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• The Good Book Blog

  20 Truths From ‘Discipology: The Art and Science of Making Disciples’

  Ed Stetzer — September 02, 2026

  My friend Peyton Jones has a new book. This one is called “Disciplology,” which is not really a word. But he has a habit if making up words. (See...

• Think Biblically

  The Truth Behind 1 Enoch

  With Joel Muddamalle

  Sean McDowell — September 01, 2026

  The Book of Enoch has exploded in popularity. Some people claim it unlocks the Bible's greatest mysteries, while others say it shouldn't be trusted...

• The Good Book Blog

  What is My Calling?

  Kenneth Berding — August 31, 2026

  I told Trudi this morning that one of the reasons I’m willing to work hard in ministry, lose sleep, and frequently end each day tired is because I...

• Think Biblically

  Weekly Cultural Update: Political Violence Polls; Massachusetts Abortion Law; Gen Z Stress Crises; Flooding in Nepal

  Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — August 28, 2026

  Voter Views on Political Assassination: Sean McDowell and guest host Thaddeus Williams react to alarming poll data showing 17% of voters view the...

• Talbot Magazine

  That's a Great Question!

  Talbot professors share the most challenging, insightful inquiries they’ve faced from students recently — and how they responded

  Kenneth Berding, Orbelina Eguizabal Escobar, Mihretu Guta, Carmen Imes, Scott Smith, Erik Thoennes, Kenneth Way, Thaddeus Williams — August 27, 2026

  Teaching Theology means learning to expect the unexpected. A hand shoots up in class. A knock comes during office hours. A student catches your eye...

• Talbot Magazine

  From the Dean: Summer 2026

  Ed Stetzer — August 27, 2026

  By now, you’ve probably seen the discussion about a possible revival. Reports of renewed spiritual interest, increased Bible sales, and growing...

• Talbot Magazine

  Talbot Seminary is Headed to Phoenix in a Big Way

  Ed Stetzer — August 27, 2026

  The boards of Phoenix Seminary and 51���� have both voted for Phoenix Seminary to become Talbot Seminary Phoenix, bringing together two...

• Talbot Magazine

  Talbot Launches ‘Hope for Kids in Care’ Initiative

  Lilly Endowment-funded initiative will equip churches to serve foster families

  Robyn Roberts — August 27, 2026

  They arrive like any other family; except they are not quite like any other family. As they walk through the church doors, the parents quietly...

• Talbot Magazine

  Faculty Profile: Summer 2026

  Jamie N. Sanchez (Associate Dean of the Global Division)

  Ben Shin — August 27, 2026

  Dr. Jamie Sanchez is the Associate Dean of the Global Division and Doctoral Programs at Talbot School of Theology. She joined 51���� in 2016 and...

• Talbot Magazine

  Shelf Life: Summer 2026

  Talbot Magazine Staff — August 27, 2026

  Finding Freedom in Jesus: The 21 Attributes of Your Identity in Christ JP Foster, Co-Author M.A. ‘15, D.Min. ‘23, Ministry Affiliate Faculty ...

• Talbot Magazine

  Book Excerpt: How (Not) to Create a Vision for Your Church

  Gary McIntosh — August 27, 2026

  Q: My church spent a lot of time developing a new vision, but it didn’t seem to help. Why do you think that is? Much more than a vision is needed...

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Summer 2026

  Eliot Luongo (M.Div. ‘10), co-lead pastor at the Vine Church

  Ben Shin — August 27, 2026

  Eliot Luongo didn’t grow up in the church, but God used a friend’s invitation to a Korean-American congregation to spark a lifelong calling. Today,...

• Talbot Magazine

  Best of the Blog: Summer 2026

  5 urgent evangelical challenges in the coming years

  Ed Stetzer — August 27, 2026

  Many say it’s been a tough decade for us evangelical Christians. The media say that Christianity is in great decline. We hear that most young...

• The Good Book Blog

  What Are The Highest Priorities For Pastors In Training?

  Ben Shin — August 26, 2026

  As a seminary professor, I have the privilege of preparing students to be future pastors. I’m often asked the question: What are the priorities...

• 51���� News

  Barry H. Corey to Release Fourth Book, "Necessary Burdens"

  Co-authored by leadership coach and psychologist John Townsend, the book explores the unspoken realities that accompany executive leadership

  Sarah Dougher — August 25, 2026

  Leadership brings both honor and hidden weight, especially for those at the top. While leadership looks impressive from the outside, from the...

• Think Biblically

  Michael Heiser on Angels and Demons

  With Joel Muddamalle

  Sean McDowell — August 25, 2026

  Has the church largely misunderstood the nature and origin of angels and demons? Are there other heavenly divine beings that are not angelic or...

• 51���� News

  Engineering Students Create Drone Dedicated to Former Chief of Campus Safety

  'The O Drone’ is a heavy-duty model with capabilities to carry a variety of payloads

  Sarah Dougher — August 24, 2026

  Years before his passing in August 2025, former 51���� Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba, affectionately known as “Chief O,” envisioned a...

• The Good Book Blog

  Welcome to a New Academic Year at Talbot School of Theology

  Ed Stetzer — August 24, 2026

  The academic year follows a different rhythm than the traditional calendar. Rather than beginning in January, ours begins in the fall — a season of...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 156: Come Alongside And Seek To Understand

  Rick Langer, Crawford Loritts, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 24, 2026

  Although dissent has long been a part of our country, in today’s “argument culture” we approach people who hold different views as combatants. Have...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Sick Fruit of our Speech in an Age of Platforming

  Kyle Strobel — August 21, 2026

  This post is going to begin a series of wrestling through our speech, which means it is going to begin a series of reflection where we think about...

• Think Biblically

  Weekly Cultural Update: Betting on the Palisades Fire; Meta Youth Lawsuits; Young Conservative Socialists; Building AI Influencers

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 21, 2026

  Betting on the Palisades Fire: Scott and Sean examine the ethics surrounding Polymarket users placing financial wagers on the 2025 Palisades fire,...

• The Good Book Blog

  Don’t Skip Chronicles in Your Bible Reading Plan

  Carmen Imes — August 19, 2026

  This article was originally published in Christianity Today. To the dutiful Bible reader, Chronicles might seem a bit baffling. As we read, we...

• Think Biblically

  A Christian and Mormon Dialogue

  With Grant Underwood

  Sean McDowell — August 18, 2026

  Where do evangelicals and Mormons agree and where do we disagree? For this unique episode, Sean dialogues with BYU professor Grant Underwood about...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Gift of Sleep: An Interview with Brett McCracken

  Kenneth Berding — August 17, 2026

  This past spring, when I learned that Brett McCracken had written a soon-to-be-released book about sleep, I knew that I had to read it as soon as...

• The Good Book Blog

  Praising Courageous Enemies in the Ancient Near East as the Background to Hardening Pharaoh’s Heart

  Charlie Trimm — August 14, 2026

  My research has primarily focused on warfare in the ancient Near East and the implications of that context for understanding the Old Testament....