Dr. Sean McDowell

Dr. Sean McDowell

Dr. Sean McDowell is an author, speaker, and Associate Professor at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, with a Ph.D. in apologetics and worldview studies. He has authored or edited numerous books, including Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in A Confused Culture and So the Next Generation Will Know. Sean is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, especially young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He regularly engages nonbelievers in thoughtful dialogue on social media and YouTube.

Guest Episodes

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Family Conflict in the Time of Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell

November 6, 2024
Dr. Sean McDowell & Tim Muehlhoff
Do disagreements with family strain relationship at times? Learn to approach family conflict with wisdom and winsomeness with Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell.
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Family Conflict in the Time of Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell
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Moving Past Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell

November 5, 2024
Dr. Sean McDowell & Tim Muehlhoff
How do we move away from cancel culture? One way—according to Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell—is growing in listening skills. Listen in for help!
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Moving Past Cancel Culture: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell
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End the Stalemate: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell

November 4, 2024
Dr. Sean McDowell & Tim Muehlhoff
Civil conversations feel harder to come by these days. Listen as Tim Muehlhoff and Sean McDowell address cancel culture and offer strategies to help.
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End the Stalemate: Tim Muehlhoff & Sean McDowell
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Why Kids Leave Christianity (And What to Do): Drs. Sean McDowell & John Marriott

August 30, 2023
Dr. Sean McDowell & John Marriott
“Will my kids leave the faith?” It's a legitimate concern. Drs. Sean McDowell and John Marriott reveal why kids leave Christianity, what happens in deconstruction, and how parents can both prevent and respond to faith crises. Christianity to a young p...
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Why Kids Leave Christianity (And What to Do): Drs. Sean McDowell & John Marriott
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Deconstructing Your Faith Without Sinking It: Drs. Sean McDowell & John Marriott

August 29, 2023
Dr. Sean McDowell & John Marriott
Can deconstructing faith be healthy? Authors Sean McDowell and John Marriott explore the realities of deconstruction—and the need for each of us to wrestle with doubts, questions, and incongruities toward robust faith. Can I prove to you 100 percent tha...
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Deconstructing Your Faith Without Sinking It: Drs. Sean McDowell & John Marriott
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What’s Behind Their Faith Questions? Sean McDowell

May 5, 2023
Dr. Sean McDowell
When someone doesn't know Jesus, their brain isn't the only thing tossing out arguments. Author Sean McDowell looks to deeper hurt behind faith questions.
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What's Behind Their Faith Questions? Sean McDowell
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Sexually Broken: Tough Conversations with Culture

February 9, 2022
Dr. Sean McDowell
Author Sean McDowell offers ideas talk about porn, sex, and LGBTQ issues with those we care about in a sexually broken world.
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Sexually Broken: Tough Conversations with Culture
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When Is It Okay To Have Sex?

February 8, 2022
Dr. Sean McDowell
When is it okay to have sex? Author Sean McDowell gives the critical need-to-know about when to have sexâ€"and avoid destruction and regret.
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When Is It Okay To Have Sex?
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What Does Real Love Look Like?

February 7, 2022
Dr. Sean McDowell
What does love look like? Author Sean McDowell looks at the difference between real love, sex, and our craving to be known.
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What Does Real Love Look Like?
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Practical Things Parents Can Do

June 5, 2020
Dr. Sean McDowell & J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace remind us that many of our youth today navigate the world through their feelings. They suggest some practical ways parents can interact with their kids around cultural issues using a biblical worldview.
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Practical Things Parents Can Do
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Understanding Gen Z

June 4, 2020
Dr. Sean McDowell & J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace tell us about the unique ways Gen Z differs from their parents. They encourage moms and dads to work at connecting with their kids and answering the questions they have about life and God.
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Understanding Gen Z
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Fathers and a Thriving Faith

June 3, 2020
Dr. Sean McDowell & J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell and J. Warner Wallace realize this is a question on the heart of parents. While there are a lot of factors that lead to a child's thriving faith, hear what studies have shown to be the number one factor.
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Fathers and a Thriving Faith
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Answering the Culture’s Questions about Sex

October 6, 2006
Dr. Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell talks about the Christian's practical yet biblical response to the culture's questions about sex.
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Answering the Culture's Questions about Sex
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What is a Worldview?

October 5, 2006
Dr. Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell explains what a worldview is and tells how our worldview shapes who we become.
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What is a Worldview?
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Whatever Happened to Absolute Truth?

October 4, 2006
Dr. Sean McDowell
Sean McDowell talks about the huge relational and emotional gap facing teens today.
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Whatever Happened to Absolute Truth?
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