

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 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
What Do Other Religions Have to Say About Jesus?
J. Warner Wallace examines the way in which Jesus is described by the world’s other religious systems. What role does Jesus play in these belief systems and how is He characterized? If Jesus is venerated or described accurately by these world religions, shouldn’t seekers examine Christianity as their primary focus?

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 What would the earliest unfriendly Greek, Roman, Syrian and Jewish historical documents tell us about Jesus?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?

Aug 20, 2025 • 28min
Five Great Reasons to Trust Your Bible
J. Warner Wallace makes the case for the reliability of the Bible by providing five, brief, easy to articulate reasons you can trust the Christian Scripture. Have you ever been challenged to give the reason for the hope you have in Jesus? This episode will help you make the case quickly and concisely.

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Aug 13, 2025 • 28min
Why the Evidence in the Universe Points Most Reasonably to the Existence of God
Dive into a compelling case for the existence of God, exploring eight significant pieces of evidence that challenge atheistic viewpoints. The discussion contrasts explanations from within the universe with those from an external perspective, like a courtroom trial. Listeners are encouraged to engage deeply with their beliefs while considering how God serves as a unifying explanation for the universe's complexities. The conversation delves into moral truths and the problem of evil, framing Christianity as a compelling narrative backed by historical and cosmic evidence.

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Aug 6, 2025 • 28min
How the Moral Evidence in the Universe Points to the Existence of God
Dive into the compelling discussion about moral evidence in the universe. Explore how the existence of objective moral truths suggests a higher moral authority. The dialogue contrasts universal moral laws with cultural relativism, raising questions about evil and suffering in connection to a divine presence. A thought-provoking examination of life, morality, and the philosophical implications of injustice offers fresh perspectives on the human experience. Can the concepts of good and evil lead us to affirm the existence of a cosmic creator?