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The Sean McDowell Show — 288 episodes

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1

J.P. Moreland on Suffering, Doubt, and Facing Death Without Fear

2

The Most Uncomfortable Chapter in Acts? Peter, James, and the Problem of Evil

3

Transforming Power of Bible Study

4

Does Evil Actually Prove God Exists? | Christian vs. Atheist Dialogue

5

The Most Compelling Heaven Testimonies Ever Collected? | Skeptic Investigates 140 NDEs

6

Is Michael Heiser's Unseen Realm the Best Way to Read the Bible?

7

The Rapture: What Is It and When Will It Happen?

8

The Signs Are Clear: Why Jesus is Coming Soon!

9

What We Can Learn About the Afterlife from Children’s Near Death Experiences

10

Top 12 Biblical Objections to Near-Death Experiences ANSWERED (Steve Miller)

11

10 Prophecies That Convinced a Jewish Man Jesus Is the Messiah

12

The Most Dangerous Idea Destroying Humanity Right Now

13

The Extraordinary Life of John Lennox: His Story

14

My Mom, Billie Jean & Michael Jackson’s Stalker | The Untold Story

15

At What Cost? Stephen Meyer Assesses the Conformal Cyclic Cosmology of Sir Roger Penrose

16

Answering Your Most Difficult Questions About the Trinity | LIVE Q&A

17

Can You Prove a Miracle? A Neuroscientist Says "Yes

18

"I Was Taught Christians Worship 3 Gods” | Former Muslim on the Trinity

19

“Pick your Poison”: Naturalism’s Cosmological Dilemma

20

Responding to Questions on Fine-Tuning and Intelligent Design (w/ Jay Richards)

21

Why the Fine-Tuning Argument is Stronger than Ever

22

This Scientist Says Darwinism Can’t Explain Life… Here’s Why

23

Was Stephen Meyer Right about the Big Bang? (Live Stream Response)

24

The “Battle for the Big Bang” Just Got Intense

25

The Biggest Problem in Islam Right Now

26

Debate Review: Is Morality Objective? Ehrman vs. McDowell

27

Is the Middle East Setting the Stage for the End Times?

28

Responding to Arguments for God (Q&A with Professors)

29

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

30

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

31

Fame, Failure, and Faith: The Untold Newsboys Story

32

Wes Huff Just Had a Huge Apologetics Moment

33

Hell in the Bible: Eternal Torment or Annihilation?

34

From Myth to History: 10 Bible Figures Confirmed by Archaeology

35

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

36

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

37

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

38

Why Os Guinness Has Hope for America

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

New Jericho Evidence Reopens a Closed Case

43

The Interracial Marriage Debate is Back | My Response

44

Science Turning Back to God!

45

Live Q&A with Sean McDowell

46

Is “The Woke Right” Even a Real Thing?

47

Stranger Things: My Review

48

The Case for Capitalism

49

Why Christians Should NOT be Leftists

50

7 Reasons Reincarnation is False

51

Explosive: Lovingly Confronting Silence & Arrogance

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

Mormonism Examined: Jesus, God, Salvation, and More

56

The Scientific Evidence for God: A NEW Documentary

57

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

58

Why Ignoring God’s Design Is Making Us Miserable

59

A Jewish Thinker Challenges Christianity — Sean Responds

60

Why I am Protestant (and You Should be Too)

61

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

62

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

63

The Real Story Behind the Protestant Bible

64

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

65

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

66

Tim Tebow on Failure, Fame, and Faith

67

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

68

Are Christians Safe from Demons?

69

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

70

Can Catholics and Protestants Agree?

71

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

72

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

73

Why Mike Winger Started Exposing Bad Christian Leaders

74

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

75

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

76

Ruslan’s Wakeup Call for the Church

77

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

78

Excavated at Last! What Archaeology Could Reveal About Colossians.

79

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

80

How Much Can Christians Compromise on Sexuality?

81

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

82

When Atheists Have Visions: 9 Surprising Encounters

83

DNA Denial: Exposing the 99% Genetic Similarity Myth

84

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

85

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

86

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

87

9 Confusing Things about God– Answered By a Christian Philosopher

88

Are Angels Real? Theology Professor Says Yes!!

89

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

90

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

91

Debating Miracles: A Christian-Atheist Dialogue about the Supernatural

92

Is America Doomed? Os Guinness Speaks Out

93

Is Empathy a Sin? A Clarifying Debate

94

Is Cohabitation Wise? The Data Might Surprise You.

95

Are Muslims Encountering Jesus? A Surprise Awakening.

96

Ambition's Hidden Danger: Miroslav Volf Explains

97

The Grammy Winner Who Left Rock for Christ

98

Why Did God Allow the Holocaust?

99

How to Investigate the Supernatural (w/ Lee Strobel)

100

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

101

Does the Bible Contradict? A Response to Dan McClellan

102

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

103

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

104

The Real Story of How the Apostles Died

105

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

106

Jesus Has Risen: The Evidence!

107

William Lane Craig Responds to Rhett's Deconstruction

108

Uncovering the Supernatural: Two Must-See Films

109

True Crime and the Gospel

110

Psychedelics & Spirituality: A Gateway or an Illusion?

111

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

112

Is the Soul Real? A Neurosurgeon Makes the Case

113

David Wood Reacts to His Debate with Alex O’Connor

114

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

115

John Lennox on AI and The Fate of Humanity

116

How Deathbed Experiences Point to the Supernatural

117

Debunking the Hallucination Hypothesis: Leading Doctors Speak on Jesus

118

Real Questions and Answers about the Bible

119

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

120

Full DIALOGUE: LGBTQ Issues Dividing the Church - Preston Sprinkle

121

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

122

20 Years Engaging Skeptics: BIG Insights

123

Assyrian Christian Asks 7 BIG Questions To Muslims

124

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

125

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

126

Top 5 VERIFIED Near-Death Experiences

127

Escaping the Prosperity Gospel: Costi Hinn’s Story

128

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

129

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

130

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

131

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

132

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

133

How the Co-Founder of Wikipedia Found Christ

134

Analyzing of the Dangers of New Age Movement

135

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

136

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

137

Ex-Muslim LEAVES her Faith to be a Christian

138

Leaving Progressive Christianity (and Atheism)

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

Has God Changed his Mind on Same Sex Relationships?

144

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

145

A "Christian" Case for Abortion? No Chance!

146

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

147

Why Do Musicians Deconstruct? Newsboys Speak Out!

148

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

149

Reacting to Wesley Huff on Joe Rogan

150

How Progressive Christians “Help” Evangelicals Shift Beliefs

151

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

152

A Designed Cosmos: Your Toughest Questions Answered!

153

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

154

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

155

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

156

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

157

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

158

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

159

Is IVF Moral? A Christian Debate.

160

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

161

Christian Nationalism: A Threat to America?

162

Radical Healing Changes Muslim's Life

163

Can a Christian Who Commits Suicide Go to Heaven

164

The Bible: Tough Qs and Answers

165

The Latest Evidence for Modern Miracles

166

Stuart & Cliffe Knechtle: Untold Stories & Life Lessons

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

Why An Atheist Philosophy Professor Found God

172

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

173

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

174

A Designed Cosmos: Your Toughest Questions Answered!

175

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

176

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

177

Ex-Abortion Doctor Speaks Out (Regret and Hope)

178

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

179

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

180

From Klansman Terrorist to Christ

181

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

182

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

183

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

184

Stuart & Cliffe Knechtle: Untold Stories & Biggest Mistakes

185

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

186

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

187

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

188

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

189

LGBTQ Relationships and the Bible: A Progressive and Evangelical Dialogue

190

Mind Reading, Demonic Possession: the Bible on Demons

191

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

192

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

193

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

194

Preferred Pronouns: A Christian Debate.

195

Breaking Down Walls: A Christian and an Atheist in Conversation

196

Former Muslim FBI Contractor Comes to Christ

197

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

198

Surviving the Indian Ocean Tsunami at 13: A Supernatural Account

199

How Archaeology Supports the Bible: A Conversation with Joel Kramer

200

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

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

Demonic Encounters and Spiritual Darkness (w/ Steve Dabbs)

205

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

206

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

207

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

208

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

209

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

210

The (Surprising) State of Jesus Research

211

A Christian Response to Cancel Culture.

212

A Die-Hard Shia Muslim Finds Jesus

213

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

214

Hellish Near-Death Experiences

215

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

216

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

217

10 Questions about the Holy Spirit

218

8 BIG Lies about Sex (w/ John Stonestreet)

219

From Satan to Jesus (Interviewing an Ex-Satanist)

220

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

221

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

222

Why Determinism Fails (Feel Free to Disagree!)

223

Why Polyamory is Problematic (Response to a New Trend)

224

Why Christianity Makes Sense (w/ Bobby Conway)

225

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

226

From Feminism to Faith (Amazing Story of Kelley Keller)

227

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

228

How To Ruin Your Life In 7 Steps (Don't Do These)

229

Escaping a Pseudo-Christian Polygamous Cult (w/ Naomi Wright)

230

Human Trafficking: Stories that ROCKED me (and Gospel Hope)

231

Understanding the Gender Revolution: Christianity and the Transgender Movement

232

Lies that Distort the Gospel (w/ Allen Parr)

233

Detransition: The Latest Research (and Inconvenient Truth)

234

Mind Reading, Demonic Possession: the Bible on Demons

235

Can You Faithfully Follow Jesus and Affirm Same-Sex Unions?

236

Stunned by Near-Death Experiences: A Doctor’s investigation 

237

Atheism vs. Christianity: What is the State of the Debate? (ft. Jeff Lowder)

238

Answering the Problem of Evil and Suffering

239

An Unexpected Story of Salvation (ft. Preston Perry)

240

Can You Follow Jesus and Affirm Same-Sex Unions?

241

Real Life Testimony of an (Ex) Psychic

242

A Radical Saudi Muslim Comes to Christ

243

Exorcisms: The World's Leading Psychiatric Authority Speaks Out

244

Hindu to Atheist to Christ: An Engineer's Fascinating Journey

245

Why A Militant Communist Came to Christ (ft Sy Garte)

246

50 Years Studying the Resurrection: Magnum Opus by Gary Habermas

247

12 Tough Qs on God and the Bible

248

An Ex-Hindu Comes to Christ...and What it Cost Him

249

Responding to the Toughest Pro-choice Arguments

250

A Doctor’s Fascinating Investigation of Near-Death Experiences (ft. Dr. Michael Sabom)

251

From Jihad to Jesus: A Radical Muslim Converts to Christianity (ft. Tomas Samuel)

252

How to Question (and Doubt) Faith

253

The Case for Life: Equipping Christians to Engage the Culture

254

Morality: Christian vs Atheist

255

The Deconstruction of Christianity (ft. Alisa Childers, Tim Barnett)

256

Mt. Ebal Curse Tablet Defeated? "Nope!" says Scott Stripling (Update!)

257

Excavating Babylon (with Joel Kramer)

258

5 Dangerous Lies of Our Modern Age (w/ Rosaria Butterfield)

259

A Homicide Detective Investigates the Gospels (J. Warner Wallace)

260

Christian Universalism: 12 Questions

261

10 Questions on the Atonement

262

Surprising Stories from Former Atheists (Dr. Jana Harmon)

263

How Near Death Experiences Support Christianity

264

The Surprising Genius of Jesus (ft. Peter Williams)

265

From Buddha to Jesus

266

7 Great Bible Translations (ft. Mark Ward)

267

9 Reasons People Deconstruct (and what to do about it)

268

An Agnostic Considers God

269

The Battle Over Porn

270

Is Christianity Outdated and Irrelevant?

271

The Latest Case for God (w/ Lee Strobel)

272

Life After Polygamy: The Real-Life Testimony of Jared Larson

273

The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender (ft. Kyle Mann)

274

A Deep Look: “Do Not Commit Adultery"

275

The Rise of Social Justice Ideology (ft Neil Shenvi & Pat Sawyer)

276

Why Grace is Still Amazing (25-year update!)

277

Unraveling 7 Gens of Mormon Faith

278

A Megachurch Pastor Leaves His Faith

279

Horrifying Story out of Witchcraft (w/ Julie Lopez)

280

BEST Case for the Existence of the Soul (w/ JP Moreland)

281

Was the Exodus Real? (with Titus Kennedy)

282

Is the New Testament Reliable?

283

The Latest Textual Discoveries of the Bible (ft. Dan Wallace)

284

5 FATAL Flaws in Transgender Ideology (ft. Frank Turek)

285

Coming to Faith through Richard Dawkins

286

The (Updated) Story of Jon Steingard

287

7 Bad Bible Translations (ft. Mark Ward)

288

A Former Abortion Doctor Speaks Out (ft. Tony Levatino)