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  • The Good Book Blog

    The Executive Leaders Journey: Integrating Spiritual Practices into the World of Business, Part 2

    Joy Mosbarger — 

    This is the second part of a five-part series of blogs that chronicle the journey of a cohort of business leaders who together pursued deeper relationships with God and the integration of the resulting spiritual transformation in their personal lives into their roles as leaders in their businesses, and ultimately into the culture of their businesses as a whole ...

  • Student Life Blog

    Living Out Your Passion

    Zachary Alsens — 

    Joe wants to be a spoken word artist...

  • GRIT

    The Value of Disagreement

    a blogpost by Alissa Wilkinson

    Celeste Scott — 

    As an extremely strong-willed woman who “sticks to her guns”, I am not a big fan of disagreement, to say the least. I often associate my personal...

  • GRIT

    If You're Stuck and Selfish Try Solitude and Silence

    a talk with Ruth Haley Barton

    Celeste Scott — 

    If you’re like me, when you see the words “silence and solitude” your immediate reaction is, “Nope. Not about it.” I get it. There’s almost...

  • GRIT

    Humility and Self-Love: Are They Compatible?

    a blogpost by Lynn Underwood

    Celeste Scott — 

    If you’re anything like me, you probably love the idea of “self-love” but struggle with the practicality of it. A huge thing that has hindered me...

  • GRIT

    Dealing With Suffering: Thought Process, Listening and Meaning

    an interview with Liz Hall

    Celeste Scott — 

    We all know that suffering exists in this world. What many of us don’t know is how to deal with it. In this super-short clip Liz Hall walks us...

  • GRIT

    Whisperings of Wannabe

    a chapel talk with Shelly Cunningham

    Celeste Scott — 

    It is human nature, I would argue, to compare ourselves to others. We compare our dingy, over-worn Converse to the pristine, white Adidas of...

  • GRIT

    Too Small? The Book of Job & the Comforts of God

    a chapel talk by Dr. Melissa Schubert

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    When I think of women I look up to on campus, Dr. Melissa Schubert’s name is high on the list. She is fiercely intelligent—possessing the ability...

  • GRIT

    Our Sacred Women

    a company with grit

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    One of my resolutions for 2017 is to shop ethically—that is, to fill my wardrobe with items from companies that pay their workers a living wage, as...

  • GRIT

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

    a TED talk by Angela Lee Duckworth

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    I’m a sucker for a good TED talk, and let me tell you, this is a good TED talk. Psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth opens by explaining how she...

  • GRIT

    Rethinking the Metaphors–Deeper Conversations on Purity

    a chapel talk by Sarah Schwartz

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    I have to admit, it’s a little weird to write about a chapel where I was the speaker. But I’m willing to push past that, because I don’t think we’...

  • GRIT

    Welcome to Grit

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    It was 14th century philosopher and theologian, Catherine of Siena, who said, “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”...

  • GRIT

    Developing Self Esteem for Women of Color in Predominantly White Institutions

    a SCORR Session with Peace Amadi

    Celeste Scott — 

    As a woman of color at a predominantly white institution I often find myself wondering, what I can bring to the table. Understanding where my...

  • GRIT

    On Being White (And Talking About It)

    a blog by Dr. Jamie Campbell

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    Professor Jamie Campbell is one of my favorite people (and voices) on campus. Like the students she writes about, I was raised to believe that all...

  • GRIT

    I'm Single, But I'm Still a Whole Person

    a blog by Emily Maynard

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    The first time I stumbled across this piece, I was 22 years old, freshly heartbroken, and about to walk across the stage at my college graduation....

  • GRIT

    How to be a Young Leader

    a blog by Sharon Hodde Miller

    Sarah Schwartz — 

    If you aren’t familiar with Propel, get familiar! With the mission of “celebrating every woman’s passion, purpose, and potential” this organization...

  • GRIT

    Process Over Product

    an interview with Leticia Trujillo

    Lisa Igram — 

    One thing I’ve learned in my 9 years working at Biola: Biola. Grads. Rock. Seriously, I am inspired by you. Some of you are stay-at-home moms, in...

  • GRIT

    Biola’s Founders, The Resurrection & You

    a chapel talk by Katelyn Beaty

    Lisa Igram — 

    Katelyn Beaty speaks on the ways God has used women throughout scripture to accomplish his kingdom work.

  • GRIT

    With God in the Questions

    an interview with Whitney Luigs

    Lisa Igram — 

    Quick quiz: What do the letters in “BIOLA” stand for? Answer: Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Biola was founded by a group of women and men who...

  • GRIT

    Mental Health and Depression

    a chapel talk by Dr. Michelle Willingham

    Elizabeth Pintarich — 

    At age 13, my family and I experienced 7 deaths in one year. Some were family, some were friends—some were expected, and one was a complete...

  • GRIT

    Moses, a Burning Bush, and Our Calling

    a blog post by Bianca Juárez Olthoff

    Lisa Igram — 

    Over the years I’ve had the privilege of sitting with many Biola students, and I hear this question arise from the depths of their souls over and over again...

  • GRIT

    Sanctified through Uncertainty

    an interview with Cherilyn Gan

    Lisa Igram — 

    Biola hopes that its graduates will impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. Well here’s someone who is. Cherilyn was a global student at...

  • GRIT

    With God in the Valley of Shadow

    a torrey session by Dr. Christina Lee Kim

    Lisa Igram — 

    I have deep respect for Dr. Christina Lee Kim. I’ve had the opportunity to hear her speak on several occasions, and I am consistently struck by...

  • GRIT

    At the End of a Short Rope

    a chapel talk by Shelly Cunningham

    Alex Bell — 

    If you are anything like me, stopping can be hard. When you think about the work you need to get done, and the friends who need your attention, it...

  • GRIT

    Our Role in the Making

    a missions conference session by Megan Fate Marshman

    Alex Bell — 

    Freshman year is HARD. It's the little thoughts of self doubt and the ever so present lack of a mom telling you how AMAZING you are at the end of...