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Biola News
Biola Welcomes Back Alumnus Zach King to Deliver Commencement Address
With over 130 million social media followers, King enchants global audiences with his “magical” video content
Sarah Dougher — February 19, 2024
Globally recognized social media star, filmmaker and alumnus, Zach King (’12), will deliver Biola University’s Spring 2024 commencement address at...
The Good Book Blog
Do You Love Me? Feed My Lambs
Kevin Lawson — February 19, 2024
I cannot imagine how devastated Peter must have felt when he found himself, out of fear for his own safety, denying that he ever knew Jesus (John 18). It happened right after Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priests for questioning.
The Good Book Blog
¿Me Amas? Apacienta Mis Corderos
Kevin Lawson — February 19, 2024
Cuando hubieron comido, Jesús dijo a Simón Pedro: « Simón, hijo de Jonás, ¿me amas más que estos? » Le respondió: « Sí, Señor; tú sabes que te...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 90: Reports From The Front: Unify America
Abby Ferguson, Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — February 19, 2024
Today on the podcast we have another segment of Reports From The Front, a positive story of someone who is doing things right. Tim and Rick speak...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Our Thoughts on "He Gets Us" ads; Double Euthanasia; Is a soulmate a real thing?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 16, 2024
Today, Scott & Sean discuss: Duo euthanasia of the former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie, and its implications for...
The Good Book Blog
What Does Grace Do? An Unusual Choice of Words by the Apostle Paul
Kenneth Berding — February 15, 2024
What do you mean, Ken … what does grace do? Grace doesn’t do anything. Grace is unmerited favor from God. It is something given. Grammatically,...
Biola News
Biola University Installs Dr. Ed Stetzer as Dean of Talbot School of Theology
“Pray we make much of Jesus today.”
Sarah Dougher — February 13, 2024
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Today, Dr. Ed Stetzer was formally inaugurated as the seventh dean of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. For the...
Think Biblically
A Light in the Darkness of Human Trafficking
with Eddie Byun
Eddie Byun, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 13, 2024
What can and should we do about the evil of human trafficking? What is the church’s responsibility and what can the church do to help combat this...
The Good Book Blog
How a Research Trip to Egypt is Paying Dividends in the Classroom
Carmen Imes — February 12, 2024
One of the courses I teach regularly at Talbot School of Theology is Biblical Backgrounds. It’s a class designed for Bible, Theology, and Ministry...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Transgender Regrets; Anti-Semitic Sperm Donation; Understanding Evangelicalism; Is hunting wrong?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 09, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A New York Times opinion piece on transgender treatments and the emerging concerns and regrets from those who...
Think Biblically
"He Gets Us" at the Super Bowl
with Ed Stetzer
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Ed Stetzer — February 06, 2024
Step into the captivating world of faith and advertising with Talbot Dean Ed Stetzer in this Think Biblically podcast episode. Explore the...
The Good Book Blog
Why Would God Include a Verse in the Bible that We Cannot Understand?
Kenneth Berding — February 05, 2024
I recently led some students through a case study of Luke 16:1-13, the “notoriously difficult” Parable of the Unrighteous Manager. In Jesus’...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Going Into Business For Yourself: Start-up, Buy-out or Franchise?
Choose the one that fits your goals and your personality
Randy Markley — February 05, 2024
“There is no right or wrong answer … much depends on your need for control, your comfort with risk, and more”
Winsome Conviction
Episode 89: Why Are People Leaving Church?
Jim Davis, Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — February 05, 2024
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...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: After-school Satan clubs; Cops using DNA to predict a suspect's face; Listener questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 02, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: After-school Satan clubs in South Orange County — has religious liberty gone too far? Ethical implications of...
Student Life Blog
Biola Celebrates Black History Month
Biola Staff — February 01, 2024
OVERVIEW As part of our efforts to live out our shared biblical value of unity amidst diversity and to highlight and show appreciation for our...
Think Biblically
Do Animals Have Rights?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 30, 2024
What does it mean to assert that animals have rights? Can Christians consume meat? How concerned should Christians be about the treatment of...
The Good Book Blog
Remember Those Who are Mistreated
Kenneth Berding — January 29, 2024
Last night I read through a recent issue of Voice of the Martyrs magazine (about 15 pages). It is my practice — a personal discipline if you will —...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Legal responsibility for child's actions; "Post-Truth" Universities; Jordan Peterson; Pope on Surrogacy; Listener Questions
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — January 26, 2024
In today's episode, Scott & special guest Rick Langer from Biola's Talbot School of Theology discuss these topics: Michigan School Shooting...
The Good Book Blog
Something Important about Forgiveness
Kenneth Berding — January 24, 2024
When Jesus hung on the cross, did he forgive those who crucified him? Technically, no. Jesus prayed that the Father would forgive his persecutors....
Think Biblically
The Case for Life
with Scott Klusendorf
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 23, 2024
Even in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, making the case for life is just as important as before. How do we make the case for life in...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 88: On The Road To UC Berkeley
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — January 22, 2024
Through our connections with CRU, a ministry that engages students and faculty on college campuses across the U.S., the Winsome Conviction...
The Good Book Blog
Doubt Is Not Always a Sin
Doug Huffman — January 22, 2024
Given that “doubt” is considered the opposite of “faith,” it is not uncommon for Christians to presume that “doubt” is therefore always sinful. But...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Polyamory, Lab Grown Eggs, Atheist Churches, and the Responsibility of Christian Voters
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 19, 2024
In today's episode, Scott & Sean discuss these topics and articles: A recent issue of New York Magazine focused on the mainstreaming of...
Biola News
Biola Students Turn Hot-Button Political Issues into Experiential Civic Learning
Students lead the way in building leadership skills by talking politics with a stranger
Sarah Dougher — January 18, 2024
Forty-nine Biola University students recently took on the challenge of talking politics with a stranger to build skills around civil discourse....