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Were more of Jesus' twelve disciples connected than we realize?

In Matthew 10:2–4, the Gospel writer does more than list the names of the apostles. He appears to arrange the Twelve in pairs. Peter and Andrew are brothers. James and John are brothers. But what about the other pairings? Were Philip and Bartholomew friends before they followed Jesus? Is Bartholomew the Nathanael described in John's Gospel? Could James son of Alphaeus have been related to Matthew/Levi? Why was Thomas known as "the Twin"? What did Simon's title—"the Cananaean" or "the Zealot"—mean? And why does Matthew preserve Judas Iscariot's betrayal in the very list of apostles?

In this episode of the Cold-Case Christianity Podcast, J. Warner Wallace opens Matthew's list like a cold case file. He separates what the Gospel writers explicitly say from what can reasonably be inferred, what remains merely possible, and what later tradition has added. Along the way, he examines the meanings of the apostles' names, their alternate names, their potential relationships, and the remarkable kind of mission community Jesus formed.

The Twelve were not a random collection of religious professionals. They included brothers, fishermen, a tax collector, men with politically charged labels, men with duplicate names, men whose stories remain largely hidden, and the disciple who would betray Jesus. What can their relationships—and the mysteries still surrounding them—teach us about Jesus, the Gospels, and the kind of family Christ came to create?

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How do you know if you’re attending a healthy church? How should Christians navigate difficult family relationships without compromising biblical truth? Can a wife correct her husband? And what do you do when someone you love wants nothing to do with Christianity?

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Have you ever wanted to share the gospel with a Muslim but felt intimidated because you don’t know enough about Islam?

In this episode, I’m joined by Elle ISO, who regularly engages Muslims through street evangelism and apologetics. She shares practical ways Christians can begin meaningful conversations, ask good questions, explain who Jesus is, and respond when they don’t know the answer.

We also discuss some of the key differences between Christianity and Islam, the Islamic dilemma, questions surrounding Muhammad, common objections Muslims raise against Christianity, and some of the biggest barriers Muslims face when considering the gospel.

You don’t need a degree in Islamic theology to have a meaningful conversation with a Muslim. You need to know the gospel, be willing to ask questions, and be prepared to point people to Jesus.

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Alan Dershowitz has been a Democrat since he was 14 years old. He campaigned for John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, represented major Democratic figures — and now says something he never imagined saying: “I’m a Republican.”

In this wide-ranging interview with Erin Molan, the legendary constitutional lawyer and Harvard Law Professor Emeritus explains why he walked away from the Democratic Party, what he believes has changed inside the party, and why the next two years could become incredibly consequential for President Donald Trump.

Dershowitz also weighs in on the midterms and the possibility of another Trump impeachment if Democrats take control of the House, reveals which prominent Democrats have disappointed him most, and makes a striking prediction about the future of Jewish candidates inside the Democratic Party.

Plus, Dershowitz reveals what President Trump asked him privately over dinner — and why he believes American Jewish voters may be entering a political shift.

ALAN DERSHOWITZ’S NEW BOOK
“Why I Quit the Dems: And So Should You! (confessions of a reluctant Republican*)”

Alan Dershowitz has been a Democrat since he was 14 years old. He campaigned for John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, represented major Democratic figures — and now says something he never imagined saying: “I’m a Republican.”

In this wide-ranging interview with Erin Molan, the legendary constitutional lawyer and Harvard Law Professor Emeritus explains why he walked away from the Democratic Party, what he believes has changed inside the party, and why the next two years could become incredibly consequential for President Donald Trump.

Dershowitz also weighs in on the midterms and the possibility of another Trump impeachment if Democrats take control of the House, reveals which prominent Democrats have disappointed him most, and makes a striking prediction about the future of Jewish candidates inside the Democratic Party.

Plus, Dershowitz reveals what President Trump asked him privately over dinner — and why he believes American Jewish voters may be entering a political shift.

ALAN DERSHOWITZ’S NEW BOOK
“Why I Quit the Dems: And So Should You! (confessions of a reluctant Republican*)”

Alan Dershowitz has been a Democrat since he was 14 years old. He campaigned for John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, represented major Democratic figures — and now says something he never imagined saying: “I’m a Republican.”

In this wide-ranging interview with Erin Molan, the legendary constitutional lawyer and Harvard Law Professor Emeritus explains why he walked away from the Democratic Party, what he believes has changed inside the party, and why the next two years could become incredibly consequential for President Donald Trump.

Dershowitz also weighs in on the midterms and the possibility of another Trump impeachment if Democrats take control of the House, reveals which prominent Democrats have disappointed him most, and makes a striking prediction about the future of Jewish candidates inside the Democratic Party.

Plus, Dershowitz reveals what President Trump asked him privately over dinner — and why he believes American Jewish voters may be entering a political shift.

ALAN DERSHOWITZ’S NEW BOOK
“Why I Quit the Dems: And So Should You! (confessions of a reluctant Republican*)”

Alan Dershowitz has been a Democrat since he was 14 years old. He campaigned for John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and Ted Kennedy, represented major Democratic figures — and now says something he never imagined saying: “I’m a Republican.”

In this wide-ranging interview with Erin Molan, the legendary constitutional lawyer and Harvard Law Professor Emeritus explains why he walked away from the Democratic Party, what he believes has changed inside the party, and why the next two years could become incredibly consequential for Preside