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The Good Book Blog
Discernment and Spiritual Practices: Wisdom from the Desert
Kyle Strobel — September 17, 2025
When talking about desert spirituality, John Cassian’s Conferences must be a key resource. In Cassian’s work, we find him and his friend Germanus...
51�� News
Niche.com Ranks 51�� as Number One Christian College in California
51�� has also been recognized as a top university in America by Forbes and Money.com
Sarah Dougher — September 17, 2025
51�� has been recognized as the number one Christian college in California by Niche.com , a reputable online resource that helps...
51�� News
From Filmmaker to Matcha Connoisseur, Alumnus Says 51�� Equipped Him to Step Into Callings With Courage
Alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) created the matcha tea brand, CHUH Matcha, alongside his wife, Chloe
Nate Bell — September 17, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Andrew Schundler (B.A. ’16) is more than a filmmaker. As executive producer and vice president of...
Think Biblically
"Dad Deprivation" and the Importance of Fathers
with Anthony Bradley
Scott Rae — September 16, 2025
What accounts for the dramatic growth of kids living without their biological father in the home? What are some of the social impacts of what is...
The Good Book Blog
Some Things Shouldn’t Even Be Talked 51�� (Ephesians 5:3,12)
Kenneth Berding — September 15, 2025
Did you know that the Bible tells us that there are certain things we shouldn’t even talk about? The apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 5: “But...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 131: Intellectual Humility In Public Engagement
Liz Hall, Timothy Muehlhoff, Erin Smith — September 15, 2025
On today’s episode, Tim speaks with psychologists Liz Hall (Ph.D.) and Erin Smith (Ph.D.) on the virtue of intellectual humility and the...
The Good Book Blog
God’s Fellow Workers
Kevin Lawson — September 12, 2025
But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food,...
The Good Book Blog
Colaboradores de Dios
Kevin Lawson — September 12, 2025
De manera que yo, hermanos, no pude hablaros como a espirituales, sino como a carnales, como a niños en Cristo. Os di a beber leche, y no vianda;...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Charlie Kirk Assassination; Sex Change Regrets; AI's effect on high schoolers
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 12, 2025
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: How should Christians respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk? Will the CDC recognize the suffering of...
The Good Book Blog
Three Ways We Can Pray After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Thaddeus Williams — September 11, 2025
The following is based on a video published on Thaddeus Williams’ YouTube channel. By now, we’ve all heard the horrific headline that Charlie Kirk...
The Good Book Blog
Renewing Expository Preaching, Part 4: Preaching That Is Prophetic and Practical
Ed Stetzer — September 10, 2025
This post is part four of four in the series “Renewing Expository Preaching.” Read part one , part two and part three . Preaching should be...
Think Biblically
Spiritual Warfare and the Powers of Darkness
with Clint Arnold
Clinton E. Arnold, Sean McDowell — September 09, 2025
Whether in the occult, astrology, or New Age, interest in the supernatural has increased in the past few years. What can we learn about the...
The Good Book Blog
Intense Verbs for People Doing Ministry: 1 Timothy 4:11-16
Kenneth Berding — September 05, 2025
This morning, while reading in 1 Timothy 4:11-16 (in Greek), I was drawn to a surprising cluster of intense verbs that the apostle Paul uses to...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Does Marriage Have a Future?; Women's Happiness Around the World
Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — September 05, 2025
Scott is joined by guest co-host Erik Thoennes this week to discuss: Marriage: A New Atlantis essay argues tech and economics have “unbundled”...
The Good Book Blog
Renewing Expository Preaching Part 3: Preaching Themes, Narratives and Topics
Ed Stetzer — September 03, 2025
This post is part three of four in the series “Renewing Expository Preaching.” Read part one and part two . In this series, I am encouraging a...
Think Biblically
How Much Can Christians Compromise on Sexuality?
A Review of "Christlike Acceptance"
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 02, 2025
Is it time for the church to set aside theological differences about the morality of same sex unions and gender identity and find common ground in...
51�� News
51�� Grieves Passing of Campus Safety Chief John Ojeisekhoba
Brenda Velasco — September 01, 2025
John Ojeisekhoba Sr., Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety at 51��, passed away from apparent cardiac arrest, university...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 130: Offering Apologies Involving Contentious Issues
Timothy Muehlhoff, Ed Uszynski — September 01, 2025
Dr. Ed Uszynski (Ph.D.) is back on the podcast to speak with Tim about a provocative cultural moment: when Max Lucado issued an apology to a...
The Good Book Blog
Teaching Ourselves First
Kevin Lawson — August 29, 2025
But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed...
The Good Book Blog
Enseñarnos Primero a Nosotros Mismos
Kevin Lawson — August 29, 2025
He aquí, tú tienes el sobrenombre de judío, y te apoyas en la ley, y te glorías en Dios, y conoces su voluntad, e instruido por la ley apruebas lo...
51�� News
On and Off the Basketball Court, MBA Alumnus Pursues Excellence at 51�� and Abroad
Myja White (MBA ’25) completed his MBA degree at the Crowell School of Business while playing professional basketball in Albania
Sarah Dougher — August 29, 2025
Waking up at 3:00 a.m. in Elbasan, Albania, alumnus Myja White (MBA ’25) opened his computer and logged onto a Zoom call. On the other side of the...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Is Climate Change a Big Deal?; Adulthood Milestones Delayed; School Shooting
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 29, 2025
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: A massive new government study challenges common narratives about climate change A new study shows that...
The Good Book Blog
Renewing Expository Preaching Part 2: Preaching Biblically Is Ultimate
Ed Stetzer — August 27, 2025
This post is part two of four in the series “Renewing Expository Preaching.” Read part one here . Expository preaching is the best, but not the...
51�� News
More than $3.9 Million Given to the 51�� Fund
Celebrating a long legacy of generosity at 51��
Amy Weaver — August 27, 2025
The 51�� community’s legacy of generosity continues to make a powerful impact. This past fiscal year, more than $3.9 million was given...
51�� News
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumnus Releases Pixel-Art Style Video Game
Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) worked alongside a music composer, a sound designer and a programmer to make his vision of the game Taria & Como come to life
Nate Bell — August 27, 2025
Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts alumnus Kip Henderson (B.A. ’19) is an independent artist whose work has taken many forms: storyboards,...