The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

Did Jesus advocate for complete pacifism? Was he a pacifist? Was there ever a time when Jesus would have advocated for an aggressive, even violent, response? Was it Jesus' nature to be entirely non-violent? Should Christians embrace pacifism? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can Christians be against the killing of a fetus, but for the death penalty. Is there a difference between killing a murder? Is it ever justifiable to take the life of another person, and if so, when? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Is it possible to love Jesus yet work as a police officer? Will a career in law enforcement force me to compromise my Christian values? Is there something inherently evil about the profession, or can a Christian worldview actually help us survive and thrive as police officers? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

We've watched several celebrity Christian pastors, singers and apologists fall or leave the faith in the last year. They all had one thing in common: celebrity. What is so dangerous about the desire to be famous? Why must every one of us guard ourselves from celebrity in the social media age? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How are we to respond to the recent Derek Chauvin Case? J. Warner Wallace and Bill Arnold discuss the Derek Chauvin case, justice, our judicial trial system, and the consequences of changing how law enforcement responds. Then through the command of Matthew 28:19-20, they discuss Christian discipleship. Be sure to subscribe to Bill's excellent podcast.

How can we resist the temptation to agree with the world and reject the possibility of supernatural truths? How can we live as Christians in a turbulent world that often rejects what we believe? J. Warner talks with Dan Kinder as part of the 2021 Focus Retreat. They discuss some of the challenges we face when considering the truth of the Christian worldview.

As Christianity wanes in America, a national poll reveals that fewer people think religion matters than ever before. What is motivating people to adopt this position? Why are fewer people interested in God in this "Information Age"? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

A national poll reveals that non-believers have higher IQ's than believers. Does this mean they deny the existence of God based on their superior intellectual skills, or is something else in play here? What are the real reasons intelligent people sometimes reject the claims of Christianity or the existence of God? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Despite the statistical decline of Christianity in America, religiosity continues to be a pervasive force. Will Americans eventually become non-religious? Will atheism become the default position in our culture? Or will some form of theism continue to reign? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

As atheism continues to grow on university campuses, some academic institutions, like the University of Miami, are establishing departments to advance the cause of atheism, secularism, and humanism. But do these efforts to advance atheism rely on a theistic foundation? Does the establishment of a Department of Atheism actually prove the existence of God? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Efforts to ban religious symbolism in public places are increasing in our culture. What do these efforts demonstrate about the nature and existence of God? Are efforts to ban God actually an evidence for His existence? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Are there any good, evidential reasons to celebrate Easter? Is there any evidence to demonstrate the Resurrection really occurred? How would we make the case for the Resurrection this Easter season? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

The Bible is under attack more than ever before. Are there good reasons we should continue to look to the Bible as a guide? Is it an irrelevant, sexist, racist, and boring book? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

There are many reasons why people fear death, but recent studies reveal an interesting truth: Some people fear death less than others. What makes the difference? Why are some people more afraid of dying then others? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Everyone says they want to be happy, but happiness seems elusive to many of us. What can make us happy, and why do so few people seem to recognize it? J. Warner tackles these questions as he examines what research tells us about happiness in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

We seem more divided now than ever before? What can reunite us and guide us toward a better tomorrow? What role does Christianity play in this process? J. Warner answers these questions as he examines what the Gospel offers in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

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.

How can police officers be encouraged in this difficult time? What principles can help us think clearly about law enforcement and the case for Christianity? Logan Campbell discusses several important issues related to law enforcement and the case for Christianity on the Caffeine and Sarcasm Podcast, reposted here.

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.

What unique challenges face Christians in the coming year? What can we learn about the truth of the Christian worldview from watching current events? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to talk about the challenges facing Christians in a culture dominated by social media and a growing skepticism and hostility toward Christians. Be sure to subscribe to Bill's excellent podcast.

In this second of two rebroadcasted "The Defense Rests" podcasts, Abdu Murray sits down with J. Warner to talk about the nature of evidence, how cases are built using evidence, and attitudes that investigators have when trying to determine "what happened." Along the way, they apply the discussion to our individual searches for the truth about Jesus.

In this first of two rebroadcasted "The Defense Rests" podcasts, Abdu Murray sits down with J. Warner to talk about the nature of evidence, how cases are built using evidence, and attitudes that investigators have when trying to determine "what happened." Along the way, they apply the discussion to our individual searches for the truth about Jesus.

Are there any good reasons to trust the New Testament? In this interview with Timothy Paul Jones from Three Cords and the Truth, J. Warner answers this question and talks a bit about his favorite classic rock band.

Can we trust the Bible is as an actual historical account of events? What about the miracles? Do we have to take those as historical facts? Doesn't archaeology and science disprove the historicity of the Bible? In this interview on the Bibledingers Podcast, J. Warner answers these questions and more.

In this rebroadcasted radio show from Stand to Reason's weekly podcast, J. Warner Wallace gives tips for sharing and defending the Christian worldview, talks about changing your ministry by changing your calendar, and describes the difference between God speaking a message through someone and through Scripture. To listen to additional Stand to Reason podcasts, please visit their archive page.

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.

What is systematic racism? Are there more prominent causes than racism for inequalities between blacks and whites? Does grouping people by race or ethnicity feed racism? Where do we go from here? Detective J. Warner Wallace hosts a former gang member, now Christian apologist, Vada Hedgeman, to discuss racism. This is just the start of a long but important conversation that was part of the I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist Radio show.

When Christians talk about "salvation" what do we really mean? What does God require of us to be united with Him for all eternity? What questions arise related to the nature of salvation? In this interview with Bill Arnold, J. Warner examines the issue and responds to questions. Be sure to visit the Afternoons with Bill Arnold show on Faith Radio.

In this re-posted podcast, J. Warner continues to discuss several objections related to the existence and nature of Hell. (Jim is touring college campuses in North Carolina until the end of September)

In this re-posted podcast, J. Warner engages several objections related to the existence and nature of Hell. (Jim is touring college campuses in North Carolina until the end of September)

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the presupposition of naturalism as it relates to the reasonableness of Christianity. Are theists the only people who believe in miraculous events? Do Biblical miracles (like the Virgin Conception) make the Christian worldview unreasonable?

According to the Bible, angels protect us in an unseen spiritual battle. Who are they battling against? What is the nature of the demons and how are they different from angels? J. Warner answers this question as he examines what the Bible says about angelic beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

According to the Bible, angels protect us in an unseen spiritual battle. Does this mean that every believer has an individually assigned guardian angel? J. Warner answers this question as he examines what the Bible says about angelic beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

In this podcast, J. Warner reviews his recent Utah Missions Trip and talks about several important points of contrast between Christianity and Mormonism, including the distinct differences related to the nature of Jesus, God and Salvation.

Why did God create angels in the first place? Are they necessary, and if not, why create them at all? J. Warner answers these questions as he examines what the Bible says about angelic beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Christians believe in angels because they are described in the Bible, but are there any good logical arguments for the existence of angelic beings without appealing to Bible verses? J. Warner examines three classic, historic arguments for the existence of such beings in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What attitude should Christians have about the upcoming elections? What disposition should we hold? What values should we express? J. Warner answers these questions as he provides a few insights from a Christian perspective in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

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.

What does scripture say about the evidence for God's existence? What does it say about the truth of God's Word? How can we use a single verse to make the case for both claims? J. Warner describes how to memorize and use a single verse to share the truth with the people in your world in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What important truths from the Sermon on the Mount can we use to share the truth of Christianity with others? How can we better memorize part of the Sermon to accomplish this goal? J. Warner describes three important truths about faith in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize this iconic chapter from John's gospel? How can we use this important chapter to help make a case for the deity of Jesus? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize this "creedal" passage from Paul? How can we use this important passage to help make a case for the deity of Jesus? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize this "creedal" scripture? How can we use this important passage to help make a case for the deity of Jesus? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we better memorize scripture? How can we use this important Psalm to help make a case for the existence and love of God? J. Warner offers tips to help you memorize and use scripture to share the Gospel with others in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

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.

What is the Christian definition of "saving faith"? Are our good deeds evaluated by God when he offers us eternal life? J. Warner describes three important truths about faith in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why is the cross so important to Christians? What meaning does Christianity associate with the cross? J. Warner describes three important truths about the cross in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

We've all seen it before. That inattentive expression in the eyes of our teens (or pre-teens) when someone starts talking about God or Christianity. Maybe it's subtle, maybe it's more pronounced, but we recognize it: our kids are often be distracted, unengaged or apathetic when it comes to spiritual issues. J. Warner offers three practical tips to increase your teenager's passion for God in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

If all of us, as Christians, are called to become Christian Case Makers, ready to give an answer to anyone who has a question, what practical steps can we take to improve our ability to communicate and influence those around us? If you're interested in improving your PowerPoint or other visual presentation, J. Warner offers practical guidelines in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

If all of us, as Christians, are called to become Christian Case Makers, ready to give an answer to anyone who has a question, what practical steps can we take to improve our ability to communicate and influence those around us? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner offers 3 practical steps that will help you become a better defender of the Christian worldview.