Posts by Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell (Ph.D.) is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the Church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. Sean travels throughout the United States and abroad, speaking at camps, churches, schools, universities, and conferences. He is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast, and he has authored or edited over twenty books, including Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships In A Confused Culture and So The Next Generation Will Know (with J. Warner Wallace). Sean hosts one of the leading apologetics blogs at seanmcdowell.org, and he hosts some great conversations on his YouTube channel. Sean and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and live in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

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So the Next Generation Will Know
with J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Jim Wallace — May 02, 2019
J. Warner Wallace has had a remarkable career as a cold case detective. And in the past five years, he has become one of the most influential and...
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Superheroes Can't Save You
with Todd Miles
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 25, 2019
Our culture today is fascinated with superheroes. In this interview, professor Todd Miles creatively shows how some of the most common...
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A War of Loves
with David Bennett
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 04, 2019
David Bennett has a remarkable story of going from a gay activist who despised Christians to a Jesus follower who has a heart for both the gay...
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Bonus Podcast: Unplanned
with Robia Scott
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 29, 2019
Be sure to listen in as Scott and Sean interview actress Robia Scott, one of the stars of the film, "Unplanned," the story of former Planned...
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Holy Sexuality
with Christopher Yuan
Sean McDowell — March 22, 2019
Whether single or married, what does it mean to embrace a holy sexuality today? Professor and author Christopher Yuan offers a unique perspective...
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Moral Choices
with Scott Rae
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 14, 2019
In this episode, Sean interviews Scott about the latest update to his classic book Moral Choices. Scott reflects on how ethical issues have changed...
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Insider, Outsider
with Bryan Loritts
Bryan Loritts, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 28, 2019
As a pastor today of a multi-ethnic church, Bryan Loritts has a unique heart to help the church lead in the area of racial healing and...
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The Bullying Breakthrough
with Jonathan McKee
Sean McDowell — February 21, 2019
Why has bullying become such a pressing phenomenon today? How can we think about the issue and approach it biblically? Sean interviews youth...
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Top 10 Apologetics Tips of 2018
Sean McDowell — February 13, 2019
For the past three years, I have been tweeting an apologetics tip each day (well, at least most days I can think of one!). Here are the Top 10...
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Total Truth
with Nancy Pearcey
Sean McDowell — January 31, 2019
Does truth matter anymore? How do we communicate truth in a “post-truth” world? Sean interviews Nancy Pearcey about her book Total Truth. She...
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If God Entered Human History, How Would We Know?
Sean McDowell — January 23, 2019
Christians often make a positive case that Jesus is God by pointing to fulfilled prophecy, the reliability of the Gospels and the resurrection of...
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Hope for a Racially Divided Culture
Miles McPherson
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 17, 2019
Issues of race and racial reconciliation are ongoing in many communities. Sean and Scott interview pastor Miles McPherson (The Rock Church in San...
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Top 10 Think Biblically Podcasts of 2018
Sean McDowell — January 16, 2019
This year was the first full year of theThink Biblically Podcast, sponsored byTalbot School of Theology. I have had the privilege of being the...
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Surviving Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
with Lisa Michelle
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 10, 2019
Telling a remarkable story of healing and redemption, Sean and Scott talk with Lisa Michelle, who survived two decades of exploitation, and who now...
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Science and Faith in a Secular Society
with J.P. Moreland
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2018
Christian faith and science are often viewed as being in conflict in Western culture today. It’s important to understand that science is practiced...
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Near Death Experiences
with Gary Habermas
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 07, 2018
You may have heard of people who “came back” from being declared dead, or close to it, that report incredible things that they experienced while...
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The Dignity Revolution
with Daniel Darling
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 29, 2018
The idea of human dignity is at the heart of most major issues debated in our culture today. From bioethics (abortion, euthanasia, genetic...
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Walking with Loved Ones at the End of Life
with Doug Groothuis
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 21, 2018
There are few things in life that are more gut-wrenching than walking with a loved one through a terminal illness. In this heart-rending interview,...
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Fearless Prayer
with Craig Hazen
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2018
If you’ve had doubts about the effectiveness of your prayer or wondered about how boldly you can pray, then our guest, Talbot Apologetics Director...
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Heaven, Hell and the Afterlife
with Mike Fabarez
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2018
What have you wondered about when it comes to the afterlife? Sean and Scott interview Pastor Mike Faberez, pastor of Compass Bible Church in Aliso...
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Race and Intersectionality
with Elizabeth Corey
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2018
The concept of intersectionality is a recent and important contribution to the societal conversation on race and racial reconciliation. Join Sean...
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Our Deepest Desires
with Greg Ganssle
Greg Ganssle, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 25, 2018
What would you think about a worldview that could satisfy your deepest desires? Talbot philosophy professor Dr. Greg Ganssle talks with Sean and...
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Last Call for Liberty??
with Os Guinness
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 18, 2018
Os Guinness, noted speaker, author and social commentator, maintains that in the aftermath of the contentious Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation...
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Is there a "Third Option" for Racial Reconciliation?
Interview with Miles McPherson
Sean McDowell — October 16, 2018
Sean McDowell interviews Miles McPherson, pastor of Rock Church San Diego, on the topic of racial reconciliation.
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Faith and Bioethics
with Paige Cunningham
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 04, 2018
Many of the most challenging ethical and social issues today are in the field of bioethics. Issues such as end of life care, reproductive...