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.
Every worldview needs to explain why the world is broken. Which worldview best accounts for evil and suffering? This video is a recent talk I gave in the Philippines at Christ Commission Fellowship. While much more can be said, this is my response to the TOUGHEST question raised to the Christian faith. READ: The 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith (https://amzn.to/3UU6l3h) Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on apologetics, worldview, and other aspects of culture! *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How does a Christian that grew up in the South side of Chicago come to be an apologist for Jesus? My guest today Preston Perry has transformed his life from a pot-smoking kid to having regular conversations with non-believers about Jesus. His book is simply FANTASTIC and a wonderful model of how to engage people with truth and love. Please check out our conversation and pre-order a copy of his EXCELLENT book. READ: How to Tell the Truth, by Preston Perry (https://amzn.to/3IaACmL) Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future upload! To learn how to do apologetics well, SUBSCRIBE to "Apologetics with Preston Perry" www.youtube.com/@apologeticswithprestonperr4060 *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Is the morality of same-sex unions an issue Christians can agree to disagree over? After all, Christians differ on consequential issues like the morality of war and capital punishment. Will the church come to accept same-sex unions as it has with divorce? This is one of the most important questions Christians are wrestling with today. Please join Preston Ulmer and me as we go deep on these questions and more. READ: Deconstruct Faith, Discover Jesus (by Preston Ulmer): https://amzn.to/3wtM0aD READ: Set Adrift: Deconstructing What You Believe Without Sinking Your Faith (by Sean McDowell): https://amzn.to/3Ipe8OM VIDEO: 9 Reasons People Deconstruct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul8tjenO-xI *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) OLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Jennifer Nizza started psychic practices at 13 years old. She was quickly drawn into the occult for over two decades until having a radical life change. She shares some dramatic and powerful life experiences while practicing as a psychic and then her life-changing transition to Christ. READ: From Psychic to Saved (https://amzn.to/3SCUCTCO Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on Christianity, Apologetics, Worldview, and other aspects of culture! *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
How did a fundamentalist Muslim living in Saudi Arabia become a Christian? Al Fadi was a devout Muslim and was even planning on joining a jihadist group. However, he began to question his faith and eventually came to know the love of Christ. Even though Christ transformed his life, it ended up costing him dearly. Join us to hear the details of his remarkable story. Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future upload! To learn about apologetics to Islam, SUBSCRIBE to CIRA International: https://www.youtube.com/@CIRAInternational *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
What is the evidence that demon possession is real? What do exorcisms entail? Today I talk with board-certified psychiatrist, professor of psychiatry, and leading psychiatric expert on demonic possession, Dr. Richard Gallagher. He is the author of a book called Demonic Foes and has a ton of insight and stories to share with us from his twenty-five years of investigating the subject of the paranormal and diabolic attacks. READ: Demonic Foes, by Richard Gallagher (https://a.co/d/bImzNaf) WATCH: What the Bible Teaches about Demons, with Michael Heiser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4SbHoOZpQQ) Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on Christianity, Theology and other aspects of culture! *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Why would a brilliant Hindu engineer become an atheist and then choose to follow Christ? What evidence convinced him Christianity is true? What did it cost him to follow Jesus? Check out this recent interview with my new friend Ganesh about his fascinating story. READ: Let Me Into Heaven (https://amzn.to/42i2sXC) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Why would a militant communist, indoctrinated to hate Christians, become a follower of Jesus? What scientific evidence and personal experiences convinced him to radically change the direction of his life? I am joined for the first time by author and scientist Sy Garte to discuss his story and new book on the intersection of science and faith. READ: Science and Faith in Harmony, by Sy Garte (https://amzn.to/3HHWrd8) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
What is the latest case for the resurrection? After 32,000+ hours studying the resurrection of Jesus, what does Habermas consider the strongest evidence? What is the backstory to his latest 1,100-page volume? And how has Resurrection scholarship shifted in the past 50 years? READ: On the Resurrection: Evidences, by Gary Habermas (https://amzn.to/4aVn1gd) WATCH: The State of Resurrection Research with Mike Licona and Gary Habermas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OImf99ta89M&t=2s) Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on Christianity, Theology and other aspects of culture! *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Who created God? Why is there evil? Will Dogs be in heaven? I was invited to speak at an event in Singapore and was asked these questions and many more important and foundational questions about God, the Bible, and morality. Check it out and leave more questions down below! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a future upload! READ: 77 FAQs About God and the Bible (https://amzn.to/49aHEn3) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-1:05 Best Spiderman 1:05-4:38 How should we answer someone with difficult questions 4:38-11:15 Why is there evil and wars? 11:15-13:57 Is the Bible true or a bunch of random people writings? 13:57-16:15 How is the Bible relevant? 16:15-22:02 How do we reconcile science and Faith? 22:02-25:19 If God created the universe who created God? 25:19-26:46 Is there a need for change in my life if we're already saved? 26:46-30:24 What if someone hasn't heard of God? Are they doomed to hell? 30:24-32:27 What about babies that are miscarriages or have mental challenges? Do they get God's grace? 32:27-36:22 How should we respond if friends have spiritual questions? 36:22-40:12 Do dogs go to heaven? 40:12-43:18 Could there be another variant of me somewhere else in the universe? 43:18-48:39 Does God have soulmates for everyone? 48:39-53:58 Should you live together before marriage? 53:58-56:58 Is Christianity for the weak? 56:58-1:00:52 What should we do if someone keeps asking us questions? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Sean McDowell is a professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has earned two Master's degrees in philosophy and theology and his Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies. He is the author, editor, or co-author of more than 20 books, including "More Than A Carpenter," "Chasing Love," "End the Stalemate," and "The Fate of the Apostles." Sean has one of the top apologetics YouTube channels with over 340k subscribers. He is an internationally renowned speaker and he is on the teaching team at his home church in southern California.
