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Think Biblically
The Great Dechurching
with Ryan Burge
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 23, 2023
How many people are really leaving the church today? Who are the people leaving and why are they “Dechurching”? According to our guest today, Dr....
Biola News
Biola University Receives $750K in Grants for Two New Education Programs
Biola receives two grants to build a bilingual teaching program and an early childhood program
Jenna Mindel — November 22, 2023
Biola University’s School of Education has received $750,000 in grants from The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to build a new...
The Good Book Blog
“Ask Jesus into Your Heart”: Only Your Heart?
Kenneth Berding — November 22, 2023
Apart from the fact that the expression “ask Jesus into your heart” isn’t found anywhere in the Bible —the closest similar phrase being “that...
Winsome Conviction
On Unity & Diversity: A Conversation with Isaac Adams
Isaac Adams — November 21, 2023
Isaac Adams explores biblical thought and practice on issues involving ethnic unity and diversity, and he provides insights to help reorient our expectations toward faithfulness and away from arbitrary standards.
The Good Book Blog
The Pursuit of Happiness
William Craig — November 20, 2023
This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr. Craig, My question is: how pragmatic...
The Good Book Blog
Does the Afterlife Make Our Earthly Life Meaningless?
William Craig — November 17, 2023
Question Dear Dr. Craig, I was born Muslim and throughout my childhood, faith in God was extremely important for me especially because I lost my...
Think Biblically
What is a Woman?
with Katie McCoy
Scott Rae — November 16, 2023
During the Senate Confirmation hearings of the latest Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson was asked to define the term “woman.” Her answer...
The Good Book Blog
How Do You Minister To "Second Generation Christian Students"?
Sean McDowell — November 15, 2023
Even though I grew up in a Christian home, with parents in professional Christian ministry, there was a time that I walked away from God. I was...
The Good Book Blog
Humble Sarcasm: 1 Corinthians 4:8-13
Kenneth Berding — November 13, 2023
“Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit but the highest form of intelligence,” quipped Oscar Wilde.[1] If Wilde is correct, then the Apostle Paul must...
Biola News
Forbes Features Biola University as a Top College
Biola recognized by Forbes for professional development, spiritual growth
Jenna Mindel — November 13, 2023
Biola University is a top college, according to Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges newest ranking published this fall. According to Forbes’ description...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Five Pillars of Preparing For Your Next Job
Crowell’s new Career Specialist talks about character, planning and life-long learning
John Tuttle — November 13, 2023
“Things in business are always changing, so it’s important to keep being curious.”
Winsome Conviction
Episode 83: The Great Dechurching
Jim Davis, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 13, 2023
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 Them Back, comes on the podcast to talk about the current and fastest religious shift going on in America.
Think Biblically
The Rise of Social Justice Ideology
Sean McDowell — November 09, 2023
Where Are Critical Theory and the Social Justice Movement Taking Us? Sean shares a bonus episode on critical theory where its expression in fields...
The Good Book Blog
New Book Announcement: Illustrated Psalms in Hebrew
Carmen Imes — November 08, 2023
I'm delighted to share my latest publication with you: Illustrated Psalms in Hebrew from GlossaHouse! I began work on this volume in 2019, and the...
Biola News
J.P. Moreland Releases New Book, A Culmination of His Life’s Work
The Biola professor and renowned philosopher’s new book addresses “What is a human being?”
Reina Lee — November 07, 2023
A new book authored by Talbot School of Theology professor and renowned philosopher Dr. J.P. Moreland alongside coauthor alumnus Brandon Rickabaugh...
The Good Book Blog
A Simple Way to Filter the Daily News
Kenneth Berding — November 06, 2023
My old plan was to listen alternately to a politically-right radio program followed by a politically-left radio program during my ten-minute daily...
The Good Book Blog
Does God Reward Ignorance?
William Craig — November 03, 2023
In answering your question, it is important to understand that your parents’ eternal salvation is not a reward given to them for their faith. Salvation is not in any sense a reward.
Think Biblically
How Did We Get the Bible We Have Today?
with Michael Kruger
Scott Rae — November 02, 2023
How did we get the specific books of Bible that we hold in our hands today? Who decided and on what basis? How was the New Testament originally...
The Good Book Blog
How Do We Help Kids Who Have Deconverted?
Sean McDowell — October 30, 2023
Perhaps the toughest question parents ask me is how they can help their wayward kids. The difficulty of this question stems not solely from the...
Biola News
Biola Alumna Mariah Martinez (’20) Makes an Impact on At-Risk Communities in Orange County
Friendly Center non-profit provides necessities to local people in need
Abi Goosen — October 30, 2023
Over 23,000 children in Orange County are currently experiencing homelessness, according to the Orange County Grand Jury. Biola University alumna...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 82: It's Not Pointless, Good Things Still Happen
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — October 30, 2023
We’re revisiting a question we frequently get: “Why bother talking to somebody if you aren’t going to change their mind?” Especially in the argument culture, conversing with someone who won’t change their mind can seem pointless, an exercise in futility.
The Good Book Blog
De Los Hippies Al Barrio: Cómo El Movimiento De Jesús (“Jesus People”) Cambió Mi Vida
Dominick Hernández — October 27, 2023
This post was originally published in English in October 2021. Read the blog post in English . “Ve a recoger los juguetes del patio,” me dijo Rob...
Think Biblically
The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender
with Joel Berry
Scott Rae — October 26, 2023
How should we think about what has come to be called “gender ideology?” How does gender ideology actually look a lot like a religion? What is the...
Biola News
Princeton Review Names Biola a 2024 Best Regional College
Biola is recognized for faith integration and proximity to beach and notable outdoor activities
Abi Goosen — October 25, 2023
The Princeton Review included Biola in their 2024 Best Regional Colleges list. Biola is one of 79 best colleges in the publication’s “Best in West...
The Good Book Blog
Our Mission in this Moment: Message by Ed Stetzer
Joanne Jung, Ed Stetzer — October 25, 2023
Talbot School of Theology’s new dean, Dr. Ed Stetzer, preached at Biola University’s annual faculty conference that took place in August of 2023. Listen to it here.