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The Sean McDowell Show

The Sean McDowell Show

Dr. Sean McDowell 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 is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. On this channel he tackles some of the biggest questions about God, morality, and contemporary culture. Visit www.seanmcdowell.org for more posts and info.

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01:05:09

C.S. Lewis: The Story of His Journey to Faith and...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/06/08

Why was C.S. Lewis formerly an atheist? What arguments and experiences convinced him to change his mind, and which people played a key role in his conversion? In this interview, I talk with author and expert Harry Lee Poe about his latest book: THE MAKING OF C.S. LEWIS: FROM ATHEIST TO APOLOGIST.READ: "The Making of C.S. Lewis" by Harry Lee Poe (https://amzn.to/3ktyknN) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code

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01:15:18

Sharing Jesus on the Joe Rogan Podcast (Adam Curry...

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2024/06/04

Adam Curry is a podcaster, announcer, internet entrepreneur and media personality, known for his stint as VJ on MTV and being one of the first celebrities personally to create and administer Web sites. He's been on Joe Rogan recently talking about his faith! Check out his podcast "No Agenda" with new shows available every Sunday and Thursday.READ: "Evidence that Demands A Verdict" (https://amzn.to/3QqF1pY) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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00:49:12

Why Determinism Fails (Feel Free to Disagree!)

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2024/05/31

Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola philosophy professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.READ: Determined, by Robert Sapolsky (https://amzn.to/3w1r0rX) READ: Our Deepest Desires: How the

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00:47:13

Why Polyamory is Problematic (Response to a New Trend)

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2024/05/28

What is polyamory and why is it being discussed and promoted today? Is there such a thing as "Christian polyamory"? Will polyamorous relationships work? Are they good for kids? While relying on Scripture and social science research, Sean and Scott discuss these questions and more.READ: Chasing Love: Sex, Love and Relationships in a Confused World (https://amzn.to/3JEwH26) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *See our fully online

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00:57:32

Why Christianity Makes Sense (w/ Bobby Conway)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/05/24

Does Christianity Still Make Sense? Years after Bobby Conway became a Christian, this question haunted him. Even though he was the pastor of a thriving church, it seemed as if his entire belief structure was dismantling. Bobby shares his story of coming to faith as a young adult, only to face unexpected intellectual doubts about the claims of Christianity. He talks about how he thought through issues like church hypocrisy, the moral failures of church leaders, and the increasing popularity of people

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00:54:46

An UPDATE On Noah's Ark: The Latest Discoveries (ft....

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/05/21

What do the latest excavations reveal about the search for Noah's ark? Is it possibly in Iran or the mountains of Ararat? Dr. Titus Kennedy has excavated at a few archaeological sites in the Ararat region, in addition to on the ground research, and he gives us an update on the various claims and discoveries.READ: The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands (https://amzn.to/3TSJYZG) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *See our fully

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00:58:35

From Feminism to Faith (Amazing Story of Kelley Keller)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/05/18

What would encourage a young woman to become a Christian, abandon faith, embrace Marxian feminism, go through a season of doubt, and then come back to faith? Sean interviews Kelley Keller, a lawyer by training, about her remarkable story of why she became a Christian. READ: Why I am A Christian? From Marxian Feminism to Faith: https://kelleykeller.substack.com/cp/139505127 WATCH: "How a Militant Marxist (and Atheist) Found God" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eti1TxLIxU8 *Get a MASTERS

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01:06:28

A World-Renowned Harvard-Trained Eye Surgeon Comes to...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/05/14

Dr. Ming Wang graduated form Harvard & MIT and is a world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon, philanthropist, and community activist. Growing up in the 1960s, Ming had to play the Chinese erhu violin and dance in order to avoid being sent away to labor camps for a life of hard labor and poverty, a devastating fate that fell upon 20 million youths in China. He eventually made his way to America with only $50. Sean interviews Dr. Wang about his inspirational story and the reasons he became a

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00:54:35

How To Ruin Your Life In 7 Steps (Don't Do These)

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2024/05/10

Joshua Broome spent five years in the porn industry and made over 1,000 adult films. He was the Male Performer of the Year (2012). And yet he left it all and began to follow Jesus. He has since become a pastor, speaker, and author. His new book is just out called "7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life." We discuss each of these seven lies and the story behind this book. READ: 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life (https://amzn.to/43UgzD4) WATCH: Ex-Porn Star Becomes a Pastor

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01:06:29

Escaping a Pseudo-Christian Polygamous Cult (w/ Naomi...

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2024/05/08

Naomi Wright is the daughter of a pseudo-Christian cult leader. She was raised, yet hidden, within mainstream culture and public school education, where no one knew or the few with a sense of something, stayed silent. Now she holds a Master's of Science in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and is a licensed mental health professional in the state of Colorado. She also holds a Master of Arts in Christian Studies from Denver Seminary. Her areas of speciality include grief and loss,

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00:44:32

Human Trafficking: Stories that ROCKED me (and Gospel...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/05/03

Millions of people are in slavery today. It is truly one of the greatest evils of our time. What is the church's role in ending human trafficking? How can we bring light to this darkness? Our guest is Eddie Byun, a colleague of mine at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He shares some unbelievable stories that affected me deeply. Please watch and share this episode.READ: A Light in Darkness: The Church's Role in Ending Human Trafficking (https://amzn.to/4ctLhXD) *Get a MASTERS

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00:40:00

Understanding the Gender Revolution: Christianity and...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/05/01

What is the worldview behind the gender revolution? Is it compatible with Christianity? How should Christians respond? This video is a recent talk I gave at a church in Texas that is meant to clarify similarities and differences between Christianity and transgender ideology. READ: Chasing Love: Sex, Love and Relationships in a Confused Culture, by Sean McDowell (https://amzn.to/3TreU32) WATCH: An Ex-Feminist Rejects Gender Ideology (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwOdP7B-SY&t=1547s) *Get a

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01:02:21

Lies that Distort the Gospel (w/ Allen Parr)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/04/19

What are the most common and dangerous doctrines today that distort the gospel? Is it possible to discern biblical truth in our age of fake news? In this video, Sean interviews Allen Parr about his new book MISLED. They discuss the prosperity gospel, speaking in tongues, prophecy, and more.READ: Misled, by Allen Parr (https://amzn.to/45OuQBY) WATCH: 13 Lies that Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-obsessed (wth Alisa Childers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhzjxhPWi_c) *Get a MASTERS IN

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01:01:49

Detransition: The Latest Research (and Inconvenient...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/04/16

What does the current research show about transition, transition regret, and detransition? Dr. Paul Rhodes Eddy discusses his in-depth study of the latest scientific findings, and also shares his insights for how to love people who are transgender.READ: Re-Thinking Transition (Paul Rhodes Eddy): https://shorturl.at/JQ347 WATCH: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture (Response): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asN7s5-f50Y *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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01:13:19

Mind Reading, Demonic Possession: the Bible on Demons

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/04/12

The Bible says a lot about demons, but as you read a passage you might have more questions like: Can demons read your mind? What powers do they really have? The truth about demons is far stranger, and more fascinating, than many have been lead to believe. In this video, I interview scholar Michael Heiser, author of DEMONS: WHAT THE BIBLE REALLY SAYS ABOUT THE POWERS OF DARKNESS. We take live questions too.Read (Book): Demons (https://amzn.to/31OiQBu) Read (blog): What Powers Do Demons Have

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01:38:12

Can You Faithfully Follow Jesus and Affirm Same-Sex...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/04/09

Is the morality of same-sex unions an issue Christians can agree to disagree over? After all, Christians differ on consequential issues like the morality of war and capital punishment. Will the church come to accept same-sex unions as it has with divorce? This is one of the most important questions Christians are wrestling with today. Please join Preston Ulmer and me as we go deep on these questions and more. READ: Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus (by Preston Ulmer): https://amzn.to/3wtM0aD READ:

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01:08:37

Stunned by Near-Death Experiences: A Doctor’s...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/04/05

What does a Doctor have to say about life after death? And what evidence convinced him to believe that the evidence for the afterlife is remarkably strong? Dr. Jeffrey Long is a researcher into the phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs). A physician by training, Dr. Long practices radiation oncology at a hospital in Kentucky. He is the author of Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences, which appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list.READ: Evidence of the

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01:00:00

Atheism vs. Christianity: What is the State of the...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/04/02

How would an atheist assess Christian apologetics today? How does he assess the New Atheist movement. And what do an atheist and a Christian have in common? These are just a few of the questions I explore with atheist Jeffrey Lowder. We also discuss how the God debate has changed since the 90s. Follow Jeff Lowder on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/SecularOutpost Watch Jeffrey Lowder vs. Frank Turek (Naturalism vs. Theism): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENZYEPpR2Jc&t=6743s *Get a MASTERS IN

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00:51:45

Answering the Problem of Evil and Suffering

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/03/15

Every worldview needs to explain why the world is broken. Which worldview best accounts for evil and suffering? This video is a recent talk I gave in the Philippines at Christ Commission Fellowship. While much more can be said, this is my response to the TOUGHEST question raised to the Christian faith.READ: The 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith (https://amzn.to/3UU6l3h) Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on apologetics, worldview, and other aspects of

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00:58:12

An Unexpected Story of Salvation (ft. Preston Perry)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/03/12

How does a Christian that grew up in the South side of Chicago come to be an apologist for Jesus? My guest today Preston Perry has transformed his life from a pot-smoking kid to having regular conversations with non-believers about Jesus. His book is simply FANTASTIC and a wonderful model of how to engage people with truth and love. Please check out our conversation and pre-order a copy of his EXCELLENT book.READ: How to Tell the Truth, by Preston Perry (https://amzn.to/3IaACmL) Don’t forget to

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