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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

Investigating the Evidence for the Soul with Eric Hovind

Are there any good reasons to believe we will live beyond the death of our bodies? Is there any evidence for the existence of the soul? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Eric Hovind on Creation Today as they investigate the evidence for the soul as an important foundation for the Christian worldview.

Nov 01, 202333 minEp. 792

Searching for Our Identity in Christ with Dr. Joe Martin

Why do men (and all humans) misplace their identity in something other than Christ? How can we reconsider our identity to thrive in the current culture? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner Interviews Dr. Joe Martin to examine the importance we place on identity and how centering our identity in Christ makes all the difference in the world.

Oct 25, 202328 minEp. 791

Correct, Not Politically Correct with Frank Turek

How can the Church respond to cultural challenges to traditional marriage and gender identity? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Frank Turek about the new updated version of his book, Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism , to investigate why these issues are so popular in culture and how we, as Christians, should respond.

Oct 18, 202328 minEp. 790

Are Progressive Christians Hijacking Jesus

Are progressive churches distorting the truth about Jesus? If so, what is their motivation? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Jason Jimenez about his new book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church , to find out precisely how progressive Christians has redefined Jesus for popular consumption.

Oct 11, 202337 minEp. 789

Why the Reliability of the Bible is Key to Navigating Culture

How does the Christian worldview inform your interaction with the world around you? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with David Knight from the David Knight Show about the importance of grounding your worldview in an evidential Christian faith.

Oct 04, 202345 minEp. 788

Can Presuppositional and Evidential Christian Apologists Co-Exist?

In this episode J. Warner talks with Joel Settecase from the Think Institute about making the case for Christianity. Joel is a winsome presuppositional apologist and they talk about the role each approach might take in building a case. Be sure to subscribe to the Worldview Legacy Podcast to hear more from Joel’s team.

Sep 27, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 787

Why We Need to Develop a Reasonable Faith

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Perry LaHaie and Shawna Beyer from Perry and Shawna Mornings about the evidential nature of Christianity and why it’s so important to present Christianity as reasonable in a world that is skeptical of religious claims.

Sep 20, 202335 minEp. 786

Does Objective Truth Truly Exist?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of truth with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio . Why is it so critical to defend the existence of objective truth? What are the consequences if we don’t?

Sep 13, 202351 minEp. 785

Have You Been Misled Spiritually? Interview with Allen Parr

Today, many supposedly Christian teachers are spreading ideas that amount to what Paul called "another gospel." In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Allen Parr about his book, Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth) , offering clarity and hope for anyone who has felt discouraged or confused in their spiritual journey.

Sep 06, 202328 minEp. 784

A Brief Detective Course in the Reliability of New Testament

In this episode, J. Warner talks with Mikel Del Rosario (The Apologetics Guy) and discusses the positive case for the truth of Christianity, focusing on key lessons about the use of evidence and inference in police investigations. Discover how a real-life detective uses his investigative experience to contend for the faith.

Aug 24, 202349 minEp. 782

Am I Crazy to Believe in the Existence of God?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner tralks with Julio Rodriguez and discusses the filming of “God’s Not Dead 2”, the state of the Christian church, the philosophical evidence from the impossibility of infinite regress, and the complexity of DNA as he makes a case for the existence of God.

Aug 16, 20231 hr 44 minEp. 781

Four Reasons We Can Be Confident the Gospel Accounts Are Eyewitness Accounts

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner replays his guest appearance on the Stand to Reason Radio Show . J. Warner gives four reasons we can be confident the Gospel accounts are eyewitness accounts, answers a question about family planning, discusses how Christian principles cause people to thrive, then talks to callers about the Old Testament prophets and why God created Satan....

Aug 09, 202359 minEp. 780

How Can You Believe in the Miraculous Bible Stories?

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Janell Wood and shares his story of coming from a contentedly non-christian worldview and not feeling like Christianity was relevant to him to believing in Jesus. He explains how marriage and becoming a father started turned his head towards the need for a solidified worldview. They talk about J. Warner's work as a detective and how his experience thinking things through in an evidence based way led him to belief in the resurrection of Jesus C...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 779

What Kind of Case Can We Make for Christianity from the Impact of Jesus?

Can the truth about Jesus be uncovered–even without a body or a crime scene? In this podcast, J. Warner describes the reason he investigated the case for Jesus using an innovative and unique approach he employs to solve real missing person murder cases. This podcast was created from J. Warner's interview on Stand Up for the Truth .

Jul 26, 20231 hrEp. 778

How Do I Know the Bible is True?

In this podcast, J. Warner shares his personal journey and investigation through the New Testament documents with Ally Domercant, host of Snapshot Testimony . Their discussion includes insight into the nature and definition of "faith" and the important role of evidence.

Jul 19, 202337 minEp. 777

Why are Christian Celebrities Abandoning the Faith?

In this podcast, J. Warner moderates a panel discussion on the topic of why are Christian ‘celebrities’ leaving the faith or deconstructing their beliefs. The panelists are Alisa Childers, a former singer of ZOEgirl and an author of Another Gospel, John Cooper, the lead singer of Skillet and an author of Awake and Alive to Truth, and Dave Stovall, a former musician of Waverly and Audio Adrenaline and a worship leader at Journey Church. They share their insights and experiences on how to deal wit...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 776

How Can I Become a Better Christian Case Maker?

What’s the key to being an effective apologist today? We need more apologists in the church who can equip and reach people where they are at. In this discussion with Dr. Sean McDowell , J. Warner discusses the best strategies for defending the faith today.

Jul 05, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 775

What Should Christians Think About the State of Law Enforcement in America?

J. Warner sits down with Dave Jenkins from Servants of Grace for an episode of Equipping You In Grace to talk about why Christians should care about what happens to the police, the defund the police movement, Antifa, the handling of high-profile law enforcement cases, and much more.

Jun 28, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 774

How to Live as a Christian with a Sense of Urgency

In this episode J. Warner talks with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio about a variety of topics including: worldviews, the sinners prayer, evangelism, objective standard, Hebrews 9:27, the Romans road, and much more.

Jun 21, 202351 minEp. 773

Is the New Testament Reliable?

Can the New Testament be tested in some way to determine if it is telling us the truth about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus? If so, how can we investigate it?

Jun 07, 202350 minEp. 771

Is the Resurrection a Reasonable Inference?

Given how many ways there are to explain what might have motivated the alleged eyewitnesses of the Resurrection, what is the most reasonable inference from evidence? Is it reasonable to believe Jesus truly rose from the grave?

May 31, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 770

Does Evil Disprove God?

Given all the trauma we might experience in life, how can we reconcile evil with the existence of an all-powerful and all-loving God? In this podcast taken from one of his teaching sessions, J. Warner tackles the “problem of evil”.

May 24, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 769

The Truth About Truth

Is truth simply a matter of opinion or “lived experience”? Is anything objectively true? What impact does a correct understanding of truth have on culture? In this podcast from one of his teaching seminars, J. Warner examines the nature of truth, and the impact truth has on our understanding of the world.

May 17, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 768

Can Someone Who Loves Science Still Be A Christian? An Interview with Dr. David Warner Wallace

Does an interest in science preclude belief in God or Christianity? What are the challenges Christian students face at the university if they pursue a career in the sciences? Can scientifically minded students retain their faith at the university? In this podcast, J. Warner interviews his son, David, as they discuss David’s journey through biochemistry to a career as a doctor.

May 10, 202350 minEp. 767

Why It's Important to Seek the Truth

Why does truth matter when deciding on a worldview? Is Christian belief simply wishful thinking or a matter of opinion? In this week’s podcast, J. Warner posts his opening night comments from this year’s Reality Student Apologetics Conference hosted by Stand to Reason .

Apr 26, 202324 minEp. 765

Why Christians Need to Support the Police

Can our country exist without strong local police agencies? Why is law enforcement so critical to culture? Does Christianity have anything to say about this issue? In this podcast, Bill Arnold interviews J. Warner about the role and value of law enforcement from a Christian worldview.

Apr 19, 202352 minEp. 764

How Can We Reach the Next Generation for Christ?

What can we do to better equip the next generation to know the truth and stand confidently in their Christian faith? In this week's Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner discusses the future of Christianity with James Werner from Generation Equipped Ministries .

Apr 12, 202330 minEp. 763
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