Posts by Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell (Ph.D.) is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, ��ݮ��Ƶ. 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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Three Ways Smartphones Change Us
Sean McDowell — February 01, 2023
While we have little problem believing smartphones shape others, we tend to resist that they shape us. The reality is that none of us are immune....
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[BONUS] Why Kids Have a Right to Mom and Dad
with Katy Faust
Sean McDowell — January 29, 2023
Do kids have a natural right to their mom and dad? Katy Faust argues that the answer is yes, and that we need a new campaign to protect the rights...
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The Qur'an and the Christian
with Matthew Bennett
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 26, 2023
How does the Qur’an, the Muslim holy book, compare and contrast with the Bible? What does it teach about sin, salvation, Jesus, and the possibility...
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[BONUS] A Christian and an Atheist Talk about God and Race
with Coleman Hughes
Sean McDowell — January 16, 2023
Coleman Hughes is the host of the popular podcast "Conversations with Coleman." He is a young African-American thinker who is also an atheist. In...
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Artificial Intelligence
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 05, 2023
Artificial intelligence and robotics are becoming a major part of our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not. Where do we see it in our...
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5 Questions About Mormonism
Sean McDowell — December 21, 2022
Eric Johnson is a missionary in Salt Lake City with the Mormon Research Ministry, which is my go-to ministry for resources on reaching members of...
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The State of Bible and Theology in America: 2022
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 08, 2022
What do Americans believe about the Bible? How often do Americans read the Bible and in what ways? And what theological beliefs do evangelicals...
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Two Misconceptions About Poverty
Sean McDowell — November 30, 2022
Increased attention is being paid to alleviating poverty. And yet if we want to truly help people we have to identify the heart of the problem and...
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The Call to Follow
with Rick Langer
Rick Langer, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 17, 2022
There are lots of seminars on leadership but when is the last time you attended a seminar on “follower-ship?” Don’t we commonly think of followers...
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How to Spot Hidden Worldviews
Sean McDowell — November 14, 2022
You have a worldview. I have a worldview. Whether they realize it or not everyone has a worldview. And it shapes the way we all live. The question...
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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...