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The Good Book Blog
Why Would God Include a Verse in the Bible that We Cannot Understand?
Kenneth Berding — February 05, 2024
I recently led some students through a case study of Luke 16:1-13, the “notoriously difficult” Parable of the Unrighteous Manager. In Jesus’...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Going Into Business For Yourself: Start-up, Buy-out or Franchise?
Choose the one that fits your goals and your personality
Randy Markley — February 05, 2024
“There is no right or wrong answer … much depends on your need for control, your comfort with risk, and more”
Winsome Conviction
Episode 89: Why Are People Leaving Church?
Jim Davis, Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — February 05, 2024
Jim Davis, pastor and co-author of the recent book, The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: After-school Satan clubs; Cops using DNA to predict a suspect's face; Listener questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 02, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: After-school Satan clubs in South Orange County — has religious liberty gone too far? Ethical implications of...
Student Life Blog
Biola Celebrates Black History Month
Biola Staff — February 01, 2024
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...
Think Biblically
Do Animals Have Rights?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 30, 2024
What does it mean to assert that animals have rights? Can Christians consume meat? How concerned should Christians be about the treatment of...
The Good Book Blog
Remember Those Who are Mistreated
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 —...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Legal responsibility for child's actions; "Post-Truth" Universities; Jordan Peterson; Pope on Surrogacy; Listener Questions
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — January 26, 2024
In today's episode, Scott & special guest Rick Langer from Biola's Talbot School of Theology discuss these topics: Michigan School Shooting...
The Good Book Blog
Something Important about Forgiveness
Kenneth Berding — January 24, 2024
When Jesus hung on the cross, did he forgive those who crucified him? Technically, no. Jesus prayed that the Father would forgive his persecutors....
Think Biblically
The Case for Life
with Scott Klusendorf
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 23, 2024
Even in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, making the case for life is just as important as before. How do we make the case for life in...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 88: On The Road To UC Berkeley
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — January 22, 2024
Through our connections with CRU, a ministry that engages students and faculty on college campuses across the U.S., the Winsome Conviction...
The Good Book Blog
Doubt Is Not Always a Sin
Doug Huffman — January 22, 2024
Given that “doubt” is considered the opposite of “faith,” it is not uncommon for Christians to presume that “doubt” is therefore always sinful. But...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Polyamory, Lab Grown Eggs, Atheist Churches, and the Responsibility of Christian Voters
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 19, 2024
In today's episode, Scott & Sean discuss these topics and articles: A recent issue of New York Magazine focused on the mainstreaming of...
Biola News
Biola Students Turn Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Students lead the way in building leadership skills by talking politics with a stranger
Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024
Forty-nine Biola University students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around civil discourse....
The Good Book Blog
A Very Brief Reflection on Postmodernism
Scott Smith — January 17, 2024
Postmodernism, is, of course, after the modern. One key aspect of modernity is that many moderns, like Kant, held a high confidence in human reason...
The Good Book Blog
The Limits of Idolatry: Can We View Greed and Lust like Idols of Wood and Stone?
Kenneth Berding — January 16, 2024
I used to wonder whether the interpretive move from worship of wood and stone images to heart issues like greed, lust, and gluttony was...
Think Biblically
A Compelling Vision of Friendship
with Rebecca McLaughlin
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 16, 2024
Why would an apologist write a book on friendship? What can we learn about friendship from the example and teachings of Jesus and Paul? How can we...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Kim Davis; Texas Abortion Law Enforcement; Balancing Head & Heart; Should churches be involved in politics?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 12, 2024
In addition to our regular weekly episodes, we're starting a new series where we discuss a few current cultural issues that are in the news — and...
Biola News
Biola to Welcome New Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing
Sarah Dougher — January 11, 2024
Biola University is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Harrison as the new Vice President of Communication and Brand Marketing....
Winsome Conviction
Episode 87: Be An Ambassador for Christ: Statecraft and Shrewdness
Tim Downs, Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — January 08, 2024
In 2 Corinthians 5:20, the Apostle Paul tells Christians that they are “ambassadors for Christ.” Ambassadorship is part of our identity. Paul...
Think Biblically
Who are the "Nones?"
with Ryan Burge
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 08, 2024
The fastest growing “religious” group in the US is the “nones”, those with no religious affiliation. Who are these “nones” and what accounts for...
The Good Book Blog
What Most Excites Me about Talbot
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...
Think Biblically
Don't Follow Your Heart??
with Thaddeus Williams
Scott Rae, Thaddeus Williams — January 04, 2024
What is humanity’s oldest lie? And how is it freshly emerging to steal the hearts and minds of a new generation? Our guest today, Biola professor...
The Good Book Blog
Seven Favorite Christian Books of 2023
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...
Think Biblically
Developing Spiritual Street Smarts
with Greg Koukl
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 28, 2023
Evil. Slavery. Contradictions in the Bible. How can we best answer the top objections to the Christianity? Greg Koukl has taught numerous people...