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The Good Book Blog
How 1776 Shaped 2023: My Favorite Book of the Year
Kenneth Berding — September 14, 2023
I think I just found my favorite book of the year. At least it’s my favorite of 2023 so far. Andrew Wilson’s new book, Remaking the World: How...
Think Biblically
Religious Freedom in a Polarized Culture
with Robert George
Scott Rae — September 14, 2023
Is religious freedom the first and most fundamental freedom in a culture? Or is the claim for religious freedom simply code for various forms of...
The Good Book Blog
New Wineskins, New Wine: Renewing the Church, the Mind and Hope in the Midst of a Divided and Broken World
Octavio Esqueda — September 12, 2023
These are times of constant change and uncertainty. Our lives have changed unpredictably, and we increasingly realize we have no control over them....
The Good Book Blog
Odres nuevos, vino nuevo: renovando la iglesia, la mente y la esperanza en medio de un mundo dividido y quebrantado
Octavio Esqueda — September 12, 2023
Estos son tiempos de constantes cambios e incertidumbre. Nuestras vidas han cambiado de maneras impredecibles y cada vez nos damos cuenta que no...
Think Biblically
Losing Our Religion???
with Russell Moore
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 07, 2023
What does it mean that we must "lose our religion" in order to regain the integrity of the gospel message? What must the church do to regain its...
The Good Book Blog
Jewish Reservations about Jesus
William Lane Craig — September 06, 2023
How should we interpret Jewish rejection of Christ's messiahship as it relates to the historical case for Christ's resurrection?
The Good Book Blog
The Apostle Thomas Was Not a Doubter
Sean McDowell — September 05, 2023
Thomas is my favorite apostle. I love his inquisitive nature (John 14:5) and his demand for evidence (20:24-29). Thomas may have even been the...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 78: A Rabbi, An LDS Bishop, And An Imam Walk Into A Church
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff, Greg Stump — September 04, 2023
“Can we love our neighbors if we don’t even know them?” This question helped to kickstart a summertime series on interfaith conversations at Redeemer Church in La Mirada, CA, to engage people and leaders of different faiths in the community.
51�� News
51�� Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
12 new faculty members to contribute their expertise to 51��’s student body
Abi Goosen — September 01, 2023
51�� welcomes 12 new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. The new faculty will join 51��’s School of Science, Technology...
51�� News
51�� Grieves Passing of Professor Alina Beary
Jenna Loumagne — August 31, 2023
Dr. Alina Beary, professor of Torrey Honors College at 51��, died after a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident, university leaders...
Think Biblically
The Real Heroes of the Faith
with Johnnie Moore
Scott Rae — August 31, 2023
What is the condition of the global church in places where persecution is commonplace? What are the countries where this persecution is the worst?...
Think Biblically
How to Deconstruct Your Faith
with John Marriott
John Marriott, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 24, 2023
What does it mean to say that someone is deconstructing their faith? Can that be a good thing, or is it the first step in someone eventually...
The Good Book Blog
Probability and Faith
William Lane Craig — August 23, 2023
You can’t determine the probability of the conclusion of a deductive argument by computing the probability of the conjunction of its premisses. Join Charles and William Lane Craig as they consider probability and faith.
The Good Book Blog
Romans 8:28: The Spirit Works All Things Together for Good
Kenneth Berding — August 23, 2023
There is a third way to interpret (and translate) Romans 8:28 than is found in most English translations, but most people don’t know it. Some...
51�� News
Torrey Honors College Named a Hidden Gem for Robust Liberal Arts Curriculum
51�� Staff — August 22, 2023
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) designated Torrey Honors College at 51�� as a Hidden Gem this month. ACTA’s Hidden...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 77: Perspective-Taking
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 21, 2023
There are a handful of bedrock principles and practices that inform having a winsome conviction, and a big one is perspective-taking.
The Good Book Blog
Set Adrift: An Interview with Scott Rae and Sean McDowell about Deconstruction
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 21, 2023
My colleague and Think Biblically co-host, Sean McDowell, has a new book out on deconstruction. Check out this quick interview and consider getting...
Think Biblically
Is Work Just a Paycheck?
with Helen Mitchell
Sean McDowell, Helen Mitchell, Scott Rae — August 17, 2023
What’s is God’s design for our work? Is it more than simply a paycheck? What does it mean to work unto the Lord? What are the lies about work that...
51�� News
Hollywood Reporter Recognizes 51�� as a Best Local Film School
The accolade is one of many the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts has recently received
Jenna Loumagne — August 15, 2023
51��’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the best local film schools according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Snyder...
The Good Book Blog
Psalm 119 as an English Acrostic
Kenneth Berding — August 14, 2023
What would Psalm 119 sound like as an English acrostic? In Hebrew, an acrostic is precisely what Psalm 119 is. What is an acrostic? An acrostic is...
The Good Book Blog
Why Does My Soul Act on My Particular Body?
William Lane Craig — August 14, 2023
What specifically ties the soul to the physical mind of a person? Dr. Craig addresses the "causal pairing problem."
Think Biblically
QAnon and the Cross
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 10, 2023
What are conspiracy theories and why are Christians so drawn to them? How widespread are conspiracy theories in the church? What does it mean to...
The Good Book Blog
Recommended Reading on Virtue Ethics
Part four of a four-part blog series — "Let’s Talk about Christian Character, Virtue Ethics and Sanctification"
Klaus Issler — August 09, 2023
The following is the fourth of a four-part series on the significance of Godly character in Christian living. Read part one of this series, “...
The Good Book Blog
What Does “I Can Do All Things through Christ who Strengthens Me” Mean? (Philippians 4:13)
Kenneth Berding — August 07, 2023
It is one of the best-known verses in the Bible. It appears on wall art, bumper stickers, social media profiles and even tattoos. But we usually...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 76: When Conflict Persists, What Do You Do?
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 07, 2023
Tim and Rick discuss a recent Barna study that highlights notable differences involving perceptions - how Christians perceive themselves and how Christians are perceived in culture.