Sean McDowell, PhD Author & Professor,
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
Sean McDowell, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He is the author, co-author or editor of over twenty books, including Evidence that Demands a Verdict and Same-Sex Marriage: A Thoughtful Approach to God’s Design for Marriage. He is the host a popular YouTube channel in which he discusses cultural, worldview, and apologetics issues. Dr. McDowell earned a PhD in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife have three children and live in Southern California.
Sean McDowell Videos
Understanding Our Transgender Moment
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The Purpose of Sex
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How to Lovingly Support Someone with Same-Sex Attraction
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How Can I Respond When My Child Rejects Me?
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Teaching Your Child About Their Body and Sexual Identity
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When a Child Rejects their God-Given Identity
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To Speak or Not to Speak: When Should I Speak Truth to Others?
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Healthy Dating
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Is Anal Sex Wrong?
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When a Child is Pressured for Nudes
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Pressured for Sex
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A Secular Lie that Distorts our View of Sex
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Loving Others with Our Bodies and Souls
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Sean McDowell's Recommended Resources
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Sean’s website offers a host of resources—books, podcasts, videos, and articles—designed to help bring truth to the next generation on today’s most pressing issues.
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
Chasing Love: Sex, Love, and Relationships in a Confused Culture
Romantic love: our culture is perennially obsessed with it . . . but also increasingly confused. Is love about self-fulfillment---or self-sacrifice? McDowell explores the Bible's "radical upside-down" approach, addressing how Jesus speaks to singleness, LGBTQ issues, and sexual sin, and tackling the question "What if I'm not happy in my marriage?" 192 pages, softcover from B&H.