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.org for more posts and info.
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Evolution’s 3 Biggest Unsolved Problems | William Lane Craig
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Nov 13 55 min
Jewish Skeptic Tried to Disprove the Resurrection. It Backfired.
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Nov 10 50 min
Rob Liefeld Grilled by Students and Christian Apologists
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Nov 3 1 h 18 min
8 Reasons I am Not Roman Catholic | Gavin Ortlund
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Nov 2 39 min
Middle Schoolers Ask Dr. Craig Their 20 Toughest Questions
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Oct 30 46 min
5 Ways Apologetics is Shifting (ft. Gavin Ortlund)
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Oct 27 46 min
What Happens When a Christian Apologist Sits Down with Two Scientologists?
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Oct 22 1 h 03 min
What Scholars Found in Early Qur’an Manuscripts May Surprise You
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Oct 16 1 h 15 min
The 9 Blind Leaps of Atheism (Thaddeus Williams)
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Oct 13 1 h 15 min
The Case for Sola Scriptura You Probably Haven't Heard (Michael Kruger)
Can we actually get back to what the apostles wrote? That question sits underneath every other question about the New Testament. Before you ask whether the story is true,
Oct 10 50 min
The Approach That’s Leading Muslims to Christ
Belle Liu is 21, she stepped into full-time ministry this year, and she has two mission statements: raise a biblically literate generation, and make Muslims Christian. I
Oct 10 1 h 10 min
Prisoners Ask Me About God, Suffering, and Forgiveness
I was recently given the opportunity to check out a Prison in Texas with the help of Prison Fellowship. We had them ask me some great questions some of which really surpr
Oct 6 34 min
We Have Early New Testament Manscripts...Here's What They Reveal
Can we actually get back to what the apostles wrote? That question sits underneath every other question about the New Testament. Before you ask whether the story is true,
Oct 6 1 h 02 min
What the Bible REALLY Says about Animals in Heaven
Will our pets be in heaven? Do animals have souls? Will there be hunting, fishing, and meat eating on the new earth? Might some animals talk? Randy Alcorn wrote the book
Oct 6 59 min
What Frank Turek Has Learned in 3 Decades of Ministry
In this conversation with Sean and Scottie McDowell, Frank walks through his own path to faith, including the Sunday morning in 1985 when a pastor answered his exact obje
Oct 2 1 h 06 min
5 Ancient Manuscripts That Confirm the New Testament’s Reliability
Dr. Dan Wallace has spent decades photographing and cataloging Greek New Testament manuscripts. After all of it, he says he has more confidence in the reliable transmissi
Sep 29 51 min
Why a Devout Muslim Abandoned Islam and Risked His Life to Follow Jesus
Danny Burmawi grew up in Jordan, where 98% of the population shares one sect of Islam and you rarely meet anyone outside it. In this conversation he explains what he thin
Sep 25 1 h 04 min
Why Charity Is Our Best Apologetics Today | Kristy Graham
In this episode, Dr. Sean McDowell interviews Kristy Graham from Samaritan's Purse to explore how practical charity, disaster relief, and caring for the suffering serve a
Sep 22 38 min
The Book of Enoch Explained: Nephilim, Demons & Genesis 6
The Book of Enoch has exploded online, and the claims run in both directions: some say it unlocks the Bible's biggest mysteries, others say it can't be trusted at all. Dr
Sep 18 1 h 07 min
Where Demons Actually Come From, According to Heiser
Most of what Christians picture when they hear "angel" came from medieval art and Vacation Bible School, not from the biblical text. Dr. Joel Muddamalle worked alongside
Sep 16 1 h 21 min
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I am a Xenniel (Gen X and Millennial cusp) and I have heard Sean speak for years. I have enjoyed what he presents for my children (who are all adults now) during that time. I really appreciate how relatable Sean is, how he shares the Word of God with people, and how he holds space for others’ ideas, questions, and concerns. Most people are afraid to have these discussions, but I enjoy them when approached from a place of mutual respect and curiosity. Thank you Sean for modeling this openness to others to engage in dialogue with believers and non-believers about Jesus, Scripture, and faith from a Christian worldview. I wouldn’t have it any other way, and I know that God wants to reach people through this podcast. What a blessing to all who listen in to discover what God has for them through this teaching! Take care :)
Greers2022-23 · Sep 2026
The content is great! The only problem I have is the volume of the ads. They do not come at pauses or breaks in the conversation, and the volume of the ads is sooo much louder than the interview that they feel like jump scares (which has not been ideal while I’m driving).
MJF263 · Aug 2026
Love the apologetics on this show and also the practicality of it as well. The show is incredibly fair balanced, nuanced, and thoughtful.
Rev Manyara · May 2026
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.
Jill W. B. · Apr 2026
I’m a transgender student writing an essay on trans rights and this show had a great episode that helped me understand how the anti trans side got to their conclusion :3
Cold Blooded Lord (she/her) · Mar 2025
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