Sean McDowell

Sean McDowell holds a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies, along with dual master's degrees in theology and philosophy. He's a professor of Christian Apologetics who specializes in equipping young people to defend their faith through compelling evidence and relatable communication. With a wildly popular YouTube channel, Sean connects an enthusiastic heart and storytelling with solid logical reasoning to help believers engage today's cultural challenges with confidence.

Personal Website

Sean's website offers plenty of extra resources like videos, blog writings, books, speaking events and his podcast episodes from Think Biblically. Listeners can engage with Sean's content through video episodes and submit their own questions about faith, culture, and apologetics for future discussions.

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YouTube Videos - @SeanMcDowell

On this channel Dr. Sean McDowell tackles some of the biggest questions about God, morality, and contemporary culture. There are 1.6k short and long form videos, so plenty of content on almost EVERY topic! He has interviews with many other people on this website so you may see some intermingled content.

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Popular videos

The Best Evidence for God? Here’s What 100 Apologists Said (9min)

Sean does a great run through from data on a group of modern apologists and what they believe would be the "best evidence for God". An awesome starting place to see the major areas of reasons for belief and where you can start to home into particular topics.

Story of How the Apostles Died (1hr 4min)

The video features Dr. Sean McDowell and David Wood discussing the historical evidence surrounding the deaths of Jesus’ apostles. McDowell draws from his doctoral research and a decade of updates to reassess traditional claims, especially those found in Foxe’s Book of Martyrs.

Jews Are Coming to Faith in Jesus (1hr 2m)

Jeff recounts his journey from secular Judaism and deep involvement in New Age spirituality to a transformative encounter with Jesus that led to his conversion. He highlights how digital outreach, cultural openness, and global events are contributing to a rise in Jewish belief in Jesus.

Is the Soul Real? (59min)

Many scientists and doctors believe that there is no such thing as the soul. Dr. Michael Egnor is a neurosurgeon, presents the case that the brain alone does not explain the mind. Using modern neuroscience and his vast surgical experience, he believes there is a spiritual soul that transcends the brain, using fascinating case studies to prove his claim.

Does God Exist? Five Quick Arguments (4min)

Sean covers 5 quick arguments for God's Existence. The Cosmological, Fine-Tuning, DNA, Moral Arguments, and Resurrection of Jesus.