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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• Think Biblically

  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...

• The Good Book Blog

  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...

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  Redeeming Capitalism

  with Ken Barnes

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2018

  With the popularity of Bernie Sanders presidential run in 2016 and the increasing embrace of forms of socialism by critics of capitalism, the time...

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  Family Background and Spirituality

  with Judy TenElshof

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Judy TenElshof — September 20, 2018

  Though we recognize that our family background has a major influence on the kind of person we all become, we don't often extend that to our...

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  Bonus Podcast: What Atheists and Christians Get Right and Wrong

  Sean McDowell — September 19, 2018

  Sean recently had a public discussion with Hemant Mehta, who is known as "The Friendly Atheist," and is an outspoken atheist blogger and YouTuber....

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  Crisis Pregnancy Clinics and Free Speech Rights — The NIFLA Case

  with Scott Waller

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Scott Waller — September 15, 2018

  In June, 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of California's crisis pregnancy centers protecting their free speech rights. California law...

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  Learning from the Church Fathers

  with Ken Berding

  Kenneth Berding, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 08, 2018

  The Church Fathers provide a vital link from the time of Jesus and the apostles to future generations. Who were they? What did they care about? And...

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  Zombie Science

  with Jonathan Wells

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 30, 2018

  What is the scientific evidence for evolution? How is the Darwinian paradigm faring? Sean and Scott interview Dr. Jonathan Wells about his recent...

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  Saving Truth

  with Abdu Murray

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 23, 2018

  Do we really live in a post-truth culture? How do we effectively communicate truth in a world dominated by feelings? Scott and Sean interview...

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  Sharing the Good News with Mormons

  with Eric Johnson

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 16, 2018

  Are Mormons Christians? Is the Mormon church aligning with historic Christian doctrine? And how do we best share the good news with our Mormon...

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  Love Thy Body

  with Nancy Pearcey

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 09, 2018

  In her new best-selling book "Love Thy Body," Nancy Pearcey argues that modern culture commits one huge fallacy--denigrating the value of the body....

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  Questioning the Bible?

  with Jonathan Morrow

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 02, 2018

  Is the Bible racist? Sexist? How do we know the Bible contains the right books? In this episode, Sean interviews adjunct Talbot professor Jonathan...

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  Vincent Van Gogh’s Journey of Faith

  with William Havlicek

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 26, 2018

  In this fascinating look at the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh, Sean and Scott interview Professor William Havlicek, one of the world’s leading...

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  Hitler’s Ethic and Religion and Eugenics Today

  with Richard Weikart

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 19, 2018

  Scott and Sean interview Dr. Richard Weikart, professor of history at Cal State Stanislaus on the connection between evolutionary ethics and the...

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  Grace and Redemption After Abortion

  with Victoria Robinson

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 12, 2018

  Victoria Robinson had an abortion. She hid the hurt and shame for years, even while working at a church and pregnancy resource center. After...

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  Why People Stop Believing

  with Paul Chamberlain

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 05, 2018

  In this stimulating conversation, Sean and Scott interview Dr. Paul Chamberlain, director of the program in Christian Apologetics at Trinity...

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  How Should Christians Think about Social Justice

  with Thaddeus Williams

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 28, 2018

  What is the biblical call to justice? Should Christians embrace the social justice movement? Sean and Scott interview Biola faculty member...

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  Christians and the Transgender Question

  with Preston Sprinkle

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 21, 2018

  What is transgender? And how can Christians think both biblically and compassionately about transgender people? Scott and Sean interview author...

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  The Bible and Immigration

  with Markus Zehnder

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Markus Zehnder — June 14, 2018

  Immigration remains one of the most divisive and debated social and political issues of our day. Understanding the Bible's teaching on immigration...

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  Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Liberty...Sort Of

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 11, 2018

  In the long-awaited case of Masterpiece Cake Shop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of cake baker Jack...

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  Understanding Generation Z

  with Jonathan Morrow

  Sean McDowell — June 07, 2018

  What is unique about Generation Z (born between 1999-2015)? What does the newest research show about their beliefs, practices, and approach to...