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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

How Can We Become Good Case Makers?

Is there an opportunity for all of us to become better Christian Case Makers? What challenges face us when we make a case for Christianity? In this week's Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner airs the live YouTube conversation from last year's CrossExamined Instructor's Academy with Frank Turek, Bobby Conway, Jorge Gil, Brett Kunkle, Alisa Childers and Greg Koukl.

Apr 05, 202349 minEp. 762

Can Christianity Answer Our Tough Questions?

Is the Christian worldview "testable"? Can it answer the questions of skeptics and seekers? In this edition of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner talks with JoJo Ruba from Faith Beyond Belief to unpack several claims of Christianity and respond to listener questions.

Mar 29, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 761

So Many Lions So Few Daniels, with Ray Comfort

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 .

Mar 22, 202328 minEp. 760

Why Truth Matters Now More Than Ever

Why is it so hard to discuss the truth of Christianity with non-believers? Is it becasue there isn't any evidence for Christinaity, or becasue there has been a shift in the meaning of "truth"? In this interview with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio , J. Warner examines and defines the nature of truth.

Mar 15, 202352 minEp. 759

Discussing the Case for Christianity with High Schoolers

Can Christianity answer the tough questions? Is the Resurrection reasonable, and if so, can we communicate the truth with Gen Z members of our community and family? In this edition of the podcast, J. Warner talks with three high school studetns from Rock Solid Apologia and describes the case for Jesus.

Mar 08, 202345 minEp. 758

Is the Church Unthoughtful?

Why do non-Christians think believers are unreasonable? Do we, as Christ-followers, compound the problem by taking a non-evidential, unreasonable approach to our faith? How can we change this? In this interview with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio , J. Warner unpacks these questions.

Mar 01, 202351 minEp. 757

Thoughts on Commitment and Idolatry

Why are we sometimes unable to defend the truth? What does our schedule tell us about what's important to us? How can we be more dedicated to what we say we believe? In this interview recrded at Compass Bible Church, J. Warner tackles these issues and many more.

Feb 22, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 756

Can the Gospels Be Defended As Eyewitness Accounts?

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.

Feb 15, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 755

Why Didn’t Jesus Reveal Scientific Facts to Demonstrate His Deity?

Why didn’t Jesus describe something beyond the knowledge of His contemporaries (i.e. the role of DNA or the nature of the Solar System) as a prophetic proof? Why didn’t God provide us with more scientific evidence in the Scripture? In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines these questions in an interview with Dave Waggoner and Jeff Piepho from the Truth Revolution Radio Show .

Feb 08, 202349 minEp. 754

Why You Need to Become a Good Christian Translator

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.

Feb 01, 20231 hrEp. 753

Observations from the Bible Belt

In this blast from the past, J. Warner makes a few observations about the state of Christianity in the Bible Belt based on his own personal experience with family in that area.

Jan 25, 202351 minEp. 752

The Path to Becoming a ?One Dollar? Apologist (Podcast)

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the Christian life in light of God’s desire for all of us to become Christian Case Makers. Jim reads listener email highlighting some of the typical frustrations involved in starting an apologetics ministry and then provides a template to help you become the Case Maker you’ve always wanted to be. Jim also answers the question: Why Didn’t Jesus Reveal Scientific Facts to Demonstrate His Deity?

Jan 18, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 751

Strategies for Becoming a Better Christian Case Maker

In this blast from the past, J. Warner talks with Frank Turek about several strategies to become a better “one dollar apologist”. Jim teaches at Frank’s CrossExamined Instructor’s Academy (CIA) and has learned several important principles related to becoming a better Christian Case Maker.

Jan 11, 202352 minEp. 750

Don?t Get Excited About the Latest Version of Jesus Based on Some ?Lost? Gospel

In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines three efforts to recreate Jesus and talks about the historic effort to co-opt Jesus for a variety of reasons. J. Warner focuses on the use of alleged “lost” gospels and provides a number of reasons to reject these efforts. He also talks specifically about the claims of Joseph Atwill who claims “the New Testament was written by first-century Roman aristocrats” who “fabricated the entire story of Jesus Christ.”

Jan 04, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 749

What Does Mormonism Teach About Salvation?

In this blast from the past, Bill McKeever, from the Mormon Research Ministry, teaches one of J. Warner’s mission teams about the nature of salvation from an LDS perspective.

Dec 28, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 748

What about Catholicism and Islam? An Open Q and A with J. Warner Wallace

J. Warner answers questions at an apologetics conference in this episode of the podcast, including: 1. Since your father is also a detective, why doesn't he believe? 2. Have you examined the claims related to the Catholic Papacy and authority? 3. How is the Divinity of Christ proven? 4. Why don't Jewish people believe in Jesus as the Messiah? 5. Can you apply the "cold case" approach to the history of Islam? 6. What do you do if your kid's school demeans or rejects the Bible?

Dec 07, 202235 minEp. 745

The "Ism" Behind Every "Ism"

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.

Nov 30, 202226 minEp. 744

Talking About the Nuanced Evidence for the New Testament

Are some of the classic evidences for Christianity less powerful than others? Can an investigative approach reveal which evidences should be prioritized? In this podcast, J. Warner describes the differences between forms of evidence related to the New Testament as he is interviewed on the Christian Voices podcast .

Nov 23, 202219 minEp. 743

There Are Still Good Reasons to Be Optimistic as Christians

How can we remain optimistic as Christians in a culture that is increasingly hostile toward us? How does the social media environment exacerbate the problem? In this podcast form his appearance on the Stand to Reason broadcast , J. Warner offer reasons to celebrate our identity as Christians.

Nov 16, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 742

How Do I Know the Bible is True?

How can the evidence convince anyone to be a Christian? What role does the evidence play in communicating the truth about Christianity? In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Ally Domercant on the Snapshot Testimony Podcast , describing the power of an evidential approach toward the claims of Christianity....

Nov 09, 202237 minEp. 741

Why Truth Changes Everything - Interview with Jeff Myers (Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast S8E23)

What is the nature of truth and why does it matter? What does Christianity have to say about the relationship between truth and the real world? More importantly, how has the truth of Christianity impacted the world for the better, especially in times of crisis? In this episode of the broadcast, J. Warner interviews Jeff Myers , president of Summit Ministries , and author of an important new book, Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis ....

Oct 26, 202228 minEp. 739

Does Everyone Destined for Hell Suffer the Same Fate?

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.

Oct 19, 202231 minEp. 738

Does the Word Matter?

Does biblical authority still matter? Given all the changes in culture and human thought, why should anyone still trust what the ancient Bible has to say? Can we still stand with confidence on the Word of God? In this interview, J. Warner talks with Dave Jenkins from Servants of Grace about his new book, The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age ....

Oct 12, 202228 minEp. 737

How Can I Introduce My Mormon Friends to Christianity?

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just another denomination of Christianity? Are Mormons Christians too? If not, what are the differences between Christianity and Mormonism, and how can we, as Christians, reach our Mormon friends with the truth of the Gospel? In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner interviews Eric Johnson from Mormonism Research Ministry about his new book, Introducing Christianity to Mormons: A Practical and Comparative Guide to What ...

Oct 05, 202228 minEp. 736

How to Communicate the Gospel Clearly

How can we clearly communicate the Gospel without compromising Scripture in any way? Is it possible to establish the nature and importance of Salvation, while clearly communicating the principles of Christian worldview? In this podcast, J. Warner describes the eight verses from the Book of Romans commonly used to trace the "Roman's Road" and employs them to develop both a conversational and formal approach to communicating the Gospel.

Sep 28, 202231 minEp. 735

Are There Different Responsibilities and Rewards in Heaven?

Christians understand our salvation is a free gift of God and cannot be earned in any way. But what happens to us in eternity? Do we all experience exactly the same thing? Do all saved Christians experience the same kind of responsibility, joy and purpose? Are there different levels of responsibility and reward in heave, and if so, how are these levels "earned"? Does this notion contradict or undermine the idea that Salvation is a free gift?

Sep 21, 202244 minEp. 734

How Well Do I Have to Know Jesus to Be Saved?

Radio show host extraordinaire, Bill Arnold , interviews J. Warner to talk about the theology of Jesus and Salvation. Why don't all theologians agree on issues surrounding the nature of Christianity and Jesus? What, precisely, do I need to believe in order to be saved? Why is correct theology so important in the first place? Isn't mere "belief" in Jesus enough? Be sure to listen to Bill at Faith Radio ....

Sep 14, 202252 minEp. 733
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