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• The Good Book Blog

  Forensic Justification

  William Lane Craig — February 06, 2023

  This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question My question concerns the efficacy of the blood...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 63: Having a Civil Disagreement

  Tom Jump, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — February 06, 2023

  Tim and Rick have a civil disagreement with atheist philosopher and popular YouTuber Tom Jump. They explore dynamics of religious belief and...

• Student Life Blog

  Creating Rhythms of Rest for Sleep Week 2023

  Ways rest can draw us closer to God

  Jane Locke — February 03, 2023

  We Are Designed to Need Rest We were created to rest. We were created to rely on the strength and endurance from God. When we feel hungry, we are...

• The Good Book Blog

  Joy

  Kenneth Berding — February 03, 2023

  “What are the joy-stealers? Why do so many of us struggle with joy?” I often ask my students this question when we open the book of Philippians. “...

• Student Life Blog

  Social Innovation: Blending Business with Impact

  Exploring how business can be a vessel for positive change

  Lindsey Hayden, Silvia Mah, Emily Seeba — February 03, 2023

  Have you ever considered that the Biblical concept of blessing others can go hand-in-hand with innovation? By understanding the needs of customers...

• Think Biblically

  The State of Christian Philosophy Today

  with Greg Ganssle

  Greg Ganssle, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 02, 2023

  What is the current state of Christian philosophy in the secular university and the culture more generally? Is Christian philosophy considered an...

• The Good Book Blog

  Three Ways Smartphones Change Us

  Sean McDowell — February 01, 2023

  While we have little problem believing smartphones shape others, we tend to resist that they shape us. The reality is that none of us are immune....

• Biola News

  Twin Filmmakers Created Student Emmy Award Nominated Film During the Pandemic

  Luke and Ethan Montgomery wrote a unique and innovative film called “Amelia (The Twin)” during their lockdown.

  Charlotte McKinley — February 01, 2023

  Creativity and innovation flourished for two brothers studying at Biola University’s School of Cinema and Media Arts despite COVID-19’s attempts to...

• The Good Book Blog

  Based

  Kenneth Berding — January 30, 2023

  Last semester a young college friend challenged me (dared me?) to try to use the contemporary slang word “based” during one of my college class...

• Think Biblically

  [BONUS] Why Kids Have a Right to Mom and Dad

  with Katy Faust

  Sean McDowell — January 29, 2023

  Do kids have a natural right to their mom and dad? Katy Faust argues that the answer is yes, and that we need a new campaign to protect the rights...

• The Good Book Blog

  Enemy Bodies in the Book of Judges

  Kenneth Way — January 27, 2023

  I was privileged to write a chapter about the book of Judges for a volume that honors my doctoral advisor, professor Nili S. Fox. My contribution...

• Think Biblically

  The Qur'an and the Christian

  with Matthew Bennett

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 26, 2023

  How does the Qur’an, the Muslim holy book, compare and contrast with the Bible? What does it teach about sin, salvation, Jesus, and the possibility...

• Student Life Blog

  Biola Celebrates Black History Month

  Biola Staff — January 26, 2023

  OVERVIEW As part of our efforts to live out our shared biblical value of unity amidst diversity and to highlight and show appreciation for our...

• Biola News

  Engineering Student Received Two Baccalaureate Degrees

  Joshua Williams finished at the University of Southern California as part of the partnership with Biola for their 3+2 engineering program

  Dalet Valles — January 25, 2023

  After attending Biola University, then transferring to the University of Southern California, Joshua Williams graduated and completed the 3+2...

• The Good Book Blog

  Hebrew Word Studies and Samson's Obscene Gestures

  Kenneth Way — January 25, 2023

  I was privileged to contribute a chapter titled “The Lost World of Lexical Semantics: Samson’s Spectacle in Judges 16:25” in For Us, but Not to Us...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 62: Engaging Perspectives with Tom Jump

  Tom Jump, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — January 23, 2023

  Here at the Winsome Conviction Project we engage differing and diverse perspectives, so we’re grateful to have Tom Jump, an atheist and...

• The Good Book Blog

  Does an Elder Have to be “Able to Teach?” (1 Timothy 3:2)

  Kenneth Berding — January 23, 2023

  Yes. An elder has to be “able to teach.” It is one of the qualifications for becoming an elder. However, “able to teach” in 1 Timothy 3:2 may not...

• The Good Book Blog

  Are Tattoos OK for Christians? (Part 3)

  Carmen Imes — January 20, 2023

  If you're just joining the conversation, you'll want to read the first two posts in the series first (Part 1 and Part 2). In those posts I address...

• Biola News

  Biola Alumnus Joins Deloitte’s Consulting Staff

  Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) will join as senior consultant

  Ryan Wingert — January 19, 2023

  Alumnus Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) has been hired by Deloitte’s consulting practices to join their team as a senior consultant. While at Biola, Hormel...

• Think Biblically

  Portrayals of Committed Christians in Hollywood Media

  with Thomas Sieberhagen

  Scott Rae — January 19, 2023

  How are committed Christians portrayed in Hollywood media? It’s more complicated than you might think. They are often presented as foolish...

• The Good Book Blog

  Are Tattoos OK for Christians? (Part 2)

  Carmen Imes — January 18, 2023

  I knew this would be a controversial topic. Already the debates are breaking out on social media over the first post in the series, where I...

• Biola News

  Templeton Grant Awarded to Biola Staff

  Dr. Leslie Wickman secured a grant for Women in science and humanities

  Ryan Wingert — January 18, 2023

  Biola University’s Corporate Affiliates Program Director — Dr. Leslie Wickman — was awarded a $234,751 Templeton planning grant in September....

• Think Biblically

  [BONUS] A Christian and an Atheist Talk about God and Race

  with Coleman Hughes

  Sean McDowell — January 16, 2023

  Coleman Hughes is the host of the popular podcast "Conversations with Coleman." He is a young African-American thinker who is also an atheist. In...

• The Good Book Blog

  Are Tattoos OK for Christians? (Part 1)

  Carmen Imes — January 13, 2023

  The world's oldest tattoo shop is situated in the Christian Quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem. That in itself may come as a surprise to those...

• Winsome Conviction

  The World Is Watching: Resolving Christian Conflict

  Timothy Muehlhoff — January 13, 2023

  Are Christians providing examples of healthy communication and how to deal with conflict? Watch Tim’s recent Chapel talk on how to share the truth...