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• Think Biblically

  The State of Religious Freedom in the US

  with Frank Beckwith

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — February 04, 2025

  What is the state of religious freedom in the US? What about those who claim that religious freedom is sometime seen as code for bigotry and...

• 51���� News

  51���� Remembers Devoted Partner in Leadership and Beloved Alumna

  Mary Chase (’52), wife of 51����’s sixth president J. Richard Chase, leaves a strong 51���� legacy

  Sarah Dougher — February 03, 2025

  51���� celebrates the legacy and mourns the loss of former presidential spouse Mary Chase who passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 115: On Christian Nationalism

  Rick Langer, Tim Milosch, Tim Muehlhoff — February 03, 2025

  Special guest Tim Milosch (Ph.D.) joins today’s podcast to speak with Tim and Rick on the multifaceted phenomenon of Christian Nationalism. They...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Gender Divide Is an Opportunity for the Church

  Mark Saucy — February 03, 2025

  At the conclusion of last semester’s theology of gender class, we had a session in which we discussed the so-called global Gender Divide. The US...

• 51���� News

  Communication Studies Professor Rethinking Work and Calling in New Book

  51���� professor Dr. Arianna Molloy dives into burnout, calling and faith in her new book “Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work”

  Sarah Dougher — January 31, 2025

  Dr. Arianna Molloy, associate professor of communication studies, is helping turn on the lights to illuminate darkness caused by burnout. In her...

• Becoming 51����

  Questions for Parents and Supports

  Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp — January 31, 2025

  In a decision like college that can feel larger-than-life, it’s so important to ask good questions. The right questions will help you uncover and...

• The Good Book Blog

  Following the Pattern of Sound Words

  Kevin Lawson — January 31, 2025

  Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,...

• The Good Book Blog

  Retén la Forma de las Sanas Palabras

  Kevin Lawson — January 31, 2025

  Por tanto, no te avergüences de dar testimonio de nuestro Señor, ni de mí, preso suyo, sino participa de las aflicciones por el evangelio según el...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Decline of DEI, School Choice, 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 31, 2025

  Topics of discussion this week: 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz’s Liberation – Reflecting on the horrors of the Holocaust, the importance of...

• Think Biblically

  When Your Calling Leads to Burnout

  with Arianna Molloy

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Arianna Molloy — January 28, 2025

  What does it mean to have a healthy calling? Why are people who view their work as a calling more vulnerable to burnout? How do you know when your...

• The Good Book Blog

  5 Marks of a Good Theologian

  Thaddeus Williams — January 27, 2025

  The following is an excerpt from Thaddeus Williams’ new book Revering God: How to Marvel at Your Maker (Zondervan Reflect), a systematic theology...

• 51���� News

  Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Student Film Nominated for College Television Emmy® Award

  “A Lovely Ending,” is a comedic romance film about how two friends reevaluate their friendship due to an incoming asteroid

  Sarah Dougher — January 24, 2025

  Three Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts students and alumni have been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation’s 44th College...

• The Good Book Blog

  What are the Best Apologetics Resources for Students?

  Sean McDowell — January 24, 2025

  People ask me all the time for my top resource recommendations to equip students in apologetics and worldview. While there are many more quality...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Religion at the Inauguration; Liberal Atheist Grappling with the Sanctity of Life

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — January 24, 2025

  Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes to discuss: Religious Elements in Presidential Inaugurations: A discussion on the profound religious traditions...

• The Good Book Blog

  Sharing Christ’s Sufferings

  Kenneth Berding — January 22, 2025

  There is a line in a well-known story of Jesus (Matt. 20:20-28) that often gets overlooked. James and John have just allowed their mommy to ask...

• The Good Book Blog

  Knowledge, Pride, and Care for Others

  Kevin Lawson — January 21, 2025

  Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up. If anyone...

• Think Biblically

  Christians in the TV & Film Industry

  with Tom Halleen

  Tom Halleen, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 21, 2025

  How can Christians think biblically about TV and movies? What kinds of entertainment should Christians consume? And can Christians survive and...

• The Good Book Blog

  Conocimiento, Orgullo y Preocupación por los Demás

  Kevin Lawson — January 21, 2025

  En cuanto a lo sacrificado a los ídolos, sabemos que todos tenemos conocimiento.El conocimiento envanece, pero el amor edifica. Y si alguno se...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 114: Film, Perspective-Taking, and Cultural Animosity

  Tim Muehlhoff — January 20, 2025

  We like to do segments that highlight people who are doing civility right, and it’s pretty special when we see 51���� students who are doing it...

• The Good Book Blog

  Spiritual Formation Beyond Life Hacks

  Kyle Strobel — January 20, 2025

  The beginning of the contemporary discussion of spiritual formation began with a simple realization: At some point we stopped talking about...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Making sense of the fires; Anti-Semitic views on the rise; Pharmacists prescribing abortion pills

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 17, 2025

  This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Biblical Perspective on Southern California Fires Exploring the theological implications of natural disasters,...

• 51���� News

  51���� Alumni on Their Way to Crash the Super Bowl

  The Doritos “Crash the Super Bowl” commercial contest finalists have a chance to win $1 million and for their ad to air during the Super Bowl

  Sarah Dougher — January 16, 2025

  Alumni from the 51���� Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts have a chance to steal the Super Bowl spotlight – during the commercial...

• Student Life Blog

  51���� Celebrates Black History Month

  51���� Staff — January 15, 2025

  OVERVIEW As part of our efforts to live out our shared biblical value of unity amidst diversity and to highlight and show appreciation for our...

• Think Biblically

  Engaging Jesus with Our Senses?

  with Jeannine Hanger

  Jeannine Hanger, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 14, 2025

  What does it mean to engage Jesus with our senses? What is an embodied approach to studying the life of Jesus as opposed to the way we normally...

• The Good Book Blog

  Seven Favorite Christian Books of 2024

  Kenneth Berding — January 14, 2025

  Happy New Year to each of you! I hope that 2025 is a wonderful year for you, full of many moments when you experience God’s multifaceted grace. I...