J. Warner Wallace, Author at Cold Case Christianity

J. Warner Wallace

J. Warner Wallace is a Dateline featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He is also an Adj. Professor of Christian Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. He holds a BA in Design (from CSULB), an MA in Architecture (from UCLA), and an MA in Theological Studies (from Gateway Seminary).

The Universe Is Too Perfect to Be an Accident

God's Existence

The Universe Is Too Perfect to Be an Accident (Video)

J. Warner presents evidence for the fine-tuning of the universe, showing that the precise conditions required for life—from universal constants to planetary specifics—make it...

J. Warner WallaceFebruary 9, 2026

Christian History

Why Is the First Century So Important?

The significance of the first century is unmistakable, whether you approach it as a believer or, like I did for many years, as a...

J. Warner WallaceFebruary 6, 2026

The One Trait That Destroys Celebrity Culture - And Could Save Your Soul (Podcast)

Christianity

The One Trait That Destroys Celebrity Culture – And Could Save Your Soul (Podcast)

This episode looks at why humility is the one trait that can quietly destroy our obsession with celebrity, platform, and approval—and why it may be the...

J. Warner WallaceFebruary 4, 2026

The Hidden Christian Origins of the Law of Attraction

Christianity

The Hidden Christian Origins of the Law of Attraction (Video)

J. Warner and Melissa Dougherty investigate how New Thought and the Law of Attraction have roots in metaphysical Christianity, influencing movements like Word of...

J. Warner WallaceFebruary 2, 2026

Is It Possible to Make a Case for Christianity Without the Bible

Christian Case Making

Is It Possible to Make a Case for Christianity Without the Bible?

It’s a question worth pondering: can we really make a compelling case for Christianity without ever opening the Bible? That’s something I’ve wrestled with...

J. Warner WallaceJanuary 30, 2026

You’re Not Who You Think You Are Exposing the Lies That Steal Your True Identity in Christ

Christianity

You’re Not Who You Think You Are: Exposing the Lies That Steal Your True Identity in Christ (Podcast)

This episode explores why your identity is the most important thing about you and how Scripture calls followers of Jesus to root who they are in...

J. Warner WallaceJanuary 28, 2026

You Don’t Need Extraordinary Evidence to Believe in God

God's Existence

You Don’t Need “Extraordinary Evidence” to Believe in God (Video)

J. Warner explains that belief in God and Christianity does not require “extraordinary evidence,” but should be based on the same broad and ordinary...

J. Warner WallaceJanuary 26, 2026

Is It Possible to Have An Evidential Faith

Belief / Faith

Is It Possible to Have An Evidential Faith?

It’s a story most of us know, often all too well. If you’re connected with young people—maybe a son or daughter, a grandchild, a...

J. Warner WallaceJanuary 23, 2026

How to Be A Good Christian Case Maker in Our Noisy Culture

Evangelism and Case Making

How to Be A Good Christian Case Maker in Our Noisy Culture (Podcast)

J. Warner Wallace is interviewed by Pastor David Fleming of Champion Forest Baptist Church and talks about the importance of becoming a good Christian...

J. Warner WallaceJanuary 21, 2026

Are the Gospels Reliable Examining Bias and Eyewitness Testimony

The Bible

Are the Gospels Reliable? Examining Bias and Eyewitness Testimony (Video)

J. Warner analyzes whether the Gospel writers were biased, applying detective principles from eyewitness evaluation to show why their testimony is trustworthy. He explains...

J. Warner WallaceJanuary 19, 2026

J. Warner Wallace

God's Existence

The Universe Is Too Perfect to Be an Accident (Video)

Christian History

Why Is the First Century So Important?

Christianity

The One Trait That Destroys Celebrity Culture – And Could Save Your Soul (Podcast)

Christianity

The Hidden Christian Origins of the Law of Attraction (Video)

Christian Case Making

Is It Possible to Make a Case for Christianity Without the Bible?

Christianity

You’re Not Who You Think You Are: Exposing the Lies That Steal Your True Identity in Christ (Podcast)

God's Existence

You Don’t Need “Extraordinary Evidence” to Believe in God (Video)

Belief / Faith

Is It Possible to Have An Evidential Faith?

Evangelism and Case Making

How to Be A Good Christian Case Maker in Our Noisy Culture (Podcast)

The Bible

Are the Gospels Reliable? Examining Bias and Eyewitness Testimony (Video)

Jesus

John 1 Destroyed My ‘Just-a-Prophet’ Jesus: A Cold-Case Detective Makes the Deity Case (Podcast)

Christian Living

What Is Christian Discipleship?

Christian Case Making

Do Christian Apologetics Efforts Have Any Value?

The Bible

Are We SURE the Bible Can Be Trusted? (Video)

Faith and Belief

Alien Shock: Would First Century Christians Even Recognize Our Churches? (Podcast)

Biblical Reliability

Why Is the Biblical Eyewitness Testimony So Important?

Evangelism and Case Making

How Do I Start Conversations About God? (Video)

Jesus

Is Jesus REALLY God? The 3 Chapters That Settle It (Podcast)

Christian Case Making

What One Discipline Can Help Me Become A Better Christian Case Maker?

The Bible

Global Flood or Ancient Myth? What the Evidence Really Shows (Podcast)

The Bible

Can We Trust the History of the Bible? (Video)

Biblical Reliability

Why Is the Biblical Eyewitness Testimony So Important?

Jesus

Is Jesus REALLY God? The 3 Chapters That Settle It (Podcast)

Evangelism and Case Making

How Do I Start Conversations About God? (Video)

Christian Case Making

Do Christian Apologetics Efforts Have Any Value?

Faith and Belief

Alien Shock: Would First Century Christians Even Recognize Our Churches? (Podcast)