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
Should We Practice “Pronoun Hospitality”?
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Is Oral Sex Okay for Unmarried People?
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How Far is Too Far?
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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.