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Bravo!
Commercial Music Senior Angel Ramirez, Jr., Records His First Single “Back to Earth”
Jessica Hong — October 02, 2018
It’s not typical for college students to produce their own music in a professional studio, but for music major with a concentration in commercial...
GRIT
Note to Self
Katie Agarth — October 01, 2018
To all the self-sabotagers: I was two weeks away from graduating, and desperately trying to figure out a way to remain a college student and avoid...
Biola News
Rosemead Alumna Pens New Book on Balancing Life and Technology
Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a technology and psychological health expert, offers a new perspective on using tech in today’s digital world
Jenna Loumagne — September 28, 2018
For most adults, it’s hard to imagine spending time without a cell phone. In fact, current statistics suggest that the average American over the...
Think Biblically
Redeeming Capitalism
with Ken Barnes
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2018
With the popularity of Bernie Sanders presidential run in 2016 and the increasing embrace of forms of socialism by critics of capitalism, the time...
Student Life Blog
My First Job
Laying Our Desires at Jesus' Feet
Shane Enete — September 25, 2018
I still remember that sinking feeling in my stomach as I carried my first tray of food to a hotel room. It was my first day of work after college....
Student Life Blog
Three Reading Tips for Online Students
Dakota McMahand — September 25, 2018
A large portion of college coursework revolves around completing reading assignments, and grades may be based on demonstrating knowledge of the...
Student Life Blog
The Father’s Embrace
a response to The Biola Hour on fatherhood, God-Concept and God-Image
Rebecca Mitchell — September 25, 2018
As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...
GRIT
The Inbetween: Exploring my Latinidad
a guest blog post by Melissa Fernanda Valle
Lisa Igram — September 25, 2018
The first question my family members asked when I was born was “¿Como salió?” Among Latinos this is a common question asked about a newborn. The...
Business. Ministry. Life.
The Mega-Trends Impacting the United States
Mega-trends that represent the socio-economic, demographic, environmental, and technological forces
Jake Aguas — September 24, 2018
Over the last century, the economic, social, technical, and political climates have had no choice but to react
Think Biblically
Family Background and Spirituality
with Judy TenElshof
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Judy TenElshof — September 20, 2018
Though we recognize that our family background has a major influence on the kind of person we all become, we don't often extend that to our...
Biola News
How Rhetoric Impacts Women Leadership in the Pentecostal Church
Communication studies professor, Joy Qualls, authors new book ‘God Forgive Us for Being Women: Rhetoric, Theology, and the Pentecostal Tradition’
Jenna Loumagne — September 19, 2018
“How we talk about things matters” — this concept is a key starting point to get to know professor of communication studies, Joy Qualls, and part...
Think Biblically
Bonus Podcast: What Atheists and Christians Get Right and Wrong
Sean McDowell — September 19, 2018
Sean recently had a public discussion with Hemant Mehta, who is known as "The Friendly Atheist," and is an outspoken atheist blogger and YouTuber....
The Good Book Blog
Revival Without the Bible Won’t Last
Kenneth Berding — September 18, 2018
In 1859 and then again in 1904 a deep and penetrating work of the Holy Spirit engulfed the country of Wales. Wales had already seen many other...
GRIT
Good Grief
a blogpost by Jasmyne Bell
Jasmyne Bell — September 17, 2018
Have you ever wondered why negative emotions are a part of our psyche from day one? When we’re born, our brains are already set with the capability...
Think Biblically
Crisis Pregnancy Clinics and Free Speech Rights — The NIFLA Case
with Scott Waller
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Scott Waller — September 15, 2018
In June, 2018, the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of California's crisis pregnancy centers protecting their free speech rights. California law...
Student Life Blog
The Truth of Forgiveness
a response to The Biola Hour on forgiveness, healing and the arts
Rebecca Mitchell — September 14, 2018
As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Becky Mitchell to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...
The Good Book Blog
Dialogue with Jordan Peterson
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — September 14, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Hi Dr. Craig I recently watched...
The Good Book Blog
Listening and Instructing in Counseling: How Much of Each?
Kenneth Berding — September 12, 2018
I’m not writing this post as a counselor, but rather as a student of the Bible. Today I’m less interested in what is effective in counseling,...
GRIT
Unexpected Friendships
a blog post by Chantel Barnard
Chantel Barnard — September 10, 2018
At the end of last spring while praying I asked God, “Is it even possible to have a healthy friendship with someone whose ideas about the world...
The Good Book Blog
What the Bible Teaches About Fasting
Kenneth Berding — September 10, 2018
Starting last night and continuing into this evening a group of Biola students has gathered together to fast and pray. These precious students...
Biola News
U.S. News Names Biola a Best National University
Biola continues to rise in the top tier of America's best national universities
Jenna Loumagne — September 10, 2018
Biola University has again been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the top tier of the “best national universities” category...
Think Biblically
Learning from the Church Fathers
with Ken Berding
Kenneth Berding, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 08, 2018
The Church Fathers provide a vital link from the time of Jesus and the apostles to future generations. Who were they? What did they care about? And...
Biola News
Biola University Welcomes Nearly 1,800 New Students
President Barry H. Corey encourages students to be all-in disciples of Jesus
Jenna Loumagne — September 06, 2018
Nearly 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students started their collegiate journey at Biola University on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The incoming graduate...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Michael Welles, Alumni Spotlight
Calling
Mike Welles — September 05, 2018
My giftedness is in leadership and administration
Student Life Blog
Dressing to Impress: The Do’s and Don’ts of Professional Attire
Anna Warner — September 05, 2018
With Career Expos, preparation is essential. Alumnus Anna Warner shares her advice to help you make the best first impression. When it comes to...