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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's Recommended Resources

seanmcdowell.org

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.