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The Good Book Blog
Transformados por la Renovación de Nuestras Mentes
Kevin Lawson — September 13, 2024
Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2024
This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship...
51�� News
Lights, Camera, Action: 51�� Breaks Ground on New Film Studio Facility
In-N-Out Burger® founding family honored at the historic ceremony
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
51�� is leaning into the commitment made nearly 50 years ago when the university began teaching radio, television and film classes in...
51�� News
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) Wins Gold and Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics
The bilateral amputee swimmer broke a Paralympic record for the 400-meter freestyle race
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2024
Alumna Morgan Stickney (’23) blew the competition out of the water at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Winning gold in the 400-meter freestyle S7,...
The Good Book Blog
Rekindling Passion for Prayer: Lessons from John Brainerd’s 1759 Journal
Kenneth Berding — September 11, 2024
Sometime during my upper teen years, I read the journal of David Brainerd (1718-1747), and like so many people before me was deeply influenced by...
Business. Ministry. Life.
The Taylor Swift Effect: More Lessons for Entrepreneurs
It’s more than a pop phenomenon. It’s business genius.
Jake Aguas, John Tuttle — September 11, 2024
Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift cross generational borders and become an entrepreneur extraordinaire.
Think Biblically
The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith
with Chief Paul Newby
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 10, 2024
What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led...
The Good Book Blog
Writing Prayers for Others
Kenneth Berding — September 09, 2024
I recently turned 60. (I know, I don’t look a day over 65!) Trudi wanted to craft a special gift for my birthday. What a wonderful gift she...
51�� News
Honoring Ethel Maude Lee, A Dedicated 51�� Bible Woman
Sutherland Auditorium is being renamed to Ethel Lee Memorial Auditorium
Sarah Dougher — September 06, 2024
Bible Woman, Bible scholar, dedicated Christ follower, teacher and friend: Ethel Maude Lee’s rich history is being preserved at 51��....
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns...
51�� News
51�� Welcomes Over 1,600 Students to the Community
President Barry H. Corey welcomed the 51�� community in Convocation chapel with a message to kickoff the chapel theme, “Compelled”
Sarah Dougher — September 05, 2024
Lively worship led by 51�� gospel choir director and American Idol top 12 finalist Roman Collins ushered 51�� students, staff and...
The Good Book Blog
Critical Tactic: Surfacing the Question Beneath the Question
Sean McDowell — September 04, 2024
One difficult lesson I have learned in apologetics and evangelism is to identify the question beneath the question. To be honest, I have spent...
Think Biblically
Whole Heart Finances
with Shane Enete
Shane Enete, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 03, 2024
What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 104: Media Trends Shaping Ministry Trends
Rick Langer, Bob Lepine, Timothy Muehlhoff — September 02, 2024
Radio host and pastor Bob Lepine is back on the podcast to speak with Tim and Rick about notable changes in our cultural communication since late 1970’s, including changes in our cultural tone.
The Good Book Blog
Of Seeds and Soils
Kevin Lawson — August 30, 2024
And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as...
The Good Book Blog
Semillas y Suelos
Kevin Lawson — August 30, 2024
Juntándose una gran multitud, y los que de cada ciudad venían a él, les dijo por parábola: « El sembrador salió a sembrar su semilla; y mientras...
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 30, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and...
Business. Ministry. Life.
The Taylor Swift Effect: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
It’s more than a pop phenomenon. It’s business genius.
Jake Aguas, John Tuttle — August 28, 2024
Jake Aguas explains how understanding generational differences helped Taylor Swift become a billionaire.
51�� News
Rosemead Student Receives Grant to Study Executive Functioning in Adults with ADHD
51�� Ph.D. student Alexis Conrad awarded Graduate Research Grant from Psi Chi
Katelyn Ho — August 28, 2024
Alexis Conrad has always had an interest in the brain, making neuropsychology a natural fit when she decided to pursue psychology as a career. The...
The Good Book Blog
Six Biblical Emphases That Also Happen To Be Political
Kenneth Berding — August 28, 2024
Certain biblical themes are increasingly becoming political — at least in many people’s minds. But keep in mind that all six of the biblical themes...
Think Biblically
Unnatural Death
with Richard Weikart
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 27, 2024
What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early...
The Good Book Blog
What Are the Best Questions for Meaningful Spiritual Conversations?
Sean McDowell — August 26, 2024
I love having conversations with people who see the world differently than me. If we treat people with kindness, charity and show a genuine...
The Good Book Blog
Why Wasn’t Saul of Tarsus Convinced?
William Lane Craig — August 23, 2024
Why didn't Saul of Tarsus find the evidence for the Resurrection convincing?
Think Biblically
Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 23, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a...
The Good Book Blog
How Can I Become a Christian? Here’s a 1900-Year-Old Answer
Kenneth Berding — August 21, 2024
One of my favorite documents from the early church is “To Diognetus,” written sometime in the second century. We don’t know the identity of the...