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  Pro-Child Policies

  with Katy Faust

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 19, 2024

  Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest...

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  51���� Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Churches in Foster Family Ministry

  The grant will help Talbot School of Theology establish an integrative program for churches

  51���� Staff — November 18, 2024

  51���� received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish a Talbot School of Theology program to assist local...

• The Good Book Blog

  4 Reasons Small Groups Are Vital to Your Church’s Health

  Ed Stetzer — November 18, 2024

  If you think community is an important part of healthy church life, and I hope you do, then small groups should also be important to you. They are...

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  Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2024

  Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy...

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  Metaethics: A Short Companion: An Interview with David A. Horner and J. P. Moreland about their New Book

  David Horner, J P Moreland — November 15, 2024

  Talbot School of Theology Professors David A. Horner and J.P. Moreland recently published a new book — Metaethics: A Short Companion. Here,...

• 51���� News

  Alumnus John Thune Voted as Senate Majority Leader

  The South Dakota senator will replace current Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell

  Sarah Dougher — November 13, 2024

  51���� alumnus Senator John Thune (’83) is the next United States Senate Majority Leader. He will replace Senator Mitch McConnell, who...

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  When Theology is Dangerous

  Sean McDowell — November 13, 2024

  I love studying theology. I teach a New Testament theology class at Talbot School of Theology, speak on theological issues at Summit Ministries,...

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  Two Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Alumni Elevate to New Levels

  Kenny Ryan (’06) and Jacob Roman (’07) wrote post-apocalyptic thriller film “Elevation,” released in theaters November 8

  Nate Bell — November 12, 2024

  Elevation, a post-apocalyptic science fiction thriller starring Anthony Mackie, is the first feature film written by Snyder School of Cinema &...

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  How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics

  with Dave Horner

  David Horner, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 12, 2024

  How should we think biblically about morality in today’s culture? What do we way to the skeptic who insists that morality is nothing more than a...

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  51���� Grieves Passing of Professor Phil Woodward

  The beloved professor of accounting taught at 51���� for over 34 years

  51���� Staff — November 11, 2024

  Phil Woodward, professor at 51����, passed away after courageously battling cancer, university leaders announced Monday, November 11,...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 109: A Call To Be A Better Neighbor

  Mike Ahn, Chris McKinney, Timothy Muehlhoff — November 11, 2024

  Chris McKinney, co-author of the book Neighborhoods Reimagined, speaks with Tim and Mike on some of factors contributing to healthy and unhealthy neighborly relations, and they discuss the surprising relevance of the beatitudes.

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  51���� Keeps Moving FirstGen Forward

  For the fourth consecutive year, 51���� has been recognized as a FirstGen Forward Network Institution

  Sarah Dougher — November 08, 2024

  51���� has once again been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network, a national organization focused on engaging and empowering higher...

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  Making the Choice for Christ: How This Student Found His Way to 51����

  Alex Dumania, Army veteran and current student in the School of Education, found his life in Christ, path in the military and education at 51����

  Sarah Dougher — November 08, 2024

  Alex Dumania, current elementary education student in the School of Education, has faced many choices in his life. As he moved to Poland in 2012...

• The Good Book Blog

  Proclaiming Your Might to Another Generation

  Kevin Lawson — November 08, 2024

  My mouth will tell of your righteous acts, of your deeds of salvation all the day, for their number is past my knowledge. With the mighty deeds of...

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  Proclamar tu Poder a Otra Generación

  Kevin Lawson — November 08, 2024

  Mi boca publicará tu justicia Y tus hechos de salvación todo el día, Aunque no sé su número. Vendré a los hechos poderosos de Jehová el Señor; ...

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  Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2024

  Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences....

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  Alumnus Credits 51���� for His Transformation into a God-fearing Healthcare Professional

  Miguel Abascal (’23) found his way into healthcare with the guidance of supportive professors and community

  Katelyn Ho — November 07, 2024

  From an early age, alumnus Miguel Abascal (’23) saw how the power of medicine displayed the love of God. Raised by missionary parents overseas in...

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  Armor of God: Prayers for Election Week

  Brandon Cash — November 05, 2024

  When God’s people are carrying out God’s mission, they can expect opposition. The Apostle Paul experienced this — everywhere he went he faced...

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  Sola Scriptura

  with Ben Witherington

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 05, 2024

  What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What does it mean that the Bible is our authority for life today? How does that fit in a culture...

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  Nearly 200 Youth in Philippines Attend Sports and Health Leadership Camp

  Dr. Danielle Walker led 51���� students, faculty and staff on public health trip

  Katelyn Ho — November 04, 2024

  Nearly 200 young adults and community leaders in the Philippines participated in a sports and health leadership camp hosted by the global nonprofit...

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  Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2024

  This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse. A...

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  Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Rises Up on “TheWrap” Top 50 Film Schools List

  51���� is the only Christian university recognized on the list

  Sarah Dougher — October 31, 2024

  For the fifth consecutive year, 51����’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts has earned a spot on TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools...

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  “The Hollywood Reporter” Names 51���� a Top Film School in the U.S.

  Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is recognized for incorporation of AI

  Katelyn Ho — October 30, 2024

  The Hollywood Reporter recognized 51����’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts as a top film school in the United States. In light of...

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  Not ‘Blasphemous’–‘The Chosen’ Advisor Doug Huffman Tells Ed Stetzer How the Show’s Content Is Developed

  Doug Huffman, Ed Stetzer — October 30, 2024

  “The Chosen” is not adding to Scripture but is a work of art meant to capture people’s imaginations and point them to the Bible, says Dr. Doug...

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  Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 29, 2024

  This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation about the morality of IVF. Don't forget to listen to Part 1, last week, when they defined and...