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• The Good Book Blog

  Storing up Your Word in My Heart

  Kevin Lawson — January 03, 2025

  How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your...

• The Good Book Blog

  Guardando Tu Palabra en Mi Corazón

  Kevin Lawson — January 03, 2025

  ¿Con qué limpiará el joven su camino? Con guardar tu palabra. Con todo mi corazón te he buscado; No me dejes desviarme de tus mandamientos. En...

• Think Biblically

  Focusing on the Family Today

  with Jim Daly

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 31, 2024

  What new challenges have emerged to the family in the past few years? How is the family doing today versus in the past? What biblical principles...

• The Good Book Blog

  Misunderstanding Genre in Biblical Studies: A Summary of Recent Developments

  Kenneth Berding — December 27, 2024

  I just finished reading Andrew Judd’s new book, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies. Judd’s goal was to introduce advanced...

• The Good Book Blog

  Joy to the World Isn’t a Christmas Song? Questioning an Urban Legend

  Kenneth Berding — December 24, 2024

  It has become trendy in recent years to publicly proclaim that Joy to the World was not originally written as a song about Christ’s First Coming,...

• Think Biblically

  We Who Wrestle with God: Book Review

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 24, 2024

  Jordan Peterson is one of the leading intellectuals of our day. He is a mega-selling author, psychologist, and popular influencer. In this...

• The Good Book Blog

  Herod, the King of the Jews

  Gary Manning Jr — December 23, 2024

  When the magi showed up in Bethlehem, they asked “Where is he who was born King of the Jews?” (Matt 2:2). Why did this question cause Herod to...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 112: Surprise People Like G.K. Chesterton

  Tim Muehlhoff, Mark Muha — December 23, 2024

  We regularly host episodes speaking with people who are doing civility right. These “Reports From The Front” provide insights and illustrations...

• The Good Book Blog

  Growing Toward Maturity in Christ

  Kevin Lawson — December 20, 2024

  Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body,...

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  Crecer en la Madurez en Cristo

  Kevin Lawson — December 20, 2024

  Ahora me gozo en lo que padezco por vosotros, y cumplo en mi carne lo que falta de las aflicciones de Cristo por su cuerpo, que es la iglesia; de...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Ethics of psychedelic treatments; Child labor powering batteries

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 20, 2024

  Topics this week: Veterans are increasingly exploring psychedelic treatments in Mexico for trauma and brain injuries, raising medical, ethical, and...

• 51���� News

  51���� 2024 Wrapped

  Enjoy a snapshot of five of the top 51���� moments of 2024

  Sarah Dougher — December 18, 2024

  As we prepare to ring in the new year, here’s a look at some of the top 2024 moments at 51����. Mock Rock The tradition goes on! 51����’s...

• Think Biblically

  Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Discipleship

  with Brant Himes

  Sean McDowell — December 17, 2024

  Who was the "real" Bonhoeffer and why has he left such an enduring legacy? What can we learn from his life today? And is the new film about his...

• 51���� News

  Ten Students Inducted Into 51���� Epsilon Kappa Epsilon Honor Society

  Only 5% of the graduating undergraduate class are invited into the society

  Sarah Dougher — December 16, 2024

  51���� has selected a total of 10 graduating undergraduate students for membership into the university’s honors baccalaureate society,...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: AI video generator; designer babies are now teens; UK bans puberty blockers for children

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 13, 2024

  This week, Sean & Scott discuss: UK bans puberty blockers for children, citing insufficient evidence of safety and efficacy, sparking...

• 51���� News

  Alumna Wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for New Children’s Book

  Marie Chan (’00) wins 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for "Mamie Takes a Stand"

  Grace McBride — December 12, 2024

  51���� alumna Marie Chan (’00) is a recipient of the 2024 Eureka! Gold Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for her new children’s book, ...

• The Good Book Blog

  Eleven Hindrances to Answered Prayer

  Kenneth Berding — December 11, 2024

  What are some of the most common hindrances to answered prayer? Not Asking for Anything: James 4:2b says, “You do not have, because you do not ask....

• Think Biblically

  Eye-Opening New Study on Porn

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — December 10, 2024

  The Barna Group has released a new alarming study about the extent and impact of pornography in the culture and the church. Some of the findings...

• 51���� News

  51���� Students Excel in Financial Competition, Managing $250K Real-World Investment Portfolio

  Crowell School of Business professor’s financial literacy workshops and classes equip students to think biblically about managing their finances

  Katelyn Ho — December 09, 2024

  Students of the 51���� student investment committee with the Crowell School of Business recently competed against five other local...

• 51���� News

  Alumnus Serves Los Angeles Community as Surgical and Trauma Care Fellow

  Eddie Cho (’12) took advantage of 51���� resources to attain a trauma fellowship post-graduation

  Charlotte McKinley — December 09, 2024

  Alumnus Eddie Cho (B.S. ’12) is now a Surgical Critical Care and Trauma/Acute Care Surgery Fellow at the University of Southern California, but his...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 111: Rebecca McLaughlin On A Manner Of Speaking

  Rebecca McLaughlin, Tim Muehlhoff — December 09, 2024

  Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin (Ph.D. Cambridge University) joins today's episode to speak with Tim on how to engage challenging questions and...

• The Good Book Blog

  We Cannot Fence the World Out

  Adam Day — December 09, 2024

  Hobbits are fond of laughing, eating, drinking, and eating some more. In fact, Tolkien (in The Lord of the Rings) describes them as eating six...

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  Watching Both Ourselves and Our Teaching

  Kevin Lawson — December 06, 2024

  If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good...

• The Good Book Blog

  Cuidar de Nosotros Mismos y de Nuestra Enseñanza

  Kevin Lawson — December 06, 2024

  Si esto enseñas a los hermanos, serás buen ministro de Jesucristo, nutrido con las palabras de la fe y de la buena doctrina que has seguido....

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: IVF Mix-Up; Assisted Suicide Legislation; Faith Amid Chaos; Hunter's Pardon

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — December 06, 2024

  This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: IVF Mix-Up Drama: A heartbreaking in vitro fertilization mix-up forces two families to navigate moral,...