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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Engaging Jesus with Our Senses?
with Jeannine Hanger
Jeannine Hanger, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 14, 2025
What does it mean to engage Jesus with our senses? What is an embodied approach to studying the life of Jesus as opposed to the way we normally...
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Cultural Update: Atheist Says Christianity Is Key to Saving America; Right to Die for Mental Decline; AI Choosing Embryos
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 10, 2025
For the first week of the new year, Sean & Scott discuss: Update on the wildfires in Southern California. Atheist author argues that true...
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Have We Lost Our Minds?
with Stan Wallace
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 07, 2025
What does it mean to say that we are body and soul both? Have the neurosciences done away with the soul? Are we little more than our physical stuff...
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Focusing on the Family Today
with Jim Daly
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 31, 2024
What new challenges have emerged to the family in the past few years? How is the family doing today versus in the past? What biblical principles...
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We Who Wrestle with God: Book Review
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 24, 2024
Jordan Peterson is one of the leading intellectuals of our day. He is a mega-selling author, psychologist, and popular influencer. In this...
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Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2024
Topics this week: Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and...
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Discipleship
with Brant Himes
Sean McDowell — December 17, 2024
Who was the "real" Bonhoeffer and why has he left such an enduring legacy? What can we learn from his life today? And is the new film about his...
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Cultural Update: AI video generator; designer babies are now teens; UK bans puberty blockers for children
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 13, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking...
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Eye-Opening New Study on Porn
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 10, 2024
The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings...
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Best-selling Evangelistic Book Update
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 03, 2024
What makes Jesus so different than other religious leaders? How can you prove Christianity is true? How should we evaluate the claim that “Jesus...
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Cultural Update: Constitutional bans on physician-assisted suicide; Teaching the Bible in public schools
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 22, 2024
This week, live from the Evangelical Theological Society Conference in San Diego, Scott & Sean discuss: West Virginia amends its constitution...
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Pro-Child Policies
with Katy Faust
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 19, 2024
Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest...
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Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2024
Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy...
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When Theology is Dangerous
Sean McDowell — November 13, 2024
I love studying theology. I teach a New Testament theology class at Talbot School of Theology, speak on theological issues at Summit Ministries,...
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How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics
with Dave Horner
David Horner, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 12, 2024
How should we think biblically about morality in today’s culture? What do we way to the skeptic who insists that morality is nothing more than a...
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Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2024
Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences....
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Sola Scriptura
with Ben Witherington
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 05, 2024
What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What does it mean that the Bible is our authority for life today? How does that fit in a culture...
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Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse. A...
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Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 29, 2024
This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation about the morality of IVF. Don't forget to listen to Part 1, last week, when they defined and...
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Cultural Update: Can AI be blamed for suicide?; Religious comeback?; Political word games
Sean McDowell — October 25, 2024
This week's topics: A tragic story about a 14-year-old's suicide raises questions about the role of AI in human relationships. Exploring the...
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Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 22, 2024
Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And if so, what conditions must be met? Is it ever morally justified to freeze embryos? These are...
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Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 18, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical...
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Taking Persons Seriously
with Mihretu Guta
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 15, 2024
The most fundamental question that our polarized culture faces is this — Who should be included in the human community? And on what basis? Should...
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Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 11, 2024
Topics this week: Growing concerns about the rising potency and health risks of marijuana use, with increasing reports of psychosis and addiction....
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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...