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 and . Sean hosts one of the leading apologetics blogs at , and he hosts some great conversations on his . Sean and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and live in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

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Should Christians Support Israel?
with Jeff Myers
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 08, 2024
Why should Christians care about the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Why is there such a gap between Gen Z and other generations on viewing...
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Revering God
with Thaddeus Williams
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Thaddeus Williams — October 01, 2024
Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In...
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Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2024
This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises...
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Faith for the Curious
with Mark Matlock
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 24, 2024
Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious,...
The Good Book Blog
Why Do Kids Leave the Church? Don't Forget Bad Theology!
Sean McDowell — September 23, 2024
There has been a lot of talk recently about why kids leave the church. In the past few years, there have been important books on the subject by...
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Faith & Political Engagement
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024
How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...
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Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2024
This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship...
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The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith
with Chief Paul Newby
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 10, 2024
What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led...
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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns...
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Critical Tactic: Surfacing the Question Beneath the Question
Sean McDowell — September 04, 2024
One difficult lesson I have learned in apologetics and evangelism is to identify the question beneath the question. To be honest, I have spent...
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Whole Heart Finances
with Shane Enete
Shane Enete, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 03, 2024
What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your...
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Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 30, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and...
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Unnatural Death
with Richard Weikart
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 27, 2024
What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early...
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What Are the Best Questions for Meaningful Spiritual Conversations?
Sean McDowell — August 26, 2024
I love having conversations with people who see the world differently than me. If we treat people with kindness, charity and show a genuine...
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Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 23, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a...
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Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine
with Katie McCoy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 20, 2024
Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding...
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Cultural Update: Olympians Share Their Faith, Vatican's New Stance on Patients in a Vegetative State, Updates on the Gender War in Britain, Choices of a Reverend Puts a Man on Death Row
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 16, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State...
The Good Book Blog
How Do You Become Better at Asking Meaningful Questions? 3 Quick Ideas
Sean McDowell — August 14, 2024
Do you want to make a lasting impact in the lives of other people? What is the best strategy to do this? It's simple. Ask questions. That's what...
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AI and the Future of Porn
with Christopher Lind
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 13, 2024
How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with...
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Cultural Update: Birth rate decline, resurgence of syphilis, pregnancy resource centers
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 09, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment...
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How Do We Have Important Conversations? 4 Practical Tips
Sean McDowell — August 07, 2024
We live in an angry and divided culture. This is true for politics, ethical issues, religion, and even sports. As a result, many people fear...
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Why the Bible Began
with Mike Thigpen
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 06, 2024
Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical...
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While Time Remains
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 31, 2024
What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North...
Winsome Conviction
Should Christians Use Preferred Pronouns
Sean McDowell, Tim Muehlhoff — July 30, 2024
Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to...
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Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue
with Tim Muehlhoff
Sean McDowell, Tim Muehlhoff — July 23, 2024
Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to...