Biola UniversityOur co-directors, Rick and Tim, just returned from a conference at Bethel Church in Pasco, WA and the way the Spirit moved was incredible! They held a training session for the pastors, preached on Sunday morning, and then held a Winsome Conviction conference for the congregation in the afternoon with over 500 people in attendance. When the group debriefed at the end of the conference, one woman shared that this “was the first time in over a year that the topic at hand didn’t freak me out. It felt very trusting and respectful—it was lovely.” Another man said that he and his mom disagreed on most things, but with much emotion in his voice, he said “tonight was the first time I really listened to her perspective on the topics.” The mom — clearly moved — hugged and kissed him on the cheek. And the crowd erupted into applause.
Praise Report and Recordings from the Winsome Conviction Seminar at Bethel Richmond, WA.
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Rick Langer
Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at Biola University. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to Biola, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.
Tim Muehlhoff
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D.) is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California. He is the co-director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Project and co-host of the Winsome Conviction podcast where people with differing views come to engage in perspective-taking. His latest book is, End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations (with Sean McDowell). In addition to teaching and writing, Tim teaches de-escalation skills and self-defense to corporations, universities, and domestic violence shelters in Orange County, CA.
