Former cold-case detective and bestselling apologist J. Warner Wallace returns to the Reasonable Theology Podcast — and this time, he’s joined by his son, Jimmy Wallace, who is also a detective and Christian apologist.

Together, they’ve created a compelling new graphic novel that explores important truths through storytelling: Case Files: Murder and Meaning.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• Their real-life experiences in law enforcement
• How detective work informs their approach to Christian apologetics
• Why fiction and storytelling can powerfully point people to truth
• The creative journey behind their graphic novel
• What it's like working on a faith-based project as a father-son team

This is a fun and insightful conversation with lots of laughs, wisdom, and encouragement for those looking to effectively explore and explain Christian concepts to others.

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There is no joy on Easter Sunday without the sorrow of Good Friday.

There is no resurrection without the cross.

And there is no salvation without them both.

Without the events of Sunday morning the events of Friday afternoon were merely a terrible tragedy.

The cross was necessary, as it was here Christ bore the wrath of God against sin and took the full weight of its punishment so that our debt of sin against God could be paid in full.

Romans 5:10 says “while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son.”

The Resurrection was necessary, for a dead Savior cannot save anyone. As we read in Romans 4:25, Christ “was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.”

That Christ rose from the dead three days later proves that His sacrifice for sin was accepted by the Father and that Jesus truly has power over both sin and death. The Resurrection proves that Jesus is who Scripture says He is!

Listen to this sermon on Matthew 28 to gain a fuller appreciation for the reality of the Resurrection, the reactions people had and have to this reality, and the right response to the truth that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

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In John 8:48-59 we find a dramatic confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders that culminates in one of His clearest declarations of deity: "Before Abraham was, I AM." The Jewish leaders understand His claim—That He is declaring Himself to be God—and attempt to stone Him.

In this sermon we'll explore Christ’s promise that “if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death,” the true nature of sin, and why Jesus must be truly God and truly man in order to accomplish our salvation.

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Chapter 9 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith addresses free will, teaching that humans were created with free will. After Adam's fall, however, humanity lost the ability to choose any spiritual good that accompanies salvation. Through conversion, God renews the human will, enabling people to desire spiritual good — imperfectly in this life and perfectly in glory.

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The Apostles' Creed states: "He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell."

But did Jesus really descend into hell? Does Scripture teach this? If not, how and why is this in the creed?

On this episode we'll evaluate several possible interpretations of this phrase and compare them to God's Word to see if they hold up. Join me as we delve into the historical context and theology behind this belief and explore the important question of how we should respond if we cannot affirm this particular line in the Apostles' Creed.

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2025 marks fifty years since Ken Ham gave his first ever creation apologetics talk. Since that time, Answers in Genesis has grown tremendously and has impacted millions with high-quality resources focused on proclaiming the truth of God’s Word.

In our conversation we’ll talk about why the book of Genesis is so foundational to forming a biblical worldview, how to understand the relationship between faith and science, the cause of and solution for our current societal and cultural issues, and gain a lot of wisdom from Ken Ham’s many decades of ministry.

From the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter to his latest book Ken Ham Daily: 365 Musings, Inspirations, and Answers, Ken shares insights from his 50 years of ministry.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
1. Introduction to Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis
2. The Foundation of a Biblical Worldview
3. Faith and Science: Addressing Skepticism
4. Insights from "Ken Ham Daily"
5. Cultural Confusion and the Church's Role
6. Practical Advice for Parents
7. Challenges and Blessings in Ministry
8. New Developments at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter

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Hark the Herald Angels Sing is one of the best-known and best-loved Christmas songs and has been for well over 260 years. But you might not recognize the original lyrics. It began with:

Hark how all the welkin rings, Glory to the King of Kings

What on earth is a welkin? And how did this hymn change over time?

Here’s the story behind the original hymn, the change in its lyrics, and how it came to be the familiar song we know today.

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Jesus was likely born between 5 and 6 B.C.

That's seems odd, of course. Our calendar is broken up into B.C. (Before Christ) and A.D. (anno Domini, the year of our Lord) so doesn’t that mean Jesus was born in year one (since we don’t count year zero)?

Actually, the issue is a bit more complex than that.

Although the Gospel writers did not focus primarily on preserving a precise chronological history of Jesus’ life and ministry, we can still approximate some key dates by comparing historical markers with passages of Scripture.

Let's take a look at what we know from Scripture and history.

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