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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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01:11:21

Should Christians Engage the Political Realm? Natasha...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/22

How can Christians best navigate a culture that seems increasingly against Christian teachings? Should Christians mount up their cultural engagement or step back? Should Christians engage the political sphere or not? Natasha Crain has just released a provocative new book titled, "When Culture Hates You." We discuss how to advocate for the greater good of society in the public sphere. Needless to say, this is a provocative book, and we want to know what you think. Please comment below!READ:

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00:56:34

20 Years Engaging Skeptics: BIG Insights

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/18

What has podcaster Justin Brierley learned from conversing with skeptics, atheists, and agnostics for over two decades? He joins me to talk about the state of the God-debate and why he is more confident than ever that Christianity is true. As always, let us know what you think!READ: Why I’m Still a Christian: After Two Decades of Conversations with Skeptics and Atheists, by Justin Brierley (https://amzn.to/41xBUBs)*Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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00:55:48

Assyrian Christian Asks 7 BIG Questions To Muslims

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/15

What are the best questions for Muslims to consider about their faith? What questions should Christians share with their Muslim friends? Whether you are a Christian, Muslim, or something else, we discuss some of the most important spiritual questions. We hope you will respond and let us know what you think. If you are a Muslim, please invite other Muslims to respond. Author and speaker Alan Shlemon is here today from Stand to Reason to guide our discussion of the top questions we hope our Muslim

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01:16:43

A Neurosurgeon's Journey through the Afterlife w/...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/11

Dr. Alexander's recovery is a medical miracle. He is the New York Times bestselling author of “Proof of Heaven.” His near-death experience shifted his views from being a materialist scientist to embracing the soul, afterlife, and reality of the divine. In this interview, he shares his journey. Stay tuned to the end because he and Sean discover a unique way forward amidst their differences about reincarnation and the identity of Jesus.READ: Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the

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00:35:21

How God’s NAME Shapes You (Exodus 3:11-15)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/08

I recently gave a sermon at a local church about Moses and lessons we can take away from that story when he first meets God. READ: 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith (https://amzn.to/4h6MapZ)*Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf)*USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM)*See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK)FOLLOW ME

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00:59:35

Top 5 VERIFIED Near-Death Experiences

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/04

What are the top 5 best supported near-death experiences or deathbed experiences? And what do they tell us, if anything, about the afterlife? Dr. Steve Miller is BACK! He is a leading researcher on near-death experiences. While he has been on my show multiple times to talk about hellish near-death experiences, whether NDEs point to universalism, and more, the focus today is on discussing the top five documented cases. In other words, these five NDEs are among the best documented ones ever.READ: Is

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01:02:59

Escaping the Prosperity Gospel: Costi Hinn’s Story

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/04/01

Costi Hinn is the nephew of the world-famous televangelist Benny Hinn. Traveling in private jets and staying in some of the most expensive hotels in the world, he had a front-row seat to the inner workings of the prosperity gospel. Even though it cost him personally, Costi has escaped the prosperity gospel and is now an outspoken evangelical pastor and author. Today, he shares his story and talks about dangers of prosperity gospel. READ: Walking in God's Will: Demystify God's Plan for Your

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00:56:13

50 Years Studying God & Philosophy: William Lane...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/28

William Lane Craig considers his new Systematic Philosophical Theology a gift to the church. After having read Vol. 1, I agree 100%. This interview is one of the first Dr. Craig has done on the book. We discuss why he wrote it, what he covers in this volume (and the next ones), what makes a philosophical theology unique, and what this multi-volume study means to him personally. READ: Systematic Philosophical Theology, Volume 1: Prolegomena, On Scripture, On Faith (https://amzn.to/40Qv5e4)*Get a

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00:28:56

Apologist Visits a Buddhist Temple (and GREAT chat...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/25

What would happen if a Christian apologist (and his 12-year old son) visited a Buddhist Temple? You're about to find out! I had a memorable and fun tour with my new Buddhist friend at the Temple near where I live in southern California. They were kind enough to get us a tour guide and we were able to sit down and speak with their two of their leading monks after the tour. Let us know what you think! And do you want more videos like this? What would you do differently if you were me? What

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00:44:25

The Debate over Evolution and Intelligent Design...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/21

What is the state of Intelligent Design? How has the conversation on the origin of life changed and been updated in today's world? Today, we talk to Doug Axe who has written on this topic. He hopes to answer questions between Darwinism and Christianity and other big questions surrounding this issue.READ: Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed by Douglas Axe (https://a.co/d/5pT3m6x)*Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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00:55:56

William Lane Craig Responds to Alex O'Connor's...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/18

Wesley Huff was recently on the Joe Rogan Experience, one of the largest podcasts in the world. A number of skeptics, atheists, and others have responded to his appearance. Because Alex O'Connor has one of the biggest channels, and he raises some of the best objections, William Lane Craig and I decided to focus our response to ten clips in this video: "How Wes Huff Got The Bible Wrong on Joe Rogan" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0qzvDSmKi4). We focus our response on some of the

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00:55:21

Did Wes Huff Exaggerate the Great Isaiah Scroll? This...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/14

What is the 1QIsaa scroll? Why it is so popular, and did Wes Huff represent it accurately on the Joe Rogan podcast? Is it's transmission "miraculous"? Today, I have Dr. Anthony Ferguson, a Dead Sea Scrolls scholar who specializes in textual variants in the Great Isaiah Scroll. We aim to bring some clarity on this debate, and yet, his responses might surprise you. Enjoy!WATCH: Reacting to Wesley Huff on Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC-qf90_iQ4&t=206sREAD: The Dead Sea

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01:13:28

How the Co-Founder of Wikipedia Found Christ

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/12

Larry Sanger is not only the co-founder of Wikipedia, but he has a Ph.D. in philosophy from Ohio State University. He left the faith of his family as a teenager and became an agnostic in high school. And yet he came back to faith in his 50s. What arguments and experiences led him from being a skeptical nonbeliever to a Christian? Join us for an in-depth conversation about his philosophy and life.READ: How a Skeptical Philosopher Becomes a Christian (https://shorturl.at/6AFMV)*Get a MASTERS IN

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01:03:11

Analyzing of the Dangers of New Age Movement

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/10

Why would a New Ager become a Christian? What about the evidence for reincarnation and other evidences offered in defense of New Age beliefs? In this video, I talk with popular YouTuber Melissa Dougherty about her journey to Jesus.SUBSCRIBE TO MELISSA DOUGHERTY on YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/c/MelissaDougherty: READ: A Rebel's Manifesto, by Sean McDowell (https://amzn.to/3u8s2Oz) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code

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00:59:19

Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead: Faith and Film in...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/08

Can a Christian thrive in Hollywood? Should they even try? What kinds of movies should Christians watch? These are the kinds of questions we tackle with Tom Halleen, the founding dean of Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts. He's a former executive AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV and WeTV and helped launch of groundbreaking and Emmy winning series including Mad Men, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead. Hope his story inspires you or any other creatives looking to impact the Kingdom of

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00:57:10

We Who Wrestle With God | Reviewing Jordan Peterson's...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/03/03

Today, Dr. Scott Rae and I review Jordan Peterson's newest book which explores ancient, foundational stories of the Western world from the Old Testament. Through a psychological lens, Peterson looks at the Biblical accounts of rebellion, sacrifice, suffering, and redemption that have long stabilized, inspired, and united culture. We discuss some remarkable insights from the book and some areas of disagreement.READ: We Who Wrestle with God (https://amzn.to/4gG8JST) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or

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00:56:48

Ex-Muslim LEAVES her Faith to be a Christian

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/02/28

Why would a Muslim leave her faith to become a Christian, even though it cost her everything, and she received threats from her family? Kenza Haddock had dreams about Jesus that shook up her Muslim beliefs and motivated her to follow Christ regardless of the cost. But there is much more to her story that she shares with Sean in this interesting and moving interview. Join us!READ: The Ex-Muslim's Guide to Christianity (https://amzn.to/48WHnVI) Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our

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01:02:30

Leaving Progressive Christianity (and Atheism)

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/02/24

How did a Christian become an atheist at a Bible college, then 25 years later, convert back to his faith? Dr. John Wise is the host of The Christian Atheist podcast. He has taught as an adjunct professor of philosophy at East Stroudsburg University, Grand Canyon University, and is currently teaching ethics and informal logic at the University of Arizona, Global Campus. Today, he tells us more about his time as a Progressive Christian.LISTEN: The Christian Atheist Podcast:

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01:00:09

Religion Strikes Back: Why Everyone Should Believe in...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/02/22

As a columnist for the New York Times, Ross Douthat has a new book releasing in February on why he believes it is harder NOT to believe in God than to have faith. He traces how the God-conversation has radically shifted since the early 2000s. Join us for a deep-dive on religion today and the latest case for God from order in the cosmos and consciousness.READ: Believe Why Everyone Should Be Religious by Ross Douthat (https://amzn.to/3BYHYdq) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at

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01:00:02

Lee Strobel REVEALS Behind the Scenes of "More Than A...

The Sean McDowell Show ·

2025/02/21

More than a Carpenter has been printed in over 30 million copies worldwide in 120 languages. What is the story behind the origin of the book? Why has it been so influential. And what is unique about the recent updated version? Today, Lee Strobel puts me in the hot seat to unpack the fascinating story behind this mega best-seller: READ: More Than a Carpenter by Josh & Sean McDowell (https://amzn.to/3Baf5uo) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA

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