

The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast
J. Warner Wallace
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.
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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Oct 29, 2025 • 28min
What Role Does Love and Character Development Play in the "Problem of Evil"?
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.

Oct 22, 2025 • 28min
What Role Does Eternity and Free Will Play in the "Problem of Evil"?
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.

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 13min
What Is the Essential Nature of the Christian Church?
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".

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
What Do Other Religions Have to Say About Jesus?
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.

Oct 1, 2025 • 28min
Is There Any Evidence for Jesus Other Than What We Can Find in the Bible?
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?

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
Are Christians Too Biased to be Trusted?
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?

Sep 17, 2025 • 28min
Why Didn't Mark or Paul Mention the Virgin Conception of Jesus?
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?

Sep 10, 2025 • 28min
Is the Virgin Conception of Jesus Important At All?
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?

Sep 3, 2025 • 28min
Good Reasons to Believe the New Testament Gospels Were Written Early
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?

Aug 27, 2025 • 28min
How to Answer the Two Biggest Objections to the Existence of God
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?


