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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Meet Our Guests

J. Warner Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker and best-selling author. He continues to consult on cold-case investigations while serving as a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University, and a faculty member at Summit Ministries. Learn more at ColdCaseChristianity.com.
Jimmy Wallace is a detective who holds a BA in Psychology (from UCLA) and an MA in Theology – Applied Apologetics (from Colorado Christian University).

Additional Resources
- Pick up a copy of Case Files: Murder and Meaning
- Access additional resources at CaseFilesGraphicNovel.com
- Listen to Previous Interviews with J Warner Wallace
- Other books by J Warner Wallace

Case Files Vol. I: Murder and Meaning
This highly engaging, full-color graphic novel for adults is one of the first available that Christian comic book enthusiasts can feel great about reading and recommending to friends. Written by the real-life detectives and Christian apologists behind Cold-Case Christianity, and featuring art from the renowned creators of The Chosen comic book series, Case Files: Murder and Meaning has all the action and intrigue comic book readers want laced with questions about the purpose and value of human life.
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