The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

J. Warner Wallace joins Alisa Childers to celebrate the release of his new book, Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible. They talk about this much-anticipated release, take your questions live, and hear from a couple of surprise guests. Be sure to visit and subscribe to Alisa's YouTube Channel

How strong is the evidence of Old Testament prophecy related to the identity of Jesus? Did the ancient prophets really predict the arrival of Jesus? Is the prophetic evidence overstated? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

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.

Is the story of Jesus like ancient mythologies that preceded Him? What are these alleged similarities? Can they be explained in some way? Do they invalidate the claims of the New Testament, or do these similarities actually VALIDATE the Deity of Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

What makes Jesus so important? Does he still matter in a world that rejects the Bible? Can we make a case for the historicity and deity of Jesus even if we don't trust the New Testament documents? J. Warner Wallace talks to Kerby Anderson from the Point of View Radio show and discusses the importance and impact Jesus had on human history.

Cameron Bertuzzi from the Capturing Christianity Podcast interviews J. Warner as they tackle several common objections to Christianity.

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.

What impact has the rise of the internet and social media had on the way we see the world? Are our priorities and perspectives shifting because of the growing amplification of "self" that occurs with regular social media use? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Why do so many Christians seem to be opposed to scientific consensus? Are Christians afraid of the sciences in general? Should they be? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Does the existence of non-canonical gospels invalidate the claims of the New Testament about Jesus? What motivated the non-canonical authors to write these ancient documents, and what does this motivation tell us about the reliability of the non-canonical stories about Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

How can we be sure the story of Jesus described in the New Testament is true, given the fact that there are other ancient claims about Jesus? Do the non-canonical gospels deserve our attention as legitimate records of the life of Jesus? Is the New Testament true or just the story that prevailed when the non-canonical records were eliminated? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Can someone become a Christian by merely examining the evidence surrounding the New Testament? Does faith require us to ignore the evidence altogether? Can J. Warner's example of coming to faith serve as a pathway or others? Pastor Nat Crawford from Back to the Bible Ministries discusses the issue with J. Warner on the Hard Questions, Real Answers Podcast.

In a digital visual age, have books become obsolete? Is there still any role for books in influencing culture, or has video taken over as the most effective way to reach the culture and the world? If you're interested in reaching the world for Jesus, which is more effective, books or videos? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

Have you ever met a Christian who failed to display the nature of Jesus when talking about God or Christianity? Ever meet someone who seemed more like a barking, ankle-biting chihuahua than a Christ follower? What can we learn from Chihuahuas to do a better job representing Jesus? J. Warner answers these questions in this episode of the NRBtv Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast.

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.