The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

Dive into a riveting exploration of the problem of evil and how it intersects with love and character development. Discover why tough love is a necessary aspect of genuine affection, enlightened by examples from parenting and C.S. Lewis. Learn how suffering can lead to the emergence of virtues like courage and compassion in a dangerous world. Wallace presents thought-provoking philosophical insights on the necessity of suffering for moral growth, all while framing these discussions within the context of an all-loving, all-powerful God.

J. Warner examines the role eternity and free agency play in helping understand why an all-powerful, all-loving God would allow evil to exist in the universe. For more information about the cumulative case for the existence of God and the problem of evil, see J. Warner's book, God's Crime Scene.

What does the Bible teach about the nature of Church? Are there certain non-negotiable essentials that all of us, as Christians, must believe about the Church in order to call ourselves Christians? Are there any over-arching principles that God has given us to help us live as a community of God? J. Warner discusses the essential doctrinal truths related to the "Communion of Saints". 

Explore how different religions perceive Jesus and his significance. Discover Jewish accounts recognizing his miracles and messiah claims. Learn about Islam's view of Jesus as a revered prophet, but not divine, along with the intriguing claims of the Ahmadiyya movement. Dive into the Baha'i perspective that sees Jesus as a manifestation of God, and uncover how Hinduism and Buddhism regard him as a wise teacher. Each perspective offers a unique lens on Jesus, prompting deeper reflection on Christianity's historical claims.

What would we know about Jesus if we lost every possible Christian document (including the New Testament and writings of the Church Fathers)? What would the earliest unfriendly Greek, Roman, Syrian and Jewish historical documents tell us about Jesus?

J. Warner Wallace examines the popular objection that Christians are biased toward their beliefs and, therefore, cannot assess evidence fairly. Is this true? Is anyone truly free of bias and what role does this play in making decisions in the first place? 

If the virgin conception of Jesus really happened, why didn't Mark or Paul say anything about it? Does their silence mean the virgin conception was a late idea added to the story of Jesus? Is there any good reason to believe Mark or Paul knew about the virgin conception, and if so, why didn't they mention it?

J. Warner Wallace begins a series on the virgin conception of Jesus. Why is the virgin conception an essential truth about Jesus in the first place? Is it necessary? How can anyone believe in such an event? Is it reasonable?

J. Warner Wallace describes the evidence for the early dating of the Gospels. Why is this issue important to those who are examining the claims of Christianity? How does early dating contribute to the reliability of the Gospel authors as eyewitnesses? What other problem does early dating resolve?

If God is the creator of everything we see in the universe, who created God? If God is all-powerful and all-loving, why does he allow people to behave badly and hurt one another?