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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, Tim 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...
Think Biblically
[BONUS] Why Kids Have a Right to Mom and Dad
with Katy Faust
Sean McDowell — January 29, 2023
Do kids have a natural right to their mom and dad? Katy Faust argues that the answer is yes, and that we need a new campaign to protect the rights...
The Good Book Blog
Enemy Bodies in the Book of Judges
Kenneth Way — January 27, 2023
I was privileged to write a chapter about the book of Judges for a volume that honors my doctoral advisor, professor Nili S. Fox. My contribution...
Think Biblically
The Qur'an and the Christian
with Matthew Bennett
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 26, 2023
How does the Qur’an, the Muslim holy book, compare and contrast with the Bible? What does it teach about sin, salvation, Jesus, and the possibility...
Biola News
Engineering Student Received Two Baccalaureate Degrees
Joshua Williams finished at the University of Southern California as part of the partnership with Biola for their 3+2 engineering program
Dalet Valles — January 25, 2023
After attending Biola University, then transferring to the University of Southern California, Joshua Williams graduated and completed the 3+2...
The Good Book Blog
Hebrew Word Studies and Samson's Obscene Gestures
Kenneth Way — January 25, 2023
I was privileged to contribute a chapter titled “The Lost World of Lexical Semantics: Samson’s Spectacle in Judges 16:25” in For Us, but Not to Us...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Going Into Business For Yourself? Ask These Four Questions First
Your business must be more about you than about your bottom line
Randy Markley — January 23, 2023
“I do believe that answering these questions first is the best way to honor the person God made you…”
Winsome Conviction
Episode 62: Engaging Perspectives with Tom Jump
Tom Jump, Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — January 23, 2023
Here at the Winsome Conviction Project we engage differing and diverse perspectives, so we’re grateful to have Tom Jump, an atheist and...
The Good Book Blog
Does an Elder Have to be “Able to Teach?” (1 Timothy 3:2)
Kenneth Berding — January 23, 2023
Yes. An elder has to be “able to teach.” It is one of the qualifications for becoming an elder. However, “able to teach” in 1 Timothy 3:2 may not...
The Good Book Blog
Are Tattoos OK for Christians? (Part 3)
Carmen Imes — January 20, 2023
If you're just joining the conversation, you'll want to read the first two posts in the series first (Part 1 and Part 2). In those posts I address...
Biola News
Biola Alumnus Joins Deloitte’s Consulting Staff
Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) will join as senior consultant
Ryan Wingert — January 19, 2023
Alumnus Tyler Hormel (B.S. ’15) has been hired by Deloitte’s consulting practices to join their team as a senior consultant. While at Biola, Hormel...
Think Biblically
Portrayals of Committed Christians in Hollywood Media
with Thomas Sieberhagen
Scott Rae — January 19, 2023
How are committed Christians portrayed in Hollywood media? It’s more complicated than you might think. They are often presented as foolish...
The Good Book Blog
Are Tattoos OK for Christians? (Part 2)
Carmen Imes — January 18, 2023
I knew this would be a controversial topic. Already the debates are breaking out on social media over the first post in the series, where I...
Biola News
Templeton Grant Awarded to Biola Staff
Dr. Leslie Wickman secured a grant for Women in science and humanities
Ryan Wingert — January 18, 2023
Biola University’s Corporate Affiliates Program Director — Dr. Leslie Wickman — was awarded a $234,751 Templeton planning grant in September....