The Cold-Case Christianity Podcast

In this podcast, J. Warner talks about the habit many of us of speaking Christianese, the distinctive (and often confusing) language of the Christian faith. How can we learn to communicate important Christian concepts without sounding like we're speaking Greek? Jim also discusses the dangerous consequences resulting from low expectations when sharing what we believe with people who seem to be completely uninterested.

Did Jesus rise from the dead? In this podcast, J. Warner talks about abductive reasoning, its application in death scene investigations and its utility when making the case for the Resurrection of Jesus. As Easter approaches, J. Warner outlines the material from his evangelistic booklet, ALIVE: A Cold Case Approach to the Resurrection. Is the Christian explanation for the Resurrection reasonable when compared to the alternatives? Jim examines the strengths and liabilities of many explanations for the empty tomb of Jesus.

In this Cold-Case Christianity video broadcast / podcast, J. Warner makes a case for an evidential, reasoned, case-making form of Christian belief. Using the New Testament gospels and letters as a guide, Jim articulates the foundation for a reasonable faith in Jesus and our common calling as Christians to a life of case-making. (For more information, visit www.ColdCaseChristianity.com)

The podcast explores the importance of leadership in evangelism, emphasizing servant leadership and building trust to lead others to Christ. It also delves into the attributes of leadership, the tactics of cold case investigations in understanding the Gospels, and the role of effective communication in sharing Christianity. Personal anecdotes and analogies highlight the essential aspects of leadership, emphasizing respect, trust, and setting a clear vision.

In this podcast, J. Warner reads a recent article describing the challenge of reaching unchurched "Millennials" (those born from the 1980's to the early 2000's). What are young people looking for in church communities and how can we respond to their needs? Jim also answers listener email related to moral relativism and the disagreements within denominations.

Delve into the case for God's existence from the Laws of Logic, exploring the sometimes 'hidden' nature of God in modern interactions. Learn about defending faith in today's culture, the transcendental argument, and the absolute laws of logic. Dive into the probability of Earth's existence, fine-tuning for life, and the exploration of faith, miracles, and divine intervention.

Explore the challenges of defending Christianity against objections based on the problem of evil. Dive into the complexities of reconciling evil with God's omnipotence and benevolence. Learn about constructing a cumulative case against evil, contrasting atheistic and theistic worldviews. Delve into personal journeys of transitioning from atheism to Christianity, discussing the nature of evil from a Christian perspective.

In this podcast, J. Warner examines the evidence of the origin of the universe and relates this evidence to the case for God's existence. Jim describes the classic Cosmological Argument and compares naturalistic alternatives offered to explain the universe's origin. Does the beginning of the universe demonstrate the existence of God?

Why is contentment often so elusive? What is the basis for contentment and how can we better understand and approach it? In this episode of the podcast, J. Warner talks with Dave Jenkins, the author of Contentment: The Journey of A Lifetime as they explore contentment as defined in Scripture. Dave provides practical help for those who want to gain contentment in their own lives.

In this podcast, J. Warner continues an examination of the pro-life arguments he used in his discussion with the atheist in last week's podcast. Jim describes the SLED paradigm popularized by Scott Klusendorf of Life Training Institute and examines the Biblical position related to the status of the unborn.