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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Live Episode!
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 10, 2022
At their recent live show, Sean & Scott discuss some of the thornier issues and questions they've run up against during their five years of...
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Thinking Biblically about Politics
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 03, 2022
Politics remains a divisive and contentious area in the culture at large and among Christians. What does it mean to think Biblically and well...
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[BONUS] Why Jesus Matters Today
with J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell — October 31, 2022
Why did Jesus have such a big impact on history? How could one man so deeply influence art, architecture, history, music, and more? In this...
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Reaching the World for Christ
with Josh McDowell
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 27, 2022
At a special event & live recording celebrating the 5-Year Anniversary of the Think Biblically podcast, Sean & Scott sit down with Josh...
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How to be a Patriotic Christian
with Richard Mouw
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 20, 2022
What does it mean to love one’s country? If the powers that be are ordained by God, does that mean we should not criticize them? What about...
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[BONUS] Progressive Christianity vs. Evangelical Christianity
with Colby Martin
Sean McDowell — October 17, 2022
What is Progressive Christianity? Is it a branch of historic Christianity or something else? In this bonus episode, Sean has a conversation with...
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5 Tips for Successful Podcasting
Sean McDowell — October 14, 2022
The Think Biblically podcast is turning five. It’s hard to believe, but that means my co-host Scott Rae and I have recorded over 250 episodes! It...
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Finding Messiah
with Jen Rosner
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 13, 2022
Jesus was a Jewish rabbi, who was the savior of the world but also celebrated Passover, taught in synagogues, wore Jewish vestments and ordered his...
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Strange New World
with Carl Trueman
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 11, 2022
What is the heart of the sexual revolution and who are the key thinkers behind it? Given the tensions about sexuality and identity, how can...
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How the Miracles Of Jesus Compare with other “Miracle-Workers”
Sean McDowell — October 03, 2022
It’s not uncommon to hear a critic dismiss the miracle stories of Jesus by saying, “There may be miracle claims in the stories about Jesus, but...
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Jesus and Social Media
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 29, 2022
If Jesus were physically present today, would he use social media? And if so, to what end? What can we learn from the life and teachings of Jesus...
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3 Surprising Truths (and Myths) about the Apostles
Sean McDowell — September 26, 2022
Was Thomas really a doubter? Did “Saul” the persecutor have his name changed to “Paul” the missionary at his conversion? Was Simon part of the...
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Rembrandt is in the Wind
with Russ Ramsey
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 22, 2022
We freely admit that truth and goodness are important, but not so much for the concept of beauty. Frankly, art bores lots of us. How do we make art...
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Celebrities for Jesus
with Katelyn Beaty
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 15, 2022
We often get excited when a celebrity comes to faith in Christ—they can use their platform for the gospel. But what happens when pastors and...
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The Air We Breathe
with Glen Scrivener
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 08, 2022
How did we come to believe virtually universally in concepts such as freedom, equality and compassion? How did those concepts come to be part of...
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[BONUS] The Cost of My Faith
with Jack Phillips
Sean McDowell — September 06, 2022
Jack Phillips was taken before Colorado Civil Rights Commission for refusing to design a custom cake for a same-sex wedding. The case went to the...
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A Rebel's Manifesto
with Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 01, 2022
How can Christians navigate the difficult ethical issues that plague this generation? How can followers of Jesus stand for truth in a way that is...
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Cultural Counterfeits
with Jen Oshman
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 25, 2022
What does the Bible have to say to a culture obsessed with body image, hookup sex, abortion and alternative sexualities? Jen Oshman identifies the...
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5 Principles For Facing Suffering and Hostility From 1 Peter
Sean McDowell — August 24, 2022
How should Christians respond to insults, hostility and suffering? Given that our culture seems to be moving toward greater division and...
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[BONUS] The Faith Journey of a Navy Seal
Sean McDowell — August 22, 2022
Why would a Navy Seal come to faith? How would he reconcile questions about the use of violence with his Christian beliefs? These are just a few of...
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Movies Affect You More Than You Think
Sean McDowell — August 18, 2022
Do movies really affect us? It’s natural to think they affect others, but that we are somehow immune. The facts seem to point otherwise. Let me...
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20 Myths About Religion and Politics
with Ryan Burge
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 18, 2022
Is evangelical faith in decline today? Is abortion the main political issue for Christians? Do pastors talk about politics too much from their...
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God, Genocide and Biblical Interpretation
with Charlie Trimm
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 11, 2022
Did God sanction genocide in the Old Testament? The biblical passages concerning the Israelites and Canaanites are some of the most challenging...
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[BONUS] A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles
with JP Moreland
Sean McDowell — August 08, 2022
Do miracles still happen today? How would we recognize a miracle as genuine? In this bonus episode, which Sean recorded on his YouTube channel, J.P...
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Hills to Die On: Discussing Unity
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 04, 2022
How important is unity for Christians today? What issues and circumstances should we divide over? In this discussion, Scott and Sean offer some...