God Matters

conversations with Dr. Sean McDowell

January 31 and February 1, 2026

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Nothing substitutes for being at the sessions live and in person.  For those who cannot attend, all sessions will be streamed live and may be viewed on our website.

Schedule

Saturday, January 31, 2026 
8:30am - Breakfast 
9:00am - What is a Worldview and Why is it Important? 
10:30am - Break 
10:40am - True for You, But Not True for Me, followed by Q&A 
11:30am - Lunch Break 
12:30pm - Why Marriage Matters to God, followed by Q&A 
1:20pm - Break 
1:30pm - Engaging the LGBTQ Conversation: Compassion and Clarity, followed by Q&A 

Sunday, February 1, 2026 
8:30am - Coffee Fellowship
9am class time - How to Have Spiritual Conversations 
10am worship assembly - Passing Your Faith to the Next Generation 

Sean McDowell is a Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. He has earned two Master’s degrees—in philosophy and theology—and a Ph.D. in Apologetics and Worldview Studies.

He is the author, editor, or co-author of more than 20 books, including:

  • More than a Carpenter
  • Chasing Love
  • End the Stalemate
  • The Fate of the Apostles

He is the co-host of the Think Biblically podcast, one of the most popular podcasts about the intersection of faith and culture. He also has one of the top apologetics YouTube channels. He is an internationally renowned speaker, and he is on the teaching team at his home church in Southern California.

A former basketball player at Biola University, his storytelling, humor, respectful ability to get to the heart of a matter, and experience with young people all make him uniquely capable of
not only informing, but also equipping us as disciples to be salt and light in our world.