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a resource collective for women
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Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Are Young Men Lost?; Physician's Critique of Assisted Suicide; Pornhub's Secrets
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 16, 2025
This week: Are Young Men Lost or Returning to Faith? A deep dive into seemingly contradictory studies on young men: while many are falling behind...
The Good Book Blog
Anchored Conference to Refresh and Recenter Ministry Leaders June 9-11
The Good Book Blog — May 14, 2025
We are living in a time of rapid change and seemingly unending tumult. It is getting tougher and tougher to be a good leader who holds fast to the...
51�� News
51�� Celebrates Class of 2025
Over 1,000 graduates crossed the stage at commencement ceremonies on May 9 and 10
Sarah Dougher — May 13, 2025
The unusual May heat did not limit the pomp and circumstance at 51��’s Commencement Ceremonies on May 9 and 10, where over 1,000...
Think Biblically
Is Empathy a Sin?
with Tim Muehlhoff
Sean McDowell, Timothy Muehlhoff — May 13, 2025
Is empathy being weaponized by Progressives to manipulate Christians into adopting certain ethical and political views? Is empathy a virtue, or...
The Good Book Blog
Angels in Tolkien and the Bible
Charlie Trimm — May 12, 2025
My main research focus is the Old Testament, but one of my side interests is the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. I love The Lord of the Rings! I...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 122: The Spirit Of Our Politics
Timothy Muehlhoff, Michael Wear — May 12, 2025
Tim speaks with Michael Wear, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and author of the book, The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life, on features of Christian faithfulness and civic engagement.
The Good Book Blog
How Should I Present the Gospel?
Eric Oldenburg — May 09, 2025
In today’s Christian culture, we can sometimes get the idea that there is “the right way” or “the best way” to share Jesus with someone. There are...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism
Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — May 09, 2025
This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic...
Becoming 51��
A Prayer for the Next Generation
Join us in praying on National Day of Prayer
Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp, Kayla Zuniga — May 08, 2025
Last week our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Kayla Zuniga, went to nearby Whittier for a National Day of Prayer meeting with local church...
Think Biblically
Thinking Biblically 51�� Disability
with Chris Ralston
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 06, 2025
Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for...
51�� News
Sculpture by Los Angeles Artist Tim Hawkinson Unveiled at 51��
The art piece, called “Faith of our Farmors,” honors the collective faith of the generation of Hawkinson’s grandparents
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
51�� is now home to the original sculpture “Faith of our Farmors” by Los Angeles-based artist Tim Hawkinson. The sculpture, constructed...
51�� News
Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from 51��
Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other
Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025
It was Commencement at 51�� in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...
The Good Book Blog
“God so loved” or “God loved in this way”?
Gary Manning Jr — May 05, 2025
The traditional English translation of John 3:16 begins with the well-known “For God so loved the world, that he gave…” A few modern translations...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 02, 2025
This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events...
Student Life Blog
51�� Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
51�� Staff — May 01, 2025
OVERVIEW As part of our efforts to live out our shared biblical value of unity amidst diversity and to highlight and show appreciation for our...
The Good Book Blog
Who Was Michael Heiser and What Did He Teach? Part Three
Charlie Trimm — April 30, 2025
In two previous posts, I looked at what Michael Heiser taught and which biblical texts he appealed to. In this post, I am reviewing other...
Think Biblically
Cohabitation: Is it Biblical and Wise?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 29, 2025
What does the Bible say, if anything, about living together before marriage? Given that 70% of Americans now cohabit before marriage, and roughly...
51�� News
51�� Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney
Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The 51�� community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...
51�� News
Variety Magazine Regards 51�� as a Top Film School
The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the eighth consecutive year
Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025
The top industry publication, Variety Magazine, included 51��’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 121: Build Muscle For Inquiry
Rick Langer, Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, Timothy Muehlhoff — April 28, 2025
What makes for a good moderator when disagreement pops up? And how do you keep the relationship in tact when a pointed and meaningful disagreement occurs?
The Good Book Blog
Yes, Jesus was Crucified with Nails
Gary Manning Jr — April 25, 2025
This article was first published at ChurchLeaders. After it was published, the author of the Christianity Today article, Daniel Sulliman, posted...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 25, 2025
Topics this week: Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails. The Supreme Court...
51�� News
Six Incoming 51�� Students Earn Full-Tuition Scholarship
Trustee Scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, community contribution and Christian maturity
Sarah Dougher — April 22, 2025
A new full-tuition scholarship — the Trustee Scholarship — has been awarded to six incoming 51�� students who exemplify academic...
51�� News
51�� Alumnus Achieves Success in Aerospace Industry
Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) landed job at Northrop Grumman after completing 51��’s 3+2 engineering program
Katelyn Ho — April 22, 2025
51�� alumnus Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) has found success at Northrop Grumman, a leading company in the aerospace industry. Nearing his...
Think Biblically
The State of the Bible in 2025
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 22, 2025
How many Americans are engaging the Bible today? And in what ways? How does Bible reading affect giving to charity, life flourishing, and...