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  • Competitive for the Cause of Christ

    Barry Corey — 

    When I was a high school junior at Saint John’s, an all-boys private high school in New England, I took an economics class with Mr. Reidy. He...

  • Biola Honors Luis Palau

    Evangelist’s legacy recognized with Colson Award

    Jocelyn Huffman — 

    Evangelist Luis Palau — who proclaimed the gospel to hundreds of millions of people around the world throughout his lifetime of ministry — was...

  • ‘Vision Summit’ Raises Over $12 Million

    Christina Stryffeler — 

    A group of generous Biola supporters contributed over $12 million to the university during a single weekend in April 2022 — a record-breaking set...

  • Following the Leader

    Professor, consultant and author Jake Aguas helps to create better workplaces

    Nicole Perez — 

    Five words from God are sometimes all it takes to change the course of a person’s life. For professor Jake Aguas, the words “If you really trust me...

  • Think About It: Spring 2022

    A roundup of recent videos, podcasts and other resources on Christianity and culture

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    The Loneliness Epidemic (Think Biblically Podcast) Covid-19 restrictions highlighted and exacerbated the growing issue of loneliness in culture...

  • Books by Biolans: Spring 2022

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Discovering Biblical Equality, edited by Ronald W. Pierce (professor of Old Testament, M.Div. ’75, Th.M. ’77), Cynthia Long Westfall (B.A. ’75)...

  • How to Grow in Faith and Expectation

    J P Moreland — 

    We can’t create faith or increase expectation by trying directly to believe something more strongly than we do. If someone were to offer you money...

  • Reaching Out Through the Screen

    Daryl-Ann Denner shares her faith and life with 1 million Instagram followers

    Sarah Dougher — 

    Daryl-Ann Denner (Fletcher, B.S. ’11) wears a lot of hats in her daily life. Not only is she a fashion guru, lifestyle guide, brand ambassador and...

  • A (Scientific) Case for Miracles

    Alumnus Elijiah Stephens directs new documentary, Send Proof

    Christina Stryffeler — 

    What happens when miracles meet science? That is the project that Elijah Stephens (M.A. ’19), a graduate of the Christian apologetics program at...

  • The Chosen Visits Biola

    School of Cinema and Media Arts hosts cast and crew members of popular show

    Jason Newell, Dalet Valles — 

    Nearly 2,000 fans of the The Chosen gathered at Biola in March for a screening and exclusive look behind the scenes of the wildly popular...

  • Creativity Corner

    New “Makerspace” is where art, science and imagination come to play

    Nicole Perez — 

    Housed in Biola’s library is the new “Maker- space,” a hub of art, engineering and innovation where artistic vision comes to life through various...

  • How Can I Lead Better in a Post-Pandemic Workplace?

    Jason Newell — 

    Since the arrival of the global pandemic in early 2020, millions of employees have found themselves in the middle of a workplace revolution. Remote...

  • A Taylor-Made Education

    During a lengthy career at Biola ––finishing as its top academic leader –– Deborah Taylor built a lasting legacy

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    From the moment that Deborah Taylor first stepped foot onto Biola’s campus as a high school student, she knew she was in a special place. “...

  • Elevating Local Voices

    Investigative reporter Nicole Foy is truth-telling in Texas

    Sarah Dougher — 

    Since graduating from Biola, alumna Nicole Foy (B.A. ’16) has worked as a journalist in multiple states, often writing stories of those whose...

  • The Last Word: Spring 2022

    Five Reasons for Christians to go to Therapy

    Doug Daugherty — 

    These past couple of years have been in- credibly challenging for all of us. We share a common experience of disruption and loss that has been...

  • Is Revival Possible Today?

    Biola’s Inaugural Ablaze Conference Offers Lessons from the Jesus People Movement

    Jason Newell — 

    It was a turbulent and tumultuous year. A deadly virus swept the globe. Political unrest divided the nation. Racial tensions fueled demonstrations...

  • President’s Perspective: Hindsight in 2021

    Barry Corey — 

    Sheep have peripheral vision up to 320 degrees. This means they can graze on a patch of green grass, glimpse another patch and wander off. Their...

  • Biola’s YouTube Channel Crosses 100,000 Subscribers

    Jason Newell — 

    Biola has joined an exclusive group of colleges to achieve YouTube’s “Silver Creator Award” status, a designation given to accounts with 100,000 or...

  • ‘Celebration of Arts and Media’ Brings Campus to Life

    Year of events highlights community’s culture of creativity

    Jason Newell — 

    After the pandemic brought an extended pause to most campus activities over the past year and a half, Biola came bursting back to life this fall....

  • Athletics Roundup: Fall 2021

    Highlights from an exciting fall of Biola Eagles competition

    Jason Newell — 

    Baseball Two Biola baseball players signed with professional teams this past summer. The Texas Rangers drafted left-handed pitcher Larson...

  • A Time for Reflection

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Biola observed the 85th annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference in October — three days during which students got a break from classes to learn...

  • Biola Again Ranks as a Top-Tier National University

    University also recognized for value, freshman experience and more

    Biola Magazine Staff — 

    Biola University has again been named one of America’s top-tier national universities by U.S. News and World Report, earning special recognition in...

  • A Reluctant Night Owl

    Isaac Peterson persisted as a remote international student during the pandemic

    Jenna Loumagne — 

    When Isaac Peterson applied to Biola, he didn’t expect to be taking classes from 5,000 miles away at strange hours of the night. But thanks to the...

  • On Display at the Olympics

    Professor Dan Callis’ art represents U.S. at exhibition during Tokyo Games

    Sarah Dougher — 

    At the height of the pandemic, three paintings were boarded onto a cargo ship to make their journey from Los Angeles to Tokyo, Japan. The paintings...

  • Ask the Expert: Do We Need to Recover a Healthy Sense of Shame?

    Jason Newell — 

    Shame is a toxic and unhealthy emotion — or so goes the conventional wisdom that has proliferated across popular books and TED Talks in recent...