What Is This Generation Facing? with Sean McDowell

Adam Griffin, Cassie Bryant, and Chelsea Griffin are joined by Dr. Sean McDowell to have a conversation about what the current generation is facing.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• For those who don’t know you, would you introduce yourself and tell us about you, your family, and your ministry?
• What is different about what this generation is facing?
• What kind of reasons are you seeing in this generation as to why they don’t want to be part of the Christian church?
• What does it look like to “start early” as a parent addressing some of the tougher questions our kids are struggling with?
• How do you encourage parents to equip themselves to address some of these “tough issues” that this generation is facing?
• Is there a way for families to do skilled research together? Or is that something we need to provide space for kids to do on their own?
• What is the Christian family’s answer to all of this stress and anxiety?
• What encouragement can you offer to parents in order to stay positive in this work?
• Where do you see the “biblical worldview” facing the greatest cultural opposition in this generation and how can we address that?
• What do you see or think God is doing with this generation?
• Why is love the backbone to what you’re advocating for in how we interact with these young people?
• What do you see in God’s word that you think really resonates with this generation?
• If our listeners want to pray for you and your family, what can they ask God for on your behalf?

Guest Bio:

Dr. Sean McDowell is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He is a teacher with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. Sean is the co-host for the Think Biblically podcast, has a YouTube channel, and has an apologetics blog. 

He is the author, co-author, or editor of many books including but not limited to; Chasing Love, The Fate of the Apostles, So The Next Generation Will Know, A New Kind of Apologist, Apologetics for a New Generation, and The Apologetics Study Bible for Students.

He graduated from Talbot Theological Seminary with a double master’s degree in Theology and Philosophy. He earned a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014. Sean married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie and they have three children.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Acts 17:11, 1 Peter 5:7, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Romans 12:2, 
• “So the Next Generation Will Know” by Sean McDowell
• The State of Theology by Ligonier
• Stand to Reason Podcast
• Reasonable Faith Podcast
• Think Biblically Podcast
• Mike Winger Youtube Channel
• THE BEAT by Allen Parr Youtube Channel
• Dr. Sean McDowell Youtube Channel
• State of the Bible 2022 Research from American Bible Society

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