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Think Biblically
The "Over the Counter Abortion"
with Donna Harrison
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2021
With the advent of abortion inducing drugs such as RU-486 and others, abortion has become increasingly private and available to anyone without a...
The Good Book Blog
Grieving and Groaning: A Prayer Guide for Afghanistan
Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021
This blog post was originally published on August 23, 2021. There’s a meme that’s been making the rounds recently of a man running but another man...
The Good Book Blog
애통하고 탄식하라 : 아프가니스탄을 위한 기도 안내서
Eddie Byun — September 06, 2021
This blog post was originally published in English on August 23, 2021. 최근에 SNS에서 유명한 이미지 중에 한 남자가 달리고 있는데 그 뒤를 또 다른 남자가 바짝 따라붙는 이미지가 있다. 앞의 남자는...
The Good Book Blog
A Drone at Megiddo: The Geography of Israel on 51�� Learn
Charlie Trimm — September 03, 2021
The following is the first post in a series on the new 51�� Learn course called The Geography of Israel. Join The Good Book Blog and Associate...
GRIT
A Sweet Reunion & A Warm Welcome
Rachel McCready-White — September 03, 2021
Oh, how lovely it is to welcome you all back to a new semester at 51��. The GRIT team is so excited to see your beautiful faces, get to know you,...
The Good Book Blog
Smile, God Loves You!
Ablaze! for the Long Haul
Michael Wilkins — September 01, 2021
That, saying—“SMILE, GOD LOVES YOU!”—was on a little green placard that I taped on the air vent above the front window of my old Volkswagen van. It...
Student Life Blog
Everyone Can Be an Entrepreneur
The 51�� Startup Competition Brings Big Ideas to Life
Lindsey Hayden — August 30, 2021
Have you ever had a big idea? While carrying an idea for a startup often feels empowering and exciting, bringing that idea to life is a process...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 26: Reports from The Front: Simon Greer, Part 2
Simon Greer, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 30, 2021
Tim and Rick resume the discussion with Simon Greer, social entrepreneur and founder of Bridging the Gap, on his more recent project with...
The Good Book Blog
12 Awkward Metaphors in Worship Songs
Kenneth Berding — August 29, 2021
I’m writing these comments as someone who has great appreciation for the modern worship movement. Still…. Am I the only one who has noticed a spate...
Think Biblically
Surviving Religion 101
with Michael Kruger
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 27, 2021
How can young people survive the challenges of religion classes in secular colleges? Dr. Michael Kruger is the author of the recent book Surviving...
The Good Book Blog
The Aroma of Christ
Octavio Esqueda — August 27, 2021
“How time flies!” has become quite a common phrase for me in recent weeks. In a span of a few days, I celebrated several important anniversaries in...
The Good Book Blog
El aroma de Cristo
Octavio Esqueda — August 27, 2021
“¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!” se ha convertido en una frase bastante común para mí en las últimas semanas. En un lapso de pocos días se cumplen varios...
The Good Book Blog
"Let Go and Let God"?
Kenneth Berding — August 25, 2021
I grew up in a church setting that was really into “higher life” teaching. This teaching goes by many different names, including “victorious...
The Good Book Blog
Meaninglessness and Evangelism
Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — August 20, 2021
This is a Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Why do you try to persuade nonbelievers that...
Think Biblically
Climate Change in Christian Perspective
with Brent Waters
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 19, 2021
Climate change has been one of the most debated subjects around the world in recent years, with various opinions about its reality, origins and...
The Good Book Blog
3 Surprising Truths (and Myths) 51�� the Apostles
Sean McDowell — August 18, 2021
Was Thomas really a doubter? Did “Saul” the persecutor have his name changed to “Paul“ the missionary at his conversion? Was Simon part of the...
Think Biblically
Messy Truth
with Caleb Kaltenbach
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 16, 2021
Bringing the truth of Scripture into discussions of marriage and sexuality can be messy, to say the least. Navigating these potentially messy...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 25: Reports from The Front: Simon Greer, Part 1
Simon Greer, Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 16, 2021
Simon Greer is a social entrepreneur with an interesting story. One of his more recent efforts in social change involves helping students at...
The Good Book Blog
Christian Virtues for Civil Disobedience
Kenneth Berding — August 13, 2021
What attitudes should Christians display when compelled by conscience to disobey the government? Before addressing that question, let’s review one...
The Good Book Blog
The Qur’an and the Crucifixion of Jesus
Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — August 11, 2021
This isa Q & A blog post by our Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Hello Dr. Craig, You often say that the Achilles'...
51�� News
51�� Community Grieves Passing of Alumnus and Former 51�� Chaplain Ron Hafer
Brenda Velasco — August 10, 2021
Ron Hafer (‘61, ‘77), alumnus and former 51�� Chaplain, passed away due to complications from lung cancer, university leaders announced...
Think Biblically
Religious Liberty for All
with Andrew Walker
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 05, 2021
Is religious liberty important for all people, including Jews, Muslims, and Hindus, or just Christians? How do we make a public case for the...
The Good Book Blog
How Wide is the Sphere of Ministry God has Given You?
Kenneth Berding — August 04, 2021
After an extended time of prayer in the mountains last year, I left with one perspective that has proven extremely helpful to me. Here is that...
Winsome Conviction
Episode 24: Conflict Triggers, Part 2
Rick Langer, Timothy Muehlhoff — August 02, 2021
We’ve been talking about conflict and what causes conflict. In this episode, Tim and Rick resume the discussion on conflict and discuss the...
The Good Book Blog
Bible Translation & Theology: Part 2
John McKinley — July 30, 2021
I noted in Part 1 of this series that Bible translation influences theology and theology influences the way people translate the Bible. Translation...