The Stand to Reason "Please Convince Me" Apologetics Podcast
The Stand to Reason “Please Convince Me” Podcast is hosted by J. Warner Wallace, cold-case detective and author of Cold-Case Christianity (A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels). We examine the case for the Christian Worldview from an evidential perspective and do our best to tell it like it is. With the rules of evidence clearly in mind, we examine the case for the existence of God, the reality of dualism, the reliability of the Biblical text, and the deity of Jesus. Along the way we also take a critical look at the nature of the Christian Church in America today. Why are so many young people leaving the church? Why are so many older Christians apathetic and unengaged? Why do so few Christians understand what they believe, and why do even fewer understand WHY they believe it? Join us each week as we sort through the evidence for the Christian Worldview and examine the life of the Church. Please visit our websites at www.STR.org and www.ColdCaseChristianity.com.

In this podcast, Jim describes the power and reliability of circumstantial evidence in making a case for the Christian Worldview. Drawing on examples from his work as a Cold Case Detective, Jim explains the cumulative power of circumstantial evidence. He also answers listener email related to the archaeological evidence for the Exodus, the nature of human conception related to the issue of abortion, the problem of evil and the importance of character.


In this podcast, Jim examines Christian “hypocrisy” and the proper definition of Biblical forgiveness as he reflects on his experience in Cold Case murder trials. How are we to respond when people claim that Christians are hypocrites? Are Christians called to forgive those who have victimized them, even when the offenders are unrepentant?


In this podcast, Jim celebrates the 4 year anniversary of the PleaseConvinceMe Podcast by airing an Atheist Roleplaying session conducted this week as part of a training session for a missions group heading to the UK Creation Fest in August. Jimmy sat in and posed as an atheist to help the students realize their need for apologetics training.

Direct download: PCM_Podcast_208_-_4th_Anniversary_Special_Atheist_Roleplaying_-_LQ.mp3
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In this podcast, Jim examines the Calvinist TULIP paradigm and focuses on the notion of irresistible Grace. Does this theological concept eliminate human free will? If irresistible grace is true, how can God justly allow humans to suffer in Hell when it is within his power to change their nature and, therefore, their choices?


In this podcast, Jim considers an appropriate response to false teachers and prophets in light of the Harold Camping episode (from his radio interview with John and Kathy from WORD FM). He also answers listener email related to irresistible grace and our duty to examine other theistic worldviews.