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• The Good Book Blog

  Despojarse, Renovarse, Vestirse

  Kevin Lawson — October 11, 2024

  Esto, pues, digo y requiero en el Señor: que ya no andéis como los otros gentiles, que andan en la vanidad de su mente, teniendo el entendimiento...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 11, 2024

  Topics this week: Growing concerns about the rising potency and health risks of marijuana use, with increasing reports of psychosis and addiction....

• The Good Book Blog

  Learning from Others

  Timothy Pickavance — October 10, 2024

  We get information about the world from an array of sources. A little reflection makes this more or less impossible to avoid believing. We use our...

• Think Biblically

  Should Christians Support Israel?

  with Jeff Myers

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 08, 2024

  Why should Christians care about the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Why is there such a gap between Gen Z and other generations on viewing...

• 51���� News

  Student Film Is Selected as Finalist in Fine Cut Festival of Films

  The short film, “One of My Own,” will air on PBS SoCal Plus on October 9

  Nate Bell — October 07, 2024

  One of My Own, a 51���� student film written and directed by cinema and media arts major Analei Song ('23), has been playing the...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: College wins Title IX case; Gender Divide in Gen Z; Students can't read an entire book

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — October 04, 2024

  This week, Scott and special guest Erik Thoennes discuss: Hillsdale College wins an important Title IX court decision on religious freedom. A new...

• 51���� News

  51���� Conservatory Professor Recognized in Composition Contest

  Professor Robert Denham (B.M. ’97) gives an insider glimpse into the far from lost art of music composition

  Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024

  From 51���� trumpet performance graduate in 1997 to Conservatory of Music faculty member starting in 2007, music theory and composition...

• 51���� News

  Seven New Faculty Members Bring Expertise to 51����

  The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas including engineering, film and business

  Sarah Dougher — October 03, 2024

  51���� welcomes seven new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. The new faculty will join 51����’s School of Science,...

• The Good Book Blog

  What are the Four Most Important Spiritual Disciplines?

  Kenneth Berding — October 02, 2024

  The four most important spiritual disciplines are: 1) scripture, 2) prayer, 3) church and 4) mission. No other spiritual disciplines rise to the...

• Becoming 51����

  3 Questions to ask when comparing college costs

  Sending your student to college needs to make dollars and sense

  Rebecca Irwin — October 01, 2024

  Here are three vital things to consider that will inform your college decision and point your student toward successful completion of their college...

• Think Biblically

  Revering God

  with Thaddeus Williams

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Thaddeus Williams — October 01, 2024

  Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In...

• Winsome Conviction

  "Exhausted Majority" Want Civility

  Tim Muehlhoff — September 30, 2024

  Read Tim’s recent interview with The Christian Post where he talks about some of the motivations and reasons he and Sean McDowell wrote End The...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 106: Get To Know Mike Ahn

  Mike Ahn, Tim Muehlhoff — September 30, 2024

  Mike Ahn (Ph.D.), Dean of Spiritual Development at 51����, is also a new co-director with the Winsome Conviction Project, and we wanted...

• The Good Book Blog

  Equipping the Saints, Building up the Body

  Kevin Lawson — September 27, 2024

  And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up...

• The Good Book Blog

  Perfeccionar a los Santos, Edificar el Cuerpo

  Kevin Lawson — September 27, 2024

  Y él mismo constituyó a unos, apóstoles; a otros, profetas; a otros, evangelistas; a otros, pastores y maestros, a fin de perfeccionar a los...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2024

  This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises...

• Winsome Conviction

  Marriage in an Argumentative Culture

  Tim Muehlhoff — September 25, 2024

  What if the culture around married couples promotes division, acrimony, and anger? Read Tim’s recent article on Logos about the influence social...

• The Good Book Blog

  Hope's End

  Timothy Pickavance — September 25, 2024

  My oldest turned fifteen a few months ago, and this summer he’s working through the California DMV’s approved online drivers education curriculum....

• 51���� News

  51���� Ranked as one of America’s Best National Universities

  U.S. News recognizes 51���� on notable lists for high-quality teaching, student accessibility and top undergraduate psychology and nursing programs

  Sarah Dougher — September 24, 2024

  “Being once again recognized in the higher tier ranking of national universities by U.S. News & World Report emphasizes 51����'s enduring dedication to its excellent faculty, students, academics and flourishing community,” said President Barry H. Corey. “51���� will continue to hold firm to its enduring Scriptural foundation, aiming to provide premier education to over 5,423 undergraduate and graduate students. Specifically, focused recognition on four U.S. News lists this year underscores the commitment of our faculty to teach our students in a high-quality education while providing accessible and excellent academics to all of our students while they are also formed in character.”

• Think Biblically

  Faith for the Curious

  with Mark Matlock

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 24, 2024

  Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious,...

• The Good Book Blog

  Why Do Kids Leave the Church? Don't Forget Bad Theology!

  Sean McDowell — September 23, 2024

  There has been a lot of talk recently about why kids leave the church. In the past few years, there have been important books on the subject by...

• The Good Book Blog

  The Problem with Imitating Jesus

  Kyle Strobel — September 20, 2024

  There are tension points all along the path of Christian spiritual formation, where Scripture seems to present opposing ideas to us. We don’t get...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women

  Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024

  This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity....

• The Good Book Blog

  What was David’s Sin in Ordering a Census? A Possible Resolution of a Biblical Difficulty

  Kenneth Berding — September 18, 2024

  This morning I was reading in Exodus 30:11-16. (Yes, a passage that is sandwiched between instructions for the construction of the incense altar...

• Think Biblically

  Faith & Political Engagement

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024

  How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...