The Sean McDowell Show
The Sean McDowell Show
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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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 4min
Bart Ehrman and Sean McDowell Discuss the Moral Argument, Guilt, and the Teachings of Jesus
Bart Ehrman, retired UNC Chapel Hill New Testament scholar and bestselling author, discusses how Jesus shaped Western duty to help strangers. They explore whether those moral shifts point to objective truth or cultural evolution. Conversations cover universalized ethics, evolutionarily rooted guilt, and the Christian origins of hospitals and care institutions.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 2min
William Lane Craig: The Case for God Is Stronger Than Ever
William Lane Craig, philosopher and Christian apologist known for decades of debates and writings, walks through six major arguments for God. He discusses contingency and the Kalam cosmological argument. He tackles quantum 'nothing', the BGV theorem, fine-tuning versus multiverse replies, the applicability of mathematics, moral and ontological arguments, and the role of religious experience.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 5min
Fame, Failure, and Faith: The Untold Newsboys Story
John James, founding Newsboys singer and author of Newsboy, gives a candid mini-bio and recounts his fall and path to redemption. He explores how platform culture, fame, and weak foundations contribute to moral failure. He warns against emotion replacing Scripture and urges accountability, church grounding, and mentors for those in the spotlight.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 22min
Wes Huff Just Had a Huge Apologetics Moment
Reaction to a high-profile interview about belief, doubt, and why Christianity endured when other movements faded. Discussion of martyrdom, the resurrection, and how prayer relates to outcomes. Debate over simulation theory versus design and what the Bible says about human purpose and love. Clips provoke questions about eternal destiny and the nature of divine love.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 2h 7min
Hell in the Bible: Eternal Torment or Annihilation?
Chris Date, evangelical scholar and organizer of the Rethinking Hell movement, and Paul Copan, philosopher-theologian and apologetics expert, debate biblical texts about hell. They examine Isaiah, Daniel, Mark, Matthew, Luke, 2 Thessalonians, and Revelation. Short segments contrast annihilationist and eternal conscious punishment readings and explore historical, linguistic, and pastoral angles.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 7min
From Myth to History: 10 Bible Figures Confirmed by Archaeology
Titus Kennedy, archaeologist and author who studies biblical archaeology, gives a lively tour of material evidence tied to Bible figures. He explains his five criteria for IDing finds. Short segments highlight David, Ahab, Isaiah, Belshazzar, and lesser-known names like Berenice. The conversation also touches on Roman-era attestations and AI’s role in archaeology.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 29min
The Unseen Realm Explained: Spiritual Warfare, Nephilim and Judgment of the Gods
Joel Muddamalle, author and biblical scholar who studies the divine council and spiritual warfare. He unpacks a supernatural reading of Scripture as the assumed backdrop. He explores Genesis 1 and 6, the divine council, Nephilim, Psalm 82, and the cosmic scope of Jesus’ work. He connects Babel, Abraham, and spiritual warfare to the church’s multiethnic witness.
Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 8min
Famous Influencers Are Sharing Their Spiritual Visions...Here’s Why
Dr. Steve Miller, a scholar of near-death experiences and visionary phenomena, shares research on contemporary spiritual visions. He highlights reports from respected figures, deathbed perceptions, striking dreams, and how such experiences often reorder priorities around love and relationships. The conversation focuses on why credible testimonies still matter today.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 52min
The Most Eye-Opening Book on Porn Culture? | “Pormocracy” Review
A review of a book that argues pornography now shapes law, tech, and social norms. Conversations cover how porn normalizes extreme sexual violence and rewires desire. They probe industry scale, new harms from AI and deepfakes, and the exploitation of women and children. The discussion ends with a call for accountability and guidance for parents talking about sex and media.
Feb 10, 2026 • 60min
Why Os Guinness Has Hope for America
Os Guinness, social critic and author who studies faith and culture, warns America’s union is fragile. He traces polarization, the drift to power politics, and why freedom needs virtue and faith. He calls for renewed biblical foundations, public apologetics, and a prayerful return to first principles to preserve liberty.
