How Can We Address the Flight of Young People from the Church?

In "Alive," J. Warner Wallace uses his expertise as a cold-case detective to investigate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He applies forensic principles and investigative techniques to analyze the historical evidence surrounding the event. The book examines eyewitness testimonies, the empty tomb, and the transformation of the disciples, presenting a compelling case for the resurrection's historicity. Wallace's approach aims to provide readers with a rational and evidence-based understanding of this pivotal event in Christian history. The book is designed to equip readers with the tools to confidently defend their belief in the resurrection.

In 'Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions,' Gregory Koukl provides Christians with practical tools to engage in conversations about their faith. The book emphasizes the use of friendly curiosity and relaxed diplomacy rather than confrontation. Koukl introduces several tactics, such as the Columbo Tactic, which involves asking questions like 'What do you mean by that?' and 'How did you come to that conclusion?' to gather information and clarify the other person's views. The book also covers strategies for identifying logical flaws in arguments and handling various types of conversational challenges. Koukl's approach is designed to help Christians confidently and winsomely initiate and navigate discussions about their faith without needing to be experts in apologetics[3][5][6].

In *Cold-Case Christianity*, J. Warner Wallace uses his experience as a homicide detective to investigate the claims of the Gospels. He applies ten common rules of evidence to determine the historical reliability of the Bible, the role of evidence in Christian faith, and why the gospel eyewitness accounts demonstrate the historicity of Jesus. The book includes updated content, new illustrations, and an afterword addressing questions about the New Testament's reliability. It is designed for both spiritual seekers and Christians looking to articulate the case for Jesus and the Bible's validity.