The Sean McDowell Show

50 Years Studying God & Philosophy: William Lane Craig’s Magnum Opus

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

William Lane Craig considers his new Systematic Philosophical Theology a gift to the church. After having read Vol. 1, I agree 100%. This interview is...

Apologist Visits a Buddhist Temple (and GREAT chat with two monks!)

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would happen if a Christian apologist (and his 12-year old son) visited a Buddhist Temple? You're about to find out! I had a memorable and fu...

The Debate over Evolution and Intelligent Design Heats Up (w/ Doug Axe)

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the state of Intelligent Design? How has the conversation on the origin of life changed and been updated in today's world? Today, we talk ...

William Lane Craig Responds to Alex O'Connor's Criticism of Wes Huff

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wesley Huff was recently on the Joe Rogan Experience, one of the largest podcasts in the world. A number of skeptics, atheists, and others have respon...

Did Wes Huff Exaggerate the Great Isaiah Scroll? This Scholar Might Surprise You.

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the 1QIsaa scroll? Why it is so popular, and did Wes Huff represent it accurately on the Joe Rogan podcast? Is it's transmission "mir...

How the Co-Founder of Wikipedia Found Christ

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Larry Sanger is not only the co-founder of Wikipedia, but he has a Ph.D. in philosophy from Ohio State University. He left the faith of his family as ...

Analyzing of the Dangers of New Age Movement

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a New Ager become a Christian? What about the evidence for reincarnation and other evidences offered in defense of New Age beliefs? In this ...

Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead: Faith and Film in Hollywood

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can a Christian thrive in Hollywood? Should they even try? What kinds of movies should Christians watch? These are the kinds of questions we tackle wi...

We Who Wrestle With God | Reviewing Jordan Peterson's New Book

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dr. Scott Rae and I review Jordan Peterson's newest book which explores ancient, foundational stories of the Western world from the Old Testame...

Ex-Muslim LEAVES her Faith to be a Christian

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a Muslim leave her faith to become a Christian, even though it cost her everything, and she received threats from her family? Kenza Haddock ...

Leaving Progressive Christianity (and Atheism)

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did a Christian become an atheist at a Bible college, then 25 years later, convert back to his faith? Dr. John Wise is the host of The Christian A...

Religion Strikes Back: Why Everyone Should Believe in God (ft. Ross Douthat)

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a columnist for the New York Times, Ross Douthat has a new book releasing in February on why he believes it is harder NOT to believe in God than to...

Lee Strobel REVEALS Behind the Scenes of "More Than A Carpenter"

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

More than a Carpenter has been printed in over 30 million copies worldwide in 120 languages. What is the story behind the origin of the book? Why has ...

Can Christians Become Divine? A Surprising Doctrine Returns (w/ Paul Copan)

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The doctrine of deification or theosis has been gaining interest among scholars for some time. Dr. Paul Copan is the editor of a new book that makes t...

Was Jesus a Failed Prophet? (w/ Darrell Bock)

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did Jesus say he would return during the time of his followers but fail to do so? This question has bothered me for awhile, and I finally decided to d...

Has God Changed his Mind on Same Sex Relationships?

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A new book called The Widening Of God's Mercy believes that the Bible narrative points to the full inclusion of LGBTQ. Today I will analyze this book ...

A BIG Debate Behind David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11)

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we'll cover one of the most controversial stories in the Bible: David & Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11). Did David rape Bathsheba? Was she complici...

A "Christian" Case for Abortion? No Chance!

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a Christian case for abortion? According to author Rebecca Todd Peters, abortion can be the result of thinking Christianly about justice. In ...

A QUESTION Christians Must Consider (Mark 2:15-17)

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can Christians best engage their family and friends? Jesus models how to do this in his encounter with "sinners." There are some BIG lessons to le...

Why Do Musicians Deconstruct? Newsboys Speak Out!

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Newsboys have been one of the most successful and recognizable Christian bands for four decades. What have they learned over their time as leaders...

Is "New Thought" A Cause for Concern? (Melissa Dougherty Speaks Out)

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is a rising movement–which few people are familiar with–sweeping across the world known as New Thought. What is it? And how concerned should...

Reacting to Wesley Huff on Joe Rogan

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wesley Huff was recently on the Joe Rogan Experience, one of the largest podcasts in the world. He is a Christian apologist, public speaker, and curre...

How Progressive Christians “Help” Evangelicals Shift Beliefs

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What strategies do Progressive Christianity use to help lead Conservative Christians to have a paradigm shift about sin, hell, the Bible, and various ...

What Heaven Is REALLY Like (w/ Dr. Michael Youssef)

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is heaven boring or delusional? What are the biggest misconceptions about heaven? It seems like many Christians are unenthusiastic about Heaven will r...

A Designed Cosmos: Your Toughest Questions Answered!

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Dr. Jay Richards and I went live to discuss the 20-year update to his classic book THE PRIVILEGED PLANET. We laid out the case that...

The BIBLE and SLAVERY Explained! (Dr. Carmen Imes)

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Bible Endorse Slavery? Does the Bible allow beating slaves? Dr. Carmen Imes is an Old Testament professor, writer, and biblical scholar at Ta...

Rejecting the Gospel of Self-Improvement: A Conversation with Ruth Chou Simons

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the "gospel" of self-improvement? How has it subtly crept into our lives, and how do we reject it? In this interview, I talk with author and e...

What Was the Mission of Jesus? A Conversation with Greg Koukl

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did Jesus come to earth to champion the cause for the poor and oppressed? While he cared deeply about bringing justice to the poor, and spreading a me...

Heartbreak: Walking with Jesus In Grief (ft. Randy Alcorn)

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Alcorn is perhaps the most well-known Christian who writes and speaks on Heaven. Yet two years ago, his childhood bride, Nanci, died of cancer. ...

Is Christmas a Pagan Rip-Off? Interview with Louis Markos.

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Christmas pagan? Was Christianity based on pagan celebrations on December 25? In this interview, I talk with Dr. Louis Markos, expert on Greek and ...

Historical Adam: Updates and BIG Lessons (w/ William Lane Craig)

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Was Adam a real historical person? Is belief in Adam and Eve compatible with science? Is it required by scripture? Dr. William Lane Craig is back to u...

Is IVF Moral? A Christian Debate.

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) ethical? Is there a pro-life way to practice IVF, or should it be entirely out of bounds for Christians (and others)? ...

STUNNING Early Christian Inscription from Armageddon: "God Jesus Christ"

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Rollston is back to discuss one of the most significant early biblical inscriptions EVER discovered. The Akeptous Inscription, from a ...

Christian Nationalism: A Threat to America?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Christian Nationalism an existential threat to America? Or is it a tactic to marginalize conservative voices today in the public arena? In this epi...

Radical Healing Changes Muslim's Life

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jesus God? Can the Bible be trusted? These are the questions Jainil, as a Muslim, debated his Christian friend for years. Finally, his friend chall...

Can a Christian Who Commits Suicide Go to Heaven

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Bible say about suicide? Is suicide the unforgivable sin? In this conversation, Sean talks with Jon Noyes (from Stand to Reason) about t...

The Bible: Tough Qs and Answers

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did we get the Bible? How many variants of the early manuscripts are there? Can we trust our biblical texts? Joining me today is New Testament sch...

The Latest Evidence for Modern Miracles

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the evidence miracles really happen TODAY? How reliable are the accounts? In this video, I talk with NT scholar Craig S. Keener about his lates...

Stuart & Cliffe Knechtle: Untold Stories & Life Lessons

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart & Cliffe Knechtle have had HUNDREDS of discussions with students on various university campuses throughout the United States. Today, this f...

13 Surprising Stats on Gen Z (What it means for YOU)

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the latest research show about the beliefs and behavior of Gen Z? Today, I have Jonathan Morrow back again to discuss the latest research fr...

Escaping The Occult, Finding Jesus (w/ Christopher Lind)

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What was it like growing up in the occult? Today, business guru Christopher Lind shares his story publicly for the first time. He has an incredible ex...

Christians and Porn: Eye-Opening (and Disturbing) New Study

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Barna Research Group's latest study on pornography is eye-opening and profoundly disturbing. The percentage of Christians who view porn, and have ...

A Christian and an Atheist Discuss Race & Religion (with Coleman Hughes)

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Although Sean and Coleman Hughes have different worldviews, they discuss some of the most challenging topics today including Qs such as: Is America ra...

Why An Atheist Philosophy Professor Found God

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did a Christian become an atheist at a Bible college, then 25 years later, convert back to his faith? Dr. John Wise is the host of The Christian A...

Biblical Clarity in Our Secular Times: A Conversation with Natasha Crain

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can Christians live faithfully in our present moment? What does it mean to stand strong today? In this video, I talk with Natasha Crain about her ...

Is Morality Better Explained By God Or Science? (Sean McDowell vs. Michael Shermer)

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can Morality be explained without God? Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of the Science Salon Podcast, and a...

A Designed Cosmos: Your Toughest Questions Answered!

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this week, Dr. Jay Richards and I went live to discuss the 20-year update to his classic book THE PRIVILEGED PLANET. We laid out the case that...

Genocide. Slavery. Polygamy: DENNIS PRAGER on Tough OT Questions

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can God command genocide and slavery? Why doesn't the Bible clearly condemn polygamy? As a Christian, I get these kinds of questions regularly...

Staggering Scientific Evidence Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed (ft. Jay Richards)

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

20 years ago, Jay Richards and Guillermo Gonzalez released a provocative book: "The Privileged Planet." They argued that Earth is not an ins...

Ex-Abortion Doctor Speaks Out (Regret and Hope)

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Catherine Wheeler is a former abortionist who has since become a pro-life medical professional. Today, she is a frequent speaker for life and rega...

Radical Healing (through Prayer!) Changes Muslim's Life

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jesus God? Can the Bible be trusted? These are the questions Jainil, as a Muslim, debated his Christian friend for years. Finally, his friend chall...

80% of the Dying Report Deathbed Visions: How Do We Minister to Them?

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Visionary experiences of God and the afterlife are all around us. According to some studies, MOST people will experience one before death. If this kin...

From Klansman Terrorist to Christ

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an ordinary high school student in the 1960s in Alabama, Tom Tarrants became deeply unsettled by the social upheaval and turned to extremist ideolo...

Refuting Alternate Theories for the Resurrection: Vol 2 Is Out!

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the resurrection of Jesus still defensible? What are the strongest naturalistic hypotheses, and what are the best responses? How have alternate the...

Answering the Top 20 Bible Questions (w/ Andrew Farley)

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like there are a lot of questions about Christianity we’re not supposed to ask—at least not in church. Author, pastor, and talk-show host...

Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet: A Response (w/ Chris Rollston)

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have archaeologists discovered the oldest proto-Hebrew text at Mt. Ebal? Recently, I interviewed archaeologist Scott Stripling about his team's pe...

Stuart & Cliffe Knechtle: Untold Stories & Biggest Mistakes

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart & Cliffe Knechtle have had HUNDREDS of discussions with students on various university campuses throughout the United States. Today, this f...

Walking with Jesus In Heartbreak and Grief (ft. Randy Alcorn)

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Randy Alcorn is perhaps the most well-known Christian who writes and speaks on Heaven. Yet two years ago, his childhood bride, Nanci, died of cancer. ...

Q&A: The Bible and Archaeology (Conversation with Joel Kramer)

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the toughest archaeological challenges for the Bible? How does the Biblical account fare? In this video, we take live questions from people a...

Christians and the LGBTQ Conversation: A Powerful Story of Redemption.

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Gilson has a powerful story of finding faith at Yale. As a same-sex attracted atheist, she wanted nothing to do with God. But all that changed....

Are Demons, Ghosts, and Exorcisms Real? (w/ Billy Hallowell)

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the evidence for demons? What would a modern investigation reveal? In this video, I interview author Billy Hallowell regarding his book "...

LGBTQ Relationships and the Bible: A Progressive and Evangelical Dialogue

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Bible really say about same-sex unions? Where has the church gone wrong in its response to this pressing conversation? This video is a d...

Mind Reading, Demonic Possession: the Bible on Demons

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible says a lot about demons, but as you read a passage you might have more questions like: Can demons read your mind? What powers do they really...

Is Critical Race Theory Leading to Catastrophe in the Church? (w/ Voddie Baucham)

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Voddie Baucham believes the Social Justice Movement is dividing the church and that there is a looming catastrophe for Evangelicalism. Is he right? Wh...

Conservative vs. Progressive: Jesus, Culture, and the Bible (with Brandan Robertson)

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do conservative and progressive Christians have in common and where do they differ? Sean invites progressive Christian author Brandan Robertson o...

How Near-Death Experiences Support Christianity (and challenge other worldviews)

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do NDEs vary from culture to culture? How often do people see Jesus? Do Buddhists see Buddha and Hindus see Krishna as often as Christians see Jesus? ...

Preferred Pronouns: A Christian Debate.

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should Christians use preferred pronouns? Is it an act of respect and charity, or is it compromising the creation narrative? How can Christians naviga...

Breaking Down Walls: A Christian and an Atheist in Conversation

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can Christians and atheists find common ground on the importance of having civil discussions today? That's what Drew (YouTuber: "Genetically ...

Former Muslim FBI Contractor Comes to Christ

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hedieh Mirahmadi was a devout Muslim for two decades working in the field of national security, consulting five US presidents on Islamic relations, be...

Henry Cloud’s Journey to Faith: A Psychologist on God, Miracles, & Science

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World-renowned psychologist Henry Cloud has written a new book titled Why I Believe. In the book he leads us through his early struggles with illness ...

Surviving the Indian Ocean Tsunami at 13: A Supernatural Account

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monica Connelly was vacationing on a beach in Thailand with her parents on Dec. 26, 2004, when the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck the shore. She struggle...

How Archaeology Supports the Bible: A Conversation with Joel Kramer

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the top archaeological discoveries that confirm the Bible? How good is the archaeological record for Scripture? In this interview, I talk wit...

The Key to Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Love and Truth)

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the key to meaningful conversations with people who see the world differently? How can we communicate with others in our polarized times? Sean...

Jesus, Contradicted: Why There are Gospel Differences (w/ Mike Licona)

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the Bible have contradictions that undermine it's reliability? This is a big question apologists have dealt with since the 2nd century. In Je...

A Pakistani Muslim TRANSFORMED by Christ (w/ Aisha Borden)

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a Pakistani Muslim become a follower of Christ and what did it cost for her professionally and personally? Aisha Borden grew up a Muslim but...

8 Reasons the New Testament is Reliable (w/ Dr. Ben Shaw)

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can we trust that the New Testament is reliable? As a Christian, Dr. Ben Shaw had no good reason to explain why he believed the NT was trustworthy. So...

Demonic Encounters and Spiritual Darkness (w/ Steve Dabbs)

06 Aug 2024

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...

A Big Conversation on Same-Sex Attraction and Sin (w/ Rosaria Butterfield)

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is same-sex attraction a sin that needs to be repented of? Is it heretical to deny that we are morally culpable for our sinful desires? Did Jesus have...

America's Most Controversial Religious Movement (with Thomas Kidd)

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Evangelicalism is arguably America’s most controversial religious movement. Non-evangelicals often have a variety of impressions about what “evang...

America's Most Controversial Religious Movement (with Thomas Kidd)

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Near-Death Experiences and Universalism (Jesus, Buddha, and Muhammad)

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do Muslims see Muhammad, Christians see Jesus, and Hindus see Krishna? People often claim that near-death experiences confirm universalism, but the da...

10 Affirming Arguments for Same-Sex Unions: A Biblical Response

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus never talked about same-sex relationships. Paul was only condemning exploitative relationships, not consensual ones. These are the kinds of argu...

The (Surprising) State of Jesus Research

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the evidence, outside the Bible, that Jesus existed and was who He said He was? What is the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus? How was Je...

A Christian Response to Cancel Culture.

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How should Christians respond to Cancel culture? Is it a good or bad thing for society? Today, I'm joined by my co-host Scott Rae on Think Biblica...

A Die-Hard Shia Muslim Finds Jesus

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why would a radical Shia Muslim become a follower of Christ? Mohamad Faridi was born and raised in a devout Muslim family in the country of Iran. Afte...

The Brilliance of Blaise Pascal (Jesus, Science, Islam, and more)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Blaise Pascal made important contributions to the study math, science and philosophy, but many don't know his work as an apologist of the Christia...

Hellish Near-Death Experiences

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are Hellish Near-Death Experiences? How common are they and what do they reveal, if anything, about the afterlife. Dr. Steve Miller is leading re...

Truth in True Crime (ft. J. Warner Wallace)

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn from murder investigations about human nature, living the good life, and how to find genuine happiness? The answer might surprise yo...

The HIDDEN Key to Happiness (Hint: it’s NOT what you think)

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is marriage actually a bad deal for men and women? Is it dangerous for people to get into? Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University o...

10 Questions about the Holy Spirit

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Holy Spirit an impersonal force? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some vital truths to know to live in th...

8 BIG Lies about Sex (w/ John Stonestreet)

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do Christian high school students consider the biggest cultural lies about sex? In this video, I talk with John Stonestreet (president of the Col...

From Satan to Jesus (Interviewing an Ex-Satanist)

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HOW and WHY would former Satanist convert to Christianity? Why did she leave the Satanic Temple and join the Christian church? My guest today is Tepe,...

C.S. Lewis: The Story of His Journey to Faith and Christian Apologist

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why was C.S. Lewis formerly an atheist? What arguments and experiences convinced him to change his mind, and which people played a key role in his con...

Sharing Jesus on the Joe Rogan Podcast (Adam Curry Comes to Faith)

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Curry is a podcaster, announcer, internet entrepreneur and media personality, known for his stint as VJ on MTV and being one of the first celebri...

Why Determinism Fails (Feel Free to Disagree!)

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola ...

Why Polyamory is Problematic (Response to a New Trend)

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is polyamory and why is it being discussed and promoted today? Is there such a thing as "Christian polyamory"? Will polyamorous relatio...

Why Christianity Makes Sense (w/ Bobby Conway)

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does Christianity Still Make Sense? Years after Bobby Conway became a Christian, this question haunted him. Even though he was the pastor of a thrivin...

An UPDATE On Noah's Ark: The Latest Discoveries (ft. Titus Kennedy)

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do the latest excavations reveal about the search for Noah's ark? Is it possibly in Iran or the mountains of Ararat? Dr. Titus Kennedy has ex...

From Feminism to Faith (Amazing Story of Kelley Keller)

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would encourage a young woman to become a Christian, abandon faith, embrace Marxian feminism, go through a season of doubt, and then come back to...

A World-Renowned Harvard-Trained Eye Surgeon Comes to Faith

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ming Wang graduated form Harvard & MIT and is a world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon, philanthropist, and community activist. Growing up...