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Think Biblically
Economics and the Image of God
with Brian Fikkert
Scott Rae — May 19, 2022
Economics touches virtually every aspect of our lives on this side of eternity. Not surprisingly, the Bible has a great deal to say about economic...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Message From Dean Gary Lindblad
Gary Lindblad — May 18, 2022
Much of our shaping of students takes place in the classroom, but that’s by no means the full picture. To be prepared, our students have to step out into the business world, and we must also bring the business world to them.
The Good Book Blog
How Should I Respond When I Don't Feel God?
John McKinley — May 18, 2022
The following is the first post in a series of four posts on how one can respond when experiencing the absence of God. “How long, O Lord, will you...
Think Biblically
[BONUS] Is Roe vs. Wade Gone? Sean and Scott Discuss the Leaked Ruling
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 17, 2022
Roe vs. Wade (1973) was one of the most consequential Supreme Court rulings in America history, allowing abortion in all 50 states. It appears that...
Winsome Conviction
Tim Recommends 5 Books
Tim Muehlhoff — May 16, 2022
Tim shares his 5 favorite books to help avoid an argument with someone close over at Shepherd books...
The Good Book Blog
Life is Christ
Kenneth Berding — May 13, 2022
“What do you want out of life?” The trained interviewer appeared relaxed — even casual — as she asked me this question, but I could tell she was...
Biola News
Public Relations Student Named to National Leadership Position
Nicole Steele was elected to 2022-2023 Vice President of Brand Engagement for Public Relations Student Society of America
Carolyn Kim — May 13, 2022
Public Relations and Strategic Communication major Nicole Steele was recently elected to serve as the Vice President of Brand Engagement for the...
Think Biblically
Scripture and Gender
with Erik Thoennes
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — May 13, 2022
Biblically speaking, is our biological sex an essential part of our identity? Are there unique differences and roles for men and women? In this...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Crowell Students Take Their Startup to the Next Level
Startup Competition-winning project gets funding and preparation for the big stage
John Tuttle — May 11, 2022
“The Crowell curriculum and faculty and staff have built us into who we are today…”
The Good Book Blog
Tending the Dead Body of Jesus
Betsy Barber — May 11, 2022
Ever since Easter Sunday, I’ve been thinking about the women who came to the garden tomb with spices to care for the dead body of Jesus. These...
Think Biblically
The Story Behind the Think Biblically Podcast
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 10, 2022
Have you ever wondered how this podcast got started? How do Scott and Sean pick guests and topics? What's the future of this podcast? In this...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 44: Lessons We're Learning, Part 2
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — May 09, 2022
Tim and Rick continue to reflect on lessons they are learning on having healthy communication during moments of passionate disagreement. They...
Student Life Blog
Growing in Intellectual Well-being
Kamryn Newport — May 04, 2022
There's much more to intellectual well-being than absorbing information.
Business. Ministry. Life.
How Crowell Faculty are Contributing to the Culture, the Church and the Craft
Faculty news and updates
John Tuttle — May 04, 2022
The excellence of a school is built upon the excellence of its faculty, and despite the obstacles and tensions in our culture and in our world,...
Think Biblically
Headwinds and Tailwinds: Leading a Christian University in Today's Culture
with Barry Corey
Barry Corey, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 04, 2022
Join Scott and Sean as they interview Biola's President, Dr. Barry Corey about leading a Christian university in these challenging times. You'll...
The Good Book Blog
Faithful Wisdom for Significance and Suffering
Kenneth Way — May 02, 2022
The wisdom literature of the Hebrew Bible is found in the five poetic books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. This biblical...
GRIT
Sophomore Send-off
saying goodbye to our first year on campus
Kaile Bravo — May 02, 2022
Coming to Biola felt like the first day of kindergarten. New faces all around you, new surroundings, finding your way to your classes was a...
The Good Book Blog
The Problem with Four-Views Books
Kenneth Berding — April 26, 2022
Four-Views books — or Three-Views or Five-Views — are now so popular that it’s difficult to remember a time when they didn’t exist. Dozens of such...
GRIT
Freedom in Jesus
A guest blog by Emily Hesler
Zoe Taper — April 26, 2022
Trigger Warning: There will be mentions of sexual assault and suicide. Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to help raise...
Student Life Blog
Why the Church Needs You
Katie McGee — April 25, 2022
The church plays a critical role in the spiritual life of the believer. And the believer plays a critical role in the life of a healthy church.
Winsome Conviction
Episode 43: Lessons We're Learning, Part 1
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — April 25, 2022
We are two years in with the Winsome Conviction Project, so it’s a good time to stop and reflect on lessons we’re learning. Tim and Rick share...
Think Biblically
Atheism on Trial
with Mark Lanier
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 24, 2022
How would atheism fare if it were put on trial? Leading trial Lawyer Mark Lanier believes the evidence undermines atheism and points firmly to the...
The Good Book Blog
3 Ways the Resurrection of Jesus Can Transform Your Life Today
Sean McDowell — April 22, 2022
Some of the greatest skeptics have been convinced by the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. These include literary geniuses (C.S. Lewis),...
The Good Book Blog
“Paid in Full”? The Meaning of τετέλεσται (Tetelestai) in Jesus’ Final Words
Gary Manning Jr — April 20, 2022
There are a lot of interesting claims about historical background to the New Testament that float around, especially on social media. I tell my...
Student Life Blog
Why Emotional Well-Being Can Be Confusing
Clarifying the meaning of emotional well-being
Beverly Chung — April 18, 2022
“What is emotional well-being? Are you referring to mental health?” These are questions I found myself asking when I heard the two terms used. For...