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• The Good Book Blog

  Feeble Faith in Judges: Part 2

  Kenneth Way — August 08, 2025

  In our previous post, we discussed faith in Gideon’s story. Here in Part Two, we discuss the remaining three individuals from Judges who are...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Teen use of AI chatbots; Canada pushes to expand euthanasia; cash aid lacks results; designer babies fall short

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 08, 2025

  Teen reliance on AI chatbots, the limits of cash aid, and Canada’s expansion of euthanasia challenge how we think about human dignity, connection,...

• 51���� News

  Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink

  Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family

  Sarah Dougher — August 08, 2025

  Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) would watch lectures, read books and write discussion posts when he returned from work. Balancing being a...

• The Good Book Blog

  Feeble Faith in Judges: Part 1

  Kenneth Way — August 06, 2025

  Hebrews 11:32-34 mentions four infamous individuals from the book of Judges (ordered Gideon, Barak, Samson, and Jephthah). [1] But these four are...

• Think Biblically

  The Pursuit of Safety — At What Cost?

  with Jeremy Lundgren

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 05, 2025

  Does God promise to always keep us safe? What does the Bible have to say about our pursuit of safety for ourselves and our kids? How can the...

• The Good Book Blog

  How Wrestling with Hard Bible Passages Expands our View of God

  Kenneth Berding — August 04, 2025

  My thoughts wandered this morning on my prayer walk. [1] I kept bringing my mind back to prayer, but my mind was wandering from my very first...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 128: Perspective-Taking With Critical Race Theory

  Timothy Muehlhoff, Ed Uszynski — August 04, 2025

  On today’s episode, we’re practicing perspective-taking on the topic of Critical Race Theory, and we’re getting some help from today’s guest Dr....

• 51���� News

  The Pixar Plan: Alumna Hannah Chu’s (B.A. ’15) Road to the Animation Studio

  Chu credits the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts for teaching her both technical film and interpersonal skills

  Sarah Dougher — August 01, 2025

  Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts and Torrey Honors College alumna Hannah Chu (B.A. ’15) knew that working for Pixar Animation Studios was...

• The Good Book Blog

  Becoming All Things to All People to Win Some

  Kevin Lawson — August 01, 2025

  For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win...

• The Good Book Blog

  Me he Hecho de Todo, Para que de Todos Modos Salve a Algunos

  Kevin Lawson — August 01, 2025

  Por lo cual, siendo libre de todos, me he hecho siervo de todos para ganar a mayor número. Me he hecho a los judíos como judío, para ganar a los...

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  Can AI Really Innovate? Rethinking the Innovator’s DNA Through the Lens of Innovation Theology

  Rachel Bodell — July 31, 2025

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping business at a breathtaking pace. From generative design to predictive analytics, AI tools promise to...

• The Good Book Blog

  Jews do not “associate with” Samaritans? Or do not “share vessels with” Samaritans? Or something else? (John 4:9)

  Gary Manning Jr — July 30, 2025

  In John 4:9, the Samaritan woman is surprised that Jesus asked her for water from the well. The reason for her surprise is that “Jews do not ____...

• Think Biblically

  Scrolling Ourselves to Death

  with Brett McCracken

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 29, 2025

  Screens and social media have reshaped the world and our minds, bringing an appetite for distraction, loneliness, and increased rates of mental...

• Think Biblically

  [BONUS] Does the Church Need "Queering"?

  with Brandan Robertson

  Sean McDowell — July 25, 2025

  Does the church need a "queer revolution"? Do we need a new reformation akin to the Protestant Reformation? In this discussion, Sean talks with...

• Think Biblically

  Why Religion Went Obsolete

  with Christian Smith

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 23, 2025

  Has traditional faith become obsolete in America? And if so, what are the main contributing factors? Until now, there has not been a thorough...

• 51���� News

  Crowell School of Business Approaches AI with a Kingdom Focus

  51����’s Adaptive MBA and AI Lab equip students with the skills and wisdom to lead in tech-forward industries

  Sarah Dougher — July 22, 2025

  AI is becoming a household term. ChatGPT is quickly becoming an instrument used on a daily basis. Things are moving at a high speed and 51����...

• The Good Book Blog

  Wait Training

  Kenneth Berding — July 21, 2025

  God trains us through waiting. On the day I started writing this post, I was waiting for God to answer a prayer. You see, Trudi and I have been...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 127: Emotional Awareness When Engaging Scientific Technologies

  Liz Hall, Timothy Muehlhoff, Erin Smith — July 21, 2025

  On today’s episode, Tim speaks with psychologists Liz Hall (Ph.D.) and Erin Smith (Ph.D.) on how emotions shape perspectives on science,...

• The Good Book Blog

  One Generation Shall Commend Your Works to Another

  Kevin Lawson — July 18, 2025

  I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. Great...

• The Good Book Blog

  Generación a Generación Celebrará Tus Obras

  Kevin Lawson — July 18, 2025

  Te exaltaré, mi Dios, mi Rey, Y bendeciré tu nombre eternamente y para siempre. Cada día te bendeciré, Y alabaré tu nombre eternamente y para...

• Think Biblically

  Deadpool Creator Talks Faith and Comics

  with Rob Liefeld

  Sean McDowell — July 18, 2025

  What happens when a comic book legend sits down to talk about faith? Sean got to interview Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, Cable, and many iconic...

• The Good Book Blog

  Motivating New Volunteers

  Gary McIntosh — July 16, 2025

  “I just don’t get it,” pastor Randy Gallo (not his real name) commented, while holding the cell phone closer to his ear. “During the announcements...

• Think Biblically

  Living as Outsiders in Our Culture

  with Patrick Miller

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — July 15, 2025

  What does it mean that the Christian is an outsider in one’s community? How do we engage our divisive culture well and faithfully at the same time?...

• 51���� News

  Rosemead School of Psychology Awarded $2.4 Million to Address Mental Health Gaps in Underserved Los Angeles Communities

  The grant will fund the Culturally Competent Connections Program, designed to support doctoral students in culturally responsive care

  Sarah Dougher — July 11, 2025

  In California, mental health services have decreased by more than four percent. There is a need in the Greater Los Angeles Area for an increase in...

• The Good Book Blog

  Teaching Those Who Can Teach Others

  Kevin Lawson — July 11, 2025

  You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses...