The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed on Viewpoint on Mormonism by Eric Johnson and Bill McKeever from Mormon Research Ministry. They discuss J. Warner's chapter in Sharing the Good News with Mormons, a new book that will help Christians communicate the truth to their Mormon friends and family members. How can we communicate the cumulative case for the unreliability of Mormonism without offending the Mormons in our lives? How can we discuss the evidence for or against Mormonism? Be sure to visit the Mormon Research Ministry for great information and materials.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks about training young Christians from his 2018 William Wilberforce Weekend talk. J. Warner sheds new light on why so many young people leave the faith and explains the need for training them in the faith, so they can meet the challenges they will inevitably face. This recording was featured on the BreakPoint Podcast. Be sure to check out all of the Colson Center Resources, including their weekly podcasts.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines Biblical principles that can guide our response to heresy. What should we do when we encounter someone who holds a belief about God that is simply un-Biblical? Are we being divisive when we try to correct a fellow Christian? Shouldn't love and tolerance be our highest value and goal? Isn't it arrogant to think that we are right and others are wrong on matters related to faith? We'll answer these questions and address some listener email related to the Gospel of Mark and apparent Bible contradictions.

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 blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines the issue of 'heresy'. Are there any essential objective truths that Christians simply MUST accept if they want to call themselves 'Christians'? Are some Christian truths non-negotiable? Is anything 'out of bounds'? Are creeds necessary to protect objective truths within the faith? We address these important questions and answer listener email related to 'street evangelism' and 'environmentalism'.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines the truth about truth. Does absolute, objective truth exist, or is all truth merely a matter of perspective and opinion? If objective truth does exist, can we ever really know it with any certainty? How are we supposed to determine the truth in the first place? We try to answer these questions and more as we examine the nature of knowledge, belief and truth.

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.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace examines the role that reason, rationality and evidence play in the life of the Christian. Must people of faith abandon their need for evidence? Is 'true' faith blind? J. Warner also answers some recent listener email related to faith, reason, conservatism and Thanksgiving.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Andrew Rappaport. Among the many topics, they discuss J. Warner's background as a cold case detective, his books, and one of the main reasons children walk away from the church. J. Warner and Andrew also talk about the book Sharing the Good News with Mormons. Be sure to listen to all of Andrew's great podcasts at Striving for Eternity Ministries.

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 episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner answers listener email the Old Testament. Can the Old Testament be investigated with the same rigor we applied to the New Testament in J. Warner's book, Cold-Case Christianity? How are we to interpret the Genesis creation account in light of the variety of interpretations that are offered by Christians today? How does this impact our notion of Biblical inerrancy? 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 answers listener email related to the Christian life. Why aren't all our prayers answered? Is it a sin if I don't always go to church? What theological books have impacted you the most? What do you think about alter calls? 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 answers listener email and discusses the nature of the New Testament Gospels. Can they legitimately be considered "eyewitness accounts"? If so, how do we overcome the fact that they would not qualify as anything other than "hearsay" accounts in a court of law? J. Warner answers these and other questions related the eyewitness status of the Gospels. 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, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Lucas Miles and talks how he became a Christian through analyzing the Death and Resurrection of Christ, how to take an evidential approach to Scripture, the exodus of young people from the Church, and how we can be fully equipped to defend our faith and combat intellectual skepticism. For more great episodes of The Lucas Miles Show, please visit his podcast page.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Julio Rodriguez of Bridge Ministries Laredo and discusses the plight of young Christians and the importance of being able to defend the existence of God. J. Warner describes the statistical data related to young believers (and ex-believers), and then provides a template for defending God's existence. For more great episodes of the Bridge Laredo Podcast, please visit their podcast page.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks with Andy Wrasman on the Reconnect Podcast and discusses the variety of possible apologetics approaches we might take in defending the truth of Christianity. Rather than specializing in any one discipline of Christian apologetics, most of us will end up using something from all the varied disciplines as we master the art of "mixed martial apologetics." For more great episodes of Andy's podcast, please visit the Reconnect Podcast page.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Dr. Frank Turek and discusses the evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus. Are there good reasons to believe the Resurrection really occurred? Why is the Resurrection of Jesus the most reasonable inference from the evidence? For more great episodes of Frank Turek's CrossExamined Podcast, please visit the CrossExamined Podcast page.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner Wallace talks about the definition of tolerance as we try to understand why our culture often labels Christianity as an intolerant faith system. We also read listener email related to the eyewitness accounts of the Gospels.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner answers listener email about the existence of variants in the earliest manuscripts we have for the New Testament. Does the fact that ancient copies of the Gospels don't agree entirely mean that we can't trust them? How does this impact our notion of Biblical inerrancy? 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 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 provides helpful tips for those who want to share the Gospel and the truth of Christianity. What important skills can we glean from those who make a "closing argument" for a living? J. Warner provides several insights to help you make the case. This 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 episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner provides helpful tips for those who want to share the evidence for God or Christianity. What can we glean from professional "evidence presenters" in criminal trials that might help us present the evidence fairly and convincingly? J. Warner provides several insights to help you make the case. This 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 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 rebroadcasted Christian Worldview Thinking podcast with Aaron Atwood from Summit Worldview Ministries, J. Warner Wallace discusses his story, outreach, and what makes Christianity unique among theistic religions. What is the relationship between making the case for Christianity and presenting the Gospel? What makes Christianity so different from other worldviews? For more great podcasts from Summit Worldview Ministries, please visit their podcast archive.

In this rebroadcasted radio show from Stand to Reason's weekly podcast, J. Warner Wallace talks about how to effectively train your kids, then he answers a question about facts and discusses "choosing your jury" and how to study your Bible forensically. To listen to additional Stand to Reason podcasts, please visit their archive page.

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.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the historicity and nature of Jesus Christ. Before we can even look at who Jesus claimed to "be", we need to make sure He existed in the first place. Critics claim that Jesus is simply a re-telling of the Mithras mythology, copying Mithras' virgin birth, death and resurrection and many other similar details. But is Jesus truly similar to Mithras? Are there good reasons to expect ancient seekers to create a God that is similar to the true God of the universe?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues to discuss the practices and principles of good investigators and applies these techniques to the Christian worldview. When juries are asked to evaluate a case, they are instructed in the rules of evidence. In this episode, J. Warner discusses three important evidence instructions: 1. Possibilities are irrelevant, 2. The more cumulative the case, the more reasonable the conclusion, and 3. Witnesses are reliable unless demonstrated otherwise. J. Warner demonstrates how a proper understanding of these rules can help you prepare people to hear the case for Christianity. This 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 episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues to discuss the practices and principles of good investigators and applies these techniques to the Christian worldview. When juries are asked to evaluate a case, they are instructed in the rules of evidence. In this episode, J. Warner discusses three important evidence instructions: 1. The fact the other side can make a case doesn't mean it's true, 2. Everything has the potential to be used as evidence, and 3. Whoever makes the claim, has the burden of proof. J. Warner demonstrates how a proper understanding of these rules can help you prepare people to hear the case for Christianity. This 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 podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Alisa Childers on the Alisa Childers Podcast. They discuss J. Warner's personal story of conversion to Christianity and the role his wife, Susie, played in listening to God's call. They also discuss the investigative process J. Warner used to examine the claims of the Gospels. For more information about Alisa's podcast and to listen to other episodes, please visit her podcast homepage.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Scott Lane on his Tru-ID Podcast. They discuss the evidence for Christianity, the importance of developing a "forensic faith" and the growing racial tension in America. For more information about Scott's weekly radio show and to listen to other episodes, please visit the Tru-ID Podcast homepage.

In this podcast, J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Frank Turek on his CrossExamined Radio Show. They discuss recent shootings and terrorist attacks and talk about possible responses that Christians can offer. How can we respond to the problem of moral evil in general and issues related to violence and gun control? For more information about Frank's weekly radio show and to listen to other episodes, please visit the CrossExamined Radio Show homepage.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner begins by talking about the unique nature of Christianity then continues responding to listener email by addressing several topics, including: a brief response and observation related to the Baha'i faith, a discussion of the importance of keeping the Sabbath, a review of the relationship between the documents of the early church fathers and the nature of the church, and the value of understanding the nature of Christian Dualism.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner tackles the issue of "Spiritual Gifts" and distinguishes the difference between such gifts and the natural talents that all of us possess. Why do Christians sometimes describe what appear to be natural talents as "Spiritual Gifts"? Are they just attributing to God what is simply a matter of genetics and environment? J. Warner also answers listener email related to the Trinity and to the power of circumstantial evidence.

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the challenge offered by skeptics who claim that occasional evil behavior on the part of Christians invalidates Christianity. If Christianity is true and virtuous, how can someone like Adolph Hitler call himself a "Christian"? How can there be so many radical Christian militia groups? Do people like Hitler and groups like these demonstrate that Christianity is just another mistaken worldview? J. Warner answers these questions and listener email related to the supernatural nature of the Bible and archaeological evidence for the Exodus.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues to discuss the practices and principles of good investigators and applies these techniques to the Christian worldview. How do detectives eventually communicate what they've discovered? How do prosecutors communicate these truths to a jury? Is there anything we might learn from this process to help us communicate the Gospel, and what is the single most important thing we should consider when preparing to share the truth? This 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 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 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.

J. Warner Wallace hosts the Stand to Reason Podcast and talks about engaging the culture as "first responders," then answers a question about 1 Corinthians 14:34 and discusses the new moral consensus and how evil points to the existence of God. Be sure to download and subscribe to Stand to Reason's great podcast to learn from Greg Koukl and the Stand to Reason team.

J. Warner Wallace, a cold-case homicide detective, and his wife, Susie, tell Dennis Rainey about how they met in high school, and then together found the Lord. J. Warner tells how he applied his investigative skills to his study of the Bible, sure he could prove it wrong. To his amazement, the witness accounts set forth in the Gospels seemed compellingly true and trustworthy. This podcast was recorded as part of a series of interviews on FamilyLife Today. To listen to the extended interview, visit the FamilyLife Today Podcast.

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 assemble the evidence they collect to make a proper inference? Are there any techniques or practices we can adopt as Christians to help us defend the Christian worldview? Good investigators know how to organize their case visually. 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 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 episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner begins 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? It all begins with learning how to read and think carefully. 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 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 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 the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner continues his comprehensive description of the difference between teaching and training by discussing the importance of good mentorship. Are you mentoring anyone as a Christian? Do you have a mentor to whom you can look for answers and examples of how to live the Christian life? Given the challenges we face, all Christians must learn how to nurture others on the battlefield of ideas. 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 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 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 to study the objections of atheists and the evidence for Christianity. Young Christians must be inoculated rather than isolated from bad ideas. 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 objection to the nature of God: If God is all-loving, why doesn't he "reform" people rather than simply "punish" them in Hell? How would you answer a skeptic who argues a God who simply punishes his children in Hell is sadistic and vengeful, unworthy of our worship? J. Warner responds to this objection and answers listener email related to the nature of "election", and the evidence for "annihilationism."

In this blast from the past, J. Warner addresses a common objection to the loving nature of God. Isn't it unfair for God to penalize people who are otherwise good, just because they haven't heard about Jesus? A good God would not send good people to Hell. Jim responds to this objection and answers listener email related to the Craig/Harris debate, pre-existing mythologies that are similar to Jesus, and the difficult, exclusive nature of "election".