The Sean McDowell Show

Expert John Burke discusses near-death experiences and their connection to Christianity, exploring encounters with a universal divine presence and challenging exclusive beliefs. He highlights evidence for life after death, including verifiable observations and encounters with unknown deceased individuals. The significance of historical facts in the resurrection and the consistency among near-death experiences are explored. The guest counters objections by highlighting detailed experiences that defy common explanations and emphasizes consistent testimonies from blind individuals. Various perspectives on near-death experiences are discussed.

In this podcast, Sean McDowell interviews Peter Williams, an expert in Christianity, who examines the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 to show the genius, creativity, and wisdom of Jesus's teachings. They discuss Jesus's intellectual brilliance, the power of his parables, and the depth of the prodigal son story. They emphasize Jesus's methodology, consistency, and uniqueness portrayed in the Gospels. The podcast also delves into the depth and arguments of 'Evidence into Man's Verdict' and recommends 'The Surprising Genius of Jesus' for anyone interested in understanding Jesus's genius.

Susan Lim, a former Buddhist turned Christian, discusses how the history of the Bible impacts our faith. She explores the journey from Buddhism to Christianity, the importance of a church community, and the struggle of accepting the Bible as God's Word. Their exploration of faith and the messy nature of the Bible, along with studying history and ancient literature, aids in strengthening their faith.

Scholar and YouTuber Mark Ward joins Sean McDowell to discuss the best Bible translations. They explore factors that contribute to a trustworthy translation, criteria for choosing a translation, gender accuracy controversy, selecting translations for different audiences, addressing 'King James Onlyism,' and the influence of a father's ministry on a mother's faith.

Explore the concept of deconstruction in the context of Christianity and its positive and negative forms. Discuss the misconception of certainty in faith. Understand the role of hypocrisy in causing doubt and deconstruction. Reflect on sinfulness, motivations, and biases in understanding faith. Emphasize the role of unanswered questions in deconstruction. Provide guidance on responding to faith deconstruction. Discover the motivations behind the book 'Set of Drift' and the importance of critical thinking.

What would happen if an agnostic committed to thinking about God for a year? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book "My Year with God," by Danish psychologist and 2018 "Humanist of the Year" Dr. Svend Brinkmann. They discuss positive takeaways from the book and some areas of disagreement about the intersection of science and faith, evidence for the soul, and how to go on a spiritual quest. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Please check it out and share with a friend. READ: My Year with God, by Svend Brinkmann (https://amzn.to/40gFNtK) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for $100 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.

Exploring the changing landscape and boundaries of pornography, the relationship between pornography and markets, the consequences of banning pornography, the impact of the COVID pandemic on pornography consumption, and the debate between porn addiction and habitual use.

Exploring the role of doubt in one's spiritual journey, the speaker discusses doubt and faith, struggling with reading the Bible, the distinctions within evangelicalism, understanding love, and the relevance of Christianity in today's world.

Lee Strobel, bestselling author and former investigative journalist, discusses why science points towards intelligent design. Topics include: declining belief in God, the cosmological argument, fine-tuning of the universe, changing evidence for Jesus, and discerning religious experiences.

Former member of a polygamous Mormon cult, Jared Larson, shares his remarkable story of life in the cult, his doubts that led to his escape, and his current ministry. Topics discussed include growing up in a polygamous family, the draw of polygamy, leaving the cult and the challenges faced, prevalence of cults in Utah, the journey of leaving a cult, challenging Mormon beliefs, and the spiritual journey after leaving a polygamous cult.