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• The Good Book Blog

  Does God Reward Ignorance?

  William Lane Craig — February 18, 2026

  This is a Q&A blog post by Talbot School of Theology’s Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question I am currently an...

• 51���� News

  At Age 72, Alumnus Neil Stipp (B.M. ’76) Says His Music Career is Experiencing a “Crescendo”

  Organist and composer, Stipp received his musical and faith foundation at 51����

  Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2026

  As a young boy, Neil Stipp, 51���� alumnus, celebrating 50 years since graduating (B.M. ’76), would listen to his 45 RPM records so often...

• 51���� News

  Lent Project 2026 Focuses on Jesus the “Servant King” in the Gospel of Mark

  Beginning Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, the project offers a multi-sensory journey through the life and ministry of Jesus

  Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2026

  51����’s Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts (CCCA) is launching its 2026 Lent Project, a free online devotional that invites...

• Think Biblically

  Finding Freedom in Jesus

  with JP Foster

  John Paul Foster, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 17, 2026

  What does it mean to experience genuine freedom today? And how can a study of God’s attributes bring that freedom? In this episode, we talk with...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 142: Doing Jesus Things The Jesus Way

  Rick Langer, Steve Porter — February 16, 2026

  Mean-spiritedness and vitriol are contributing to the breakdown in our contemporary discourse, and tactics expressive of affective polarization, where disagreements on policies devolve into bitterness and hatred toward people with whom we disagree, are all too tempting for Christians. And yet, aren’t Christians called to a different way, a different manner of public engagement?

• The Good Book Blog

  Sunday Journeys: God’s Heart for the Nations at Bethlehem Baptist Church

  Ed Stetzer — February 16, 2026

  When I preach at a church, I often share some observations that might be helpful to others. I call this “Sunday Journeys.” Bethlehem Baptist...

• The Good Book Blog

  Letting the Word of Christ Dwell in You Richly

  Kevin Lawson — February 13, 2026

  Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, bearing with one another...

• The Good Book Blog

  Que la Palabra de Cristo More en Abundancia en Ti

  Kevin Lawson — February 13, 2026

  Vestíos, pues, como escogidos de Dios, santos y amados, de entrañable misericordia, de benignidad, de humildad, de mansedumbre, de paciencia;...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Social Network for Bots; AI Revolution in Jobs; Science of Happiness

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 13, 2026

  This week: AI Bots' Social Network : Moltbook platform allows AI agents to interact with each other while humans can only observe, raising...

• The Good Book Blog

  Is It Wrong to Retire?

  William Lane Craig — February 11, 2026

  This is a Q&A blog post by Talbot School of Theology’s Visiting Scholar in Philosophy, William Lane Craig. Question Hi Dr. Craig, I appreciate...

• 51���� News

  Three Mid-America Emmy Awards Adorn Shelves of Alumnus Kevin Christensen (B.S. ’06)

  With a computer science background, Christensen makes films featuring businesses and nonprofit organizations

  Sarah Dougher — February 10, 2026

  A computer science major turned Emmy-award-winning filmmaker. That is alumnus Kevin Christensen’s (B.S. ’06) journey. While earning his degree in...

• Think Biblically

  Suffering and our Spiritual Lives

  with Craig Keener

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 10, 2026

  Does God cause our suffering? How is it a privilege to suffer for Christ? And what happens to a person’s faith when experiencing suffering, and how...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Holy Spirit and Grammatical Gender

  Gary Manning Jr — February 09, 2026

  The New Testament clearly presents the Holy Spirit as a person. The Spirit is described as doing things and experiencing things that only make...

• The Good Book Blog

  All We Need is Love — But Which Sort?

  John McKinley — February 06, 2026

  Love is a sloppy concept, and love is a complex reality. I love ice cream. I love my children. I love my wife. I love books. I love God. I love my...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: $2 Million Gender Medicine Verdict; AI Boyfriends; Politics at the Grammys

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — February 06, 2026

  This week, Scott and Erik Thoennes discuss: $2 Million Gender Medicine Verdict : A New York jury awarded $2 million to a detransitioner who...

• The Good Book Blog

  So You’re Starting Seminary? Will You Flourish, Flounder, or Flame Out?

  Ed Stetzer — February 04, 2026

  I love theological education, and I believe strongly in its importance for the formation of pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders. I believe...

• Think Biblically

  A Psychologist Watches "The Chosen"

  with Liz Hall

  Liz Hall, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 03, 2026

  How would a psychologist view the TV series, The Chosen? What does the portrayal of the characters, namely Jesus, say about how we connect with...

• The Good Book Blog

  Commitment — What is the Meaning of ‘For Better or for Worse?’

  John Hutchison — February 02, 2026

  Just think about the meaning of the words in our wedding vows — “for better or for worse . . . in plenty and in want . . . in joy and in sorrow . ....

• 51���� News

  51���� Gospel Choir Celebrating its 40th Anniversary All Year

  Founded in 1985, the Gospel Choir has been filled by hundreds of 51���� student voices over the years

  Sarah Dougher — February 02, 2026

  When she was a student at 51����, psychology alumna Symone Starr-Parker (B.A. ’87) loved going to chapel. Middle-of-the-week worship was...

• 51���� News

  Talbot School of Theology Professor’s Book Receives Award of Merit and Reader’s Choice Award

  Dr. Carmen Imes’ book “Becoming God’s Family” examines whether the church still matters in the modern world

  Sarah Dougher — February 02, 2026

  Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament in the Talbot School of Theology, does not shy away from asking the “why?” questions. In her...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 141: We Need Faith-Based Institutions

  Barry Corey, Timothy Muehlhoff, Shane Reese — February 02, 2026

  The crisis in higher education highlights the vital role of faith-based institutions within the broader educational landscape and the value these institutions provide to society at large. By integrating rigorous academics with religious identity, faith-based universities are poised to address a meaningful, purpose-driven education.

• The Good Book Blog

  Written on Our Hearts

  Kevin Lawson — January 30, 2026

  “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the...

• The Good Book Blog

  La Ley de Dios Escrita en Nuestros Corazones

  Kevin Lawson — January 30, 2026

  « He aquí que vienen días, dice Jehová, en los cuales haré nuevo pacto con la casa de Israel y con la casa de Judá. No como el pacto que hice con...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: UK Revival Questioned; Child Safety on Social Media; Posthumous Sperm Retrieval

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 30, 2026

  This week: UK Revival Claims Questioned: A new Pew Research study challenges recent claims of spiritual revival among young adults in the UK,...

• The Good Book Blog

  How Does Observing the Night Sky Impact Our View of God? An Interview with Pastor Robert Bishop

  Kenneth Berding — January 28, 2026

  Ken Berding (KB): So…you’re a pastor who’s really into astronomy. That’s not very common among pastors. How did a pastor like you get...