Ambition drives success today, but is it also destroying our souls? Today, theologian and author Dr. Miroslav Volf Joins me in person to discuss his new book The Cost of Ambition. We explore the deeper spiritual cost of our culture’s obsession with striving, comparison, and being better than others. This book truly led me to reflect on my own life and striving for ambition. It is one of the most important books I have read in awhile. READ: The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Makes Us Worse by Miroslav Volf (https://amzn.to/3ToRb3V)*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_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org
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The Grammy Winner Who Left Rock for Christ
John Schlitt was the voice behind the legendary '70s rock band Head East. At the height of success, he almost lost everything. What looked like the end of his career became the beginning of something far greater. He is now the lead singer for the Christian Rock band Petra. Today, he's here to share how a personal crash, a radical encounter with Jesus, and an unexpected call to join the pioneer Christian rock band Petra changed everything.He shares his personal story to faith and the unexpected call to join Petra as the lead singer. We also dive into why so many Christian artists today are deconstructing their faith, whether the Christian music industry has lost its way, and how to stay faithful to Jesus amidst fame, temptation, and pressure.READ: A Rebel's Manifesto, by Sean McDowell (https://amzn.to/3T3Sfdd)*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_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org
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Why Did God Allow the Holocaust?
Why would a loving, all-powerful God allow something as horrific as the Holocaust? This is one of the most difficult questions that has caused many to doubt or walk away from faith altogether. Collin Hansen has thought about these questions for years and has written an excellent book on this topic. He’s here today to give his sobering, honest take. READ: Where is God in as World of Suffering? (https://amzn.to/4kfMKUk)WATCH: Answering the Problem of Evil and Suffering (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtdCr3Pxg4w)*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_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org
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How to Investigate the Supernatural (w/ Lee Strobel)
Lee Strobel has a new book out called Seeing the Supernatural. He takes readers on a journey talking with various experts about the evidence for angels, near-death experiences, miracles, demon possessions, and more. Don't miss one of his first interviews on the subject. He takes us through how a seasoned journalist might investigate the supernatural.READ: Seeing the Supernatural, by Lee Strobel (https://amzn.to/3Fo2yoX)*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_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org
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Famous Drummer Preaches Faith to Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, etc. (w/ Zoro)
How does a World Renowned Drummer for people like Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown and Frankie Valli come to Jesus and continue to spread his ministry while drumming for these legendary musicians? Today, he tells us his story to faith and how he continues to evangelize and be a good example to these people to show his faith. READ: Maria’s Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother’s Love, a Son’s Perseverance, and Dreaming Big by Zoro (https://a.co/d/i2XLGoI)*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_McDowellTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/Website: https://seanmcdowell.org
Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. On this channel he tackles some of the biggest questions about God, morality, and contemporary culture. Visit www.seanmcdowell.org for more posts and info.