“True crime” television shows and podcasts have become increasingly popular. The stories grab our attention. Perhaps we’re curious about the people who commit heinous acts. Perhaps we fear that “they” aren’t all that different from us.
The question of why suffering exists and why humans do horrible things to each other is a major obstacle to many people who struggle to believe in a loving God. And yet, Christianity is the only worldview that offers a compelling explanation – and answer – for evil in the world.
What can we learn from fallen nature and humanity’s ability to do terrible things to each other? We are not only broken, but we are also desperately in need of the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus.
For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the cause of dozens of murders. He also applied his investigative skills to the study of the most notable death in human history – Jesus Christ. What he discovered not only transformed him from an atheist to a follower of Jesus, but it also taught him a great deal about the nature of reality and the nature of human beings.
J. Warner Wallace is my guest on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly. He’s sharing the truths he gleaned from contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom that help us flourish as human beings created in the image of God.
It’s a fascinating conversation. Listen to it on your local radio station, online, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or listen on our free phone app.
J. Warner Wallace’s book The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life is available for a gift of any amount. Give us a call at 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) or click here for more information. Thank you for your support.
