Posts by Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell (Ph.D.) is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, 51��. 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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The Good Book Blog
What are the top books to give a non-Christian?
Sean McDowell — August 01, 2023
One of the most common questions I receive regards which books I would recommend Christians giving their non-Christian friends who they hope may...
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World Religions on Trial
with Mark Lanier
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 27, 2023
What would happen if a leading lawyer examined some of the biggest religions in the world? How would Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Mormonism, and...
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Magic and the Christian Faith
with Joshua Ng
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 20, 2023
Can the miracles of Jesus be explained as magic? Since magic is forbidden in the Bible, can a Christian be a magician? What are some principles we...
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Saying Goodbye to Jesus
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 13, 2023
Why would a megachurch pastor leave his faith? What questions are raised through his journey that we need to address, and how can we better love...
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Is the Gospel Political?
with Patrick Schreiner
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 06, 2023
Is the message of the gospel and the Kingdom inherently political messages? If so, what does that mean? How is the Christian message both...
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Do Christian Universities Still Matter?
with Ed Stetzer
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Ed Stetzer — June 29, 2023
Why does the church reflect the polarization of the culture at large? What is the future of Christian higher education? Why is formal theological...
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What are the best podcasts on faith, culture and sports? My top 8.
Sean McDowell — June 26, 2023
top podcasts, podcasts on faith, culture, sports
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Should We Read the Old Testament?
with Dominick Hernández
Dominick Hernández, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 22, 2023
What’s the best way to read the Old Testament? Should we even engage the OT since it’s hard to understand? Dr. Dominick Hernández is a professor...
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Evangelicalism: An Exclusivist Club?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 15, 2023
Has evangelicalism increasingly "othered" certain groups such as liberals, blacks, gays, feminists, and progressives? Is the evangelical movement...
The Good Book Blog
A Biblical View of (Quite Literally) Everything
Sean McDowell — June 14, 2023
There is a biblical way to think about everything. That’s right–everything. And the reason is simple: Since God is the Creator of all, there is a...
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The Best Evidence for Jesus
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 08, 2023
What is the evidence, outside the Bible, that Jesus existed and was who He said He was? What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? How...
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[BONUS] Christians and Pride Month
Sean McDowell — June 05, 2023
How can Christians best respond to pride month? While this is a big question, Sean shares a bonus episode of a conversation he had a few months ago...
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Can Basketball Save the World?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 01, 2023
Have we been looking in the wrong place–politics and religion–when we should be looking to a sport to save us? In this (fun) episode, Sean and...
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Thinking Biblically 51�� History
with Vern Poythress
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 18, 2023
What is a biblical approach to history? While we often discuss contemporary cultural issues on this podcast, this episode we talk about how to...
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Jesus vs. Evangelicals
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 12, 2023
What is an evangelical? What does that term describe? Is it a movement that is contrary to the way of Jesus presented in the Bible? Has...
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Apologetics in the City
with Chris Brooks
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 09, 2023
What are the biggest barriers to faith in the urban setting? What are the most common counterfeit worldviews that are contending for the hearts and...
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The Latest Evidence for Jesus
Sean McDowell — May 03, 2023
Talbot School of Theology professor Sean McDowell has released a new book with Josh McDowell on Jesus called Evidence for Jesus . Talbot professor...
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The Genesis of Gender
with Abigail Favale
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 27, 2023
What is the difference between sex and gender? What does the Bible tell us about sex and gender? How is that different from the dominant narrative...
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Murder Is Not Inhumane
Sean McDowell — April 21, 2023
As a high school student, I remember watching a news story with my father about a horrific murder. I was so aghast, that I blurted out, “How...
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Signals of Transcendence
with Os Guinness
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 20, 2023
What happens to people when they start to wonder “is this is all there is to life?” Os Guinness calls that a signal of transcendence, but what...
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Book Review: A Transgender Man's Journey with Scripture
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 13, 2023
How can Christians best love their transgender friends, family members, and co-workers? How should Christians think about transgender ideology? In...
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The Rise Of Today's New Rebel
Sean McDowell — April 12, 2023
What comes to your mind when you think of a rebel? Probably someone counter-cultural who fights against “the system.” To be a rebel is to stand in...
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You’re Only Human
with Kelly Kapic
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 06, 2023
We all know that we have limits, that’s a part of being human. But most of us see our limits as a curse not a gift. How do our limits reflect God’s...
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Responding to Pro-Choice Arguments
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 30, 2023
What are the toughest and most common arguments for pro-choice? And how can thoughtful Christians respond? In this podcast, Sean and Scott respond...
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How to Talk 51�� Abortion in the Church
Sean McDowell — March 29, 2023
Vaccines. Race. Gun control. These are some of the hardest issues to discuss in church. While the evangelical church is far more united in its...