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The Sean McDowell Show

The Sean McDowell Show
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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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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & CultureTalbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae

Recent Guests

Neal Walton
Stake President, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS)
Church leadership in San Diego LDS Stake
Episode: Asking a Mormon Leader My Hardest Questions
Scott Rae
Christian ethicist, author of Moral Choices
Biola University, Talbot School of Theology
Episode: Scott Rae Debunks 10 Common Moral Slogans
JP Moreland
Influential living philosopher, professor of philosophy of mind
Biola University (as discussed in episode)
Episode: J.P. Moreland on Suffering, Doubt, and Facing Death Without Fear
Scott Lindsay
Bible study advocate and Logos user
Logos Bible Software
Episode: Transforming Power of Bible Study
Paul Rinzler
Acknowledge as an invited guest; atheist perspective on suffering and evil
Episode: Does Evil Actually Prove God Exists? | Christian vs. Atheist Dialogue
Randy Kay
Author of Heaven Encounters, researcher of Christian NDEs
Heaven Encounters (book)
Episode: The Most Compelling Heaven Testimonies Ever Collected? | Skeptic Investigates 140 NDEs
Clint Arnold
Dean Emeritus, Talbot School of Theology; expert on spiritual warfare
Biola University / Talbot School of Theology
Episode: Is Michael Heiser's Unseen Realm the Best Way to Read the Bible?
Alan Hultberg
Talbot New Testament Professor who specializes in the Book of Revelation
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Episode: The Rapture: What Is It and When Will It Happen?
Steve Miller
Dr. Steve Miller, near-death experience researcher and professor
Dr. Steve Miller (University affiliations discussed in episode)
Episode: What We Can Learn About the Afterlife from Children’s Near Death Experiences

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 580 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 States3 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 States5 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 States6 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 States8 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 States8 months ago

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Thoughtful, balanced apologetics with practical takeaways for daily faith.
Consistently engaging with tough questions from a Christian worldview.
Disruptive ad breaks can disrupt the flow; otherwise high quality.
Guests bring depth and credibility across theology, philosophy, and science.

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Asking a Mormon Leader My Hardest Questions
Q: What is faith, and how would you explain it to someone who asks what faith means in practice?
Faith is the first principle of the gospel, a belief and trust in Jesus Christ, expressed through action and willingness to step into the unknown, with God guiding outcomes.
The Most Compelling Heaven Testimonies Ever Collected? | Skeptic Investigates 140 NDEs
Q: How do you determine if a story is genuine or fabricated?
The team uses a multi-criteria validation: faith alignment with Jesus, optional medical records or corroborative hospital data, motivation for sharing, pattern consistency across stories, and overall credibility of the narrator.
The Most Compelling Heaven Testimonies Ever Collected? | Skeptic Investigates 140 NDEs
Q: What kind of near-death experience did you have?
He describes seven blood clots and septic shock that led to temporary clinical death and a profound encounter with Jesus during a light-based vision, followed by a life review.
The Rapture: What Is It and When Will It Happen?
Q: What are the main eschatological views discussed, and how do they differ?
The main views are pre-tribulation (rapture before the tribulation and the church's removal from earth), pre-wrath (rapture before the wrath but during the tribulation), and post-tribulation (rapture at the time of Christ's second coming, with no significant gap).
The Rapture: What Is It and When Will It Happen?
Q: What is the rapture, and how is it defined biblically?
The rapture is understood as the catching up of living and resurrected believers to meet Christ in the clouds at his return, drawing on 1 Thessalonians 4 and related passages, though the exact timing and sequence are debated across views.

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A thoughtful, faith-forward show that tackles big questions about God, morality, and contemporary culture through apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. Episodes frequently feature scholars, theologians, and knowledgeable practitioners who discuss suffering, the afterlife, eschatology, Bible study tools, and the relationship between science and faith. Noteworthy elements include rigorous dialogue, a strong emphasis on practical faith applications, and promotional segments for faith-aligned resources. The format often blends scholarly insight with personal testimony, aiming to equip listeners to think clearly and engage thoughtfully with tough topics.

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