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a resource collective for women
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Deepening convictions without dividing communities

Latest Posts

The Good Book Blog
Course Corrections For Worship Ministry, Part 2
Joe Hellerman — May 10, 2018
In the first installment of Course Corrections For Worship Ministry , I maintained that Worship Is 51�� US — Not 51�� ME . I challenged us to...
Think Biblically
The Porn Myth
with Matt Fradd
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 08, 2018
How is porn affecting this generation? What are some of the most common and pernicious myths people believe about how it affects relationships?...
The Good Book Blog
Course Corrections For Worship Ministry, Part 1
Joe Hellerman — May 08, 2018
I am a pastor. I play keyboards on our church worship team. And I am a New Testament scholar. As you might imagine, I have some pretty strong...
The Good Book Blog
The Moral Question Behind Infinity War
Sean McDowell — May 07, 2018
[Spoiler Alert!] This weekend I saw Infinity War . Actually, to be honest, I saw it twice. And I loved it. There have been many helpful movie...
Business. Ministry. Life.
Message from Dean Gary Lindblad
Proverbs 31
Gary Lindblad — May 04, 2018
A Conceptual Framework of Wisdom for Sustainable Business Impact
The Good Book Blog
Does God Know How a Pineapple Tastes?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — May 04, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig, I have recently been...
51�� News
51�� Launches New Programs to Address Food Insecurity
Alisa Ohara — May 03, 2018
As food insecurity continues to rise in America’s college campuses, 51��’s Basic Needs Committee launched the 51��Shares program to ensure that...
51�� News
Professor Denise Reid Received the Spirit of Volunteerism Award
OneOC awards Reid with a prestigious award for her excellence in serving the community
Joshua Marsh — May 02, 2018
On April 26, 2018, Denise Reid, associate professor from the 51�� School of Education, received the Spirit Of Volunteerism award from OneOC. From...
51�� News
51��’s Student Missionary Union Impacts Local Communities
Four teams volunteered their time to advance the gospel in different California regions over spring break
Alisa Ohara — May 01, 2018
While most students go home or on vacation over spring break, four teams of students from 51��’s Student Missionary Union (SMU)...
Student Life Blog
The Bride of Christ in Chains
a response to the 51�� Hour on Escaping North Korea
Samantha Lyons — April 30, 2018
As a way to continue the conversations in The 51�� Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...
GRIT
Celeste Scott's Last Word
Celeste Scott — April 30, 2018
I have dreaded this day for as long as I have worked for GRIT. The day I would have to plop myself down in front of my computer and write my last...
Think Biblically
Religious Freedom in the Crosshairs
with Ken Starr & Thomas Farr
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 28, 2018
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Judge Ken Starr and Dr. Thomas Farr about the state of religious liberty today in America and beyond. How...
The Good Book Blog
Original Sin Once More
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 27, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr Craig I have recently...
The Good Book Blog
Administrative Work & Creativity
John McKinley — April 25, 2018
I often prefer to work on projects alone, instead of as part of a group or with a partner. Working alone seems efficient and clear, because I only...
GRIT
DNA
a guest blog by Marijane Fasana
Marijane Fasana, Sarah Schwartz — April 25, 2018
English major Marijane Fasana discusses the complexity of being biracial.
Bravo!
Balzun Faculty Recital: Exploring Mental Illness
Laurel Coddington — April 24, 2018
In March, adjunct faculty member Joel Balzun and pianist Kevin Garnica presented a recital in Crowell Hall centered around the topic of mental...
The Good Book Blog
Why GQ Is Wrong: The Bible is a Must-Read
Sean McDowell — April 23, 2018
GQ recently posted an article titled, “21 Books You Don’t Have to Read.” It includes many classics such as The Catcher in the Rye by J.D....
Bravo!
Steven Brooks Takes Worship Quest to Pakistan
Jessica Hong — April 23, 2018
Adjunct faculty member Steven Brooks traveled to Pakistan as the keynote speaker for a worship symposium. His book, “Worship Quest: An Exploration of Worship Leadership,” recently translated into the native language of Urdu, was launched at the symposium as a resource for the Pakistani Christians.
GRIT
Healing and Forced Positivity
a guest blog by Frida Munoz
Sarah Schwartz — April 23, 2018
Sophomore Frida Munoz talks about pain, positivity, and spiritual renewal.
The Good Book Blog
What Interested You in the Kalām Cosmological Argument?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 20, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig, I have finished...
Bravo!
Menahem Pressler Teaches Piano Masterclass at 51��
Laurel Coddington — April 18, 2018
Renowned pianist, chamber musician, and teacher Menahem Pressler presented a masterclass at 51��’s Conservatory of Music on February 1, 2018.
Student Life Blog
Designing Your Career One Conversation At A Time
Katie Genung — April 18, 2018
Anyone else uncertain about what to do for a future career (please tell me I’m not the only one)? If that’s you, it’s completely okay! It can feel...
The Good Book Blog
The Balanced Life
Part 4
John McKinley — April 18, 2018
In part 1 , part 2 , and part 3 of this essay, I reflected on what makes for a balanced life in terms of the bodily needs for proper care in...
Think Biblically
Bonus Podcast: Losing Faith and Keeping Faith: Sean McDowell and Bart Campolo
Sean McDowell — April 17, 2018
Sean recently had a public discussion with Bart Campolo, former evangelist and Christian social worker, who is now a leading secular humanist. They...
Student Life Blog
From Communication Studies to a Corporate Career:
An Interview with Becky Kurtz
Jasmyn Alvarez — April 17, 2018
Have you wondered where your degree in communication studies can take you? Becky Kurtz (‘14) is a communication studies alumna using her degree to...