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Think Biblically
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Live Episode!
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 10, 2022
At their recent live show, Sean & Scott discuss some of the thornier issues and questions they've run up against during their five years of...
Biola News
Research Shows Significance of Trust and Christianity within NGOs
Professor Lindsey Huang shares how NGOs can benefit from Christian influence
Emily Marsh — November 08, 2022
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) benefit from Christian influence in the field of intercultural relations, according to recent research...
Biola News
“The Wrap” Ranks Biola as a Top Film School Again
Biola was recognized by “The Wrap” for its notable growth in enrollment and future facility expansion
Emily Marsh — November 07, 2022
Biola University’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the top 50 film schools in the nation according to entertainment news site, The...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — November 07, 2022
After nine years as dean, I have discerned that this is the right time for me to retire and allow new leadership to take Crowell School of Business to the next level.
Business. Ministry. Life.
More Reasons to Be an Accountant
Being an accountant doesn’t narrow your horizons — it broadens them
John Tuttle, Philip Woodward — November 07, 2022
Jobs for MPAcc graduates are plentiful and on the rise [Part 2 of 2]
Business. Ministry. Life.
5 Myths About Being an Accountant
It’s Just Not What You Probably Think It Is
John Tuttle, Philip Woodward — November 07, 2022
More than ever, the business world needs effective accountants. [Part 1 of 2]
Winsome Conviction
Episode 57: The Call to Civility, Part 1
Rick Langer, Richard J. Mouw, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 07, 2022
Can we think about civility from a distinctly Christian perspective? American theologian philosopher Richard Mouw joins the podcast to explore this question with Tim and Rick.
The Good Book Blog
A Biblical Spectrum of Guidance from God (From Clearest to Least Clear)
Kenneth Berding — November 07, 2022
What if we were to plot biblical examples of the leading of the Spirit on a continuum from clearest communication to least clear? That’s what I...
The Good Book Blog
Gratitude to a Peculiar God
Kent Dunnington — November 04, 2022
Based on research over the past two decades, we know much about the virtue of gratitude to other people. Some scholars think that the models...
The Good Book Blog
Reclaiming the Language of “Temptation” in Christian Discussions of Human Sexuality
Kenneth Berding — November 03, 2022
I recently sat in (yet another) seminar about how to counsel Christians [1] who are tempted toward same-sex sexual activity or tempted to embrace a...
Biola News
Office of Hispanic Services is Ready to Serve the Biola Community
Alumna and Director of Hispanic Services, Erika Sanchez, aims to serve Hispanic students and families
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2022
Biola University Director of Hispanic Services, alumna Erika Sanchez (’13) attended Biola University as a first-generation student. Graduating with...
Think Biblically
Thinking Biblically about Politics
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 03, 2022
Politics remains a divisive and contentious area in the culture at large and among Christians. What does it mean to think Biblically and well...
The Good Book Blog
The Strange Tale of How Nicholas Herman Found Meaning in Life
Joanne Jung, Rick Langer — October 31, 2022
In our previous posts we have talked about what following really means and why it really matters. But sometimes, a worked example is worth a thousand words. So, consider the story of Nicholas Herman.
Think Biblically
[BONUS] Why Jesus Matters Today
with J. Warner Wallace
Sean McDowell — October 31, 2022
Why did Jesus have such a big impact on history? How could one man so deeply influence art, architecture, history, music, and more? In this...
The Good Book Blog
When The Following Gets Tough
Joanne Jung, Rick Langer — October 28, 2022
At this point, faithful following may suddenly sound both daunting and difficult. Biblically, it appears to be both.
Business. Ministry. Life.
Leaning Into Work as Ministry
Dividing work into sacred and secular isn’t what God had in mind
Helen Mitchell — October 27, 2022
“Work has intrinsic value and is part of our calling and service to Christ.”
Think Biblically
Reaching the World for Christ
with Josh McDowell
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 27, 2022
At a special event & live recording celebrating the 5-Year Anniversary of the Think Biblically podcast, Sean & Scott sit down with Josh...
The Good Book Blog
Was Jesus a follower?
Joanne Jung, Rick Langer — October 26, 2022
As we began to study leading and following in the New Testament, we were startled by how much language there is about following, modeling and imitation, and how comparatively rarely leadership terms appear. Even more startling are Jesus' own statements about himself in the Gospel of John.
Biola News
New Program Prepares Educators to Work with Multilingual Learners
Biola’s Master of Arts in P-12 Multilingual, Multicultural Education degree will strengthen educators’ ability to serve and support multilingual, multicultural and immigrant families
Sarah Dougher — October 25, 2022
According to data recently released this year by the United States Census Bureau, nearly 43% of California residents speak a language other than...
Winsome Conviction
Conversations of Hope in a Culture of Crisis
Rick Langer — October 25, 2022
Christian universities have had significant conflicts with the surrounding culture on social issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage and transgenderism, and critical race theory. What is different in recent years is that the venues of these controversies have begun to change: The conflicts that were once external are now internal.
The Good Book Blog
A Book on Followership, Really?
Joanne Jung, Rick Langer — October 24, 2022
“I’m writing a book on followership?” “You are writing a book on what???” We can hardly count the number of times each of us have had this conversation in the past two years.
Winsome Conviction
Episode 56: Civility Matters with Andrew Sullivan, Part 2
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, Andrew Sullivan — October 24, 2022
Tim and Rick resume the conversation with Andrew Sullivan on civility and its vital role in a healthy democracy.
Biola News
Biola Launches “The Work Exchange,” A Free Online Resource to Empower Your Work
The learning experience offers six strategies aimed at changing how you work
Madeline Topete — October 20, 2022
The Work Exchange , a new free online six-session learning experience launched by Talbot School of Theology will help participants increase their...
The Good Book Blog
What Does “As the Deer Pants for the Water” Mean (Psalm 42:1)?
Kenneth Berding — October 20, 2022
I used to love Psalm 42. I still do. But now it’s for a slightly different reason. When I was younger, I often quoted the first words of the Psalm...
Think Biblically
How to be a Patriotic Christian
with Richard Mouw
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 20, 2022
What does it mean to love one’s country? If the powers that be are ordained by God, does that mean we should not criticize them? What about...