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Cook School of Intercultural Studies
CCCU Grant Awarded to Biola Faculty for Research on Women Refugees
Dr. Jamie Sanchez will lead research group including Dr. Laura Dryjanska
December 05, 2022
In September of 2022, it was announced that Professor of Intercultural Studies would receive a three year $30,000 grant to research how women who...
Talbot School of Theology
Biola Alumnus Leads Long Beach Rescue Mission
Jeff Levine (B.A. ’13) is using his Bible, Theology and Ministry degree to serve the Long Beach community
November 22, 2022
Some callings seem to be magnetic. After 12 years of service as a chaplain and program director at the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Jeff Levine (B.A....
School of Fine Arts and Communication
Student Publications Recognized for Prestigious Award
Two Biola student-run magazines selected as finalists for national Pacemaker Award
November 10, 2022
Two of Biola University’s student-run publications are finalists in this year’s national Pacemaker Awards — The Point magazine and Gradient...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.