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The Good Book Blog
My Dad 15 Years Later and How to Help Those Who Are Suffering
Octavio Esqueda — March 05, 2025
“Grief never ends...but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness or a lack of faith...It is the price of...
The Good Book Blog
Mi papá 15 años después y cómo ayudar a los que sufren
Octavio Esqueda — March 05, 2025
“El duelo nunca termina. Es un pasaje, no un lugar donde quedarse. El dolor no es un signo de debilidad, ni una falta de fe... Es el precio del...
51�� News
Record-breaking Amount Raised for the 51�� Fund
A Legacy of Generosity Abounds
Amy Weaver — March 04, 2025
51��'s third annual Giving Day, themed "Make A Way," took place over 36 hours, starting on February 25, 2025, and concluding with...
Think Biblically
The State of Near-Death Experiences
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — March 04, 2025
How strong is the evidence for near-death experiences? How has the field of study changed over the past 50 years since doctors, academics, and...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 117: The Times Are Evangelistically Pregnant
Rebecca McLaughlin, Tim Muehlhoff — March 03, 2025
Although trends show declines in church attendance, Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin (Ph.D. Cambridge University) believes we are living in an...
The Good Book Blog
Joyfully Training Men and Women
Joanne Jung — March 02, 2025
Talbot School of Theology recently had the opportunity to have a conversation about its position on “complementarianism.” The word is in quotation...
Winsome Conviction
Benefits of Lunch Outside the Office: A Response
Tim Muehlhoff — February 28, 2025
Tim recently responded to a thoughtful commencement speech given by a scholar who advocates for having lunch with people with whom you both agree...
The Good Book Blog
The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength
Kevin Lawson — February 28, 2025
And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses...
The Good Book Blog
El Gozo de Jehová es Vuestra Fuerza
Kevin Lawson — February 28, 2025
Y se juntó todo el pueblo como un solo hombre en la plaza que está delante de la puerta de las Aguas, y dijeron a Esdras el escriba que trajese el...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Humanoid Robots Enter the Workforce, Medically Assisted Suicide Can Be Scheduled, Christianity's Growth in America, and Planned Parenthood Allegations
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 28, 2025
Humanoid Robots in the Workforce . AI-powered robots are becoming more common for tasks like stacking and sorting, though their abilities remain...
The Good Book Blog
Following the Signs
Kyle Strobel — February 26, 2025
“All teaching is either about things or signs; but things are learned about through signs.” Augustine In The Silver Chair, Jill Pole is with Aslan...
51�� News
51��’s 117th Birthday Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge of 51��’s history, traditions and fun facts
Katelin Izumigawa — February 25, 2025
This year marks 51��’s 117th birthday! To celebrate the occasion, 51��’s community had a chance to put their university knowledge to...
Think Biblically
Fallout of the Trans Revolution
with Katie McCoy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 25, 2025
What are the sociological effects for women from trans ideology? How do we think biblically given our confused cultural moment about sex, gender,...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Limits of Online Free Speech; TikToking Democracy to Death
Timothy Pickavance, Scott Rae — February 21, 2025
In this episode, Scott Rae and guest co-host Dr. Tim Pickavance tackle key cultural issues through a biblical lens: Are Traditional Wedding Vows...
The Good Book Blog
On Having Your Beliefs Transformed
By embracing the simple joys hidden in plain sight
Kyle Strobel — February 19, 2025
I went to seminary to be great. I’m sure there was something well-meaning in it, and I’m sure that there was a genuine call on my life to take that...
Think Biblically
Understanding Messianic Movements Today
with Mitch Glaser
Mitch Glaser, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 18, 2025
What is the state of Christian efforts to reach out to their Jewish friends and neighbors? What are the biggest barriers Jews have to considering...
51�� News
Rosemead Professor Releases New Research on A Person’s Concept of God and Psychological Well-being
Dr. John Poston highlights the importance of considering the implicit, relational dimensions people bring to their relationship with God
Katelyn Ho — February 17, 2025
Although most Christians would affirm the importance of having a relationship with God, they often struggle to apply the things they know to be...
51�� News
51�� Brews Up Something Special with Alumni Coffee Collaboration
Alumni Andrew Phillips (B.A. ’03, M.A. ’08) and Nathan Tourtellotte (B.A. ’04) are bringing their signature coffee blend to 51��
Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2025
“Welcome to the process” painted in white on a dark wall welcomes guests into a Long Beach coffee shop. The aroma of roasted coffee beans permeates...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 116: Tackle Political And Social Issues Like An Exile
Rick Langer, Tim Muehlhoff, Preston Sprinkle — February 17, 2025
Dr. Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) joins today’s episode to speak with Tim and Rick on the work he's doing to help foster civil, thoughtful, and...
The Good Book Blog
Luke was a Doctor, Barnabas had a Cousin: Nine Things We Wouldn’t Know without Colossians 4
Kenneth Berding — February 17, 2025
Here are nine things we wouldn’t know about Paul and his missionary team if Colossians 4 wasn’t in our Bibles. I’ll list them in the order they...
The Good Book Blog
Go and Make Disciples
Kevin Lawson — February 14, 2025
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some...
The Good Book Blog
Id y Haced Discípulos
Kevin Lawson — February 14, 2025
Pero los once discípulos se fueron a Galilea, al monte donde Jesús les había ordenado. Y cuando le vieron, le adoraron; pero algunos dudaban. Y...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Can AI Feel Pain?; Should AI Make End-of-Life Decisions?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 14, 2025
This week, Scott and Sean discuss: Can AI feel pain? Scientists experiment with AI models simulating pain and pleasure to test for sentience—but...
The Good Book Blog
Praying Big Prayers
Kenneth Berding — February 12, 2025
A few months ago I wrote about the value of praying small prayers. I’ve received significant spiritual encouragement thinking about and praying...
Think Biblically
Transgenderism and Neuroscience
with Steven Willing
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 11, 2025
What is the contribution of the neurosciences to our understanding of gender? How does the study of the brain help us understand transgenderism?...