and human behavior?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of truth with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio. Why is it so critical to defend the existence of objective truth? What are the consequences if we don’t?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner talks about the case for the eyewitness status of the Gospels. Are these ancient accounts really an eyewitness record of the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus? Why should we believe this to be true? Jim also talks about the role each of us plays as Christian Case Makers and provides four tips to help you reach those who are disinterested in Christian Case Making.

J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace continue the new format of their weekly podcast by discussing a recent visit to a comedy club and how we determine if something is morally offensive. Can we ground “right” and “wrong” in something other than the nature of God? If so, what would that be? Listen in on the conversation on this week’s episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

The ancient Old Testament historical figures were real people-just like us. By studying the lives of Old Testament Bible characters, we can develop a stronger knowledge of God’s Word and draw closer to Him in the process. In this podcast, Bill Arnold interviews J. Warner about Aaron, the brother of Moses.

J. Warner examines the orthodox definition of Salvation and the important work of the cross. Jim also answers listener email related to the nature of the soul.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner again examines the claim that Jesus is simply a fictional reiteration of prior copy-cat mythologies and offers five basic principles necessary to examine the claims fairly. J. Warner then applies these five principles to a common atheist assertion that Psalm 23 is simply a copy of a Hymn to Osiris. In addition, Jim discusses the nature of eyewitness testimony related to the life of Jesus in response to an email from a non-believer.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Jesus Didn't Even Think He was God.” Was Jesus a simple rabbi who merely came to teach love to His disciples? Did Jesus think He was God? Did He do or say anything to indicate one this one way or the other? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Radio show host extraordinaire, Bill Arnold, interviews J. Warner to talk about the impact of Jesus on history and the “fingerprints” Jesus left on the most important aspects of culture. Be sure to listen to Bill at Faith Radio.

In this re-purposed audio podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Bill Arnold on Susie Larson’s (@SusieLarson) “Live the Promise” Radio Show. J. and Bill talk about evangelism, apologetics and the case for Christianity. J. Warner also talks about his role in God’s Not Dead 2. For more information about Susie’s program, visit: http://myfaithradio.com/programs/live-the-promise/.  

In this blast from the past, J. Warner talks about the essential Christian claims related to the Holy Spirit. What does the Bible teach about the Holy Spirit? Are there certain non-negotiable essentials that all of us, as Christians, must believe about the Holy Spirit in order to call ourselves Christians? Why does it even matter what we believe about the Holy Spirit? What difference does a proper understanding of the Spirit make in our daily lives as Christians?

Was the real Jesus different than the one Christians worship today? Were the gospels altered over time to distort the Jesus of history into the Christ of Christianity? J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace discuss the issue in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner responds listener email questioning the adequacy of circumstantial evidence. Can we really trust circumstantial evidence or must we also have direct evidence to determine the truth of a matter? How does this apply to defending the Christian Worldview? When do we know we have enough evidence to make a decision? J. Warner examines the Casey Anthony trial (one more time) in an effort to understand “evidential sufficiency”.

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer and pastor’s kid (PK) to discuss the importance of training young believers. Jimmy draws on his experience serving and learning in the church to describe the importance of raising the bar for young people. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this podcast, recorded during a church presentation, J. Warner Wallace provides an investigative template from God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe to investigate evidence in the universe. Does evil and injustice in our world eliminate God as an explanation for other evidence we observe? How can we reconcile evil with the existence of God?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner takes time to review the four parallel accounts of Mary's interaction with Jesus in the garden following His Resurrection. Why didn't Mary recognize Him instantly? Is this a proof that the Resurrection is a fraud? How are we to read the parallel accounts and determine what is true?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “Christian hypocrisy proves Christianity is false.” These responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family members. They are also available on the Cold-Case Christianity Phone App so you can access them as you are interacting with others.

Be sure to watch the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast on NRBtv every Monday and Saturday! In addition, here is the audio podcast (the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast is located on iTunes or our RSS Feed)

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner examines the difference between evidence and inference in an effort to clarify the role that evidence plays in forming a conclusion. Why is it that two people can look at the same evidence yet come to two different conclusions? What other factors are involved in the decision-making process? What do people mean when they say something is “settled science” and is this term used correctly by the culture? How do these issues impact the way we present and consider the case for Christianity?

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of objective, transcendent moral truth claims and the insufficiency of moral grounding from an atheistic, naturalistic perspective. Jim also discusses the nature of forgiveness and the relationship between our ability to forgive and our view of our own need for forgiveness.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner examines the Biblical definition of “faith”. Did Jesus advocate “blind faith”? How did Jesus use evidence to demonstrate his Deity? How did Jesus deal with doubt?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner responds to three common objections to “evidentialism,” the approach toward Christian belief that he describes in his book, Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith. Why should we use the word “faith” if belief is actually the most reasonable inference from evidence? Why should Christian s make the case to others if God is in control and is ultimately the reason why anyone believes? J. Warner answers these objections and more. Be sure to check out Forensic Faith and the accompanying curriculum.   

In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to identify ourselves with our work. Why is there a danger in trying to identify with temporal success and position? How can we combat that inclination? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his attendance at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting and makes several observations related to Christian Case Making. Ever think you don’t know enough to be a good “One Dollar Apologist"? You are more important to the Christian community than you might think. J. Warner will tell you why in this podcast.

How can we stand confidently in a world that's increasingly hostile to Christianity? Do we need more "Daniels" in a culture with so many "Lions"? J. Warner interviews evangelist Ray Comfort in this week's edition of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast. You can purchase Ray's new book, So Many Lions, So Few Daniels, HERE.

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the evidence of the origin of the universe and relates this evidence to the case for God’s existence. Jim describes the classic Cosmological Argument and compares naturalistic alternatives offered to explain the universe’s origin. Does the beginning of the universe demonstrate the existence of God?

In this podcast, J. Warner examines five responses typically offered to the question: “Why are you a Christian?” Are these responses sufficient, given the nature of the culture in which we live? How can we better respond to the challenges we face as we try to defend what we believe about Christianity?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner presents a strategy to equip Christians to defend the truth of the Christian worldview. The “Training” model he describes in Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith begins with a test. Are you ready to defend what you believe as a Christian? Have you tested yourself? Be sure to check out Forensic Faith and the accompanying curriculum.   

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner answers listener email about a reasonable Christian response to issues related to gun violence. To submit your own question about Christianity, please subscribe to the daily email on the homepage at ColdCaseChristianity.com and reply to any of the emails you receive, asking your question. J. Warner will do his best to answer some of these questions in upcoming episodes of the broadcast.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Lee Strobel and describes the investigative template he used to investigate the reliability of the New Testament Gospels. Can we have confidence the Gospels are telling us the truth about Jesus? How can we be sure? This video is excerpted from a Sunday morning service at Woodlands Church in Woodlands, Texas.

In podcast, J. Warner talks with Susie Larson about his new book, Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith. Is there really evidence to prove the claims of Christianity? We often fall into the trap of relying too heavily on the experience of faith when there is a plethora of evidence to back up what we believe. This conversation first aired on the Live the Promise with Susie Larson Radio Show.

In this podcast, J. Warner moderates a panel discussion on the topic of why are Christian ‘celebrities’ leaving the faith or deconstructing their beliefs. The panelists are Alisa Childers, a former singer of ZOEgirl and an author of Another Gospel, John Cooper, the lead singer of Skillet and an author of Awake and Alive to Truth, and Dave Stovall, a former musician of Waverly and Audio Adrenaline and a worship leader at Journey Church. They share their insights and experiences on how to deal with doubt, how to discern truth from error, how to respond to cultural pressure, and how to stay faithful to the historic Christian faith. This podcast was created from a session at the 2022 National Conference on Christian Apologetics hosted by Southern Evangelical Seminary.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner traces the rich evidential history of Christianity. Unlike other theistic worldviews, Christianity is grounded in the historical events of the first century. As a result, the Christian worldview can be tested unlike any other. But why are so few Christians ready or able to make an evidential defense? Be sure to check out Forensic Faith: A Homicide Detective Makes the Case for a More Reasonable, Evidential Christian Faith and the accompanying curriculum.   

In this blast from the past, federal investigator Dan Grossenbach sits in for Jim and discusses the powerful CHIPS model for sharing the truth of Christianity and defending the Christian worldview. Dan takes this opportunity to fully examine how Christianity is comprehendible (the “C” in CHIPS).

In this brief podcast, J. Warner talks with John Hall and Kathy Emmons from The Ride Home with John and Kathy about our cultural interest in ancestry and our use of DNA companies to determine our origin. What does this cultural fascination tell us about our design as humans? To what (or whom) does it point?