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The Sean McDowell Show

The Sean McDowell Show
Christianity
Near-Death Experiences
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Islam
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Christian Apologetics
Resurrection
Spiritual Warfare
Intelligent Design
Resurrection Of Jesus
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Atheism
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Supernatural
Progressive Christianity

Dr. Sean McDowell 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 is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. On this channel he tackles some of the biggest questions about God, morality, and contemporary culture. Visit www.seanmcdowell... more

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Randy Kay was a biotech CEO and a self-described skeptic who didn't believe in near-death experiences until he flatlined for 30 minutes in 2005 and, in his telling, found himself face to face with Jesus. Now he's collected 140 NDE accounts he says he... more

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Talbot New Testament scholar Dr. Alan Hultberg joins Sean McDowell to sort out what Scripture says, walk through the three major views, and ask the question everyone wants answered: are we close? Hultberg starts by clearing away the "Left Behind" ima... more

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Educator; Chaplain at private Christian school
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Fred Sanders
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Josh Brown
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Episode: Can You Prove a Miracle? A Neuroscientist Says "Yes
Stephen Meyer
Philosopher of science, author
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Episode: “Pick your Poison”: Naturalism’s Cosmological Dilemma
Douglas Axe
Leading proponent of intelligent design; researcher on protein design
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Episode: This Scientist Says Darwinism Can’t Explain Life… Here’s Why
Tim Pickavance
Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology
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Episode: Was Stephen Meyer Right about the Big Bang? (Live Stream Response)
David Wood
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Episode: The Biggest Problem in Islam Right Now
Dave Horner
Ethicist, Talbot School of Theology
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Episode: Debate Review: Is Morality Objective? Ehrman vs. McDowell

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 573 ratings
  • Apologetic and Practical

    Love the apologetics on this show and also the practicality of it as well. The show is incredibly fair balanced, nuanced, and thoughtful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rev Manyara
    United States2 months ago
  • Exceptional

    One of the most engaging podcast’s out I listen to, providing intelligent insight and discussion on a broad range of topics from a Christian worldview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill W. B.
    United States3 months ago
  • Why watch tv when reality is so fascinating

    I love the thought provoking topics and how they challenge my cultural paradigm

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MollyPastor’sWife
    United States4 months ago
  • Commercials

    I love this podcast and find it challenging and inspiring. Just the types of discussions a thinking Christian wants to hear. I do have one BIG complaint, though.

    Please change the way you insert the commercial into the discussion. It is very disruptive and distracting when they pop up in the middle of a discussion, sentence, and thought. They are also some questionable Christian ethics about the sponsors. They are LOUD and jarring.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Maureen T1
    United States7 months ago
  • Truth in a Confused Age

    I’m edified & equipped with every listen! I love the guest speakers and the topics. I’m so thankful for each voice in this age!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heathe1
    United States7 months ago

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What We Can Learn About the Afterlife from Children’s Near Death Experiences
Q: How do skeptics respond to the idea that this is a product of a developing brain, and how is that countered?
The guest notes multiple pediatric cases where the reported experiences include precise, non-generic details and cross-cultural consistencies that are difficult to reconcile with a simple developmental or psychological explanation, arguing that the breadth and specificity of evidence requires a more robust hypothesis than random hallucination.
What We Can Learn About the Afterlife from Children’s Near Death Experiences
Q: Can you share a well-documented pediatric case and what makes it credible?
One case involves a child who, after a drowning incident and subsequent resuscitation, described seeing relatives and details about the family home that were later corroborated by others, including the mother; such corroboration from distant information supports the view that the experience was not purely imagination or fabrication.
What We Can Learn About the Afterlife from Children’s Near Death Experiences
Q: What makes a pediatric NDE evidentially significant compared with adult cases?
The guest explains that while many factors overlap with adult NDEs, pediatric reports often occur in children who lack prior exposure to the literature, which reduces the chance of projection or influence, and the details can include specific information about people or events that were not known to the family beforehand; these elements strengthen the evidential weight.
Top 12 Biblical Objections to Near-Death Experiences ANSWERED (Steve Miller)
Q: Do pediatric NDEs show the same features as adult NDEs?
Yes, Miller notes that children exhibit many of the same patterns—visionary elements, encounters with beings, and emotional transformations—but sometimes expressed differently due to vocabulary and developmental stage.
The Most Dangerous Idea Destroying Humanity Right Now
Q: How does the sexual revolution relate to our understanding of humanity?
It represents a fundamental shift in sexual attitudes from procreative and relational purposes to recreation, which in turn reframes what it means to be human and disrupts traditional family structures.

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What is The Sean McDowell Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A faith-forward interview series exploring the intersection of Christianity with science, philosophy, and contemporary culture. Dialogues frequently center on apologetics, cosmology, moral philosophy, and biblical interpretation, often featuring guests from Biola University, allied apologetics institutions, and thinkers in science and philosophy. Notable strengths include rigorous but accessible discussions of complex topics (from miracles and healing to fine-tuning and cosmology) and a willingness to challenge objections with careful reasoning. A standout aspect is the mix of scholars, scientists, and public-facing apologists who bring both personal testimony and rigorous argument to bear, making it helpful for listeners seeking thoughtful... more

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