Best Sean McDowell Podcasts (2024)

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Apologist Sean McDowell WON'T Defend the Faith?! | Pastor Reacts 21:06

8d ago21:06

21:06

Hey friends, apologist Sean McDowell sits down with an atheist for an important dialogue. But at what point does he defend the faith and share the Gospel? How long should a Christian wait (if at all) to do so? Let's get right into it! Link to original video: https://youtu.be/0eaGazjlXbY?si=MXb6547gMbOf64lx Join my awesome Patreon community: www.pat…

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Ab*rtion Pill Coming to Your GROCERY Store?! 9:18

3h ago9:18

9:18

Stores like Walmart, Albertsons, and Costco will soon be stocking their shelves with a pill that will take the life of an innocent child! Let's be informed about this. Take a look! For more information, check out these articles: https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-investors-ask-major-retailors-not-to-sell-abortion-pill.html https://www.was…

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Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies 1:04:10

3h ago1:04:10

1:04:10

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a dangerous shift in societal values Concerns grow over designer babies and the ethical implications of gene editing Listener question: Mixed-faith marriages Listener question: Navigating difficult family situat…

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Tim Mackie: Why the Bible's So CONFUSING | Pastor Reacts 20:12

1h ago20:12

20:12

What is the Bible? Is it a dictionary or an encyclopedia? Why is the Bible so confusing? Tim Mackie, of the Bible Project, suggests that a lot of us don't fully appreciate what we hold in our hands. But is he right? Let's get into it :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/2JcYCHo8600?si=XPR3uIekclvQ5YKx Join my awesome Patreon community: www.p…

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Spirit-Empowered 41:37

13m ago41:37

41:37

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Human Nature: A Vital Doctrine (with Katie McCoy) 36:42

2h ago36:42

36:42

Humanity is perhaps the most pressing doctrinal issue today. Katie McCoy, co-author of the new book Humanity, believes that a proper understanding of humanity has massive implications for science, sexuality, race, economics and more. She and Sean discuss why God originally made us male and female, if the Bible teaches corporate responsibility for s…

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DEBATE: Should Christians Use Preferred Pronouns? 31:35

1h ago31:35

31:35

Alright, friends, this one's gonna be a DOOZY of a conversation! Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and Dr. Sean McDowell will go toe to toe over the issue of preferred pronouns. Should Christians use them in conversations with trans people or not? We're going to look at who's making a more Scriptural case. Watch the full UNCUT version of my reaction over on my Pat…

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Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream 37:43

3d ago37:43

37:43

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Public Schools Are Pushing MEDITATION & YOGA | Pastor Reacts 17:43

1h ago17:43

17:43

What happens when secularists – who reject God and also run the nation’s public schools – are faced with a spiritual problem in our children? We're about to find out! Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get my 5 Day Bible Reading Plan here: ht…

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Cultural Update: Olympians Share Their Faith, Vatican's New Stance on Patients in a Vegetative State, Updates on the Gender War in Britain, Choices of a Reverend Puts a Man on Death Row 59:31

23m ago59:31

59:31

This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Olympians Who Share Their Faith The Vatican Loosens Their Stance on Care for Patients in a Vegetative State Britain's Labor Party Changes Their Stance on Trans Rights, Ending the Country's Gender War Choices of a Pastor Puts a Man on Death Row Listener Question: How Do We Prepare Our Children for Emotional Stress …

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AI and the Future of Porn (with Christopher Lind) 36:00

1h ago36:00

36:00

How is AI transforming human sexuality? How will AI change the way people create and consume pornography? And is the church ready? We talk with businessman, AI specialist, and podcaster Christopher Lind about these questions and more. Prepare yourself, because some radical changes are coming in how our culture approaches questions of sexuality. Chr…

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Voddie: Don't Miss the GAME Being Played On US! | Pastor Reacts 22:27

10h ago22:27

22:27

Hey friends, last week Voddie Baucham spoke at a conference and said some things that I think are going to upset a lot of Christians! But what did he say that I think will ruffle some feathers! Let’s get right into it!! Link to original sermon: https://youtu.be/5IVjseYwm88?si=TEnY-bepoh34oVtP Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseD…

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Goodness 43:54

10d ago43:54

43:54

By Pastor Chris Connell

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Cultural Update: Birth rate decline, resurgence of syphilis, pregnancy resource centers 58:51

4d ago58:51

58:51

This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Birth rate decline: Is it a conservative or a progressive issue? Resurgence of syphilis in the U.S. Harassment of pregnancy resource centers by the New Jersey Attorney General Nature of biblical inspiration and the imputation of Christ's righteousness How to respond biblically to real-world situations, like intera…

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Jonathan Pageau PRESSED By Atheist Philosopher | Pastor Reacts 50:30

4d ago50:30

50:30

Hey friends, Jonathan Pageau agreed to have atheist Peter Boghossian question him about his beliefs in Christianity. So what happens? How does Pageau do in this exchange? Is there anything we can learn from this conversation? Let's get right into it :) Link to original discussion: https://youtu.be/M4ogbYbHkuY?si=WH57HiHmk6SU1smO Join my awesome Pat…

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TikTok's PROBLEMS with Christian Churches | Pastor Reacts 38:16

6d ago38:16

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Hey friends, we're back looking at Tik Tokers and their ideas about our Christian faith. This time, these folks have a HUGE problem with the Christian church. But are these problems legitimate critiques or something else? Let's find out! Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Softwa…

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Why the Bible Began (with Mike Thigpen) 32:43

7d ago32:43

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Usually we ask the question of how we got our Bible, but we rarely consider the question of why we got the Bible? Why did the various Biblical authors commit their contributions to writing and preservation? We’ll answer these questions and more and will look at a controversial new book, Why the Bible Began: An Alternative History of Scripture and I…

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Crisis Management 41:46

19d ago41:46

41:46

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Cultural Update: What Everyone Else Is Wrong About 1:00:04

11d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

We're back with our Friday Weekly Cultural Updates. This week, Scott and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss a series of recent New York Times opinion pieces, including: Faith vs. Conduct: Will the American church's destiny be defined by beliefs or actions. Sexual Orientation: Challenging the "born this way" narrative. AI Optimism: David Brooks argue…

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Matt Chandler: The REAL Reason Pastors FAIL | Pastor Reacts 26:02

12d ago26:02

26:02

Hey friends, Pastor Matt Chandler recently sat with Lecrae to discuss why pastors fail. This comes at a time when we're seeing more and more pastors fail in the news every week! But what is the real issue? Is Chandler's answer my answer? Let's get right into it :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/yUt9H1bdnEc?si=8g6bkaGMV0Mc0-qb Join my awes…

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While Time Remains 37:47

13d ago37:47

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What was it like for a teenage girl to escape from North Korea and make it to the US? How did she adjust to life in the US as compared to North Korea? How was her criticism of China received in the US? How did her experience at an elite Ivy League university remind her of life in North Korea? We’ll answer these questions and more as we discuss the …

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Secularism CANNOT Give You Meaning | Pastor Reacts 28:21

14d ago28:21

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Hey friends, got an interesting video for you today! Alex O'Connor (i.e. Cosmic Skeptic) and John Vervaeke discuss the meaning crisis and how to find meaning as secular non-believers. Are their answers sufficient for those genuinely seeking truth? Let's find out :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/IhfAfEh3g5Y?si=0uxQFSybrDv0pqMZ Join my awe…

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Taking a Stand 39:00

24d ago39:00

39:00

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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John Lennox Shares SECRET to Debating | Debate Teacher Reacts 29:12

19d ago29:12

29:12

Hey friends,! John Lennox, one of the great Christian apologists of our time, recently discussed his secret to effective debating strategies and his comments actually point us all the way back to Jesus in the Gospels! Let's get into it :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/BCgtdMuIuI8?si=vXVXLiZ7QSrtArKp Join my awesome Patreon community: www…

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The REAL Problem with RNC Prayer to Waheguru | Pastor Reacts 25:09

21d ago25:09

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Hey friends, I got a lot of requests to respond to Harmeet Dhillon's prayer to Waheguru last week at the RNC. What is the real issue with her prayer? Is it what we think it is? Let's get right into it :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get…

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Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue (with Tim Muehlhoff) 57:43

1M ago57:43

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Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to use preferred pronouns? In this longer-than-usual podcast, Sean and Biola communications professor Tim Muehlhoff discuss these questions and more. In co-writing their book End the Stalemate, Sean and Tim re…

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The Josiah/Jehoiakim Generations 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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The SECRET to My Bible Study Routine 39:27

25d ago39:27

39:27

Hey friends, this video has been a long time coming! And let this not be the last time we discuss the topic. Today, let me show you how I study the Bible. I'll walk you through my daily routine and show you how I use Logos and dig into God's Word for depth. I hope this blesses you :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple A…

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Saving Civilization with Marriage (with Brad Wilcox) 33:46

28d ago33:46

33:46

Why are healthy marriages so vital for a flourishing society? What factor best predicts a high-quality marriage? What are some of the most common myths people believe about marriage today and how can Christians make a difference to encourage a marriage-friendly culture? These are just a few of the questions Sean discusses with sociologist Brad Wilc…

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Trump Shooting: What God wants us to see... 20:39

29d ago20:39

20:39

Hey friends, this wasn't part of the planned videos I was going to make but I've been praying and sitting with what happened and I felt the need to say a few words about what God wants us all to see in this shooting. If this blesses you, would you consider sharing it with someone else? And let's keep praying, for Donald Trump, the victims and their…

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Guest Speaker - Dr. Sean McDowell 42:33

1M ago42:33

42:33

Pastor Chad Harvey sits down with Dr. Sean McDowell to talk about how to respond to doubts and questions from amongst ourselves and the world.By Pastor Chad Harvey, Dr. Sean McDowell

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Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives 47:22

1M ago47:22

47:22

This week, we have an excerpt of a recent event that Sean participated in with atheist journalist Adam Davidson. The two dialogued about their perspectives on issues like cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, and the importance of civil discourse. Highlighting areas of both agreement and disagreement, this episode demonstrates the value of t…

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Basic Family Principles 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Is the Bible TRUE? | Alex O'Connor vs. Dinesh D'Souza | Debate Teacher Reacts 59:20

2M ago59:20

59:20

Hey friends, got an explosive debate for you. It's Atheist vs. Christian -- Alex O'Connor (i.e. Cosmic Skeptic) vs. Dinesh D'Souza. They go to toe-to-toe on whether or not the Bible is true. Who bested the other in terms of argument and skill? Let's find out! Link to original video: https://youtu.be/UMKkX8qRHsw?si=6D3IPycOwfmG-pxd Join my awesome P…

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Following Jesus RUINED My Life! | #AtheistTikTok | Pastor Reacts 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

Hey friends, time for another round of "What Are They Saying on Tik Tok?" This time we're looking at atheists who claim that the Bible (and following Christ) is what causes their unbelief. Join me as I investigate whether or not these claims are legit :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to L…

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12 Crucial Truths of Christianity 45:39

2M ago45:39

45:39

What are the essential truths of the Christian faith? How do we know they are true, and how do we live them out in relationships? In this episode, Scott interviews Sean about his recent book 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith. They discuss the core issues of Christianity, how we know they are true, and why they matter for our relationship wit…

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Humility and Anxiety 44:38

2M ago44:38

44:38

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions 59:40

2M ago59:40

59:40

This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Current struggles and internal conflicts within the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision Implications of a New York bill that could impact private and religious schools' policies on gender expression The rise of anti-Semitism on elite university campuses and its effects on Jewish students Incident involving Ve…

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Even Harvard Is Realizing They're NOT Aliens! | Pastor Reacts 24:38

2M ago24:38

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Hey friends, the world is starting to catch up to the Bible's explanation of the supernatural realm. I've got a very interesting study for you that just came out by a Harvard researcher. And the results are WILD. Take a look :) Original video: https://youtu.be/Z73zej2aQKg?si=zE951E8jzrNc1egt Link to study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/3…

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Jesus Was GAY! The Gospel Is GROTESQUE! | #WokeTikTok | Pastor Reacts 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

This one was a hard video to react to. You're going to hear some of the most vile things ever said about God, the Bible, and Jesus. As always we're going to break it down and see what the Bible truly says :) Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple…

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Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith (with Carl Trueman) 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

Why is it so important that we reclaim the historic Christian faith in a culture dominated by individualism and identity politics? Join Sean for an interview with Carl Trueman, as they discuss how believers can use the traditional creeds to evaluate modern cultural questions. Carl's new book is Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in…

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The Prosperity Gospel 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media 58:14

2M ago58:14

58:14

This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Louisiana mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking legal debates and opposition. A federal judge in Kentucky blocks Biden's Title IX rules, arguing gender identity and sex are distinct. The U.S. Surgeon General advocates for warning labels on social media to protect adolescents' mental hea…

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Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff) 54:11

2M ago54:11

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Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations on difficult topics with people who see the world differently? And if so, how do we do it? Sean talks with Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor, about these questions and more. They discuss their …

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A Message for Struggling Fathers 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

By Pastor Chad Harvey

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Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

This week, Sean & Scott discuss: Canada's Online Harms Act: Potentially draconian free speech restrictions and the debate on its implications for political activism and public discourse. Compassionate Transfer in IVF: Addressing the moral dilemma of excess embryos through a controversial medical procedure aimed at unsuccessful pregnancies. Toxic Ma…

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Richard Dawkins vs. Ayaan Hirsi Ali | Debate Teacher Reacts 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Hey friends, this one was fascinating! It's New Atheism vs. New Theism, atheist vs. ex-atheist... who also happen to be friends! Richard Dawkins vs. recent convert to the Christian faith Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Dawkins came to scrap but who really won the exchange? Let's find out! :) Link to original video: https://youtu.be/DbjHyz_7fCg?si=m0L2rA6yeWyff3f9…

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The LGBT Is God's GIFT to the WORLD! | #PrideMonth TikTok | Pastor Reacts 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Hey friends, it’s Pride Month and that means Progressive Christian Tik Tokkers getting out the message and spreading horrific theology and awful exegesis! Need I say more? Let's get right into it. Join my awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get your W…

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Who is an Evangelical? (with Thomas Kidd) 40:05

2M ago40:05

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What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some of the questions Sean discusses with our guest Thomas Kidd, Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. They briefly discuss the history of the evangelical movement a…