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The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

J. Warner Wallacewww.coldcasechristianity.com
The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast is hosted by J. Warner Wallace. J. Warner is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. The Cold-Case Christianity podcast explores the evidence for God's existence, the reliability of the Bible and the truth of the Christian worldview. Please visit our website at www.ColdCaseChristianity.com.
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Episodes

Hebrews 11 and the Issue of Faith

In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Susie Larson (from Middays with Susie Larson ) to discuss the issue of Biblical faith. Does the Bible say faith is “blind”? Does the author of Hebrews advance that notion? If not, how are we to define a Biblical notion of faith. List to other great episodes of Susie’s show HERE ....

Apr 08, 202050 min

Did the Apostles Really Die for Their Claims?

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?

Apr 01, 20201 hr 18 min

Are We More Than Simply Physical Beings?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the evidence for the existence of the mind (and inferentially, the soul) as he looks at six classic philosophical arguments. Jim also briefly discusses Thomas Nagel’s book, Mind and Cosmos and discusses the limitations of physicalism.

Mar 25, 20201 hr 12 min

Applying Four Simple Principles to Test the Reliability of the Gospels

In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his appearance on “Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley” and demonstrates the value of four simple principles as he evaluates two objections to the historicity of the Gospels. Does Josephus’ account of John the Baptist or Quirinius invalidate the Gospels? Why do some people continue to reject the Gospels as reliable?

Mar 18, 20201 hr 20 min

A Strategy for Resisting Worldliness and Pursuing Godliness

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the three cultural influences that typically derail Christians from living a God-honoring life. What do we need to say to the world in order to live for God? Jim also provides some advice for those who want to lead a small group or youth ministry as Christian case makers.

Mar 04, 20201 hr 6 min

Answering Questions About Morality, Salvation, and Intelligent Design

In this blast from the past, J. Warner answers listener email related to the following questions: “Are we falling into moral relativism if we choose to commit a lesser sin to avoid a greater sin?” “Can moral truths originate in the heart of man or does moral truth require a transcendent God?” “Is it fair for God to save a murderer in the last moments of his life, yet let a child who has never heard of Jesus go to hell?” “Isn’t it true that Christians are just a bunch of hypocrites?”

Feb 26, 20201 hr 6 min

Reimagining Church - Interview with Frank Viola

In this blast from the past, J. Warner interviews Frank Viola and they talk about Frank’s book, "Reimagining Church". Frank has written this book as a follow-up to his controversial, "Pagan Christianity". He offers some concrete direction for those of us who would like our church experience to more closely resemble the first century Church.

Feb 19, 20201 hr 4 min

How Christian Certainty Can Aid Your Well Being

In this podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Dr. Ben Edwards on the You’re the Cure Radio Show . Dr. Edwards believes that four pillars undergird well-being, one of which is “peace”. Dr. Ben and J. Warner discuss the differences in a naturalistic versus a supernatural worldview. This is a cause for much of the doubt in peoples’ minds. J. Warner helps explain why this isn’t as far-fetched as it may seem. He explains how abductive reasoning and explaining things beyond reason/possible doubt can he...

Feb 05, 20201 hr

The Difference Between Evidence and Proof

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the difference between 'evidence' and 'proof' and responds to listener email about the statistical probability argument and the importance of apologetics in the Christian life.

Jan 29, 20201 hr 3 min

The Church’s Responsibility, Marriage, and Wooing Kids to the Gospel

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.

Jan 22, 20201 hr 2 min

How Developing a “Hands On” Faith Can Increase Your Passion for God

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 relationship between action and passion. Can you restore your Christian passion by simply developing a more interactive faith? Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection....

Jan 15, 202031 min

Is the Christian Faith an Evidential Faith?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the unique nature of the Christian worldview. What is the nature of “true faith”? Is it wrong to want evidence to support the claims of Christianity? Is my faith “weak” because it demands rationality and evidential support? In this podcast, Jim examines the Biblical model of faith. It may surprise you to hear what the Bible has to say about “faith”. Also, Jim takes some time to respond evidentially to a common objection of atheists (the idea that t...

Jan 08, 20201 hr 8 min

Our Fascination with Murder and the Case for Christianity

In this podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by the hosts of the Centre for Public Christianity Podcast and tackles the question: why are we all so obsessed with crime stories? Along the way, J. Warner also lays out the case for Christianity. You can visit the Centre for Public Christianity at their website (www.publicchristianity.org).

Jan 01, 202033 min

What Does It Mean to Be a Responsive Christian?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner describes the nature of “Responsive Christianity”. Why do some of us call ourselves “Evangelical Christians”? Is evangelism an important part of what it means to be a Christian? Are all of us called to be evangelists? What if we aren’t gifted in that way? What role should “apologetics” play in the life of the Christian? Must we all be “apologists” if we want to call ourselves “Christians”? Why should we adopt a new definition and become “Responsive Christia...

Dec 25, 20191 hr 15 min

Does the Virgin Conception Make Christmas Seem Unreasonable?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to talk about the miraculous nature of the virgin conception. Does the virgin conception of Jesus add just another unreasonable feature to the story of Jesus? What do we even mean when we use this term? J. Warner also answers several listener questions. Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast ....

Dec 18, 201950 min

Answering Hard Questions About Christianity

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to respond to listener questions. How do we present the Gospel to people who are dying of a terminal disease? Can we make a decision for Jesus even though we have big, unanswered questions? Why does the Bible seem to condone slavery? What did early Christians believe about hell? What does it mean to “trust” the Gospel? Is Christianity “anti-science”? Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast ....

Dec 11, 201950 min

What Is the Essential Truth About “End Times”?

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the ways believers have traditionally viewed “end times”. What’s the difference between Pre-Millenialism, Post-Millenialism and A-Millenialism? Is only one of these views the orthodox view that we, as Christians, can accept and still call ourselves “Christians”? How do these views about the “end” inform the way we are living today?

Dec 04, 20191 hr 8 min

How Can We Leverage This Moment to Reach Young People with the Gospel?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner is interviewed by Leah Chapman of the Apologetics Simplified Podcast . They discuss strategies for reaching young people with the gospel and the challenges facing youth pastors, parents and Christian teachers. How does technology impact the young culture and how can we leverage the technology for Jesus? Be sure to visit Leah’s website at www.apologeticssimplified.com ....

Nov 27, 201935 min

What Do Christians Believe About the Nature of Jesus?

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?

Nov 20, 20191 hr 8 min

How to Be Fearless in This Generation - with Cissie Graham Lynch

In this episode of the podcast J. Warner Wallace talks with Cissie Graham Lynch about the nature and importance of truth, and why it’s important for us to have practical tools to be able to give a reason about our faith. Be sure to subscribe to Cissie’s excellent podcast, Fearless with Cissie Craham Lynch ....

Nov 13, 201943 min

Why We Ought Not Treat Kids… Like Kids

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....

Nov 06, 201918 min

What Is Social Justice?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner discusses the difference between “social justice” and “Biblical justice”. This program was recorded when J. Warner guest hosted the Cross Examined Radio Show and answered a listener email about the nature of “social justice”. What is the definition of this term and how do people typically interpret it? Is social justice commanded in the Jewish and Christian scriptures? Is there a difference between “social justice” and “biblical justice”? If so, how do t...

Oct 30, 201955 min

Why the Evidence Matters More Than Your Experience - with Bill Arnold

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Bill Arnold on Faith Radio to talk about a brief overview of the evidence for Christianity before describing why it’s so important to move away from personal experience when describing Christianity to others. J. Warner also answers listeners questions. Be sure to subscribe to Bill’s excellent podcast ....

Oct 23, 201951 min

Listener Q and A - with Amy Hall

In this podcast, J. Warner joins Stand to Reason’s Amy Hall to answer questions in an episode of # STRAsk . Is it wrong to call Mormon missionaries “elders”? Is it a good or bad idea to have an atheist come speak to a youth group? How should I respond if, when I ask an atheist if he thinks God exists, he says, “Which God?” How can we know whether or not life catastrophes are punishments as they often were in the Old Testament? Be sure to subscribe to Stand to Reason’s great lineup of podcasts ....

Oct 16, 201932 min

Let's Remember That We Are All Sinners

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 minimize the sin in our lives, especially when we compare ourselves with others. Incarnate Investigation podcasts will be featured occasionally as part of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast collection.

Oct 09, 201926 min

Quick Shot Responses to “You Can't Trust the Bible Because It Was Written by Humans”

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast , J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “You Can't Trust the Bible Because It Was Written by Humans.” Is Christian scripture limited and flawed due to the fact it was written by Christians? Does this truth explain the apparent existence of “contradictions” in the Bible? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends an...

Oct 02, 201928 min

Quick Shot Responses to “There are No Objective Moral Truths”

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast , J. Warner offers a number of brief, rhetorically powerful responses to the objection: “There are No Objective Moral Truths.” Are moral truths entirely subjective? Are they simply rooted in personal opinions or cultural consensus? If there are objective moral truths, how can they be properly “grounded”? These Quick Shot responses are designed to help you remove intellectual obstacles when talking about God with your friends and family memb...

Sep 25, 201928 min

Why Your Work ID Isn’t All That Important

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....

Sep 18, 201922 min
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