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• The Good Book Blog

  De Los Hippies Al Barrio: Cómo El Movimiento De Jesús (“Jesus People”) Cambió Mi Vida

  Dominick Hernández — October 27, 2023

  This post was originally published in English in October 2021. Read the blog post in English . “Ve a recoger los juguetes del patio,” me dijo Rob...

• Think Biblically

  The Babylon Bee Guide to Gender

  with Joel Berry

  Scott Rae — October 26, 2023

  How should we think about what has come to be called “gender ideology?” How does gender ideology actually look a lot like a religion? What is the...

• 51���� News

  Princeton Review Names 51���� a 2024 Best Regional College

  51���� is recognized for faith integration and proximity to beach and notable outdoor activities

  Abi Goosen — October 25, 2023

  The Princeton Review included 51���� in their 2024 Best Regional Colleges list. 51���� is one of 79 best colleges in the publication’s “Best in West...

• The Good Book Blog

  Our Mission in this Moment: Message by Ed Stetzer

  Joanne Jung, Ed Stetzer — October 25, 2023

  Talbot School of Theology’s new dean, Dr. Ed Stetzer, preached at 51����’s annual faculty conference that took place in August of 2023. Listen to it here.

• 51���� News

  51���� Moves Up on The Wrap’s Top Film School Ranking

  51����’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts recognized for continued growth

  Jenna Mindel — October 25, 2023

  51����’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the top 50 film schools in the nation according to entertainment news site, The...

• The Good Book Blog

  Does “All” Always Mean “Every Single One” in the Bible? (Romans 11:26)

  Kenneth Berding — October 23, 2023

  We recently discussed Rom. 11:26 in my Romans class: “And in this way all Israel will be saved.” I told the class that even though this...

• 51���� News

  51���� Launches Mental Health and the Church Initiative

  Dr. Chris Adams’ research is helping serve the initiative with mental health resources for clergy members

  Sarah Dougher — October 23, 2023

  51����’s Rosemead School of Psychology launched a Mental Health and the Church Initiative this year to address how the enduring mental...

• 51���� News

  Money Magazine Highlights 51���� for Student Success and Affordability

  51���� is a top choice for students, according to the national publication’s recent rankings

  Jenna Mindel — October 20, 2023

  Money Magazine named 51���� a “Best College in America” in their 2023 rankings. The national publication factored in dozens of data...

• Think Biblically

  An Agnostic Spends a Year with God

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 19, 2023

  What would happen if an agnostic committed to thinking about God for a year? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book "My Year with...

• The Good Book Blog

  An Israel Update from 51����’s Partner, Chosen People Ministries

  Mitch Glaser — October 17, 2023

  It is a disastrous time for Israelis and for the innocent Palestinian victims of Hamas. How can we, as followers of the Prince of Peace, Jesus the Messiah, respond to difficulties of this day?

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  What Crowell is 51����: Character, Relationships, Impact

  Message from Crowell’s new Dean, Michael Arena

  Michael Arena — October 16, 2023

  “Being a believer in business today is both a tremendous opportunity to influence others and a significant challenge in confronting counter perspectives.”

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 81: Tim Keller's Remarkable Civility

  Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — October 16, 2023

  Tim Keller was a pastor in New York City who had enormous influence far beyond the city limits. He died of pancreatic cancer in May 2023. One of...

• The Good Book Blog

  70 Great Bible Passages for Group Prayer

  Kenneth Berding — October 12, 2023

  For the past five years, I have been leading twice-a-week prayer times at The Berdhouse, a residential Christian discipleship community that Trudi...

• Think Biblically

  Special Episode: An Inside Look at the War In Israel

  Scott Rae — October 12, 2023

  What on earth is going on in Israel this week? How is it affecting the Messianic Christians in Israel? What is being done to assist victims of the...

• 51���� News

  51���� Receives National Recognition for FirstGen Student Success

  The university’s commitment to first-generation college students honored for third consecutive year

  Reina Lee — October 09, 2023

  For the third consecutive year, 51���� has achieved a special status for the institution’s commitment to first-generation student...

• The Good Book Blog

  Body/Soul Dualism and Intrinsic Change

  William Lane Craig — October 09, 2023

  Anthropological body/soul dualism certainly seems to be an implication of the teaching of Scripture, particularly concerning the intermediate state between the death of the body and the resurrection at the return of Christ. So we need to consider whether or not there are insuperable objections to such a view.

• The Good Book Blog

  Eight Ways to Improve Sunday Morning Church

  Kenneth Berding — October 06, 2023

  Have you ever been dissatisfied with how you engage with church on Sunday mornings? Here are eight suggestions (followed by three bonus...

• 51���� News

  51���� Ranked a Best College in America Again

  Niche.com highlights 51���� for film and music programs

  Abi Goosen — October 06, 2023

  51���� is recognized as one of the best colleges in America by Niche.com’s latest ranking — “2024 Best Colleges.” The website highlights...

• Think Biblically

  The (Remarkable) State of Jesus Research

  with Craig Blomberg

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 05, 2023

  Can we actually discover the real Jesus? Could the disciples have remembered the teachings of Jesus when they wrote the Gospels decades later? Sean...

• 51���� News

  51���� Recognizes Constitution Day with Special Event

  United States Air Force Captain Hannah Durbin addresses student body on civic respect

  Abi Goosen — October 04, 2023

  51���� recognized Constitution Day 2023 on Sept. 19 with a special address by United States Air Force Captain Hannah Durbin. 51����’s...

• The Good Book Blog

  Don’t Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the 10 Commandments of Self-Worship

  Thaddeus Williams — October 04, 2023

  Oxford’s Richard Dawkins, the self-described “militant atheist,” opens his dated bestseller The God Delusion by laying his cards on the table. He doesn’t want you to believe in a god who is “a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak.” Neither do I.

• Business. Ministry. Life.

  51���� Financial Planning Association Partners with Institute for Christian Financial Health

  Certified peer-to-peer financial counseling is available to all 51���� students

  Shane Enete — October 03, 2023

  “Financial anxiety is the second highest stressor of college students…”

• 51���� News

  Wall Street Journal Names 51���� on 2024 Best Colleges List

  51���� is one of the top three Christian colleges highlighted for student experience

  Jenna Mindel — October 02, 2023

  51���� is one of the best colleges in the nation, according to Wall Street Journal’s recent 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. report....

• The Good Book Blog

  Why I Thank God For My Doubts: A Personal Reflection

  Sean McDowell — October 02, 2023

  It might sound crazy, but I can honestly say that I thank God for my doubts. It’s not that I always appreciate having doubts. Sometimes doubts can...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 80: Why Talk To Someone If They Won't Change Their Mind?

  Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff — October 02, 2023

  Why bother having a discussion if the other party isn’t going to change their mind? Fair question, and it’s one we get a lot. So, let’s consider...