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Sean McDowell is known for his exceptional communication skills, which he uses to inspire and equip the church, particularly young people, to advocate for the Christian faith. He is adept at engaging audiences through humor and storytelling while simultaneously presenting solid evidence and logical reasoning to encourage a biblical perspective on life. Sean holds the position of associate professor within the Christian Apologetics program at Biola University and serves as the Resident Scholar for Summit California. He continues to teach a high school Bible class, allowing him to remain connected to the current cultural landscape. This connection enhances his ability to convey meaningful insights to educators, pastors, and parents.

In recognition of his impact, Sean was honored with the Educator of the Year award in 2008 in San Juan Capistrano, California. The Association of Christian Schools International has acknowledged his apologetics training program as exemplary. He is recognized among the leading 100 apologists worldwide. His educational background includes graduating summa cum laude with master’s degrees in theology and philosophy from Talbot School of Theology. In 2014, he received his doctorate in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

With a career that involves extensive travel, Sean speaks at numerous events, such as camps, churches, schools, universities, and conferences, both domestically and internationally. He has presented for notable organizations like Focus on the Family, Backyard Skeptics, Youth Specialties, the Chuck Colson Center for Christian Worldview, Cru, Hume Lake Christian Camps, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Association of Christian Schools International. His media appearances include guest slots on radio shows such as The Michael Medved Show, Point of View, Family Life Today, Common Sense Atheism, Stand to Reason, and the Hugh Hewitt Show, while his insights have been cited in publications like the New York Times.

Sean has contributed extensively to Christian literature as an author, co-author, or editor of over 18 books. His works include "So The Next Generation Will Know" (David C. Cook, 2019), "Sharing the Good News with Mormons" (Harvest House, 2018), and "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" (Harper Collins, 2017). He has collaborated with his father, Josh McDowell, on several books, such as "The Unshakable Truth" and "More Than A Carpenter." Additionally, Sean serves as the general editor for "The Apologetics Study Bible for Students" and contributes to publications like the YouthWorker Journal, Decision Magazine, and the Christian Research Journal.

Sean frequently shares his thoughts and engages in discussions on his blog at https://******.**. He married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie, in April 2000, and they reside in San Juan Capistrano with their three children. During college, Sean played basketball at Biola, serving as team captain in his senior year when the team achieved a 30-7 record.