The Sean McDowell Show

Bart Ehrman and Sean McDowell Discuss the Moral Argument, Guilt, and the Teachings of Jesus

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did the teachings of Jesus actually transform the moral conscience of the West? And if they did… does that point to objective moral truth or ju...

William Lane Craig: The Case for God Is Stronger Than Ever

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are the arguments for God’s existence still standing… or have they been defeated? After more than four decades of debates, writings, and ...

Fame, Failure, and Faith: The Untold Newsboys Story

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we hearing so many stories of Christian artists, pastors, apologists, and influencers who either abandon the faith or fail morally? Is somethi...

Wes Huff Just Had a Huge Apologetics Moment

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Christian apologist Wes Huff recently appeared on one of the world’s largest podcasts, Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett, where he was asked a...

Hell in the Bible: Eternal Torment or Annihilation?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is hell eternal conscious punishment or does the Bible teach that the wicked will ultimately be destroyed? This is one of the most debated theological...

From Myth to History: 10 Bible Figures Confirmed by Archaeology

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did the people named in the Bible actually exist? In this episode, archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins me to walk through how archaeology confirms t...

The Most Important Muslim Convert to Christianity

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I sit down with an anonymous Christian scholar living in a predominantly Muslim context where openly following Christ can be life-threatening. ...

The Unseen Realm Explained: Spiritual Warfare, Nephilim and Judgment of the Gods

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the “supernatural” parts of Scripture weren’t the exceptions… but the assumed backdrop? What if we have been reading ...

Famous Influencers Are Sharing Their Spiritual Visions...Here’s Why

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore modern-day visionary experiences like near-death experiences (NDEs), deathbed visions, and striking dreams. Many assume th...

The Most Eye-Opening Book on Porn Culture? | “Pormocracy” Review

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"Pornocracy" is one of the most disturbing books I've read in some time, and it’s written from a secular perspective. With my co-host Dr. Scott ...

Why Os Guinness Has Hope for America

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, social critic Os Guinness joins Sean to argue that the “state of the American Union” is far m...

“Iran Is No Longer Islamic” | Why Iranian Muslims are Turning to Jesus.

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thousands are dead, Iran’s economy is collapsing, and the nation is on the brink of unrest, yet Dr. Hormoz Shariat says God is moving powerfully...

Who Really Killed Goliath? The Bible’s “Contradiction” Explained

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think that David kills Goliath with a sling and then cuts off his head (1 Samuel 17). But there’s a lesser-known biblical tension th...

I Watched My Son’s Life Change in 3 Months — Here’s Why

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I sat down with my son to talk about his testimony. We talk about How porn shows up today (not just “hardcore,” but the stuff that ...

New Jericho Evidence Reopens a Closed Case

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did Joshua really conquer Jericho and does archaeology support it? Archaeologist Brian Windle joins me today to share why he believes the debate over ...

The Interracial Marriage Debate is Back | My Response

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The interracial marriage debate is back. What is going on?! What does this tell us about our cultural moment? What does the Bible actually say about i...

Science Turning Back to God!

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are we witnessing a scientific revolution that challenges materialism and points to God? According to French thinker Michel Yves Bollore, the answer i...

Live Q&A with Sean McDowell

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Is “The Woke Right” Even a Real Thing?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is there really a “woke right” or is that label creating more confusion than clarity? In this conversation, Dr. Corey Miller argues that w...

Stranger Things: My Review

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How might a Christian think about the wildly popular TV show Stranger Things? What is the worldview behind the show? Why is this show so popular and w...

The Case for Capitalism

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Does capitalism encourage greed? Does it favor the rich? Does it create inequality? And why is socialism making a comeback? Is socialism a better econ...

Why Christians Should NOT be Leftists

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're going to examine the book Why Christians Should Be Leftists by Philip Christman. While affirming areas of genuine common ground like conc...

7 Reasons Reincarnation is False

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the evidence for and against reincarnation? When analyzed carefully, what does the science reveal? Gary Habermas is one of the world's leading...

Explosive: Lovingly Confronting Silence & Arrogance

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

America is in a divided and angry moment. Should "niceness" be our goal? When is it right to confront another Christian and how should we do so? What ...

Kirk Cameron Doubles Down on Hell: My Response (w/Gavin Ortlund)

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk Cameron has generated quite the controversy with his views about annihilationism. Today, I'm here with Gavin Ortlund to discuss three primary que...

The Miracles Science Can't Explain (Dr. Marc Siegel)

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do miracles still happen or have we explained them away with modern medicine? Today, I am with Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, NYU c...

Why Smart People Don’t Take Religion Seriously (And Why I Was Wrong)

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Murray is a Harvard and MIT-trained policy analyst and the author of Taking Religion Seriously. He joins me to explore why many educated peopl...

Mormonism Examined: Jesus, God, Salvation, and More

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Mormonism Christian? What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach about different Jesus, the gospel, the nature of God, the afte...

The Scientific Evidence for God: A NEW Documentary

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would make a committed, aggressive atheist become a follower of Jesus and then personally fund a documentary laying out the evidence for God? In ...

Is Jesus Coming Soon? John Lennox on Revelation and the End of History

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the evidence Jesus is coming soon? What about the Millennium, the antichrist, and the "mark of the beast"? In this episode, Dr. John Lennox jo...

Why Ignoring God’s Design Is Making Us Miserable

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is identity such a crisis in our culture right now? We’re constantly told to “live your truth,” “follow your feelings,&rdq...

A Jewish Thinker Challenges Christianity — Sean Responds

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where do Jews and Christians agree, and where do they disagree about Jesus, salvation, miracles, and the Messiah? In this conversation, I talk with Or...

Why I am Protestant (and You Should be Too)

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What does it really mean to be Protestant? Is it simply “not Catholic,” or does it stand for a positive, historic, and biblically-rooted v...

Substitutionary Atonement Under Fire: William Lane Craig Refutes a New Theory

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need to rethink penal substitutionary atonement? According to a new popular book, the answer is a resounding YES. In his book "Lamb of the Free,...

AI, Faith, and the Future: A Conversation Christians Must Hear

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What should Christians think about AI? Artificial Intelligence is reshaping culture, business, education, and even the way we think about human identi...

The Real Story Behind the Protestant Bible

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When did Christians first recognize the biblical canon and how do we know we have the right books? Today, we have New Testament scholar Dr. Michael Kr...

This Changes Everything About God’s Will (ft. Greg Koukl)

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is God’s will and how do we actually find it? Does God still speak to us today, and if so, how can we recognize His voice? Today, we have a...

Could Jonah Survive in a Whale? Here’s What Science Says!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to survive inside a whale for 3 days and 3 nights? Critics often claim the biblical story of Jonah is scientifically impossible, but wh...

Tim Tebow on Failure, Fame, and Faith

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you’ve achieved everything you ever wanted, but yet God tells you it’s not the point? Tim Tebow opens up about his journ...

The Truth about Haunted Houses: Ghosts, Demons, and the Paranormal

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can houses actually be haunted, and if so, what kind of activity suggests it might be real? How should Christians respond when they sense their might ...

Are Christians Safe from Demons?

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Dabbs is a retired senior military chaplain with over 35 years of full-time expertise in pastoral care. Throughout his life and ministry, he has...

Wokeness Is Alive and Well—Here’s How Scripture Confronts It

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is “wokeness” really dead? Apologist Neil Shenvi is here to talk about the growing influence of critical theory in culture, the church, an...

Can Catholics and Protestants Agree?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Catholic apologist Trent Horn is here to discuss his video asking 50 Catholics their favorite argument for God. This was actuall...

Is it Time to Rethink Biblical Inerrancy? A Much-Needed Debate

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there room in the church for a "flexible inerrancy," in which the Gospel writers adapted and invented sayings of Jesus according to their theologic...

Iranian Muslims are Turning to Jesus–What's Happening?

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would it look like for revival to break out in the most restrictive places in the world? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Hormoz Shariat, a PhD i...

Why Mike Winger Started Exposing Bad Christian Leaders

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have on apologist Mike Winger to explain why he pivoted his channel toward investigating abuse and false teaching in the church especially in ...

Charlie Kirk, Revival, and How the Church MUST Respond (ft. Allie Beth Stuckey)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a revival in America? In the wake of the recent tragedy of Charlie Kirk, many people are turning to church and God. How must we–as indi...

The End of the World? John Lennox on AI and the Book of Revelation

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world at lightning speed bringing both incredible possibilities and sobering dangers. But how should Christia...

Ruslan’s Wakeup Call for the Church

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruslan KD is one of the most popular and influential Christian YouTubers. He focuses on cultural analysis, from a biblical perspective, and challenges...

Demonic–Or Something Else? My Son's Chilling Encounter.

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I sit down with my 21-year-old son, Scottie, to briefly unpack a startling street conversation in New York City. While running a “Change ...

Excavated at Last! What Archaeology Could Reveal About Colossians.

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in history, archaeologists are excavating the ancient city of Colossae, the very place Paul addressed his letter to the Colossians ...

Why Todd McFarlane Denies God (But “Loves” Spider-Man, His Family, and Life)

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Todd McFarlane is a legend in the comic world—co-creator of Venom, record-breaking Spider-Man artist, and the mind behind Spawn. But what does h...

How Much Can Christians Compromise on Sexuality?

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new book is just out offering a way for Christians to have "constructive conversations on sexuality and gender." While I am fully in support of cons...

Is There Life After Death? Scholar Analyzes 500+ Cases over 50 Years.

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Habermas was one of the first Christian scholars to study near-death experiences in the early 1970s. Thus, he has been studying them over 5 decad...

When Atheists Have Visions: 9 Surprising Encounters

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when atheists who expect nothing after death report vivid visions of an afterlife? Dr. Steve Miller returns to unpack surprising cases of...

DNA Denial: Exposing the 99% Genetic Similarity Myth

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, we’ve been told that humans and chimpanzees are 99% genetically identical a claim repeated in museums, textbooks and by science cel...

God, the Soul, and the Gorilla Harambe - Discussion with Peter Singer

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Singer has been called the most influential living philosopher. At 79, he’s still active, sharp, and shaping global conversations on ethic...

Breaking: The Earliest Non-Christian Testimony to Jesus may be Authentic (Josephus)

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could a first-century Jewish historian offer one of the most compelling extra-biblical confirmations of Jesus’ life? In this episode, Dr. Thomas...

The Evolution Divide: Two Scientists Find Common Ground and BIG Differences

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the evidence for and against evolution? Is it a secondary issue Christians should move beyond or is more at stake? In this dialogue, intellige...

9 Confusing Things about God– Answered By a Christian Philosopher

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can God be all-present (omnipresent) and yet be located in the temple and indwell believers? How can God know everything (omniscient) if He doesn'...

Are Angels Real? Theology Professor Says Yes!!

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered if angels are real or if you've encountered one without realizing it? Today, I discuss these questions with theologian Dr. Doug...

Jews Are Coming to Faith in Jesus—A Sign of the End Times?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why so many Jews are rethinking Jesus? Is a quiet revival happening amongst secular and religious Jews? Jeff Morgan from Jews for Jesus is here to exp...

The Death of Religion? The Alarming Shift Since 1991 (ft. Christian Smith)

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has traditional religion declined so sharply in America since the early 1990s? Today, I have renowned sociologist Dr. Christian Smith to unpack th...

Debating Miracles: A Christian-Atheist Dialogue about the Supernatural

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are miracles real or just ancient myths? Is there evidence they still occur today? I was recently invited to speak at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alongsi...

Is America Doomed? Os Guinness Speaks Out

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the West, specifically America at a breaking point? Today, I have renowned social critic and author Os Guinness here to talk about his latest book,...

Is Empathy a Sin? A Clarifying Debate

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Empathy is often seen as a virtue, but is there a point where it becomes dangerous? Today, I have fellow Biola professor Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, a communic...

Is Cohabitation Wise? The Data Might Surprise You.

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is living together before marriage really setting couples up for success? Today, Scott Rae and I dive into a revealing sociological report from the In...

Are Muslims Encountering Jesus? A Surprise Awakening.

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why are so many Muslims around the world having dreams and visions of Jesus? Tom Doyle is a missionary, speaker, and is the author of "Dreams and...

Ambition's Hidden Danger: Miroslav Volf Explains

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ambition drives success today, but is it also destroying our souls? Today, theologian and author Dr. Miroslav Volf Joins me in person to discuss his n...

The Grammy Winner Who Left Rock for Christ

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Schlitt was the voice behind the legendary '70s rock band Head East. At the height of success, he almost lost everything. What looked like th...

Why Did God Allow the Holocaust?

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow something as horrific as the Holocaust? This is one of the most difficult questions that has caused many to...

How to Investigate the Supernatural (w/ Lee Strobel)

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Strobel has a new book out called Seeing the Supernatural. He takes readers on a journey talking with various experts about the evidence for angel...

Famous Drummer Preaches Faith to Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, etc. (w/ Zoro)

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does a World Renowned Drummer for people like Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown and Frankie Valli come to Jesus and continue to spread his ministry while...

Does the Bible Contradict? A Response to Dan McClellan

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do the Gospels hopelessly contradict? Is it "laughable" to try and harmonize them? Recently, Bible scholar and popular TikToker Dan McClella...

The Surprising State of the Bible in 2025: New REVEALING Study

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the state of the Bible in 2025? The American Bible society has given it's new report and we're going over it today to talk about how A...

From Dalit to Dignity: A Hindu’s Radical Conversion to Christ

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How does an "untouchable" Hindu from Nepal become a follower of Jesus? Does he still face persecution and mistreatment today in Nepal? Sures...

The Real Story of How the Apostles Died

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the truth about what history really reveals about how the apostles died? What did Foxes Book of Martyrs get right, and what did it get wrong? ...

Do Miracles Still Happen? A Harvard-Trained Scholar Speaks OUT

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are modern miracles real or are they just wishful thinking? Dr. Candy Gunther Brown, a Harvard-trained professor of religious studies at Indiana Unive...

Jesus Has Risen: The Evidence!

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? I recently gave a talk at a local church on how important the Resurrection of Jesus is IF IT IS TRUE. So what is ...

William Lane Craig Responds to Rhett's Deconstruction

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rhett McLaughlin was recently on Alex O'Connor's podcast to discuss his deconversion from Christianity. Rhett is part of a massive Youtube cha...

Uncovering the Supernatural: Two Must-See Films

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The supernatural is EXPLODING back into the cultural psyche and conversation. And yet what is the evidence the supernatural is real? Two new movies in...

True Crime and the Gospel

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can a graphic novel really help you think more deeply about God, morality, and the story of Jesus?Today, J Warner Wallace and his son Jimmy Wallace ar...

Psychedelics & Spirituality: A Gateway or an Illusion?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a renewed interest in psychedelics today. Many proclaim their physical and spiritual benefits. Yet, is there a dangerous side to psychedelics...

Deadpool’s Creator Rob Liefeld on Christ, Comics, and Culture

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a comic book legend sits down to talk faith? I got to interview Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, Cable, and many iconic Marvel char...

Is the Soul Real? A Neurosurgeon Makes the Case

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. Dr. Michael Egnor is a neurosurgeon presents the case that the brain alon...

David Wood Reacts to His Debate with Alex O’Connor

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christian apologist David Wood joins Sean McDowell to reflect on his recent debate with Alex O’Connor (aka Cosmic Skeptic). In this candid conversat...

Heating up! The Current Debate Over Abortion Rights (w_ Lila Rose)

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How is the pro-life movement faring in our post Roe V Wade era? Lila Rose has been one of the most outspoken (and BOLD) pro-life advocates for the pas...

John Lennox on AI and The Fate of Humanity

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI has been introduced and exploded into world we live in today. What does the future hold for humanity? How should we think about the rise of virtual...

How Deathbed Experiences Point to the Supernatural

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Miller believes that deathbed experiences provide stronger evidence for supernaturalism than the traditional arguments for God. While Near-d...

Debunking the Hallucination Hypothesis: Leading Doctors Speak on Jesus

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can the appearances of Jesus be explained away as hallucinations? Two leading doctors offer a medical critique. Dr. Harold Koenig is one of the world&...

Real Questions and Answers about the Bible

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Gospels anonymous? Is the Bible hopelessly filled with contradictions? Has the text of the New Testament been corrupted over time? In this vid...

How the Search for Truth Reveals God (with Neil Shenvi)

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why should we seek truth? How does our search for truth reveal that God is real? In this video, I talk with Neil Shenvi (author of Why Believe) about ...

Full DIALOGUE: LGBTQ Issues Dividing the Church - Preston Sprinkle

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Preston Sprinkle has been one of the most influential voices in the churches on issues faith and sexuality for the past decade. He is also a lightning...

Should Christians Engage the Political Realm? Natasha Crain Speaks Out!

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can Christians best navigate a culture that seems increasingly against Christian teachings? Should Christians mount up their cultural engagement o...

20 Years Engaging Skeptics: BIG Insights

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What has podcaster Justin Brierley learned from conversing with skeptics, atheists, and agnostics for over two decades? He joins me to talk about the ...

Assyrian Christian Asks 7 BIG Questions To Muslims

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best questions for Muslims to consider about their faith? What questions should Christians share with their Muslim friends? Whether you a...

A Neurosurgeon's Journey through the Afterlife w/ Eben Alexander

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alexander's recovery is a medical miracle. He is the New York Times bestselling author of “Proof of Heaven.” His near-death experience shi...

How God’s NAME Shapes You (Exodus 3:11-15)

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I recently gave a sermon at a local church about Moses and lessons we can take away from that story when he first meets God. READ: 12 Crucial Truths o...

Top 5 VERIFIED Near-Death Experiences

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the top 5 best supported near-death experiences or deathbed experiences? And what do they tell us, if anything, about the afterlife? Dr. Stev...

Escaping the Prosperity Gospel: Costi Hinn’s Story

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Costi Hinn is the nephew of the world-famous televangelist Benny Hinn. Traveling in private jets and staying in some of the most expensive hotels in t...