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Posts by Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell (Ph.D.) is an associate professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, ɫ��ɫ��̳. 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

  4 Steps for Discerning the Times

  Sean McDowell — June 26, 2024

  One of the most powerful lessons I learned from my father is how to discern the times in which we live. He taught me how to look beneath issues of...

• Think Biblically

  Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith

  with Carl Trueman

  Sean McDowell — June 25, 2024

  Why is it so important that we reclaim the historic Christian faith in a culture dominated by individualism and identity politics? Join Sean for an...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 21, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Louisiana mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking legal debates and opposition. A...

• Winsome Conviction

  Navigating Minefield Conversations

  Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — June 19, 2024

  Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations...

• Think Biblically

  Navigating Minefield Conversations

  with Tim Muehlhoff

  Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — June 18, 2024

  Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations on...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 14, 2024

  This week, Sean & Scott discuss: Canada's Online Harms Act : Potentially draconian free speech restrictions and the debate on its implications...

• Think Biblically

  Who is an Evangelical?

  with Thomas Kidd

  Sean McDowell — June 11, 2024

  What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 07, 2024

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly...

• Think Biblically

  Clarity on Cancel Culture

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 04, 2024

  What is cancel culture and why has it burst on the scene so dramatically the past few years? How can Christians best navigate our current cultural...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Marijuana Surpasses Alcohol in Frequent Consumption, How Hamas Refers to it's Female Captives, The Non-Religious Plateau in Number

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 31, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Marijuana has Surpassed Alcohol as the Most Frequently Used Drug How Hamas Refers to Female Captives The...

• Think Biblically

  People-First Leadership

  with Jack Hollis

  Sean McDowell — May 28, 2024

  Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Christian Ethics of Immigration, AI in Dating Apps, Nonconsensual Medical Examinations

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 24, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Christian Ethics of Immigration AI in Dating Apps Nonconsensual Medical Examinations Listener Question: What...

• Think Biblically

  The Two-Parent Privilege

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 21, 2024

  Although it may be surprising to some, having two parents in the home provides the greatest economic privilege kids can have. Thus, the decline in...

• The Good Book Blog

  How to Surface a Person’s Worldview

  Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — May 17, 2024

  Ancient wisdom writers note that the “purpose in a man’s heart is likedeep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Prov. 20:5, ESV).In...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Punishing Prostitutes for Refusing Sex, Deathbed Visions, Harrison Butker Speech Sparks Debate

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 17, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Sex Workers Punished by Law for Refusing Sex What Deathbed Visions Teach us About the Afterlife Kansas City...

• Think Biblically

  Christianity as a Strange Religion?

  with Nijay Gupta

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 14, 2024

  What made the first Christians so different from their surrounding culture? How did their worship differ from the way the average Roman citizen...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Trends in Teenage Sex; Slogans in Israel/Palestine Conflict; Gender Affirming Care for Children; Listener Questions

  Rick Langer, Sean McDowell — May 10, 2024

  This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: Troubling Trends in Teenage Sex Slogans in Israel/Palestine Conflict Debate Over Gender...

• Think Biblically

  Living as Exiles Today

  with Preston Sprinkle

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 07, 2024

  The Bible is clear that followers of Jesus are exiles in this world. What exactly does this mean and what does this mean for the way we view our...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Falling U.S. Fertility Rates; Campus Protests; Marijuana Reclassification; Listener Questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 03, 2024

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Falling Fertility Rates : Discussion on the continuous decline of fertility rates in the U.S., with women...

• Think Biblically

  The Gift of Kidney Donation

  with Mark Rae

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 30, 2024

  Our host Scott Rae recently donated a kidney to his brother, Mark. It was a long, arduous journey in which God was clearly present along the way....

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Armed Teachers; Gen Z's Views on Israel; AI + CRISPR; Listener Questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 26, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Tennessee Legislation on Armed Teachers : The controversial decision by Tennessee lawmakers allowing teachers to...

• Think Biblically

  Polyamory: A Biblical Response

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 23, 2024

  What is polyamory and why is it bursting on the scene right now? Is there such a thing as Christian polyamory? Will polyamorous relationships...

• The Good Book Blog

  Stop Offering Truth Too Quickly (A Lesson From the Parables of Jesus)

  Sean McDowell — April 22, 2024

  Have you ever really wondered why Jesus taught with parables? Sure, parables were common means of communication in his day, and they are easy to...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Shifts in Religious Identification; Persuasive AI; Rethinking Gender-Affirming Care; Listener Questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 19, 2024

  This week: Exploring Shifts in Religious Identification : Dive into the latest trends in religious affiliations in America. Discover why the...

• Think Biblically

  Encountering the Holy Spirit

  with Fred Sanders

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Fred Sanders — April 16, 2024

  Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some...