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Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2017
17 new faculty members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
August 30, 2017
Biola University welcomes 17 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...
Biola Journalism Students Publish Book on Migration Issues
“Beyond the Wall” showcases student writing and photography in the form of narrative journalism
August 16, 2017
As local school leaders, city officials and lawmakers in Sacramento debate what to do about migrants given changing federal policies, Biola...
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Faculty Spotlight: Brad Christerson
A Q&A with sociology professor Brad Christerson on his recent research and new book
August 07, 2017
Brad Christerson, professor of sociology, was thrust into the spotlight earlier this summer when his newly released book The Rise of Network...

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.