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Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024
This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity....
The Good Book Blog
What was David’s Sin in Ordering a Census? A Possible Resolution of a Biblical Difficulty
Kenneth Berding — September 18, 2024
This morning I was reading in Exodus 30:11-16. (Yes, a passage that is sandwiched between instructions for the construction of the incense altar...
Think Biblically
Faith & Political Engagement
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024
How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...
Biola News
Biola Names Historic Conference after Biola’s 7th President and Former First Lady
The largest student-led missions conference named Clyde and Anna Belle Cook Missions Conference
Brenda Velasco — September 16, 2024
Biola University’s student-led missions conference — which is the largest of its kind in the world — will be named after Biola’s seventh president...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 105: Flip The Script On The Polarizing Affects Of Social Media
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff, Michael Whitenton — September 16, 2024
Why are we experiencing so much polarization in culture? A common answer is social media. But what’s some of the reasoning on how social media...
The Good Book Blog
How can life be meaningful if there's an eternal afterlife?
William Lane Craig — September 16, 2024
If there is an infinite amount of seconds after this, how can this current second matter or be special?
The Good Book Blog
Being Transformed by the Renewal of Our Minds
Kevin Lawson — September 13, 2024
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is...
The Good Book Blog
Transformados por la Renovación de Nuestras Mentes
Kevin Lawson — September 13, 2024
Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2024
This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship...
Biola News
Lights, Camera, Action: Biola Breaks Ground on New Film Studio Facility
In-N-Out Burger® founding family honored at the historic ceremony
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
Biola University is leaning into the commitment made nearly 50 years ago when the university began teaching radio, television and film classes in...
Biola News
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold and Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics
The bilateral amputee swimmer broke a Paralympic record for the 400-meter freestyle race
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) blew the competition out of the water at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Winning gold in the 400-meter freestyle S7,...
The Good Book Blog
Rekindling Passion for Prayer: Lessons from John Brainerd’s 1759 Journal
Kenneth Berding — September 11, 2024
Sometime during my upper teen years, I read the journal of David Brainerd (1718-1747), and like so many people before me was deeply influenced by...
Business. Ministry. Life.
The Taylor Swift Effect: More Lessons for Entrepreneurs
It’s more than a pop phenomenon. It’s business genius.
Jake Aguas, John Tuttle — September 11, 2024
Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift cross generational borders and become an entrepreneur extraordinaire.
Think Biblically
The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith
with Chief Paul Newby
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 10, 2024
What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led...
The Good Book Blog
Writing Prayers for Others
Kenneth Berding — September 09, 2024
I recently turned 60. (I know, I don’t look a day over 65!) Trudi wanted to craft a special gift for my birthday. What a wonderful gift she...
Biola News
Honoring Ethel Maude Lee, A Dedicated Biola Bible Woman
Sutherland Auditorium is being renamed to Ethel Lee Memorial Auditorium
Sarah Dougher — September 06, 2024
Bible Woman, Bible scholar, dedicated Christ follower, teacher and friend: Ethel Maude Lee’s rich history is being preserved at Biola University....
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns...
Biola News
Biola Welcomes Over 1,600 Students to the Community
President Barry H. Corey welcomed the Biola community in Convocation chapel with a message to kickoff the chapel theme, “Compelled”
Sarah Dougher — September 05, 2024
Lively worship led by Biola University gospel choir director and American Idol top 12 finalist Roman Collins ushered Biola students, staff and...
The Good Book Blog
Critical Tactic: Surfacing the Question Beneath the Question
Sean McDowell — September 04, 2024
One difficult lesson I have learned in apologetics and evangelism is to identify the question beneath the question. To be honest, I have spent...
Think Biblically
Whole Heart Finances
with Shane Enete
Shane Enete, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 03, 2024
What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 104: Media Trends Shaping Ministry Trends
Rick Langer, Bob Lepine, Tim Muehlhoff — September 02, 2024
Radio host and pastor Bob Lepine is back on the podcast to speak with Tim and Rick about notable changes in our cultural communication since late...
The Good Book Blog
Of Seeds and Soils
Kevin Lawson — August 30, 2024
And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as...
The Good Book Blog
Semillas y Suelos
Kevin Lawson — August 30, 2024
Juntándose una gran multitud, y los que de cada ciudad venían a él, les dijo por parábola: « El sembrador salió a sembrar su semilla; y mientras...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 30, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and...
Business. Ministry. Life.
The Taylor Swift Effect: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
It’s more than a pop phenomenon. It’s business genius.
Jake Aguas, John Tuttle — August 28, 2024
Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift become a billionaire.