In this episode of Incarnate Investigation, Jimmy Wallace (J. Warner’s son) taps into his experience as a police officer to discuss our inclination to identify ourselves with our work. Why is there a danger in trying to identify with temporal success and position? How can we combat that inclination? Incarnate …
Read More »Why Your Work ID Isn’t All That Important
There’s a lot that defines us as people, but perhaps nothing more than work. When meeting someone new, “What do you do for work?” is one of the first topics discussed. It’s an abbreviated way to get to know someone, a quick way to put someone “in a box.” As …
Read More »Four Distinct Advantages of a Theistic Worldview
I am a Christian because Christianity is true. I didn’t become a believer to solve a problem, to make a better life, or guarantee a place in heaven. I’m not a Christian because it “works” for me. I still struggle to submit my prideful will to what God calls me …
Read More »Christian Case Making Can Change the Way You Think About Your Purpose
Everyone has a worldview, and our overarching beliefs ultimately impact the way we evaluate our experiences and interpret claims and objectives, including claims about purpose and meaning. My friend, Teasi (pronounced “Tee See”) Cannon has a deep love for Christian case making (apologetics) and has incorporated that passion in a …
Read More »When Your Purpose is Found in a Transcendent Creator
As an atheist, I was satisfied with the purpose I had created for my life. I found meaning in my work, my family, and my responsibilities as a father and husband. I also loved the idea that I was in charge of my purpose; that I was the one who …
Read More »How Can I Discover My Purpose in Life? (Video)
Jim examines the meaning and purpose of life on the “Top 3” Television Show. To see more interview videos with J. Warner Wallace, visit the YouTube playlist. For more information about the reliability of the New Testament gospels and the case for Christianity, please read Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates …
Read More »When It Comes to the Meaning of Life, the Question is Not “What”, But “Why”
I’ve written before about the importance of recognizing the role of the Creator in determining life’s purpose, but as a non-believer, I had little problem determining the purpose of my life. As a man who rejected God’s existence, I was comfortable assigning meaning to my life. What was the purpose …
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