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Think Biblically
The Desecration of Man
With Carl Trueman
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 09, 2026
Has Western culture merely forgotten God, or is the problem even deeper? In his remarkable new book The Desecration of Man, Dr. Carl Trueman argues...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Rethinking Just War; Screen-Free Summer; Separation of Church and State
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — June 05, 2026
This week, we discuss: Rethinking Just War: Pope Francis’s comments on just war theory spark a timely conversation about self-defense, civilian...
The Good Book Blog
Multiplying Theological Education in Phoenix and Beyond
Ed Stetzer — June 04, 2026
When I moved to Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in 2023, I sensed that God had big things ahead for Talbot. Looking at the amazing...
The Good Book Blog
The Thirty-Minute Prayer Meeting
Kenneth Berding — June 03, 2026
8 years 70 residential students More than 100 community dinners Hundreds of one-on-one meetings And approximately 350 morning prayer meetings ...
Biola News
Biola University to Acquire Phoenix Seminary, Expanding Talbot School of Theology's Presence in the Southwest
The historic vote paves the way for Phoenix Seminary to become Talbot Seminary Phoenix, extending Talbot School of Theology’s mission in Arizona and across the Southwest
Biola Staff — June 03, 2026
The Biola University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a plan to acquire the donated assets of Phoenix Seminary and bring it into Talbot...
Think Biblically
Moral Choices
With Scott Rae
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 02, 2026
Maybe you have heard some of these kinds of claims: "Religious views don’t belong in politics." "Jesus said never judge–so don’t." "You can’t...
The Good Book Blog
How Faith Guides Us Through Hard Seasons
Berry Bishop — June 01, 2026
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there is a time for everything. There is a time or season for laughing, speaking and dancing — and we typically resonate...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 150: Collegiality and Friendship Amidst Religious Disagreement
Timothy Muehlhoff, Andrew Reed — June 01, 2026
Tim and Dr. Andrew Reed from Brigham Young University continue the conversation by bringing together students from both universities — Biola and BYU, for civil discourse on religion, theology, and social issues.
The Good Book Blog
Sanctification by Revisitation (Romans 8:28-29)
John McKinley — May 29, 2026
“Here I am again. What does it mean to do this in Christ?” This was my thought as I rode my carbon-fiber bicycle on the streets of Torrance on...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Pope's Encyclical on AI; Research on Politics in Church; Texas Creates Clinic for De-transitioners
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 29, 2026
The Pope's New AI Encyclical: The hosts discuss a groundbreaking 250-page encyclical from Pope Leo XIV that explores the intersection of Catholic...
The Good Book Blog
Lessons on Leadership Pt. 3 “Choosing the Right Leaders”
Ben Shin — May 27, 2026
Choosing the right leaders helps determine good leadership. This is true for every organization that requires leadership. Even the business world...
Think Biblically
When God Seems Distant
With Kyle Strobel
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 26, 2026
Why have we misunderstood what is normally involved in spiritual growth? What does it mean to say that our God is a withdrawing God?” And what do...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 149: College Students Who Practice Interfaith Dialogue
Timothy Muehlhoff, Andrew Reed — May 25, 2026
Part of the mission statement of Biola University is to engage culture, and we take this seriously. So when Brigham Young University (BYU) reached out to see if Biola students would be open to beginning an interfaith dialogue, we jumped at the opportunity.
The Good Book Blog
Fueling Failure and Ministry
Kyle Strobel — May 22, 2026
There is an odd legacy in the Christian tradition. The legacy is the way guilt, shame, fear and anxiety end up fueling life and ministry. The...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: The Threat to Christian Colleges; Harvard's Reparations Collapse; Turning the Page on Campus Coddling; A Lesson in Political Shrewdness
Rick Langer, Erik Thoennes — May 22, 2026
The Financial Metric Threatening Christian Colleges: Rick and Erik discuss a new federal regulation requiring college degree holders to out-earn...
The Good Book Blog
Leading the Way in the Middle East: My Visit to Kasr El Dobara in Cairo
Ed Stetzer — May 20, 2026
It was a joy to be with Kasr El Dobara (KDEC), an evangelical church in Cairo, Egypt, as well as with KDEC’s Senior Pastor Dr. Sameh Maurice (in...
Biola News
La Mirada Lands in Top Two Southern California College Towns
Out of 13 ranked California towns, La Mirada ranks in the top 10 for affordability, education and quality of life
Sarah Dougher — May 19, 2026
For the second year in a row, La Mirada, the city home to Biola University, was ranked among the top 10 college towns in California by RentCafe. Of...
Think Biblically
The Devil Reads Nietzsche
With Greg Ganssle
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 19, 2026
How do we live out our faith in a post Christian age? How do we react to thinkers who are aiming to undermine Christianity, such as Frederich...
The Good Book Blog
Strategies to Memorize the Bible: An Interview with Josh Summers
Kenneth Berding — May 18, 2026
A few weeks ago, I joined Josh Summers for an interview at Bible Memory Goal about my recently published book, The Bible by Heart: The Bible’s Own...
Biola News
Biola University Celebrates Class of 2026
Nearly 1,000 graduates crossed the Biola graduation stage on May 8 and 9
Sarah Dougher — May 18, 2026
As the familiar tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the air, graduates from Biola University’s eight academic schools gathered for commencement...
The Good Book Blog
Spiritual Formation and the Church
Kyle Strobel — May 15, 2026
The primary question I hear when I go to conferences, or when people in full-time ministry reach out to me, is “What does spiritual formation look...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: China Rewrites the Bible; Going "No Contact"; AI Tests Academic Honor
Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — May 15, 2026
This week, Sean and guest co-host Thaddeus Williams discuss: AI Tests Academic Honor: Princeton’s return to proctored exams shows how generative AI...
The Good Book Blog
Lessons on Leadership Pt. 2 “Multiplying Mentorship”
Ben Shin — May 13, 2026
The whole mentorship movement continues to increase in popularity, especially within the church. Many young people today are seeking out mentors....
Think Biblically
The Unseen Spiritual Battle
With Joel Muddamalle
Sean McDowell — May 12, 2026
What have modern Christians missed about spiritual warfare? Have we overly focused on demonic exorcisms and missed the cosmic worldview, as found...
The Good Book Blog
Join Me in Suffering
Kenneth Berding — May 11, 2026
Many American Christians think that Christians who suffer for Jesus live somewhere else — in nations where Christians endure imprisonments,...