Sex, Money, & Power: A Cold Case Detective Audits His Own Heart.

Jan 30, 2026

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Is your desire to serve God actually a hidden pursuit of power? In a culture obsessed with "platform" and "influence," how do you keep your motives pure?

In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with J. Warner Wallace (Cold Case Detective and author of Cold Case Christianity). We move past the standard apologetics arguments to investigate the hardest case of all: the human heart. Jim opens up about his struggle with identity as he ages, the temptation of "celebrity Christianity," and why he believes we don't need more million-dollar apologists.

Have you ever struggled with your purpose in a new season of life? Do you want a practical way to leave a spiritual legacy for your family? That's what we'll discuss here.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The Detective's Audit: The only 3 motives for every crime (and sin)—and how to spot them in your own life.

The "Journal Bible" Hack: A brilliant, practical method Jim uses to leave a legacy for his grandkids (and stay disciplined in the Word).

Identity Crisis: How to find peace when you move from being a "Superhero" in your career to "Tinkering" in retirement.

The Truth About Ministry: Why Jim believes "professional apologists" might be hurting the church, and why he sometimes works for free.

Evidence vs. Experience: Why Jim doesn't trust "spiritual experiences" and relies solely on evidence.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro: From Cold Case Detective to Apologist

01:46 - Why Jim’s "Logic Was Defeated" (Grandparenting)

33:20 - The 3 Root Motives: Sex, Money, & Power

21:49 - Struggling with Identity: "Who am I now?"

27:35 - We Don't Need More "Million Dollar Apologists"

55:49 - The "Journal Bible" Legacy Hack

58:43 - How to Spot Your True Idol (The 3 Metrics)

1:06:49 - Why Marriage is Your First Ministry

CONNECT WITH J. WARNER WALLACE:

Website: https://coldcasechristianity.com/

Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008LM6FR6/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=ef4eda14-134b-4bf2-879b-c5f48ab9c029&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=3ea91d65-8d97-4093-b648-95d00d375c10

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwarnerwallace/

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