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• The Good Book Blog

  Perfeccionar a los Santos, Edificar el Cuerpo

  Kevin Lawson — September 27, 2024

  Y él mismo constituyó a unos, apóstoles; a otros, profetas; a otros, evangelistas; a otros, pastores y maestros, a fin de perfeccionar a los...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2024

  This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises...

• Winsome Conviction

  Marriage in an Argumentative Culture

  Tim Muehlhoff — September 25, 2024

  What if the culture around married couples promotes division, acrimony, and anger? Read Tim’s recent article on Logos about the influence social...

• The Good Book Blog

  Hope's End

  Timothy Pickavance — September 25, 2024

  My oldest turned fifteen a few months ago, and this summer he’s working through the California DMV’s approved online drivers education curriculum....

• Biola News

  Biola University Ranked as one of America’s Best National Universities

  U.S. News recognizes Biola on notable lists for high-quality teaching, student accessibility and top undergraduate psychology and nursing programs

  Sarah Dougher — September 24, 2024

  “Being once again recognized in the higher tier ranking of national universities by U.S. News & World Report emphasizes Biola's enduring dedication to its excellent faculty, students, academics and flourishing community,” said President Barry H. Corey. “Biola will continue to hold firm to its enduring Scriptural foundation, aiming to provide premier education to over 5,423 undergraduate and graduate students. Specifically, focused recognition on four U.S. News lists this year underscores the commitment of our faculty to teach our students in a high-quality education while providing accessible and excellent academics to all of our students while they are also formed in character.”

• Think Biblically

  Faith for the Curious

  with Mark Matlock

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 24, 2024

  Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious,...

• The Good Book Blog

  Why Do Kids Leave the Church? Don't Forget Bad Theology!

  Sean McDowell — September 23, 2024

  There has been a lot of talk recently about why kids leave the church. In the past few years, there have been important books on the subject by...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Problem with Imitating Jesus

  Kyle Strobel — September 20, 2024

  There are tension points all along the path of Christian spiritual formation, where Scripture seems to present opposing ideas to us. We don’t get...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

  Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024

  This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity....

• The Good Book Blog

  What was David’s Sin in Ordering a Census? A Possible Resolution of a Biblical Difficulty

  Kenneth Berding — September 18, 2024

  This morning I was reading in Exodus 30:11-16. (Yes, a passage that is sandwiched between instructions for the construction of the incense altar...

• Think Biblically

  Faith & Political Engagement

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024

  How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...

• Biola News

  Biola Names Historic Conference after Biola’s 7th President and Former First Lady

  The largest student-led missions conference named Clyde and Anna Belle Cook Missions Conference

  Brenda Velasco — September 16, 2024

  Biola University’s student-led missions conference — which is the largest of its kind in the world — will be named after Biola’s seventh president...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 105: Flip The Script On The Polarizing Affects Of Social Media

  Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff, Michael Whitenton — September 16, 2024

  Why are we experiencing so much polarization in culture? A common answer is social media. But what’s some of the reasoning on how social media...

• The Good Book Blog

  How can life be meaningful if there's an eternal afterlife?

  William Lane Craig — September 16, 2024

  If there is an infinite amount of seconds after this, how can this current second matter or be special?

• The Good Book Blog

  Being Transformed by the Renewal of Our Minds

  Kevin Lawson — September 13, 2024

  I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is...

• The Good Book Blog

  Transformados por la Renovación de Nuestras Mentes

  Kevin Lawson — September 13, 2024

  Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2024

  This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship...

• Biola News

  Lights, Camera, Action: Biola Breaks Ground on New Film Studio Facility

  In-N-Out Burger® founding family honored at the historic ceremony

  Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024

  Biola University is leaning into the commitment made nearly 50 years ago when the university began teaching radio, television and film classes in...

• Biola News

  Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold and Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics

  The bilateral amputee swimmer broke a Paralympic record for the 400-meter freestyle race

  Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024

  Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) blew the competition out of the water at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Winning gold in the 400-meter freestyle S7,...

• The Good Book Blog

  Rekindling Passion for Prayer: Lessons from John Brainerd’s 1759 Journal

  Kenneth Berding — September 11, 2024

  Sometime during my upper teen years, I read the journal of David Brainerd (1718-1747), and like so many people before me was deeply influenced by...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  The Taylor Swift Effect: More Lessons for Entrepreneurs

  It’s more than a pop phenomenon. It’s business genius.

  Jake Aguas, John Tuttle — September 11, 2024

  Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift cross generational borders and become an entrepreneur extraordinaire.

• Think Biblically

  The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith

  with Chief Paul Newby

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 10, 2024

  What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led...

• The Good Book Blog

  Writing Prayers for Others

  Kenneth Berding — September 09, 2024

  I recently turned 60. (I know, I don’t look a day over 65!) Trudi wanted to craft a special gift for my birthday. What a wonderful gift she...

• Biola News

  Honoring Ethel Maude Lee, A Dedicated Biola Bible Woman

  Sutherland Auditorium is being renamed to Ethel Lee Memorial Auditorium

  Sarah Dougher — September 06, 2024

  Bible Woman, Bible scholar, dedicated Christ follower, teacher and friend: Ethel Maude Lee’s rich history is being preserved at Biola University....

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns...