Cold Case Christianity

Many Christians say, “Just preach the gospel—God will do the rest.” But Scripture paints a richer picture: the gospel is the power of God for salvation, and God still calls us to reason, explain, and persuade. In this episode, J. Warner Wallace walks through key passages—from Romans and Proverbs to the book of Acts—to show how Jesus’ first followers actually shared the messag...

J. Warner investigates whether Jesus was simply copied from ancient mythologies or is himself just a myth, demonstrating that the gospel accounts are rooted in eyewitness testimony and do not borrow from mythical traditions. He emphasizes that the core story of Jesus—his teachings, miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection—remains unchanged over time and represents historical r...

When it comes to sharing the gospel, many of us struggle most with the people we’re closest to—family members, old friends, or co-workers—especially when they seem completely uninterested. I understand that challenge deeply because I’ve lived it. My own father, for example, was one of those people who didn’t want to talk about Christianity. I knew that even bringing the subje...

In this conversation, J. Warner Wallace joins Janelle Wood from Finding Something Real to examine the case for Christianity through the lens of a cold-case detective. Together they explore evidence, doubt, and the reliability of the Gospels, offering practical help for anyone wrestling with whether Christianity is really ...

J. Warner examines whether the gospel narratives have been changed over time by applying the concept of “chain of custody” to historical transmission, showing how early church leaders preserved the content faithfully. He demonstrates that even with manuscript variations, the core claims about Jesus remain intact, providing strong evidence for the reliable transmission of the ...