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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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01:38:12

Can You Follow Jesus and Affirm Same-Sex Unions?

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/03/08

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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00:51:21

Real Life Testimony of an (Ex) Psychic

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/03/04

Jennifer Nizza started psychic practices at 13 years old. She was quickly drawn into the occult for over two decades until having a radical life change. She shares some dramatic and powerful life experiences while practicing as a psychic and then her life-changing transition to Christ. READ: From Psychic to Saved (https://amzn.to/3SCUCTCO Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on Christianity, Apologetics, Worldview, and other aspects of culture! *Get a MASTERS IN

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00:56:43

A Radical Saudi Muslim Comes to Christ

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/03/01

How did a fundamentalist Muslim living in Saudi Arabia become a Christian? Al Fadi was a devout Muslim and was even planning on joining a jihadist group. However, he began to question his faith and eventually came to know the love of Christ. Even though Christ transformed his life, it ended up costing him dearly. Join us to hear the details of his remarkable story.Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future

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01:01:48

Exorcisms: The World's Leading Psychiatric Authority...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/27

What is the evidence that demon possession is real? What do exorcisms entail? Today I talk with board-certified psychiatrist, professor of psychiatry, and leading psychiatric expert on demonic possession, Dr. Richard Gallagher. He is the author of a book called Demonic Foes and has a ton of insight and stories to share with us from his twenty-five years of investigating the subject of the paranormal and diabolic attacks.READ: Demonic Foes, by Richard Gallagher (https://a.co/d/bImzNaf) WATCH:

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00:52:37

Hindu to Atheist to Christ: An Engineer's Fascinating...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/22

Why would a brilliant Hindu engineer become an atheist and then choose to follow Christ? What evidence convinced him Christianity is true? What did it cost him to follow Jesus? Check out this recent interview with my new friend Ganesh about his fascinating story. READ: Let Me Into Heaven (https://amzn.to/42i2sXC) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program

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00:58:13

Why A Militant Communist Came to Christ (ft Sy Garte)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/19

Why would a militant communist, indoctrinated to hate Christians, become a follower of Jesus? What scientific evidence and personal experiences convinced him to radically change the direction of his life? I am joined for the first time by author and scientist Sy Garte to discuss his story and new book on the intersection of science and faith. READ: Science and Faith in Harmony, by Sy Garte (https://amzn.to/3HHWrd8) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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01:58:15

50 Years Studying the Resurrection: Magnum Opus by...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/16

What is the latest case for the resurrection? After 32,000+ hours studying the resurrection of Jesus, what does Habermas consider the strongest evidence? What is the backstory to his latest 1,100-page volume? And how has Resurrection scholarship shifted in the past 50 years? READ: On the Resurrection: Evidences, by Gary Habermas (https://amzn.to/4aVn1gd) WATCH: The State of Resurrection Research with Mike Licona and Gary Habermas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OImf99ta89M&t=2s) Make sure to

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01:00:52

12 Tough Qs on God and the Bible

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/13

Who created God? Why is there evil? Will Dogs be in heaven? I was invited to speak at an event in Singapore and was asked these questions and many more important and foundational questions about God, the Bible, and morality. Check it out and leave more questions down below! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future upload! READ: 77 FAQs About God and the Bible (https://amzn.to/49aHEn3) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS

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00:58:49

An Ex-Hindu Comes to Christ...and What it Cost Him

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/08

Nijay Gupta was a confused, superstitious Hindu and he abandoned his family religion to become a Christian. Since then he's found his place in the world. He has written several academic books including on the New Testament. Why did he abandon the religion of his family? Why does he believe Jesus is the only way? In this video, I interview Nijay about his story and more. Please join us and consider sharing with a friend. READ: Strange Religion, by Nijay Gupta (https://amzn.to/428tu3k) *Get a

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01:07:06

Responding to the Toughest Pro-choice Arguments

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/05

What is the current state of the debate over abortion? How should Christians lovingly defend life? Our guest today, Scott Klusendorf, is one of the leading pro-life defenders of our day. We discuss the new version of his classic book The Case for Life. READ: The Case for Life, by Scott Klusendorf (https://amzn.to/3vAU7ld) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program

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01:01:48

A Doctor’s Fascinating Investigation of Near-Death...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/02/02

As a critical cardiologist, Dr. Michael Sabom first thought near-death experiences were "hogwash." After designing and implementing the first scientific study of NDE's in the 1970s, he was stunned at what he found. In this interview, Dr. Sabom discloses his surprising findings and discusses how the professional field of NDEs has radically changed since its inception in the 1970s. WATCH : "After Death" (https://www.angel.com/movies/after-death) READ: Light and Death: One

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01:28:48

From Jihad to Jesus: A Radical Muslim Converts to...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/01/18

Why would a radical Muslim become a follower of Jesus? Tomas Samuel was a strict Salafi Muslim who preached and taught Islam to convert more westerners. As he was studying elements of Christianity, he began to admire it. Now he's pursuing his Ph.D. and along with his wife, trying to serve people through Christ. *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program

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01:17:11

How to Question (and Doubt) Faith

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/01/16

What are good questions we should ask? Why does God communicate with questions? My guest today Matt Anderson wants people to understand that we do not need to fear questions. Faith is not the sort of thing that endures so long as our eyes are closed. The opposite is the case: Faith helps us see, and that means not shrinking from the ambiguities and the difficulties that provoke our most profound questions. READ: Called into Questions: Cultivating the Love of Learning Within the Life of Faith by

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01:07:06

The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/01/12

What is the role of the pro-life Christian? How should they lovingly engage in questions and objections. Our guest today Scott Klusendorf covers current hot-button topics related to abortion, cloning, and embryo research. He will explain the core of the argument and how to engage in a thoughtful and loving way. READ: A Rebel's Manifesto (https://amzn.to/3smptuw) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100

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01:01:43

Morality: Christian vs Atheist

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/01/08

Atheist Emery Wang co-hosted the podcast “A Christian and an Atheist” for a decade. What did he learn? Does he find any evidence for God compelling? We start with these questions and end up debating whether God or atheism best explains morality. Enjoy! Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on apologetics, worldview, and other aspects of culture! READ: Is God Just a Human Invention? by Sean McDowell (https://amzn.to/41HFNDD) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE

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01:08:30

The Deconstruction of Christianity (ft. Alisa...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2024/01/02

A movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. What is deconstruction? Should we be concerned about it? Should we use the term "deconstruction" positively, or should we avoid it? Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett have a new book coming out in early 2024 in which they examine this movement in depth. We discuss their findings and draw attention to what this means for the church today. Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my

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00:47:36

Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet Defeated? "Nope!" says Scott...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2023/12/31

Has the "curse tablet" discovery at Mt. Ebal been proven false? Recently, three academic journal articles appeared in the Israel Exploration Journal (https://www.israelexplorationsociety.com/israel-exploration-journal) criticizing the legitimacy of the inscription. Dr. Scott Stripling offers his first public response as to why he still believes the tablet is genuine. WATCH: Oldest Hebrew Writing? Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet (w/ Scott Stripling):

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00:51:03

Excavating Babylon (with Joel Kramer)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2023/12/29

Babylon is the second most mentioned city in the Bible yet few archaeologists have been able to excavate the area. Joel Kramer has made multiple trips into Southern Iraq to examine the ancient biblical prophecies about Babylon. His findings are genuinely remarkable and a modern-day example of fulfilled prophecy. WATCH: Exploring Babylon and the Prophecies Against Her (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtUNHjDmGOY&t=493s) READ: Where God Came Down, by Joel Kramer (https://a.co/d/9RqyuKY) *Get a

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01:14:07

5 Dangerous Lies of Our Modern Age (w/ Rosaria...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2023/12/22

Should Christians use preferred gender pronouns? Is same-sex attraction a sin, or is it the behavior? Sean talks with Rosaria Butterfield about her latest book "Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age." READ: Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, by Rosaria Butterfield (https://amzn.to/3GQjUZc) WATCH: The Toxic War on Masculinity, with Nancy Pearcey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JHlE2grmCs&t=197s) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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01:06:06

A Homicide Detective Investigates the Gospels (J....

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2023/12/18

How does a former Atheist detective use skills help us determine the historical reliability of the Bible? J Warner Wallace applied the same step-by-step investigative process he utilized in his work as a homicide detective to the case for Christianity. In light of the ten common rules of evidence that he’d used to solve crimes throughout his career, Wallace realized he could no longer deny the truth of Jesus Christ. And his life was never the same. He recently re-released an updated and expanded 10

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