J. Warner Wallace

J. Warner Wallace is a cold case homicide detective, a missions leader, and a church planter. As a result of his work with cold cases, Wallace has been featured on numerous television programs including Dateline, FOX News and Court TV. Wallace’s visual presentations in the courtroom have revolutionized how capital offense trials are presented in Los Angeles County and across the country.A vocal atheist for many years, Wallace is now an apologist for Christianity and the founder of the PleaseConvinceMe.com blog and podcast with a master’s degree in theology.

Affiliation Faculty
Department Adjunct Professor of Apologetics

Author's books

God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe – eBook

What would happen if an experienced homicide detective applied the investigative tools he uses to prove that God exists? Follow former cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace in God’s Crime Scene as he examines eight pieces of critical evidence in the “crime scene” of the universe to determine if they point to a “divine intruder.”

God’s Crime Scene: A Cold-Case Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe – Unabridged Audiobook on CD

What would happen if an experienced homicide detective applied the investigative tools he uses to prove that God exists? Follow former cold-case detective Wallace as he examines eight pieces of critical evidence in the “crime scene” of the universe to determine if they point to a “divine intruder.”

Person of Interest Investigator’s Guide

In the Person of Interest video Bible study, former atheist, and bestselling author J. Warner Wallace draws on his experience as a homicide detective to examine historical claims about Jesus without relying on New Testament manuscripts.  This ten-session study invites you to become a detective, uncover the truths about Jesus, and explore the common objections to Christianity. This Investigator’s Guide includes video notes, personal study, and a leader guide.  Designed to be used with Person of Interest Video Study, sold separately.

Person of Interest Video Study

In the Person of Interest video Bible study, former atheist, and bestselling author J. Warner Wallace draws on his experience as a homicide detective to examine historical claims about Jesus without relying on New Testament manuscripts. This ten-session study invites you to become a detective, uncover the truths about Jesus, and explore the common objections to Christianity. Designed to be used with Person of Interest book and Person of Interest Study Guide, sold separately.

Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible

Imagine investigating a murder where there was no crime scene, physical evidence, or body. How could you prove your case? Drawing on his experience as a homicide detective, Wallace employs an innovative strategy to examine historical claims about Jesus that confirm his authenticity—without relying on New Testament manuscripts. A powerful tool to reach seekers!

Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible – eBook

Imagine investigating a murder where there was no crime scene, physical evidence, or body. How could you prove your case? Drawing on his experience as a homicide detective, Wallace employs an innovative strategy to examine historical claims about Jesus that confirm his authenticity—without relying on New Testament manuscripts. A powerful tool to reach seekers!

Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible – Unabridged Audiobook on CD

Imagine investigating a murder where there was no crime scene, physical evidence, or body. How could you prove your case? Drawing on his experience as a homicide detective, Wallace employs an innovative strategy to examine historicalclaims about Jesus that confirm his authenticity —without relying on New Testament manuscripts. A powerful tool to reach seekers! 5 Compact Discs / 6 Hours : 17 Minutes of listening

Person of Interest: Why Jesus Still Matters in a World that Rejects the Bible – Unabridged Audiobook on MP3-CD

Imagine investigating a murder where there was no crime scene, physical evidence, or body. How could you prove your case? Drawing on his experience as a homicide detective, Wallace employs an innovative strategy to examine historical claims about Jesus that confirm his authenticity —without relying on New Testament manuscripts. A powerful tool to reach seekers!

So the Next Generation Will Know Participant’s Guide

Written by two trusted influencers and experts on Generation Z, Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace, So the Next Generation Will Know is an extraordinarily practical guide for anyone concerned with ensuring the next generation understands and embraces a biblical worldview. This participant’s guide to the eight-part video series walks small groups through ways to meaningfully engaged with Generation Z, as well as convey the relevance of a Christian worldview in today’s culture.

So the Next Generation Will Know Video Series

Written by two trusted influencers and experts on Generation Z, Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace, So the Next Generation Will Know is an extraordinarily practical guide for anyone concerned with ensuring the next generation understands and embraces a biblical worldview. This eight-part video series walks small groups through ways to meaningfully engaged with Generation Z, as well as convey the relevance of a Christian worldview in today’s culture. Facilitator’s Guide included.

So the Next Generation Will Know: Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World

Gen Zers are making a mass exodus from the church! Can we do anything to stop this trend? McDowell and Wallace say yes—and provide research-based, proven strategies and practical, experientially grounded tactics to help parents, youth leaders, and Christian teachers assist young people in owning their faith and effectively engaging the world around them.

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