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Athletics
Men's Soccer Wins Tournament Championship
Biola men's soccer clinches NAIA Tournament berth with massive conference win
November 14, 2015
In a riveting game on Nov. 15, Biola men's soccer defeated No. 14 Vanguard 1-0 to clinch the 2015 Golden State Athletic Conference Tournament...
Biola Students Create October Competition for Homeless Outreach
Three 19-year-old Biola students involve their community in a self-started nonprofit.
November 13, 2015
Three Biola University students are making a difference in the local homeless community this month through a nonprofit organization they started...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Joanne Jung
Professor Joanne Jung shares about her new book, "Character Formation in Online Education"
November 06, 2015
Biola University professor Joanne Jung challenges the status quo of online education with her new book “Character Formation in Online Education: A...

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.