J. Warner Wallace

The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

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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.

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J. Warner Wallace

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

A Strategy for Overcoming Apathy and Creating Passion in Our Church Culture 14.02.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses a model to help overcome apathy in the Church and turn teaching into training. Jim outlines the five step model he and Brett Kunkle have employed as youth leaders and demonstrates how this model can be used in other areas within the Church to decrease apathy and increase a passionate interest in Christian Case Making.

The Problem of Moral Grounding and the Nature of Forgiveness 07.02.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of objective, transcendent moral truth claims and the insufficiency of moral grounding from an atheistic, naturalistic perspective. Jim also discusses the nature of forgiveness and the relationship between our ability to forgive and our view of our own need for forgiveness.

One Way to Quickly Change the Christian Case Making Culture 31.01.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner discusses the role of pastors and the impact they could have on the culture if they embraced a Case Making approach with their congregations. Jim also describes a number of liabilities facing "tent-making" Christian Case Makers and provides a few suggestions to help overcome these obstacles.

Encouragement for "Tent-Making" Christian Case Makers 24.01.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner elaborates on ten reasons why "tent-makers" make excellent Christian Case Makers. In fact, Jim argues tent-makers may be the future of Christian apologetics and offers ten strategies to help you become the best Case Maker possible, even while working in a career that seems to have nothing to do with Christian apologetics.

The Inevitable Consequence of An Atheistic Worldview 17.01.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner reads an honest (if not politically correct) comment from an atheist describing the consequence of a consistent atheistic worldview. Jim also answers listener email related to responding emotionally as a Christian, the early dating of Matthew's Gospel, and the apologetic opportunities available within the Common Core State Standards for education.

When the Case for God Is Strong, Skeptics Attack Christianity 10.01.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about a common tactic used by skeptics making naturalistic scientific claims. Critics of supernaturalism often compare their naturalistic explanations to Christianity rather than Theism. Jim talks about this tactic, makes a brief observation related to the Duck Dynasty controversy, and answers listener email about the role of mentors.

Responding to Three Claims and Objections of Atheists 03.01.2024

In this podcast, J. Warner responds to three claims and objections of atheists and philosophical naturalists. Do atheists believe in just one less god than Christians? Does textual criticism disprove the traditional authorship of the Gospels? Do "artificial life" projects eliminate the need for an Intelligent Creator?

Is the Christian Faith Forensically Verifiable? 27.12.2023

Can the Christian worldview answer objections? Is it evidentially verifiable? Can we make a case? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Bill Arnold about the strength of our position as Christians.

The One Attribute That Most Leads to Human Flourishing 20.12.2023

What's the one attribute that has the power to change your life, your relationships, and your career? In this episode, J. Warner talks with Frank Turek on his I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist Podcast about the healing power of humility and how he and his wife Susie are helping police officers save their marriages and recover from past trauma with help from the Gospel and the Billy Graham...

Can Our Faith as Christians Effectively Impact the Way We Work? 13.12.2023

How can a Christian worldview impact the way police officers work and serve their community? How does Christianity impact any of us who seek to reflect the truth in our professions? In this episode, J. Warner talks with William Madison from the Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in Our Chaos podcast, and they discuss a wide variety of topics, from police being the foundation of American societies to th...

How to Raise Up the Next Generation of Christian Case Makers 06.12.2023

What are the challenges and issues facing "Gen Z," and how can the Church better prepare them for the world they will eventually engage? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Jim Daly from Focus on the Family to discuss specific strategies we can use to help young Christians Grow in their faith. This interview was initially part of Jim Daly's new podcast, ReFOCUS with Jim Daly (be sure t...

Questions and Answers About Making the Case for Christianity 29.11.2023

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner joins Eric Chabot from Ratio Christi Ohio State and fields questions related to the case for Christianity and our roles as "one dollar" apologists.

Making the Case for Christianity as a Parent 22.11.2023

What are the unique challenges facing us as parents (and as dads specifically) as we raise our kids to stand strong in their faith? In this episode, J. Warner talks with Dave and Dante from Legacy Dads as they discuss the issues facing young believers and the case for Christianity.

What is So Unique About the Christian Worldview? 15.11.2023

What is unique about Christianity? How does Christianity uniquely and accurately describe the world around us? In this interview with Alex McFarland , J. Warner describes the unique, evidential nature of the Christian worldview.

Is Holy Sexuality Possible - Interview with Dr. Christopher Yuan (Podcast) 08.11.2023

What is "holy sexuality"? How might it be expressed and lived in our present culture? In this podcast, J. Warner interviews Christopher Yuan to investigate his journey from homosexuality to life in Christ. They also discuss Christopher's new online educational effort, The Holy Sexuality Project , and Christopher's desire to train and equip the church.

Investigating the Evidence for the Soul with Eric Hovind 01.11.2023

Are there any good reasons to believe we will live beyond the death of our bodies? Is there any evidence for the existence of the soul? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Eric Hovind on Creation Today as they investigate the evidence for the soul as an important foundation for the Christian worldview.

Searching for Our Identity in Christ with Dr. Joe Martin 25.10.2023

Why do men (and all humans) misplace their identity in something other than Christ? How can we reconsider our identity to thrive in the current culture? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner Interviews Dr. Joe Martin to examine the importance we place on identity and how centering our identity in Christ makes all the difference in the world.

Correct, Not Politically Correct with Frank Turek 18.10.2023

How can the Church respond to cultural challenges to traditional marriage and gender identity? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Frank Turek about the new updated version of his book, Correct, Not Politically Correct: About Same-Sex Marriage and Transgenderism , to investigate why these issues are so popular in culture and how we, as Christians, should respond.

Are Progressive Christians Hijacking Jesus 11.10.2023

Are progressive churches distorting the truth about Jesus? If so, what is their motivation? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Jason Jimenez about his new book, Hijacking Jesus: How Progressive Christians Are Remaking Him and Taking Over His Church , to find out precisely how progressive Christians has redefined Jesus for popular consumption.

Why the Reliability of the Bible is Key to Navigating Culture 04.10.2023

How does the Christian worldview inform your interaction with the world around you? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with David Knight from the David Knight Show about the importance of grounding your worldview in an evidential Christian faith.

Can Presuppositional and Evidential Christian Apologists Co-Exist? 27.09.2023

In this episode J. Warner talks with Joel Settecase from the Think Institute about making the case for Christianity. Joel is a winsome presuppositional apologist and they talk about the role each approach might take in building a case. Be sure to subscribe to the Worldview Legacy Podcast to hear more from Joel's team.

Why We Need to Develop a Reasonable Faith 20.09.2023

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Perry LaHaie and Shawna Beyer from Perry and Shawna Mornings about the evidential nature of Christianity and why it's so important to present Christianity as reasonable in a world that is skeptical of religious claims.

Does Objective Truth Truly Exist? 13.09.2023

In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner discusses the nature of truth with Bill Arnold from Faith Radio . Why is it so critical to defend the existence of objective truth? What are the consequences if we don't?

Have You Been Misled Spiritually? Interview with Allen Parr 06.09.2023

Today, many supposedly Christian teachers are spreading ideas that amount to what Paul called "another gospel." In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner interviews Allen Parr about his book, Misled: 7 Lies That Distort the Gospel (and How You Can Discern the Truth) , offering clarity and hope for anyone who has felt discouraged or confused in their spiritual journey.

Why the Case for the New Testament Is Still Strong Ten Years Later 30.08.2023

In this episode J. Warner talks with the hosts of the Stream Roots Podcast and discuss the cummulative case for the reliability of the New Testament in anticipation of the Updated and Revised Edition of Cold-Case Christianity .

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