The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

J. Warner Wallace explores fascinating cosmological evidence pointing to the existence of God. He discusses the universe's origin, emphasizing the Big Bang and critiques alternative theories like the multiverse. The concept of fine-tuning is examined, with a striking analogy to crime scene tampering, suggesting that the universe's delicate balance points to an external designer. Ultimately, he argues that understanding our universe transcends the natural world, hinting at deeper truths lying beyond observable evidence.

Explore whether all religions are fundamentally the same and the core differences in beliefs about God. Delve into contrasting views on resurrection and the impossibility of conflicting truths coexisting. Learn about the philosophical foundations of truth, the limitations of emotivism in understanding reality, and why people might reject truth claims. Discover how emotional, rational, and volitional objections shape discussions around faith, highlighting the importance of evidence and introspection in addressing skepticism.

Explore the intriguing world of conspiracy theories through a Christian lens. Discover the five critical traits that make conspiracies successful and how they apply to the Gospel accounts. Delve into the dynamics of family ties, pressure, and communication that help conspirators keep their stories straight. Evaluate the plausibility of the disciples’ alleged conspiracy and uncover why a coordinated deception seems unlikely. This fascinating discussion mixes personal insights with historical analysis, shedding light on belief and skepticism.

Explore the alarming trend of young people drifting away from Christianity, as highlighted by recent Pew Research findings. Discover surprising truths about the decline of self-identified Christians and the rise of spiritual but non-religious individuals. Delve into the gender disparity in church attendance, where women significantly outnumber men. Learn actionable strategies for re-engaging the next generation in faith and addressing their doubts. This insightful discussion emphasizes the importance of community and thoughtful outreach in a changing religious landscape.

The discussion highlights the critical role of jury selection in both criminal trials and evangelism. Key attributes for selecting jurors—passion and open-mindedness—are essential for effective outreach. Personal biases and experiences shape how individuals perceive beliefs, making humility crucial for meaningful conversations. The need to manage expectations in evangelism is emphasized, along with the importance of listening to differing perspectives. Ultimately, the parallels drawn between jury dynamics and faith-sharing reveal valuable insights into effective communication.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace provides four simple principles parents can employ to help their kids defend what they believe as Christians. Given the high rate of attrition for young Christians, is there anything the Church (and parents in particular) can do to address the challenge?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace plays a video recorded at Green Bay Community Church in which he describes the difference between teaching and training. J. Warner provides a simple T.R.A.I.N. acronym to illustrate the nature of training using media to support each point.

Delve into the fascinating debate about the reliability of the Bible and its historical accuracy. Discover the intersection of scientific accounts and biblical narratives, particularly regarding dinosaurs and morality. Engage with contrasting views on biblical authority from the founding fathers to modern skeptics. Explore the nature of miracles and how presuppositions can affect interpretation. Finally, reflect on the Bible's role as a spiritual guide and its enduring reliability through historical evidence.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner Wallace discusses the nature of case making and the difference between “possible doubts” and “reasonable doubts”. J. Warner then reviews some of the corroborative evidence validating the New Testament Gospel accounts.

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace examines how Jesus handled doubt when it was expressed by his followers and those who observed his life and ministry? What was Jesus’ response when people confessed their concerns about his claims to Deity? The answer may surprise you.