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Talbot Magazine
Talbot Forms Connection with Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University
Talbot Magazine Staff — June 12, 2024
Talbot Dean Ed Stetzer was recently appointed as a distinguished visiting scholar at Oxford University’s Wycliffe Hall, where he will teach classes...
Talbot Magazine
Faculty Profile: Summer 2024
Mark Saucy (Professor of Theology)
Ben Shin — June 12, 2024
This issue’s faculty interview is with Dr. Mark Saucy (B.A. ’80, M.Div. ’84), a beloved theology professor at Talbot School of Theology . He has...
Talbot Magazine
Book Excerpt: When You Want to End the Stalemate
Talbot Magazine Staff — June 12, 2024
Differences of opinion have always been part of life. Spouses, family members, coworkers, neighbors, and even church members have always had...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Summer 2024
John Kwak (M.A. ‘04), Seminary Professor and Businessman
Ben Shin — June 12, 2024
Dr. John Kwak has spent the past 26 years in various leadership roles, including as a campus ministry staff worker with InterVarsity, pastor at...
Talbot Magazine
Best of the Blog: Summer 2024
Can Archaeology Shed Light on the First Prophecy About Jesus in the Bible?
John Bloom — June 12, 2024
Can archaeology shed light on the first prophecy about Jesus in the Bible? A portion of God’s curse of the serpent in Genesis 3:15 is known as the...
Talbot Magazine
How to Thrive in a Tumultuous Election Season
Biblical Guidelines and Practical Advice for Pastors and Christian Leaders
Talbot Magazine Staff — June 12, 2024
Pastoring during an election year comes with its unique challenges. How can pastors view this upcoming presidential election season as a...
Talbot Magazine
Shelf Life: Summer 2024
Talbot Magazine Staff — June 12, 2024
Don’t Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship Thaddeus Williams M.A., ‘01, Associate Professor of Theology...
The Good Book Blog
Is New Testament Prophecy the Same as Preaching and Teaching?
Kenneth Berding — June 12, 2024
No. In the New Testament, prophecy is described as a revelation for a particular moment (1 Cor. 14:30). Preaching and teaching[1] is an exposition...
Business. Ministry. Life.
“Intent” Wins 2024 Biola Startup Competition
Business aimed at improving camp operations takes first prize
John Tuttle — June 11, 2024
The Biola Startup Competition is where students demonstrate their passion for solving a problem, seek to delight their customers and bless their growing teams.
Think Biblically
Who is an Evangelical?
with Thomas Kidd
Sean McDowell — June 11, 2024
What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 98: Searching For A Better Way: Wisdom, Buddhism & Christianity
Rick Langer, Susan Lim, Tim Muehlhoff — June 10, 2024
Susan Lim (Ph.D.) is a history scholar and writer who decided to follow Jesus in her teenage years after having grown up in a Buddhist family....
The Good Book Blog
God Our Teacher
Kevin Lawson — June 07, 2024
The Scriptures portray God is in many different ways, revealing different aspects of his character and his relationship with us. Images of God as shepherd, father, husband, king, judge and redeemer are all common, and we value how God relates to us in those ways.
The Good Book Blog
Dios, Nuestro Maestro
Kevin Lawson — June 07, 2024
Muéstrame, oh Jehová, tus caminos; Enséñame tus sendas. Encamíname en tu verdad, y enséñame, Porque tú eres el Dios de mi salvación; En ti he...
Becoming Biola
Dorm Room Shopping: Your Questions, Answered
Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — June 07, 2024
It’s getting real, folks. Your student is off to university, and you’re suddenly left wondering how you went from filling the cart with diapers to...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 07, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly...
The Good Book Blog
The New (But Old) Wave in Evangelicalism
Kyle Strobel — June 06, 2024
In a recent article on The Gospel Coalition website, Trevin Wax narrates three “waves” that have occurred in evangelicalism over the past 50 years:...
Think Biblically
Clarity on Cancel Culture
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 04, 2024
What is cancel culture and why has it burst on the scene so dramatically the past few years? How can Christians best navigate our current cultural...
The Good Book Blog
Five Thoughts on Faith
Timothy Pickavance — June 03, 2024
One privilege of teaching at Biola is watching students awaken to the power of loving God with their minds. Because our minds are part of our...
Becoming Biola
Welcome to our relaunched Becoming Biola Blog!
Journeying with you through applications, college admissions, financial aid, and becoming a Biolan
Kaiden Tolkamp — June 03, 2024
In this blog you’ll find tips, tools and insider knowledge, all geared towards making things easier as you navigate the journey to becoming a...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Marijuana Surpasses Alcohol in Frequent Consumption, How Hamas Refers to it's Female Captives, The Non-Religious Plateau in Number
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 31, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Marijuana has Surpassed Alcohol as the Most Frequently Used Drug How Hamas Refers to Female Captives The...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Three Crowell Professors on Road to Retirement
Dr. Steve Rundle, Beth Starr and Thomas Wilson are all departing Biola this summer
Rachel Gatus — May 29, 2024
“The legacies and profound contributions of Beth, Tom, and Steve remain etched in the fabric of the Crowell School of Business.”
The Good Book Blog
The Languages of the Book of Daniel
Brandon Cash, Tom Finley — May 28, 2024
Why would Daniel, an Israelite from Judah, write in Aramaic rather than Hebrew? And why would his book have a combination of both languages?
Winsome Conviction
Intolerance and the Riddle of Words
Tim Muehlhoff — May 28, 2024
"I don't understand why Christians have to be so intolerant of others." You can read Tim's recent article at the Christian Scholar's blog for more....
Think Biblically
People-First Leadership
with Jack Hollis
Sean McDowell — May 28, 2024
Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 97: Communication Spirals & The Temptation To Escalate
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — May 27, 2024
What are communication spirals and how do they contribute to the argument culture? On today’s episode, Tim and Rick discuss these patterns of...