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  Psychology Professor Navigates Hardships and Suffering in New Book

  Based on research inspired by her own experiences, the book "When the Journey Hurts" equips readers with biblical practices to help them navigate difficult times

  Sarah Dougher — June 30, 2026

  Suffering is an unavoidable part of life, yet many people instinctively try to avoid or minimize their pain. In her new book, When the Journey...

• Think Biblically

  Lovingly Confronting Silence & Arrogance

  With Shane Idleman

  Sean McDowell — June 30, 2026

  America is in a divided and angry moment. Should "niceness" be our goal? When is it right to confront another Christian and how should we do so?...

• The Good Book Blog

  Predestined to be Conformed to the Image of Christ (Romans 8:29)

  Kenneth Berding — June 29, 2026

  For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 152: Intellectual Humility And Deep Convictions

  Matthew Hall, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — June 29, 2026

  Can you demonstrate intellectual humility while maintaining deep conviction? Or does holding to one preclude holding the other? In fact, holding...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 5 “Abusing Biblical Power”

  Ben Shin — June 26, 2026

  Leading people is never an easy task. It takes great skill and character to lead people effectively. It also takes time, effort, and patience to...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: What Americans Think When No One Is Watching; Gen Z and Risk-Taking; High Schoolers and Turning Point USA; Hidden Awareness in Vegetative States

  Rick Langer, Scott Rae — June 26, 2026

  What Americans Think When No One is Watching: Scott and Rick analyze "The Honesty Project" by The Free Press , highlighting the stark contrast...

• Becoming 51����

  MyAccount Tasks: Helping Your Student Complete Enrollment

  Ready. Set. Enroll!

  Amber Nakamura — June 25, 2026

  Sending your student to college comes with a lot of lists.

• The Good Book Blog

  God’s Purposes in Our Pain

  Kenneth Berding — June 23, 2026

  Today is launch day for God’s Purposes in Our Pain: 10 Ways God Uses Suffering for Our Good . Keith Krell (my co-author) and I have been eagerly...

• Think Biblically

  The Vanishing Church

  With Ryan Burge

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 23, 2026

  Is it true that the moderates are a vanishing breed, both in the culture and the church? Who are the religious moderates and what are the...

• The Good Book Blog

  A True Man Follows Christ Just Like Everyone Else

  Octavio Esqueda — June 19, 2026

  Happy Father’s Day! This weekend in the United States, as in other countries, we celebrate fathers. While being a father is one of the most...

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  El verdadero hombre sigue a Cristo como todos los demás

  Octavio Esqueda — June 19, 2026

  ¡Feliz día del padre! Este fin de semana en los Estados Unidos, al igual que en otros países, se celebra a los padres. Si bien ser padre es uno de...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: World Cup Faith; When Faith is Just an App; The No-Human Future

  Greg Ganssle, Scott Rae — June 19, 2026

  Scott is joined by Greg Ganssle, Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, to discuss: World Cup Faith Goes Public : World Cup stars...

• The Good Book Blog

  Creativity in Context: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach

  Ed Stetzer — June 17, 2026

  Recently, I enjoyed being with St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, California, not far from my own home church. I was glad to...

• 51���� News

  51���� Philosophy Professor Explores Biblical Gratitude in New Book

  Dr. Kent Dunnington invites readers into the robust biblical understanding of thanksgiving in his book "Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation"

  Sarah Dougher — June 17, 2026

  Dr. Kent Dunnington, chair of the undergraduate Department of Philosophy and professor of philosophy, understands the value of gratitude, but...

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  Forbes Recognizes 51����'s Financial Stewardship

  51���� placed in the top 11% of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities member institutions evaluated by Forbes

  Sarah Dougher — June 16, 2026

  As the higher education landscape evolves, the importance of an institution’s financial strength is under even closer scrutiny. A financially...

• Think Biblically

  Billie Jean's Daughter: How God's Grace Redeemed My Story (With La Nej Garrison)

  Sean McDowell — June 16, 2026

  Most people recognize Michael Jackson’s 1983 mega-hit “Billie Jean,” but few know the human story behind the headlines. In this episode of Think...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 151: Talking 51���� Small Talk

  Beth Booram, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — June 15, 2026

  Small talk can be a good ice breaker and a helpful, natural way to start a conversation, but it can also become shallow, impersonal and prevent us...

• The Good Book Blog

  Can Frankenstein Be Saved?

  William Lane Craig — June 12, 2026

  This is a Q&A blog post by Talbot School of Theology’s Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Suppose a being like...

• Think Biblically

  Weekly Cultural Update: Peter Singer critiques the Pope; The Neurobiology of Fatherhood; Gene Editing; Gen Z Men Resisting Temptation

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — June 12, 2026

  Peter Singer critiques the Pope on Human Dignity: Scott and Erik discuss philosopher Peter Singer’s reaction to the Pope’s recent encyclical,...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 4 "Plurality Vs. Singularity"

  Ben Shin — June 10, 2026

  One of the trickiest situations within leadership has to do with how many people should be leading the church. Many people and cultures would...

• Think Biblically

  The Desecration of Man

  With Carl Trueman

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — June 09, 2026

  Has Western culture merely forgotten God, or is the problem even deeper? In his remarkable new book The Desecration of Man, Dr. Carl Trueman argues...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Rethinking Just War; Screen-Free Summer; Separation of Church and State

  Rick Langer, Scott Rae — June 05, 2026

  This week, we discuss: Rethinking Just War: Pope Francis’s comments on just war theory spark a timely conversation about self-defense, civilian...

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  Multiplying Theological Education in Phoenix and Beyond

  Ed Stetzer — June 04, 2026

  When I moved to Talbot School of Theology at 51���� in 2023, I sensed that God had big things ahead for Talbot. Looking at the amazing...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Thirty-Minute Prayer Meeting

  Kenneth Berding — June 03, 2026

  8 years 70 residential students More than 100 community dinners Hundreds of one-on-one meetings And approximately 350 morning prayer meetings ...

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  51���� to Acquire Phoenix Seminary, Expanding Talbot School of Theology's Presence in the Southwest

  The historic vote paves the way for Phoenix Seminary to become Talbot Seminary Phoenix, extending Talbot School of Theology’s mission in Arizona and across the Southwest

  51���� Staff — June 03, 2026

  The 51���� Board of Trustees unanimously approved a plan to acquire the donated assets of Phoenix Seminary and bring it into Talbot...