In a lifetime article in Fox News, Talbot Professor Dr. Jeannine Hanger speaks on the season of Lent and Jesus' farewell address. Using the likeness of face timing her daughter in college and missing her in person, Hanger explains how there is a longing for the physical presence of Jesus in our lives too. She states that he may not be physically with us but his abiding Spirit is and this is what he is trying to explain in his farewell address to the disciples.
Highlighted in an article by KLOVE, Biola University volunteers served in Downtown Los Angeles alongside the Dream Center in celebration of Biola's 116th birthday. Organized by Biola's office of Student Enrichment and Intercultural Development (SEID) the volunteers met with the leaders and students at the Dream Center and helped distribute meals to the homeless at MacArthur Park.
Sourced as an expert opinion on an article from Wallet Hub, Associate Professor of Finance, Shane Enete, explains why a 0% credit card is essentially a trap. He provides three points detailing the risk of consumer debt as a result of increased spending by continual use of the credit card.
This Christianity Today article talks about how the "Nones," or the group of individuals in America that are not religiously affiliated, has surpassed the Protestant group, being 28% and 24% of the population respectively. The article talks about why many of these people have denied a religion and the misunderstandings that might come from religion and church. Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of New Testament, spoke on the clarification that some religious disaffiliation can provide to Protestants and that the key to the church maintaining grounded is to keep focusing on Jesus.
Dr. Scott Waller, department chair of political science, provided insight in this ABC News article on the bill being considered in South Carolina for women who have been lawfully denied abortions in the state. He argues that the bill puts too much responsibility on the state for the healthcare for both the woman and child.
Daniel Chang, associate professor of art, was invited to be a guest installation at the Seattle Pacific Art Center gallery. His installation was called “I walk walking to the corner I walked.”
Dr. Fred Sanders, professor in the Torrey Honors College, was a guest on the Credo Alliance podcast to discuss the Holy Spirit and the eternal spiration of the Holy Spirit and the historical and theological background of the Nicene Creed.
Dr. Michael Longinow, professor of journalism, was quoted in this Religion Unplugged article, commenting on the development of The Pour Over, which is a profitable faith-based newsletter that offers a biblical perspective on the top news stories three times a week. Longinow commented on the type of people who might be interested in receiving The Pour Over, as many desire to know a Christian perspective.
Biola University was a featured school in this Fox News story about how the progression of AI is prompting school officials and faculty members to adapt and develop policies to address its use in the classroom. Dr. Cherry McCabe, associate provost for curriculum and instruction, was interviewed along with two Biola students for the national news story that aired on 10 different Fox affiliate stations and published online as a written article.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, writes a monthly piece for Christianity Today. In her January piece, Imes discusses the importance of continuing to wrestle with difficult Bible passages even when it would be easier to walk away from them when they are challenging to understand or apply. Comparing difficult passages to the wrestling match between Jacob and an angel when Jacob says he would not let go until he was blessed, it could be helpful to not let go of passages no matter how difficult to understand right away since they are meant to bless the reader.
Dr. Joshua Smith, associate professor in the Torrey Honors College, provided his input on the passage of 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 in this Fox News article. He shared that even though the commands in the passage might sound counterintuitive, we are called to see all things of this world as "fleeting," even something like marriage. Christians are called to call upon the things everlasting, and are therefore set free from the bonds of earthly things.
Dr. Jane Kim, associate professor in the Torrey Honors College, wrote this Christian Scholar's Review piece about how she has been thinking about much how Ralph Waldo Emerson comments on how humans become “subdivided” by their functions and lose sight of the whole of their humanity in his essay "The American Scholar," she is considering how how professors might teach their students to become not writers but Humans Writing.
Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor in the Talbot School of Theology, provided his thoughts on the Advent season, and shared how this year has been challenging for many around the world, but the hope of the Christmas season is enduring. He said, "To understand the true meaning of Christmas, we must try to wrap our minds around the eternal divine Son of God becoming a man."
Using one of C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia" stories to create an image of God's sovereign protection, Dr. Barry H. Corey, president of Biola, urges readers of this Fox News editorial to draw near to God, especially during Christmas time.
Biola University was recognized in this Gospel Coalition article as one of the top-rated Christian colleges in the nation. Biola earned a score of 26 out of 28 on the scale derived by research of an institution’s mission, rhetoric, membership requirements, curriculum, co-curriculum, and governance to determine the influence of an institution’s Christian identity.
Laureen Mgridichian, associate professor of marketing, provided insights on consumer behavior and how it affects what one spends and what one values. What influences someone is what often plays into their spending behavior.
Laureen Mgrdichian, associate professor of marketing, provided insights on financial challenges that women often face after graduation, including having financial independence and saving money throughout life and into retirement.
Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance, provided insight on taking out a personal loan, even if you have a decent credit score. He provided some options to help rapidly pay off credit card debt.
Dr. Carmen Imes, professor of Old Testament, spoke on the God's Story podcast about her book "Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters" and its relevance to today.
Dr. Carmen Imes, professor of Old Testament, was featured in the “A World of Difference” podcast. Imes spoke about her recent book, “Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters.” She shared about the ways Christians have missed the mark in the past in terms of living out and seeing each other as being God’s image and offered a way forward through empathy and understanding.
Dr. Chris Adams, executive director of the Mental Health and the Church Initiative, spoke about how church pastors and clergymen see their job as a whole-life, whole-self calling, which can become challenging and lead to burnout. "People expect [pastors] to be omnipresent, giving pastoral care in the grocery aisle at 10 pm,” said Adams in an interview with the Associated Press.
Hannah Karanick, a Biola freshman majoring in communication studies, was on LA radio station KFI-AM on their Wake Up Call Show. She talked about receiving the “18 under 18 Scholarship” from NSHSS along with highlighting her charity, Hannah’s Helpful Hands.
Dr. Carmen Imes, professor of Old Testament, spoke on the TheoDisc Podcast about her book, "Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters," which highlights Imes' passion about relating the Old Testament to today.
Dr. Carmen Imes, professor of Old Testament, talks about how we find our truest selves when we cast our gaze upward and step into our God-ordained purpose and what that purpose is in this Honestly, Though podcast episode.
Dr. Robert Dunham, a Biola alumnus and an associate professor of Music Theory and Composition at Crowell Music Hall created a seminar for composition students to attend to meet fellow composer majors, which was featured in this WSCA article. Dunham hopes to prepare students for composing through the implementation of this seminar.
Michelle Lee Barnewall, New Testament professor at Biola, recently had her book, “A Longing to Belong: Reflections on Faith, Identity and Race,” reviewed by Christianity Today. Read about how Barnewall combines rich theological insights with her personal experience of being an Asian-American.
Snyder School of Cinema and Media arts Game Design and Interactive Media professor, Michael Steffen, was interviewed on this podcast about how Biola University in Los Angeles is one of those schools helping lead in the innovation of Christian gaming development.
Biola’s game design program in the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts teaches students how to integrate faith by helping them recognize Christian worldviews in existing media and within their own ideas. Associate professor of game design and interactive media, Michael Steffen, commented on the unique medium of video games being a space to communicate with others by saying, “Anywhere where there’s a powerful means of communication, it makes sense for Christians to be in that space.”
The Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts was recognized as one of five film schools in California that is providing premiere education and opportunities to its students.
President Barry H. Corey shared some of his journey from being a college graduate, to a full-time employee, to an apprentice, to a Dean, to a president of a university. He shared the unique opportunities he has to work alongside other leaders at a university and some of the career steps he took to get to the place he is now.
Tom Halleen, Dean of the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, is quoted in this Movie Guide article about how in some mainstream media, Christianity is used for dramatic storytelling, especially when villains are portrayed as using Christian faith as a driving force for despicable actions. Overall, however, the article talks about how Christianity is being portrayed more frequently and positively in mainstream media.
Tom Halleen, Dean of the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, was quoted in this Newsweek article about how Jesus is becoming a hot topic in entertainment media and that "artists typically infuse their values into their creations; it's the case with 'The Chosen' and 'Jesus Revolution,' and it's also true when Christians are the bad guys. 'Many in Hollywood view Christians as self-righteous,' he says. 'And bad people leveraging Christianity to do bad things can be dramatic storytelling.'"
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, guest spoke on the Embodied Faith podcast about what the Bible says about human identity and the profound depths of human existence and our identities in God's image.
Jim Hope, assistant professor of cinema and media arts and writing for film and television, provided insights on how effective the approach to race and racial issues on television used to be uniquely effective than it is or would be today.
Dr. Michael Arena, Dean of the Crowell School of Business, made comments on how sudden hyperconnectivity in a workplace can actually hurt a company—and it’s happening as workers transition to spending more time in the office and companies kick off initiatives that were paused during the pandemic.
Dr. Michael Arena, Dean of the Crowell School of Business, made comments on how sudden hyperconnectivity in a workplace can actually hurt a company—and it’s happening as workers transition to spending more time in the office and companies kick off initiatives that were paused during the pandemic.
Dr. Dominick Hernández, associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics, had his book, "Engaging the Old Testament: How to Read Biblical Narrative, Poetry, and Prophecy Well," was featured in the Christianity Today new and noteworthy books list. His book takes an approachable look at reading the Old Testament.
Dr. Ed Stetzer, soon-to-be dean of Talbot School of Theology, was a guest of the Pastor Scott Show on KKLA and spoke about how different it is today being a young Christian compared to being a young Christian in the 80s.
Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, acting dean of Cook School of Intercultural Studies, provided insight on women in the workplace and how companies can work to serve them well and fairly.
Dr. Jason Tresser, program chair of biological sciences, spoke into the genetic disorder of young Thad Hall, who rides in a wheelchair pushed by his father, Jake Hall, while he runs.
Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, acting dean of Cook School of Intercultural Studies, and her co-researchers, released an article about how practically any characteristic can be proclaimed problematic to question a woman’s competence and suitability for leadership.
Associate professor of philosophy Kent Dunnington co-writes an article for Christianity Today on how gratitude works in us to change our desires. When gratitude begins and ends with our thankfulness to God, our life has a different, better quality to it.
Dr. Carmen Imes writes an articles for Christianity Today about Eve's deception and how, despite being deceived, she was blessed to become the mother of all that is living. Thus, Eve's legacy is not only sin but a tale of redemption as well.
Professor of ethics Scott Rae talks to World Radio about difficulties and concerns with freezing embryos. He poses that despite concerns over the embryos, this should not stop people from adopting them.
Dr. Shane Enete, associate professor of finance, provided his expertise on the types of people that he thought would benefit the most from a credit-builder loan.
Professor and Chair of Theology Dr. Erik Thoennes joins as a guest on the Finding Something REAL podcast. The conversation talks about the character of God, God's design for human sexuality and biblical authority.
Professor of psychology Dr. Chris Grace writes an opinion article for the Christian Post about hearing God while suffering. He touches specifically on resiliency during times of suffering and how he has pushed through his cancer diagnosis.
Editor-in-Chief of Christianity Today, Russell Moore, writes a reflection on friendships and why they are so important. This topic stems from when he celebrated Dr. Matthew Hall's provost installation on Feb. 4, 2023, and recalled memories with Dr. Hall from their friendship.
Talbot professors Dr. Joanne Jung and Dr. Richard Langer join the Grace Enough podcast to talk about our never changing call to follow Jesus and what pursuit of that looks like in a world that views following as weakness. They also discuss the West’s obsession with leadership.
Professor of drawing, painting and transdisciplinary studies Daniel Callis is featured in this ArtWay article that highlights his "Saints & Clowns" sculpture. ArtWay is a website with a great variety of materials and resources for scholars, artists, congregations concerned about linking art and faith.
Politics professor Dr. Scott Waller is quoted in this article from Intelligencer on his thoughts on how people are more stung by former President Trump's open criticism of Trump rather than Pence's decisions.
Kent Dunnington, professor of philosophy at Biola University, wrote a column for First Things on the Asbury Revival and how to move forward with gratefulness and gratitude to God.
The Epoch Times writes about Biola University's active shooter simulation training, interviewing chief of campus safety John Ojeisekoba for the article. The article also includes visuals from the simulation.
Professor of Communication Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff comes to talk on Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. He proves that God's hand is always on us and grace abounds.
ABC7 covers the active shooter simulation training held at Biola University including videos of the simulation and coverage of what happened. Chief of campus safety John Ojeisekoba and senior vice president and provost Matt Hall are interviewed.
Professor of Communication Dr. Timothy Muehlhoff comes to talk on Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. He proves that God's hand is always on us and grace abounds.
Dr. Ken Berding is quoted in this Christianity Today article about listening and understanding what God has to say. One of his articles on special guidance from God ends this article.
Dr. Ken Berding is quoted in this Washington Times article about the Asbury revival. He provides perspective and caution against an "emotional outburst" that does not leave a landing impact.
Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba talks more about campus safety and campus police departments in the wake of the Michigan State shooting.
Associate Vice President and Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba was quoted in the LA Times about how campuses and Biola are reacting to the need for campus safety in light of the Michigan shootings.
Journalism professor Dr. Michael Longinow was quoted in this Religion & Politics article on former WORLD magazine editor-in-chief Marvin Olasky desiring journalists to be more biblically objective.
In this article with CNN, Dr. Kevin Pittle, chair of the Department of Intercultural Studies, talks about how he prevents students cheating with ChatGPT. The article examines the different perspectives of teachers across the nation regarding this new AI.
This interview by Dr. Berry Bishop, the director of the MFT Program, details her journey with metal health championing in this Authority Magazine article. She specifically talks about pornography prevention.
Kent Dunnington, chair of the philosophy department, shares in this article by the New York Times why oral exams are a frequent testing method in his classes.
Talbot professor Dr. Carmen Imes is interviewed by Christianity Today to talk about what it looks like to practice hope in the midst of despair. She talks about Job's suffering, how the world has changed since she was a child, and how to go beyond mere Christian platitudes to something deeper.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, joins Christianity Today host Morgan Lee for a discussion on why Christians should hope in the midst of despair. They talk about practices and what it would look like to move past "flimsy Christian platitudes" and into a more robust faith.
In this article from Christianity Today, Fred Sanders, a Torrey Honors professor, explains how the incarnation of Christ (celebrated during the Christmas season) is more important than His death and resurrection (celebrated during the Easter season).
Talbot professor Dr. Carmen Imes joins Dr. Frank Turek on the "I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST" podcast. She talks about how we can understand our true identity today, bearing God's image, and what it really means to take God's name in vain.
Talbot professor Dr. Carmen Imes joins The Two Testaments podcast to talk about bearing God's name. They go through the 10 Commandments (known as the Decalogue) and what those commands mean for believers today.
God's working around people. So how can you convey, You gotta see this!? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication, discusses how to talk about an unmissable God in this FamilyLife podcast episode.
Talbot professor Dr. Carmen Imes joins James-Michael Smith on his YouTube channel DiscipleDojo. They talk about women in church leadership, the Image of God, and Complementarianism.
In this episode of the Crossway podcast, Dr. Richard Langer, professor of theology and Dr. Joanne Jung, professor of biblical and theological studies, point out the prevalence of books, podcasts and workshops on leadership and suggest that the contrasting idea of followership is where our focus should be.
This is an interview with Dr. David Horner, professor of theology and philosophy in Talbot School of Theology. Discussed in the podcast is apologetics and the task of evangelization, the role that they play, the tools and the relation with the body of Christ.
Dr. Joy Qualls, associate dean for the division of communication in the School of Fine Arts and Communication, provided insights on how to start a conversation with someone you do not know by asking open-ended questions that allow for the person answering to provide as much or as little detail as they feel comfortable doing in this Fast Company article.
Rosemead School of Psychology professor Dr. Christina Kim's authentic sharing of her own experience as a mother and professional academic—combined with her astute and research-based observations about powerful assumptions about motherhood that permeate families and cultures—make for a conversation that is both particular and broad in its relevance in this UpWords Podcast episode.
Dr. Rick Langer, professor in Talbot School of Theology, led a session on cultivating conversations of hope in a culture of crisis. He turned content from that session into an article. A portion of it can be read in this online version.
Dr. Darian Lockett, professor of New Testament, was featured on this Church Grammar podcast. He spoke about how the Catholic Epistles fit together in the biblical canon (1:22), faith and works in Paul and James (22:52), scholarship on James (28:05), scholarship on 2 Peter and Jude (34:17), and more.
Dr. Sean McDowell, associate professor of Christian apologetics, supports the author Sheila Gregoire and her teaching on the role of men and women in sex and its biblical beauty.
Titus Kennedy, adjunct professor of archaeology, is one of the world's top biblical archaeologists and says excavations in and around Israel are affirming the reliability of Scripture and attesting to its truthfulness.
Dr. Sean McDowell, associate professor of Christian apologetics, wrote an article for Relevant Magazine about the importance of loving our neighbors despite our differences.
Discussing the importance of both work and rest, Dr. Arianna Molloy, associate professor of communication studies, wrote a piece for Christianity Today about how this past Labor Day celebrates 140 years of seeking to recognize and honor the contributions of workers by offering an extra day of rest.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, wrote an article for Christianity Today about the topic of women in leadership in the church as well as the role of women in mens' lives.
John Ojeisekhoba, associate vice president and chief of Campus Safety, was quoted in this Inside Higher Education article about how higher education police should still be involved in mental health crises in conjunction with campus mental health professionals because of campus safety officers being on 24/7 call.
Professor in the Torrey Honors College, Dr. Fred Sanders wrote a book review on Roger Olson's book "Against Liberal Theology: Putting the Brakes on Progressive Christianity," which was published in Christianity Today.
Dr. Joanne Jung, associate dean and professor of biblical and theological studies, and Dr. Rick Langer, professor of theology, wrote a blog series together on leadership and being a follower and the benefits of both.
Dr. Joanne Jung, associate dean and professor of biblical and theological studies, and Dr. Rick Langer, professor of theology, wrote a blog series together on leadership and being a follower and the benefits of both.
In reference to revival and the Jesus Movement in the 1970s in this Christian Post article, Greg Laurie quoted R.A. Torrey: “Let a few Christians (they need not be many) get thoroughly right with God. Let them commit themselves to pray for revival until God opens the windows of heaven and comes down. Let them put themselves at the disposal of God.”
Dr. Joanne Jung, associate dean and professor of biblical and theological studies, and Dr. Rick Langer, professor of theology, wrote a blog series together on leadership and being a follower and the benefits of both.
Dr. Joy Qualls, associate dean in the Division of Communication and associate professor of Communication Studies, was quoted in this Christianity Today article about women’s influence, leadership and roles in the church, and how she believes that "constraints placed on women in Pentecostalism had more to do with the influence of Evangelical culture, lack of education in our history and theology, and general discourse, than it did [with] Scripture or theological positions.”
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, spoke on the Honestly, Though podcast regarding her research and what it means to bear God's name and why we need the Old Testament to understand God's will for our lives.
Dr. Uche Anizor, professor of theology, wrote this Desiring God article about how it can be frustrating to not be as passionate about God as one ought to be. He gives advice on how to overcome apathy.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on July 19 grants private universities the same state authority public schools enjoy to punish trespassers with fines or jail time. John Ojeisekhoba, associate vice president and chief of Campus Safety, said, “This law gives us an extra method to keep away persons who come to our campus to commit crimes or engage in serious misconduct or destructive safety behavior. Even in any of these instances, we will act with care and in a professional manner.”
Korean Ph.D. graduate, Seokin Kim, writes about shame presented in the Bible and the restoration of shame displayed in the healing of the woman with the 12-year hemorrhage, Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman and Jesus' crucifixion.
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communications, interviewed Isaac Adams, a pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, about speaking and hearing racial truth in love and having Christ-exalting conversations about race.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, wrote this Christianity Today article about the differing views of David's relations with Bathsheba. In taking a closer look, Imes shows that David was in the wrong more than Bathsheba in the situation, and that David recognizes the wrongness and guilt in the situation.
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communications, wrote this Christian Scholars Review article in the attempt to discover where God is in Ukraine during this time of unrelenting war.
Alumnus Samuel Corey ('22) received one of Oxford University's De Jager Prizes for Undergraduate Research Seminar. His topic delved into the decision-making process from a psychological viewpoint.
Two lady Eagle athletes were nominated for the NCAA 2022 Woman of the Year award: golf player Samantha Penor and tennis player Ines Diaz Gomez. They are two of 577 nominees.
Two Biola PR students, senior Siena Kling and junior Eliana Mihlik, shared advice to internship supervisors to listen to so their interns can better serve their role's description.
Alumna Sally McRae, who played women's soccer player at Biola, is a renowned distance runner and was the first female trail runner to be sponsored by Nike. She has also launched her own strength training app and is working on her memoir.
Dr. Thaddeus Williams, associate professor of Theology, wrote a piece for Desiring God about the topic of social justice in the church and how to approach it in a biblical sense.
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication and co-author of Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church, provided a list of books that he believes are the best books to read to avoid having an argument with someone close to you.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor in Talbot School of Theology, was hosted on DiscipleDojo on YouTube in a long-form interview on women in ministry and her own work in teaching and studying the Bible.
Shane Enete, associate professor of finance, wrote this article about the importance of acknowledging God's hand in the process of growth, whether that be in the lens of investing money or other aspects of one's life. God does the work of the growing, and his people can do the planting and watering, an image that can be seen throughout life.
This Christianity Today article quotes Orvic Prada's words that he wrote for Biola's Justice, Spirituality & Education Journal regarding the church building and congregation being forced to move out of their area.
Dr. Uche Anizor, associate professor of theology, published the book "Overcoming Apathy: Gospel Hope for Those Who Struggle to Care" in April 2022. This Christianity Today article is a question and answer with Anizor on the causes of spiritual apathy and the pathway back to a passionate pursuit of God.
Dr. Stephanie Chan, associate professor of sociology, provided a comment in this NBC News article about the popular reality show, "Love is Blind," and how the show's depictions of Asian immigrant parents is groundbreaking, especially in their displays of affection to their children.
What does it mean to be human? Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, talks about what the Old Testament has to say about this question on the Christ and Culture podcast. "Genesis 1 lays the foundation for what it means to be human," she explains.
Dr. Leslie Wickman, director of the corporate affiliates program, spoke on this BioLogos podcast about the possibility of a multiverse. The following is a quote from the interview: "My God is big enough for a multiverse; if there is a multiverse, then God is the God of that too. There’s such a freedom for me in understanding that nothing that we study in God’s creation is going to pose a threat to who God is."
Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, interim dean of Cook School of Intercultural Studies and associate professor of intercultural education and studies, conducted research on gender bias in the workplace. The research examines gender bias within four industries with more female than male workers — law, higher education, faith-based nonprofits and health care. Having balanced or even greater numbers of women in an organization is not, by itself, changing women’s experiences of bias.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor in the Talbot School of Theology, wrote a book review in Christianity Today on Old Testament Use of Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Guide by Gary Edward Schnittjer.
Dr. Mark Saucy, director of the Talbot Kyiv Extension and professor and co-chair of the theology department, and Eric Oldenburg, academic coordinator of doctoral programs, extensions & certificates and adjunct professor of biblical & theological studies in Talbot, both spoke on how Biola is coming alongside its Kyiv extension and how the Biola community is praying for Ukraine.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor in Talbot, unpacks material from her book “Bearing God’s Name” and helps us understand how our view of God impacts our life in ministry in this Sanctuary Inn podcast.
Dr. Joy Qualls, associate dean for the division of communication in the School of Fine Arts and Communication and
associate professor of communication studies, gives advice to pastors in this podcast on how they can be fruitful communicators, how they can understand their audience and deliver their message with success.
Dr. Thaddeus Williams, associate professor of theology, published the book "God Reforms Hearts" in August 2021. In the book, he reexamines the place that libertarian free will has taken in Christian responses to the problem of evil, and more particularly whether authentic human love requires libertarian free will.
Dr. Tim Muhelhoff, professor of communication, shared thoughts in this Christianity Today article on being an investigative, question-asking listener and communicator, which resembles a chimp when presented with something unknown, rather than aggressive and quick to act, like a rhino with unknown objects.
Several Biola professors received recognition in Christianity Today's 2022 Book Awards. Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication studies, Dr. Rick Langer, director of the Office for the Integration of Faith and Learning, and Dr. William Lane Craig, visiting scholar in philosophy were all recognized on the list for their publications. Dr. Eddie Byun, associate professor of Christian ministry, and Dr. Ben Shin, associate professor of Christian ministry and leadership, also provided statements on two other books on the list.
Dr. Laura Dryjanska, program director of M.S. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, wrote an article for this Italian publication on how industrial-organizational psychology can greatly impact the workplace in a positive light.
Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication, used pop superstar Adele's divorce to emphasize that human desire will never be matched, and human relationships will disappoint while on this earth.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, spoke on this podcast about her book "Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters," and the difference between using God's name in vain and bearing God's name in your life.
Biola University ranked #36 on this Stacker list of best colleges on the West Coast. Stacker rounded up the top 50 schools on the West Coast, based on Niche's 2021 Best Colleges in America list (updated February 2021).
Dr. Nancy Yuen, professor of sociology, spoke on the formative impact the children's show, "Sesame Street," had on her growing up, as she claims it taught her more English than her E.S.L. classes. The show is introducing its first Asian American puppet, to debut on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25.
Dr. Thaddeus Williams, associate professor of theology, writes that the rebellion against God that comes from self-worship causes issues, because we are not God. He says, "When we try to be our own sources of truth, we slowly drive ourselves crazy. When we try to be our own sources of satisfaction, we become miserable wrecks."
Dr. Nancy Yuen, professor of sociology, spoke in an interview with the CCCU on navigating the complex calling of being an academic mother. The interview was about the book "Power Women" that Yuen as well as many other Biola female professors contributed to.
Dr. Tim Muhelhoff, professor of communication, references in this Christian Scholar's Review blog post the historic WWI truce that occurred during Christmas time where a German soldier put down his rifle and approached the British side and was met in the middle by an unarmed British soldier. This led to a truce where the soldiers put aside their differences and disagreements to enjoy something together.
Dr. Ken Berding, professor of New Testament, wrote a blog post that was quoted in this Grunge article, noting that the shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35, "Jesus wept."
Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen, professor of sociology, was recently involved in a study on Asian Pacific Islander characters in film. The study found that across the 51,159 speaking characters in the 1,300 top-grossing movies, 5.9% were API, which fell short of the 7.1% of the US population identifying as API. She makes a comment on the representation of API people in Hollywood in this Nerdist article.
Based on his book "Defending Your Marriage," Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, professor of communication, with his wife Noreen Muehlhoff, assistant director of chapel programs, share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God on this Focus on the Family podcast.
Torrey Honors College is part of the 100 Days of Dante project put on by Baylor University. The project was created to honor the 700th anniversary of Dante’s death, which was Sept. 14. To celebrate this septcentennial, a coalition of college professors put together what they hope will be the “world’s largest Dante reading group.”
Dr. Jane Carr, professor of Christian Ministries, wrote this article on how to effectively utilize the often overlooked and untapped resource that can benefit children's ministries in the church: interns.
Dr. Michael Longinow, chair of the department of Digital Journalism, was quoted in this Washington Post article. He commented on the impact of Pat Robertson’s career due to his retirement from hosting 'The 700 Club.'
Biola, as a part of the “100 Days of Dante” project is aiming toTheir educate and inform readers about Dante. One way they are doing that is by putting the whole text of “The Divine Comedy” on the project’s website, in the original Italian as well as in an English translation. This Epoch Times article talks more about the project.
Dr. Kyle Strobel, Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology, contributed to this article, as it pertains to the book "The Way of the Dragon or the Way of the Lamb" that he co-authored with Jamin Goggin. The book gives a glimpse into the authors wrestling through their own temptations with worldly power, and turn readers' attention to Jesus’ subversive way of power found in weakness. This second edition also includes a new chapter in which Jamin and Kyle reflect on their own experience of being betrayed by a leader who abused his power.
Dr. Greg TenElshof, professor of Philosophy, looks into the close and complex relationship between guilt and shame in his book "For Shame: Rediscovering the Virtues of a Maligned Emotion."
Biola, in collaboration with Baylor University's Honors College, University of Dallas, Eastern, Gonzaga and Whitworth universities, helped create "100 Days of Dante," a reading initiative prompted by the Pope that will bring participants through Dante's cantos starting in September 2021 and ending on Easter 2022.
Dr. Nancy Yuen, professor of sociology, made comments in this Vice article on the subject of the underrepresentation of Asian people in film and television.
Dr. Joy Qualls, Associate Dean in the Division of Communication in the School of Fine Arts and Communication and Associate Professor, Communication Studies, spoke about the role of women in the Pentecostal church and the lack of opportunity for women who feel called to ministry in this Patheos article.
Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor Dr. Leanne Dzubinski spoke on a podcast about how research is showing that gender bias is both real and costly to organizations and to women leaders.
Dr. J.P. Moreland of Talbot School of Theology helped influence the filmmaker of the "Send Proof" documentary, a film that examines medical evidence of miracle healings to challenge skeptics and close the gap between the hard sciences and the supernatural.
Biola Philosophy professor Dr. Gregg Ten Elshof recently published a book on rediscovering the emotion of shame called For Shame: Rediscovering the Virtues of Maligned Emotion. This article looks into his book and discusses the heart of its topic.
Sociology professor Dr. Nancy Wang Yuen was interviewed on NPR's Morning Edition for her take on the new Netflix series "The Chair" featuring actress Sandra Oh.
Talbot School of Theology student Raymond Yang joined global media manager Morgan Lee and senior news editor Kate Shellnutt to discuss why abortion is prevalent among Chinese Christians, why the church rarely talks about sex, and how his family made the agonizing decision to have two children.
Dr. Allen Yeh, associate professor of Intercultural Studies and Missiology, shared his thoughts and sentiments on ‘Prof’ Andrew Walls, Founder of the Study of World Christianity in this Christianity Today article.
Worship artist Tommy Walker joined Biola University as an artist in residence in 2019. Biola was mentioned as one of many Christian institutions that are seeking out successful writers and musicians in the worship music industry to help train students hoping to serve in ministry.
Biola University's Director of the Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today, Oscar Merlo, remembers the Jesus People Movement in this article.
Kyle Strobel and John Coe, both professors at Talbot School of Theology's Institute for Spiritual Formation, pen this insightful article pulling from their recently published book, "When Prayer Becomes Real."
Biola School of Science, Technology and Health professor Don Galbadage provides expert commentary on whether travel bans help stop the spread of Covid-19.
Biola University is featured in this article as an example of a college that truly demonstrates its Christian commitment through a set of measures described in the article.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, spoke on the Stone Chapel podcast about her book, "Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters." While some Christian leaders want to disconnect from the Old Testament law, Dr. Imes thinks is it indispensable that we get back to Sinai in order to understand what God has been up to all along.
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, spoke on Christianity Today's podcast "Quick to Listen" about how leaders who become sick can be paralleled to kings in the old testament suffering with disease and illness.
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