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New Provost Announced
Deborah L. Taylor named to university’s second-ranking position
May 16, 2016
Biola University President Barry H. Corey announced on May 16, 2016 the appointment of Deborah L. Taylor to the position of Provost and Senior...
San Francisco Event Boosts Biola’s National Campaign Tour Momentum
Campaign exceeds $170 million mark; on track to reach the finish line
May 16, 2016
On April 16, the Campaign National Tour closed out it’s ninth event with an evening in San Francisco, Calif. Biola University President Barry H....
Student-Led Groups Support the Fight Against Cancer
Biola’s Love Your Melon Campus Crew and Colleges Against Cancer chapter work to provide hope for those hurting from cancer
May 13, 2016
Biola University students are helping support the fight against cancer through different on-campus organizations like the Love Your Melon Campus...

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.