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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 15, 2020 • 1h 24min
Moral Absolutes and the Importance of an Evidential Response
In this blast from the past, J. Warner discusses the self-evident nature of transcendent, objective moral truth and answers a common objection to their existence. Jim also discusses his recent talks at Hume Lake and reviews a New York Times article describing the growing request for evidence among Mormon believers
Apr 8, 2020 • 50min
Hebrews 11 and the Issue of Faith
In this podcast, J. Warner talks with Susie Larson (from Middays with Susie Larson) to discuss the issue of Biblical faith. Does the Bible say faith is "blind"? Does the author of Hebrews advance that notion? If not, how are we to define a Biblical notion of faith. List to other great episodes of Susie's show HERE.
Apr 1, 2020 • 1h 18min
Did the Apostles Really Die for Their Claims?
In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the evidence for the early persecution of the Church and the martyrdom of the Apostles. Did the first eyewitnesses of the Resurrection die rather than recant their testimony? Can we trust the early accounts? Why does it matter in the first place?
Mar 25, 2020 • 1h 12min
Are We More Than Simply Physical Beings?
In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the evidence for the existence of the mind (and inferentially, the soul) as he looks at six classic philosophical arguments. Jim also briefly discusses Thomas Nagel's book, Mind and Cosmos and discusses the limitations of physicalism.
Mar 18, 2020 • 1h 20min
Applying Four Simple Principles to Test the Reliability of the Gospels
In this blast from the past, J. Warner reflects on his appearance on "Unbelievable? with Justin Brierley" and demonstrates the value of four simple principles as he evaluates two objections to the historicity of the Gospels. Does Josephus' account of John the Baptist or Quirinius invalidate the Gospels? Why do some people continue to reject the Gospels as reliable?
Mar 11, 2020 • 1h 5min
Answering Common Objections to God's Existence and the Reliability of the New Testament
In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines several objections to the nature of God: Who created God? Is God's power limited? Why does God seem so hidden? In addition, Jim examines the eyewitness status of Paul and the attribution of John as the author of the fourth New Testament Gospel.
Mar 4, 2020 • 1h 6min
A Strategy for Resisting Worldliness and Pursuing Godliness
In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the three cultural influences that typically derail Christians from living a God-honoring life. What do we need to say to the world in order to live for God? Jim also provides some advice for those who want to lead a small group or youth ministry as Christian case makers.
Feb 26, 2020 • 1h 6min
Answering Questions About Morality, Salvation, and Intelligent Design
In this blast from the past, J. Warner answers listener email related to the following questions: "Are we falling into moral relativism if we choose to commit a lesser sin to avoid a greater sin?" "Can moral truths originate in the heart of man or does moral truth require a transcendent God?" "Is it fair for God to save a murderer in the last moments of his life, yet let a child who has never heard of Jesus go to hell?" "Isn't it true that Christians are just a bunch of hypocrites?"
Feb 19, 2020 • 1h 4min
Reimagining Church - Interview with Frank Viola
In this blast from the past, J. Warner interviews Frank Viola and they talk about Frank's book, "Reimagining Church". Frank has written this book as a follow-up to his controversial, "Pagan Christianity". He offers some concrete direction for those of us who would like our church experience to more closely resemble the first century Church.
Feb 12, 2020 • 1h 1min
Listener Email Regarding the Age of the Earth, Apologetics, Moses and Archeology, Polygamy and the FLDS
In this blast from the past, J. Warner reviews the FLDS view of polygamy, reads some listener email, answers questions about the need for apologetics, the age of the earth, and the archeological evidence for Moses and the Exodus narrative.
