Untold Stories from Josh McDowell: A Conversation

[@loistrowell5271]

Love these two men of God. Years ago I was in a Christian bookstore waiting on my children to use the restroom. As I waited, I reached up and touched two books while there, “More than a Carpenter”, which I had never heard about and a .49 cent “Book of John”. For some strange reason I bought them both. Left to pick up my 13 year old son who had recently changed his social media profile to agnostic. When I arrived a man was telling my son that two books that helped him come to Christ in Amsterdam were “More than a Carpenter “ and the Book of John. In that moment I didn’t say that I had just purchased them. It was like a kiss from Heaven knowing God was moving on our behalf. I gave the books to my son and told him God was big enough to question but to look for truth. Happy to say he is back pointing people to Christ.

[@marciajwilson]

Your dad really personifies the joy of the Lord.

[@SeanMcDowell]

Agreed!

[@Cbaker1376]

47 years ago, when my husband was in grad school and I was working at Wilson Library at UNC Chpel Hill, we saw signs all over campus saying “Josh is Coming” Wish we had heard him then but later I read his books! Thank You

[@konananil1205]

Oh my God, I am listening to this interview from Pretoria (capital city), South Africa 🇿🇦. Such a blessing. I am an African and it means so much that there are principled followers of Christ who could take a stand against segregation even during apartheid. Thank you❤.

[@ambassador_in_training]

Thank you Sean for doing this interview!!! Evidence that Demands a Verdict was a really helpful book in my days at the university when my atheist teacher on the origins of Christianity was throwing bombs at my newly found faith in Christ. I have appreciated apologetics ever since. God bless you richly Sean and Josh!!!

[@robertbuckingham4927]

5/21/2021Josh McDowell is bold and it shows. God's hand is on his life and He uses that relationship to reach and connect to others. He was very approachable at first when I approached him at a restaurant. He came back to converse with me.Later when I approached him and asked a focused question he was able to answer me and showed his interest and the compassion of God.Josh McDowell is a genuine believer in the Savior Jesus Christ and anyone should listen to what he has to say when he speaks or when you have an audience with him,Robert Buckingham-Glad to meet You Josh McDowell!5/21/2021

[@jackielouw6407]

I have always loved listening to Josh but his life experiences just put this great Godly man on another level. So special to see the respect and love shown by his son. The way he looks and listens to his dad was just so special. Thank you for this!

[@ebrown0101100]

This interview is life-changing! My whole household is being evangelized by this amazing man of God. I have wept through this interview as God has pricked my heart to be more bold for HIM. THANK YOU for doing this interview. Josh McDowell, you are a true man on fire for Jesus Christ . i pray I can raise my son to be just as bold for you. Thank you for your life of sacrafice.

[@vuyigqada2861]

I enjoyed this,truly blessed! "You will either be blown up to hell or heaven"😁 Your dad's decision to refuse to speak to segregated audiences speaks to my heart,I honor him for that.With love from South Africa capital, Pretoria🇿🇦

[@reason4being868]

This conversation is priceless! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! Laughing, crying and learning over here...God Bless you both!

[@brandyrose562]

He is full of joy and passion. Just hearing him talk made my night. 💜

[@pjsvenssonthoren8565]

Man I Wish I had a healthy family. Your father is wonderful. Blessings🌹❤️🌹

[@momofkandm]

Mr. McDowell, Sr, I read your books when I was at Bible College, so long ago that Jr.was probably not born yet. More than a Carpenter was so easy reading, I wondered why it has been chosen for college level reading, but it had a great impact on me. It has been one of the few college textbooks I reread more than once, and consulted for my own writing. You know - I finally found the film for my photographic memory, but by then everyone else had gone digital.

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lynettethomson4784]

I’m a South African, I used to love to listen to Josh McDowell on our Christian TV channel, probably the late 80’s early 90’s, I really enjoyed listening to this, so glad that I can now catch you on KZbin 💜✝️🤗

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thanks for sharing. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@helenwilliams6773]

This is SUCH an amazing, spiritually encouraging, conversation. So glad I've watched.

[@BibleLosophR]

I could have listened to another 1 1/2 hours. Great Stories! Praise God! Can't wait for Part 2.

[@jamesdaniels8007]

Really a blessing to learn more from Josh. I'm trying my best to power through "Evidence", but I'm a slow reader. We need as much of his wisdom shared as possible. Praying for his continued health and our Lord's blessing and grace and mercy on him.

[@Peace-wm7vc]

Hmmm! A life well spent for Christ! I celebrate your lives, the McDowell’s. Thank you for sharing your life with us

[@vipergti3439]

These stories were awesome. I could listen to it all day. Usually I listen to some stuff on youtube while working, but I didn't get any work done in this past hour and a half. Please talk to him again sometime (publicly I mean).

[@SeanMcDowell]

You got it!

[@veechoi226]

Feel the same. These stories were amazing!! Could listen to their conversation all day. Loved it!

[@nickayduncan7796]

I was listening at the gym! Really amazing! To God be the Glory

[@fighterpoul]

Josh, thank you for visiting Poland in December 2015. I met my lovely wife on your lecture there :-) Blessings!

[@SeanMcDowell]

My dad speaks regularly of Poland and considers it one of his favorite places to visit!

[@fighterpoul]

Dr. Sean McDowell so we are waiting for you to come here as well 😊 I remember that your dad got an album about Poland as a gift at the end of his visit in 2015, you may take a look and feel encouraged 😃

[@antoinette6465]

I truly enjoyed this. You are so blessed to have a dad like him. The things that he wouldn't fall for. God was with him all the way. Such great stories you have to had heard growing up. God bless you both.

[@ChristopherDolby]

Thanks for sharing Josh and your openness and honesty

[@carlanfoltz8536]

I am 70years old. I took some of our daughters to a True Love Waits seminar in Myrtle Beach, SC years ago. I am still thankful for Josh and his love for boldly telling the Truth unashamedly!

[@zahirvisram2749]

This is an amazing interview. Gold nuggets galore! Thank you for sharing and being so candid. I loved it. Learned much. Cried some.

[@750DonutsOfDoom]

Thank you for this Sean. So glad to be connected to you through your online class we just finished. I was so impacted by your dads books and would give “More than a Carpenter” to people. So emboldened in my faith from your dads stories. What a God we serve...

[@SeanMcDowell]

Amen!

[@mariec6124]

Ooooh, such a joy to watch father and son interact! Josh the dad is so cute to behold (Sorry, I can't find a better word!). I super appreciate his childlike enthusiasm, his guilelessness, his humility, his infectious love for the Lord....a and Sean, I super love how you treated your dad with such tenderness, respect and admiration. I can just see how pleased Abba is with this father-son tandem. May the Lord continue to bless the work of your hands and may He continue to drown you both (and your families) with His infinite kindness and steadfast love. 😍

[@DavidEdwinHall]

Wonderful! I remember a couple of key quotes from Josh's book, Evidence that Demands a Verdict: "We cannot pander to a man's intellectual arrogance, but we must cater to his intellectual honesty... My heart cannot rejoice in what my mind rejects as untrue." How refreshing that was to me in the days of my searching for truth. Thank you for combining excellent case-making evidence with the testimonial experience of God's leading. BY THE WAY, Josh's reference to PRETORIA (not Johannesburg) as the capital of South Africa (along with Cape Town and Bloemfontein) was CORRECT. I hope someone researched that and admitted that to him after this conversation. To God be the glory for taking Josh beyond the limits of his ability to glorify Him with His boundless grace!

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thanks David!

[@bobbydavid1716]

This was a really inspiring interview. And the part about his drawings in prison and what he said during the bomb threat had me rolling on the floor laughing. Josh’s mix of wit and boldness are unmatched!

[@Caro450]

Love your dad. I am 81 never heard this testimony. Thank you.

[@DanielApologetics]

Long live the McDowell(s)! God is great!

[@cindybrunshwiler8513]

What a delightful and encouraging segment. Loved listening and watching you and your dad.

[@gloriafarham5921]

I could listen to Sean for hours, and now his Dad

[@SeanMcDowell]

Join us August 12 for part 2!

[@amalfrancis2326]

Very inspiring . Greatly touched by your commitment, courage and your love for the Lord.

[@matthewwinter7660]

Awesome interview , thanks for puting this together Sean!

[@supersmart671]

Josh...you are a legend

[@afreshcoatofpaint]

Total blessing to listen to this! Thank you ☺️

[@tiffanycrain9849]

Good message

[@waynehilton8867]

Josh McDowell is a great treasure.

[@timbeauxclary]

I wish someone would write "Acts, part 2- the 20th century Evangelists" . I imagine stories like your father's being included, along with Billy Graham's, Ravi Zacharias', and the many others that preached Jesus all over the world. The stories of him receiving the gift of tongues were inspirational. Also the jail story. Thanks so much.

[@edgarmelgar9576]

Fantastic testimony. Only God has the power to use our lives to his glory.

[@meloponcedeleon2089]

I am always blessed whenever I hear you both speak. May you continue to advance God's Kingdom! And may God sustain your strength and give you steadfast spirits

[@zaviahopethomas-woundedsou9848]

The safest place is in the center of God's will... I needed to hear that today. I will be publishing books soon many of which are focused on healing from abuse. A couple of those abusers have threatened to kill me. I know it is God's will for my life yet, it is scary to know the actions they may try and take. I needed this reminder.

[@Erik_Danley]

What a fantastic interview! God bless you both. FYI…South Africa has three branches of government and a capital city for each. The administrative capital of South Africa is Pretoria, the legislative capital is Cape Town, and the judicial capital is Bloemfontein.

[@E7L1L3s]

Yes, I attended that evening Bible study! And Christmas '66 Vancouver businessmen funded 4 Greyhound buses to take students (I was one) to Arrowhead Springs Conference! Today, I support a young family both parents of which work with students in Ontario, Cda Universitues with P2C.

[@violettebakom9770]

Happy father's Day Dr.Josh McDwell💜🌷🙏

[@missyslittlethingsinlife1920]

Love this! In the 80's and early 90's I chaperoned youth groups to Josh McDowell conferences in the Birmingham area. What a blessing to hear and know that the young people that had been entrusted to me for the evening were hearing truth and in a way that they understood. When my husband & I were newlyweds we chaperoned our youth group to a camp where Josh was speaking. This venue was in the Blue Ridge mountains and, lets just say it had a lot of distractions. Sean, you were with your dad and was about 10 years old? One evening my husband & I were looking for our youth and ran into you both prayer walking in the mall area. We all had the same concerns that week. Many years later our daughter comes back from SLU in Orlando and was talking about their speaker who was a professor. Dr. Sean McDowell! What a blessing to see what God has done, doing & will do in using you both for the furtherance of His kingdom.

[@jonarmstrong8787]

Sean this was an amazing session with your father. Love the history and I really admire you both. What I also enjoyed was the joy in your eyes as you listened to the stories your father told. I have three sons and I love listening to them and hearing their stories. I’m also very close to my father and love to hear about his life. In fact this has inspired me to know more about his childhood and young adulthood. Thank you for doing this! I met your father on a plane once and I love his enthusiasm for God and life. Thank you for all you do!!!

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thank YOU. I loved it too!

[@benzyshot5954]

Such a great conversation of a Father and a son. Thank you for this video Sean, I felt really compelled.

[@SeanMcDowell]

So glad to hear!

[@sweetopia]

Loved this! I would love to watch many more of these! Thank you Josh and Sean for all you do!

[@SeanMcDowell]

You bet. More to come!

[@joshuagilbert1365]

Quote from your dad. he said to me "I am the oldest youth worker in the world. " He certainly has the unique gift of relating to young people of any "racial group." I have personally seen him in action in South Africa and in Ghana. Joshua Gilbert.

[@pamgessler5923]

I love the stories of Josh being filled with the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues.

[@isaiahpulido9135]

Just as described by Josh and Sean... this life of Josh is "living a supernatural life" and a "modern day Paul" which they give the glory to God. So amazing is the power and grace of our Almighty Father God! Sean you are doing such incredible work to reveal the truths and works of God which so many need to hear and receive.

[@justenejorger1840]

Thanks for this. It was really fun to watch the two of you talk together. I know for myself that your dad was a big influence on my father. I remember actually meeting your dad one time at Breakforth in Edmonton, Alberta. He was speaking about the importance of purity and I was there with my dad. He said something along the lines of having my dad there with me and us attending the conference together is the greatest gift. I agree. Like you my dad has been one of the biggest influences on my life to explore the truth about God. Thanks for your teaching, always enjoy listening.

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thank you for sharing!

[@craigabernethy7220]

Enjoyed that. The man has lead some life.

[@lkplaisance3987]

Your Dad is full of the Holy Spirit, so blessed, y'all are amazing!

[@Derek_Baumgartner]

Such a powerful interview. That part of him speaking in tongues without knowing it: very profound. And, to be honest, God helping us speak of His Son is nothing new. When I've spoken (online, through text, but in real-time) to some people in trying to witness to them, sometimes (especially it seems when someone is really hurting) and they ask a question, I just naturally end up typing out a response that ties together unnaturally well. I try to learn, and to be ready to 'give an answer for the hope that lies within me', but occasionally when I've spoken to people in conversation the way I end up responding to certain things clearly was beyond my knowledge and/or tact. I wish I remembered these moments more clearly! And regarding God answering your prayer: several times I've spoken to people who were 'just about to leave', then they thanked me and said they really needed to hear about Jesus - about what I shared with them. Not everyone is equipped for the same role in the ministry, but everyone can minister to a degree: Jesus's Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) was not tail-ended by "unless you're not silver-tongued." Remember Moses at the burning bush! It's His merit and power, not ours: He does not command us to do that which He does not equip us to do. I recall also something the late Ravi Zacharias said, when he was speaking to a man he called Sheikh Talal (if memory serves: shortened version of the full answer and exchange): "Until we accept the Son that God has offered for us, we will continue offering our own sons and daughters on the battlefield for money, power, and prestige." Ravi noted that he hadn't thought of that before, and as he was leaving the talk, someone he was with said "Ravi, that was of God", to which Ravi responded "I sure hope so!" === I've such a long way to go. But as your father said, of giving his 'failings' over to God - of offering them to Him - it seems best to trust God with all that you have and are, rather than seeking to be something He did not make you to be. So: a few takeaways: -Conviction in the Word, and the written Word, and the value of people, and the love of God for every human being -Boldness to go -Recognizing it's His power, and He can use you just as you are -Picking a door and going, and praying "Stop me if this ain't what You want from me", rather than only waiting for a door to come to you. (patience and waiting on the Lord is key: don't rush without thinking, but similarly don't fail to go, I think)

[@anastazjamalczyk7683]

Hi Derek, You mentioned replying to sb questions or concerns in a kind of supernatural way, beyond your knowledge or wisdom. I've been struggling with it, because on one hand I wanna live like that, and on the other- I am so deeply afraid of the Holy Spirit just taking over completely. How does it work, and is there really nothing to be afraid of?

[@Derek_Baumgartner]

@@anastazjamalczyk7683 Remember the fruits of the Spirit - from Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law." More modern translations have 'self-control' over 'temperance,' but basically the same thing: control over the self, not a loss thereof! When I mentioned what happened, I meant it - but not that I was out of control. Rather, the right words came to me, if that makes sense. Ideas suddenly connected together and I answered what was being asked more clearly than I normally would be able to (if at all). I kind of think of it now like a sudden burst of wind in the sails of a boat: the boat relying on power outside of itself for both direction and speed. When I said "I wish I remembered these moments more clearly!" - I am not saying I blacked out or any such thing. I've spoken to a lot of folks online and I didn't note down much at the time when such things happened while speaking to folks. I probably should have: my memory isn't the best. :P Make a bunch of .txt documents on your computer or some such for reminders - even little folders. I should probably try to be more diligent there in this area, too. ---- In short, though, if one of the fruits of the Spirit is self-control, I don't think your fear that you stated is justifiable. God loves us and wants to work with us and cleanse us: to draw us nearer to Him and for us to work with Him in doing this, rather than against Him. To respond to His calling, not to resist it. His calling, however, isn't to 'become a puppet' and lose consciousness or some such! A few vids that may be helpful - let me know what you think if you see them. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH66nH-uiLZkf68&ab_channel=MikeWinger kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGfGZXWuoNl2mrc === Happy Easter: Jesus is risen!

[@lbtk]

Love this so much!! Happy Father's Day to you both!!

[@ginameredith4005]

Does Josh McDowell have a book about his life? I would love that.

[@ThePreachingOfHisWord]

I love your dad's debate against Ahmed Deedat. He did not trip up his words, he did not back pedal on Deedat's objections to the Christian faith. He spoke fervently with such eloquence and patience. He was not intimidated by Deedat's grandstanding. He destroyed every argument and objection Deedat threw at him with the power of God's word alone. God bless.

[@audreyjacob1900]

WOW! 👏👏👏👏👍 Hi 👋🏼👋🏼 from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@pattyselah3]

I appreciated you to allow us to listen the interview with your father. At the of the interview Josh said something very profound to me that touched very deeply in my heart and made me cry for good. Thank you. I’m thankful to God for the life of both of you.

[@PastorOunanian]

Love Josh worked for Youth for Christ in Detroit was apart planning a Why Wait rally where we had 11,000 teenagers and youth workers at Cobo Hall

[@elissabellajoy]

I'm watching this in August 2021, and I am super encouraged. I read More Than a Carpenter in Bible College (in Central Europe) as a pretty fresh follower of Christ (almost 30 years ago) and it had a great impact on me. On all of us. I had no idea Josh McDowell had such an amazing life story. What a heritage to leave behind to his children and grandchildren and all of us. I can't wait to watch part 2 and hopefully even more. THANK YOU 💖

[@SeanMcDowell]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@temukanyangsejati4602]

Blessed family 💓

[@self-publishinghelp8596]

So amazing to see these intergenerational dynamos for God together. Really beautiful.

[@abigailbrown2147]

I LOVE YOUR FATHER! I had never heard of him growing up & im shocked as to why. I want to grow up w/ the passion of Josh!

[@elainesanchez]

Wow... what an incredible life story. Truly God's hand is with your dad. God bless him.

[@monnyabraham3027]

Such an encouragement and inspiration! Thankyou Sean and Josh. Love your show Sean. Yes, I keep sharing your posts. Thanks again.

[@boveega7]

This is one of the most encouraging videos I’ve ever seen in what God can do in a persons life if he but humbles himself before God. What an impressive man you are Josh McDowell. Thank you Sean for the great work you do in producing one great video after another!

[@alexstramp7688]

Good job Sean

[@edeancozzens3833]

I think in some of those incidents God gave Josh the ability to speak in tongues with those perfect dialects. Praise God.

[@lienlael3196]

Talk about practical evangelism. ❤ Thank you, Josh and Sean. What a team.

[@roma544216]

I am so amazed and so much encouraged by both of you! Thank you so much! It is so amazing to hear the true story of the hero of my youth.

[@allenallen5040]

What a great testimony! The Lord’s faithfulness has been demonstrated in your life! Praise God!

[@SeanMcDowell]

Amen

[@darrellcollins877]

WOW Some incredible stories from an incredible man led by an even more incredible Savior ! MORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrekershaw6244]

Great interview, and as a South African, I especially appreciated the stories of Josh being down here. Johannesburg is our economic hub, the centre of our stock exchange, but not our capital. We actually have three capitals for the different functions of government, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein. Pretoria is our main administrative capital, so Josh was right :)

[@pattil7947]

So excellent! Love your Dad! So interesting! I can’t wait for part 2! God Bless you both! 👍❤️🙏👋😁

[@rick4400]

Sean and Josh, thanks for this precious moment you shared with us. Ask Josh to tell you about Toby miller, w wheelchari bound person the world saw as useless but Josh saw value in her potential.

[@hasyuen2662]

God be with you, awesome Dad xx

[@ervinmatela1727]

I'm so happy to actually see one of the authors of the book that I've read. "Josh McDowell"

[@pattil7947]

I bet you met my Mom , Josh She ran the kitchens up at Crusade, Arrowhead Hotel, with Jim Litris, in late 60s & 70s. You would remember her bc of how sweet she was , she loved everyone & was a testimony to everyone, I was so Blessed to have her be my Mom. She knew Bill & his wife & served them, I worked there also as a teenager. Great experience met Clare Ten Bloom & so many wonderful ppl from all over the world. Such a Blessing!

[@yolandenel4304]

Yolande here from South Africa. Absolutely love this interview. As a side note, the capital of South Africa is indeed Pretoria and not Johannesburg.

[@druizsr]

The part with the gifts of the spirit encouraged me, namely the gift of languages, (divers tongue). Awesome!

[@LampWaters]

I love your dad ❤️

[@markcrumb3435]

Beautiful story about your grandmother. Our God is so good.

[@ENCwwe]

This was so inspiring, your Dad has more guts than almost anyone I know of. What an amazing life. Please do more videos. (And ask about his airplane adventures!)

[@Caro450]

He truly is living beyond himself🎉

[@varuncherkuri565]

Where can I get all or most of Mr.Josh McDowell's debates? Been searching for them since a long time. When was I was first faced with the claims made by islam I was really really shook and then the first (professional) debate I ever saw was Mr.Josh McDowell's debate with Ahmed Deedat (Was Christ crucified). 'A 3 hour long video from 1980s? Should I watch it?' Were my first thoughts, but what a blessing it was (& still is)! That really laid the foundation for me to venture the habit of asking questions and moreover never being afraid of facing difficult ones. What a blessing this man has been for me and surely been for millions!

[@SeanMcDowell]

The only one I’ve been able to find is with Deedat, unfortunately.

[@jeremyquinones7482]

So much inspiring! 😍

[@kaneanderson8403]

Great interview guys, such an amazing life lived.

[@LuxInTenebris458]

Fantastic stories, Wow!!! One thing, as a South African...Pretoria is the capital (executive), though our judicial capital is Bloemfontein (The place Tolkien was born at), and the legislative, which is Cape Town.

[@jerryloufretz1797]

What an amazing man!

[@ramblingsofamadman6021]

Josh I absolutely appreciate your testimony, my parents were addicts and I was sexually abused for years of my life. I also went on to do 6 deployments as a medic in the military. I have battled PTSD most my life, can you please give me an insight how you reconciled the trauma, mental illness with your faith? Often I question my spirituality because of the mental illness.

[@freedomhouseministries]

This is so good. Thanks for doing this. So great.

[@andrewmoon1917]

Thank you for this. It was encouraging and inspiring. I have shared it with some friends.

[@andrewmoon1917]

I actually watched it a second time tonight, this time with my wife. We were both really blessed by it.

[@belladonnelly8063]

I stumbled across this because I couldn’t get to sleep and this made me laugh because of the joy of your dad’s experiences in life sharing about Jesus. So riveting 🧐 thanks for sharing. I love to hear wonderful testimonies about how Jesus has impacted lives. ❤️

[@dr.markmcnear2380]

Thanks for doing this !

[@MariaKneas]

This was wonderful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@jimthorntonus]

I thank God for Josh McDowell my spiritual father!

[@rlund3]

This was great!!