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Creation Stewardship Events Sow Awareness, Reap Rewards
From organic garden to recycling, Biola furthers efforts in creation stewardship
April 17, 2014
As a prelude to Earth Day on April 22, Biola University hosted Creation Stewardship Week, a series of lectures and events that stirred...
Alumna Natasha Jackson Trains for 2016 Olympics
Despite setbacks, heptathlete makes strides toward competing at Rio De Janeiro
April 15, 2014
Biola alumna Natasha Jackson (‘11) aspires to be a member of the Canadian track and field team in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. However,...
Academics
Faculty Spotlight: Nancy Duvall
Nancy Duvall shares her expertise on the soul and how the concept relates to psychology and faith
April 15, 2014
The concept of the soul has all but vanished in today’s culture, according to Nancy Duvall, professor of psychology and expert on the soul....

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.