The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner Wallace continues his series on 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?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, 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?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, 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?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Broadcast, J. Warner Wallace addresses two common 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?

Dive into compelling reasons to trust the reliability of the Bible. Early written documents of the New Testament provide strong evidence for its authenticity. Discover how corroborative evidence works like legal proof, enhancing the narratives' trustworthiness. Explore the 'chain of custody' concept, showing how Jesus' teachings were preserved accurately. Learn about the genuine motivations behind the New Testament authors, emphasizing their commitment amidst persecution. Finally, uncover five foundational reasons that affirm the Bible's alignment with human experience and morality.

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.

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?

Dive into the intriguing discussion on the mental evidence for God's existence, focusing on consciousness and free will. Is our understanding of consciousness compatible with a purely physical universe? Explore philosophical challenges that question how mind and body coexist. Delve into the implications of determinism in atheism and the uniqueness of mental experiences. The conversation emphasizes the importance of evidence in understanding the divine while encouraging further exploration of these compelling existential themes.

The discussion delves into the intriguing origin of life and the challenges faced by naturalistic theories attempting to explain it. It highlights the complexity of DNA as an informational blueprint, suggesting the need for an intelligent creator. The conversation also examines bacterial flagella as a testament to intricate design, raising doubts about purely evolutionary explanations. Ultimately, the dialogue questions whether life’s complexity points to a deliberate designer versus random natural processes.

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.