The Sean McDowell Show

Mike Winger, a Christian teacher and YouTuber, joins to discuss his mission to expose abuse and false teachings in charismatic churches. He highlights how culture can enable cover-ups and fears surrounding NDAs that silence witnesses. Winger shares how fake prophecies have manipulated congregants into harmful situations and emphasizes the importance of accountability. He offers a biblical approach to addressing allegations and underscores the need for reform while expressing hope for a new generation to advocate for integrity in ministry.

Allie Beth Stuckey, a Conservative Christian commentator and author, joins the conversation to explore the potential revival in America amid recent tragedies. She shares insights on why people are returning to faith and highlights stories of repentance and spiritual renewal. The duo discusses the importance of public gatherings for collective mourning and prayer, as well as various ministry approaches tailored to cultural engagement. Allie emphasizes the need for personal discipleship and living a life reflective of the Gospel.

In this enlightening discussion, John Lennox, a renowned mathematician and philosopher, delves into the implications of artificial intelligence from a Christian perspective. He addresses the real dangers AI poses, such as deepfakes and job losses, while contrasting these with the fictional notion of superintelligence. Lennox emphasizes the hopeful message of Revelation amid modern anxieties, advocating for a responsible interpretation of Scripture. With profound insights on transhumanism and the promise of Christ's return, he reassures listeners of the enduring relevance of faith.

Ruslan KD is one of the most popular and influential Christian YouTubers. He focuses on cultural analysis, from a biblical perspective, and challenges Christians to live out their faith. He has written a new book, Godly Ambition, which challenges Christians to strategically use their gifts to help advance the kingdom of God. In this interview, Ruslan shares his journey to faith, the motivation behind his career, why he is so passionate about Christians being ambitious, and he addresses some tough questions about the downside of ambition. Finally, he gives a warning for Christians today. READ: Godly Ambition, by Ruslan KD (https://amzn.to/4n3yY9u) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today, I sit down with my 21-year-old son, Scottie, to briefly unpack a startling street conversation in New York City. While running a “Change My Mind” table at Union Square, he met a self-described Satanist who reached for tarot cards when asked about the identity of Jesus. According to my guest Steve Dabbs, author of "When Demons Surface," this was a genuine demonic encounter. We show part of the encounter, and then analyze the experience through the lens of scripture. READ: When Demons Surface: True Stories of Spiritual Warfare and What the Bible Says about Confronting the Darkness by Steve Dabbs (https://amzn.to/4pCVA2a) WEBSITE: www.SteveDabbs.org *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For the first time in history, archaeologists are excavating the ancient city of Colossae, the very place Paul addressed his letter to the Colossians and to Philemon. Dr. Arnold explains the significance of Colossae in the New Testament world, the challenges of getting an excavation approved in modern Türkiye, and what discoveries could reveal about the spiritual and cultural background behind Paul’s warnings to the Colossian church. From mosaics hidden under farmland to ground-penetrating radar scans that point to buried temples, this is a fascinating look at how history, archaeology, and Scripture intersect. READ: *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Todd McFarlane, a legendary comic-book creator known for co-creating Venom and founding McFarlane Toys, opens up about his journey with faith. He shares his doubts about God, revealing how family and the beauty of comics have shaped his beliefs. The conversation delves into the complex themes of his iconic character, Spawn, touching on freedom, morality, and the problem of evil. Todd also emphasizes the importance of creativity, diversity, and the risks he's taken throughout his remarkable career.

A new book is just out offering a way for Christians to have "constructive conversations on sexuality and gender." While I am fully in support of constructive conversations (one of my goals is to model them here on YouTube) this book deeply concerns me. In this video, I do a deep-dive with Dr. Scott Rae, my Talbot School of Theology colleague and Think Biblically Podcast co-host. Let me know what you think. As always, I am open for opposing views, but on a topic this divisive, please keep comments constructive. WATCH: "Can You Faithfully Follow Jesus and Affirm Same-Sex Unions," a friendly debate with Preston Ulmer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUh-MwkuPF4&list=PLDP3r2FYXPWXJa3o0zlCXXRWix1kg-xIF&index=47) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Gary Habermas was one of the first Christian scholars to study near-death experiences in the early 1970s. Thus, he has been studying them over 5 decades! How has the evidence changed? According to Dr. Habermas, we have hundreds of NEW documented, evidential cases just in the past few years. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Habermas about the cases he has collected and analyzed. Some involve accurate details observed miles away from the patient’s body, blind individuals seeing for the first time and verifiable medical data that naturalistic explanations simply cannot explain. READ: On the Resurrection: Evidences, by Gary Habermas (https://amzn.to/3JkWaky) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What happens when atheists who expect nothing after death report vivid visions of an afterlife? Dr. Steve Miller returns to unpack surprising cases of near-death experiences, deathbed visions, and other phenomena that challenge a purely naturalistic worldview. He talks about how these encounters unfold, what they describe and how they reconcile them with their beliefs. Are these experiences just brain chemistry or something more? *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.