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• Biola News

  Talbot Launches Online Masters Degree in Classical Theology

  Working professionals can now apply for the online, Socratic-style 36-credit program.

  Charlotte McKinley — February 23, 2023

  Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology launched a fully online version of their Master of Arts in Classical Theology to provide working...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Dangers of Alliteration

  Don Sunukjian — February 22, 2023

  Woody Hayes, legendary coach at Ohio State (1951-1978), ran an offense which the sportswriters dubbed “three yards and a cloud of dust.” When...

• The Good Book Blog

  A Theology of Scouting?

  Charlie Trimm — February 20, 2023

  When I was asked to contribute a chapter on warfare to a recent book looking at ancient Israel (The Ancient Israelite World), I decided to focus on...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Message From Dean Gary Lindblad

  Gary Lindblad — February 20, 2023

  I have been thinking a lot about gratitude recently, and there is much to be grateful for.

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 64: Making God Big Again

  Rick Langer — February 20, 2023

  We’re trying something new on the podcast today. Rick draws from Psalm 46 to help us reflect on fears we are experiencing with respect to...

• The Good Book Blog

  Faith After The Pandemic (Two Key Trends)

  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...

• The Good Book Blog

  What is Christian Revival? Three Resources to Help You Understand Revival

  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)...

• Think Biblically

  Untrustworthy — Our Cultural Knowledge Crisis

  with Bonnie Kristian

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 16, 2023

  We have a flood of information available today that we’ve never had before—what is doing to our brains? To our culture? To our ability to have...

• The Good Book Blog

  Give the Arguments a Fighting Chance

  William Lane Craig — February 15, 2023

  This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Despite my skepticism I continue to listen to...

• The Good Book Blog

  Rain

  Mick Boersma — February 13, 2023

  We here in California have enjoyed a wonderful December-January rain pattern not seen in these parts for 20 years. Our snowpack locally and in the...

• Think Biblically

  [BONUS] The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self

  with Carl Trueman

  Sean McDowell — February 13, 2023

  What best explains the development of the Sexual Revolution? According to Carl Trueman, there are three key components: technology, politics, and...

• GRIT

  Galentine's Day

  Lauren Vander Tuig — February 13, 2023

  Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is not loved by all. For my single ladies out there, it is a holiday that often seems exclusive to those in a...

• The Good Book Blog

  Every Voice Database

  Charlie Trimm — February 10, 2023

  Many in theological education are calling for more diversity in publishing and research. However, one of the major problems with employing diverse...

• Think Biblically

  Confronting Spiritual Abuse

  with Michael Kruger

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 09, 2023

  What is spiritual abuse and how common is it? How should Christians handle spiritual abuse in the church? Our guest today, Dr. Michael Kruger, has...

• The Good Book Blog

  5 Lessons for Apologists from Martin Luther King Jr.

  Sean McDowell — February 08, 2023

  For the past few weeks, I have been reading the essential writings of Martin Luther King, Jr., including his speeches, books, interviews, and...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Mentoring Matters — Ten Tips for Doing it Well

  Sharing your wisdom and experience is not just good business, it’s godly stewardship

  John Tuttle — February 06, 2023

  “Woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!”

• 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 restrictions...

• 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...