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a resource collective for women
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The Faculty Cut
Resources from the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts' Industry Professionals
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Deepening convictions without dividing communities

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The Good Book Blog
How Should I Present the Gospel?
Eric Oldenburg — May 09, 2025
In today’s Christian culture, we can sometimes get the idea that there is “the right way” or “the best way” to share Jesus with someone. There are...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism
Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — May 09, 2025
This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic...
Becoming Biola
A Prayer for the Next Generation
Join us in praying on National Day of Prayer
Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp, Kayla Zuniga — May 08, 2025
Last week our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Kayla Zuniga, went to nearby Whittier for a National Day of Prayer meeting with local church...
Think Biblically
Thinking Biblically About Disability
with Chris Ralston
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 06, 2025
Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for...
Biola News
Sculpture by Los Angeles Artist Tim Hawkinson Unveiled at Biola University
The art piece, called “Faith of our Farmors,” honors the collective faith of the generation of Hawkinson’s grandparents
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
Biola University is now home to the original sculpture “Faith of our Farmors” by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hawkinson. The sculpture, constructed...
Biola News
Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from Biola
Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
It was Commencement at Biola University in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...
The Good Book Blog
“God so loved” or “God loved in this way”?
Gary Manning Jr — May 05, 2025
The traditional English translation of John 3:16 begins with the well-known “For God so loved the world, that he gave…” A few modern translations...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 02, 2025
This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events...
Student Life Blog
Biola Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Biola Staff — May 01, 2025
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...
The Good Book Blog
Who Was Michael Heiser and What Did He Teach? Part Three
Charlie Trimm — April 30, 2025
In two previous posts, I looked at what Michael Heiser taught and which biblical texts he appealed to. In this post, I am reviewing other...
Think Biblically
Cohabitation: Is it Biblical and Wise?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 29, 2025
What does the Bible say, if anything, about living together before marriage? Given that 70% of Americans now cohabit before marriage, and roughly...
Biola News
Biola Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney
Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The Biola University community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...
Biola News
Variety Magazine Regards Biola as a Top Film School
The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the eighth consecutive year
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The top industry publication, Variety Magazine, included Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 121: Build Muscle For Inquiry
Rick Langer, Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, Timothy Muehlhoff — April 28, 2025
Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, is also a campus...
The Good Book Blog
Yes, Jesus was Crucified with Nails
Gary Manning Jr — April 25, 2025
This article was first published at ChurchLeaders. After it was published, the author of the Christianity Today article, Daniel Sulliman, posted...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 25, 2025
Topics this week: Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails. The Supreme Court...
Biola News
Six Incoming Biola Students Earn Full-Tuition Scholarship
Trustee Scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, community contribution and Christian maturity
Sarah Dougher — April 22, 2025
A new full-tuition scholarship — the Trustee Scholarship — has been awarded to six incoming Biola University students who exemplify academic...
Biola News
Biola Alumnus Achieves Success in Aerospace Industry
Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) landed job at Northrop Grumman after completing Biola’s 3+2 engineering program
Katelyn Ho — April 22, 2025
Biola University alumnus Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) has found success at Northrop Grumman, a leading company in the aerospace industry. Nearing his...
Think Biblically
The State of the Bible in 2025
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 22, 2025
How many Americans are engaging the Bible today? And in what ways? How does Bible reading affect giving to charity, life flourishing, and...
The Good Book Blog
Prayer or Sleep? Which is More Important?
Kenneth Berding — April 22, 2025
Last night before going to bed I asked my wife an unusual question, “Should I get up at my normal 6am time and take my regular prayer walk followed...
The Good Book Blog
“And They Are Crucifying Him” (Mark 15:24)
Kenneth Berding — April 18, 2025
I opened my Greek Bible this morning (that is, the day I originally wrote this) simply to read God’s Word. I looked down at the first three words...
Think Biblically
Weekly Cultural Update: Rise of Christian Faith in Women's Basketball, UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender, France Passes a New Law Regarding Sperm Donation, Richard Dawkins Asks, "Who is a Christian?"
Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — April 18, 2025
Topics this week: Women's Basketball Player Embraces Her Faith The UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender France's Law on Anonymous Sperm and Egg...
The Good Book Blog
Who Was Michael Heiser and What Did He Teach? Part Two
Charlie Trimm — April 16, 2025
In a previous post I introduced the Old Testament scholar Michael Heiser and the basic overview of his divine council worldview. In this post, I...
Think Biblically
The Unseen Realm: Analysis of the 10-year expanded edition
Sean McDowell, Charlie Trimm — April 15, 2025
Michael Heiser is one of the most influential Old Testament scholars over the past decade. In this video, Sean is joined by Talbot Old Testament...
Biola News
Biola University Remembers Former First Lady Anna Belle Cook (’55)
Anna Belle and her husband Clyde Cook had profound influence on Biola, its mission and vision for 25 years
Sarah Dougher — April 14, 2025
Anna Belle Cook (Lund, ’55), the former first lady of Biola University, wife of Biola’s seventh president Dr. Clyde Cook (B.A. ’57, M.Div. ’60,...