In this episode of the Self Brain Surgery podcast, Dr. Lee Warren welcomes back J. Warner Wallace, America's leading cold case detective, to discuss his new collaborative graphic novel Case Files Vol.1, created with his son Jimmy. The novel blends true crime with Christian apologetics, focusing on the value of human life and exploring deep questions about faith. They also delve into the process of creating a graphic novel and discuss future volumes that will tackle other aspects of Christianity. The episode emphasizes the importance of grounding human value and morality in a Christian worldview and provides resources for further engagement.

Bonus for audio-only listeners! I included my first interview with Jim from last year in this episode (video is not available). We talked about his amazing book, The Truth in True Crime.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:23 Overview of the New Graphic Novel

00:46 The Story of Detective Murph

01:12 Themes and Questions Explored in the Novel

01:56 Introduction to J. Warner Wallace

03:01 Jim's Background and Journey to Faith

03:48 Writing the Case for Christianity

05:05 Jimmy's Influence and Comic Book Passion

05:32 Creating the Graphic Novel

10:40 Exploring Human Value and Morality

13:43 The Collaborative Effort Behind the Book

14:57 Engaging Non-Believers Through Storytelling

20:48 The Journey of Faith and Writing

26:43 Realism and Unresolved Cases in the Novel

39:33 The Importance of Multiple Perspectives

39:57 Analyzing Eyewitness Accounts in the Gospels

40:48 Mark's Gospel and Peter's Influence

42:08 Forensic Statement Analysis Techniques

44:03 Personal Journey into Forensic Analysis and Scripture

44:53 The Intersection of Professional Skills and Faith

46:35 Human Nature and the Reliability of Scripture

50:15 Identity Formation and Its Challenges

59:22 Overcoming Trauma and Finding Meaning

01:07:54 The Power of the Gospel and Human Flourishing

01:13:52 Encouragement for Those Facing Suffering

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