In our Rapid Response series, we tackle common concerns about (and objections to) the Christian worldview by providing short, conversational responses. These posts are designed to model what our answers might look like in a one-on-one setting, while talking to a friend or family member. Imagine if someone made the following claim: …
Read More »Is Real Beauty a Matter of Opinion?
I’ve posted hundreds of videos on YouTube, but none have had the viewership or impact that a Dove soap commercial once had. “Dove Real Beauty Sketches” was viewed by millions of people in just a few short weeks. The commercial taps into a common concern that all of us have …
Read More »Why Do Christians Think Humans Are Special and Does This Impact Concerns for Our Environment? (Video)
Cold case detective, J. Warner Wallace, answers questions following a presentation at Ohio State University. Why do Christians think humans are special compared to other animals? Doesn’t this notion allow humans to abuse other species from a position of “superiority”? Be sure to check out Eric Chabot’s ministry on the campus …
Read More »From Where Does Value Come?
One of my uncles had a comic book collection; he left it at my grandmother’s house. As a kid, I frequently visited my grandmother’s house and enjoyed pouring over those old issues. My uncle had a great collection full of classic comics by all the great comic book creators. The …
Read More »What Does Our Obsession with Ancestry Tell Us About Our Christian Identity? (Podcast)
In this brief podcast, J. Warner talks with John Hall and Kathy Emmons from The Ride Home with John and Kathy about our cultural interest in ancestry and our use of DNA companies to determine our origin. What does this cultural fascination tell us about our design as humans? To what (or …
Read More »What Ancestry DNA Kits Reveal About God, Our Past, and the Way Forward
Fortune reported recently that “DNA test kits are blowing up in popularity.” More people than ever are interested in discovering their ethnic heritage. 23andMe (the DNA testing company named after the 23 chromosome pairs that make up the human genome) has already performed over 5 million genetic tests for people …
Read More »Why No One Should Be Surprised That A Killer Is Living Under Their Roof
In a recent interview with the South Florida Sun Sentinel, James and Kimberly Snead, the couple who took in the Florida school shooter after his own parents had died, said they were baffled and surprised that the high school student who had been living with them for nearly three months …
Read More »How Christianity Makes Sense of This Gerber Baby
A recent Washington Post article celebrated the naming of Lucas Warren as the 2018 Gerber baby. Every year, the Gerber Products Company selects an infant “who best exemplifies Gerber’s long-standing heritage of recognizing that every baby is a Gerber baby.” What makes Lucas unusual and particularly news-worthy is the fact …
Read More »Why America May Fall Behind in Genetic Technologies, and That’s OK
Americans are accustomed to being technological leaders in a variety of disciplines, but our nation may fall behind other countries in the field of genetic technology – if current activities in China continue. While that may sound like a challenge we should embrace and correct as a nation, there’s actually …
Read More »What Does It Mean to Have Been Created In the “Image of God”?
My dog, Bailey, is the best pet I have ever had the privilege to live with. We’ve had a number of dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, lizards and guinea pigs over the years, but in my mind, Bailey sits at the top of the list. As I enjoy her company (now …
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