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Brandon Cash — November 05, 2024
When God’s people are carrying out God’s mission, they can expect opposition. The Apostle Paul experienced this — everywhere he went he faced...
Doug Huffman, Ed Stetzer — October 30, 2024
“The Chosen” is not adding to Scripture but is a work of art meant to capture people’s imaginations and point them to the Bible, says Dr. Doug...
Sean McDowell — September 23, 2024
There has been a lot of talk recently about why kids leave the church. In the past few years, there have been important books on the subject by...
Sean McDowell — September 04, 2024
One difficult lesson I have learned in apologetics and evangelism is to identify the question beneath the question. To be honest, I have spent...
Kenneth Berding — August 28, 2024
Certain biblical themes are increasingly becoming political — at least in many people’s minds. But keep in mind that all six of the biblical themes...
Sean McDowell — August 26, 2024
I love having conversations with people who see the world differently than me. If we treat people with kindness, charity and show a genuine...
Sean McDowell — August 07, 2024
We live in an angry and divided culture. This is true for politics, ethical issues, religion, and even sports. As a result, many people fear...
Sean McDowell, Tim Muehlhoff — July 03, 2024
What should you do when stuck in a disagreement? The more you talk, the worse it seems to get and distance grows between you and a family member,...
Kenneth Berding — July 01, 2024
Have you ever wondered about fasting for an extended period of time? Jesus, after all, fasted for 40 days in the Judean wilderness. I wrote a short...
Kenneth Berding — June 25, 2024
I raised four daughters. That is to say, together with my highly-committed and sensible wife, Trudi, I raised four daughters. I must admit, though,...
Sean McDowell, Tim Muehlhoff — May 17, 2024
Ancient wisdom writers note that the “purpose in a man’s heart is likedeep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out” (Prov. 20:5, ESV).In...
Andy Draycott — May 13, 2024
My Pilgrim's Progress class is a core curriculum integration seminar in Biola University's Bible and Theology minor. Our goal in this capstone...
Kenneth Berding — January 29, 2024
Last night I read through a recent issue of Voice of the Martyrs magazine (about 15 pages). It is my practice — a personal discipline if you will —...
Ed Stetzer — January 05, 2024
I have served ministry organizations and churches across the nation, and around the world. Having seen a lot of exciting work and ministry, my new...
Kenneth Berding — January 03, 2024
Welcome to 2024! As we enter a new year, I want to share my seven favorite Christian books of 2023. Note that my very favorite books of the year...
Sean McDowell — October 30, 2023
Perhaps the toughest question parents ask me is how they can help their wayward kids. The difficulty of this question stems not solely from the...
Mitch Glaser — October 17, 2023
It is a disastrous time for Israelis and for the innocent Palestinian victims of Hamas. How can we, as followers of the Prince of Peace, Jesus the Messiah, respond to difficulties of this day?
Kenneth Berding — July 25, 2023
A book review of Collin Hansen's new book on Timothy Keller
Kenneth Berding — July 13, 2023
Did you hear what happened to Erica Marsh, the rage-baiting leftist political commentator who had 130,000 followers on Twitter? The answer is...
Sean McDowell — June 26, 2023
top podcasts, podcasts on faith, culture, sports
Kenneth Berding — June 12, 2023
I just finished reading A Supreme Love: The Music of Jazz and the Hope of the Gospel , by William Edgar. I enjoyed this book. It has a good chance...
Eddie Byun — May 24, 2023
Renowned New York City pastor and author Tim Keller passed away on May 19, 2023. Below is Talbot School of Theology professor Eddie Byun’s tribute...
William Lane Craig — March 13, 2023
This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question My question concerns Christian wealth. In a...
Sean McDowell — February 17, 2023
Amazingly, it has been nearly three years since the COVID-19 pandemic began turning the world upside down. Quite obviously, the world has shifted...
Kenneth Berding — February 16, 2023
A Christian revival is a moment in history when 1) the hearts of many of God’s people are awakened to greater love and commitment to Christ, 2)...