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a resource collective for women
Opening Question
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The Faculty Cut
Resources from the Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts' Industry Professionals
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Cultivating Conviction with Civility

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GRIT
Celeste Scott's Last Word
Celeste Scott — April 30, 2018
I have dreaded this day for as long as I have worked for GRIT. The day I would have to plop myself down in front of my computer and write my last...
Think Biblically
Religious Freedom in the Crosshairs
with Ken Starr & Thomas Farr
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 28, 2018
In this episode, Sean and Scott talk with Judge Ken Starr and Dr. Thomas Farr about the state of religious liberty today in America and beyond. How...
The Good Book Blog
Original Sin Once More
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 27, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dear Dr Craig I have recently...
The Good Book Blog
Administrative Work & Creativity
John McKinley — April 25, 2018
I often prefer to work on projects alone, instead of as part of a group or with a partner. Working alone seems efficient and clear, because I only...
GRIT
DNA
a guest blog by Marijane Fasana
Marijane Fasana, Sarah Schwartz — April 25, 2018
English major Marijane Fasana discusses the complexity of being biracial.
Bravo!
Balzun Faculty Recital: Exploring Mental Illness
Laurel Coddington — April 24, 2018
In March, adjunct faculty member Joel Balzun and pianist Kevin Garnica presented a recital in Crowell Hall centered around the topic of mental...
The Good Book Blog
Why GQ Is Wrong: The Bible is a Must-Read
Sean McDowell — April 23, 2018
GQ recently posted an article titled, “21 Books You Don’t Have to Read.” It includes many classics such as The Catcher in the Rye by J.D....
Bravo!
Steven Brooks Takes Worship Quest to Pakistan
Jessica Hong — April 23, 2018
Adjunct faculty member Steven Brooks traveled to Pakistan as the keynote speaker for a worship symposium. His book, “Worship Quest: An Exploration of Worship Leadership,” recently translated into the native language of Urdu, was launched at the symposium as a resource for the Pakistani Christians.
GRIT
Healing and Forced Positivity
a guest blog by Frida Munoz
Sarah Schwartz — April 23, 2018
Sophomore Frida Munoz talks about pain, positivity, and spiritual renewal.
The Good Book Blog
What Interested You in the Kalām Cosmological Argument?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 20, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig, I have finished...
Bravo!
Menahem Pressler Teaches Piano Masterclass at Biola
Laurel Coddington — April 18, 2018
Renowned pianist, chamber musician, and teacher Menahem Pressler presented a masterclass at Biola’s Conservatory of Music on February 1, 2018.
Student Life Blog
Designing Your Career One Conversation At A Time
Katie Genung — April 18, 2018
Anyone else uncertain about what to do for a future career (please tell me I’m not the only one)? If that’s you, it’s completely okay! It can feel...
The Good Book Blog
The Balanced Life
Part 4
John McKinley — April 18, 2018
In part 1 , part 2 , and part 3 of this essay, I reflected on what makes for a balanced life in terms of the bodily needs for proper care in...
Think Biblically
Bonus Podcast: Losing Faith and Keeping Faith: Sean McDowell and Bart Campolo
Sean McDowell — April 17, 2018
Sean recently had a public discussion with Bart Campolo, former evangelist and Christian social worker, who is now a leading secular humanist. They...
Student Life Blog
From Communication Studies to a Corporate Career:
An Interview with Becky Kurtz
Jasmyn Alvarez — April 17, 2018
Have you wondered where your degree in communication studies can take you? Becky Kurtz (‘14) is a communication studies alumna using her degree to...
Student Life Blog
7 Finance Tips to Know Before you Graduate
Rick Bee — April 17, 2018
Rick Bee is the senior director of advancement at Biola University and a professor at Biola Talbot School of Theology where he teaches a course on...
Biola News
Two Biola Math Majors Share ��Ƶ their Research
Jeremiah Chuang and Willy Hung share about their internships that helped them grow as students and prepare for their career.
Joshua Marsh — April 17, 2018
Jeremiah Chuang, math major and Torrey Honors student, and Willy Hung, double major in math and computer science, shared with the Biola community...
GRIT
Women and Pornography
a blogpost by Jasmyne Bell
Jasmyne Bell — April 16, 2018
From our early stages of youth until now, we are taught to keep our “purity” at all costs. We are held by a firm grasp of moral standards from the...
Think Biblically
Unique Worldview Challenges for Students Today
with Jeff Myers
Sean McDowell — April 12, 2018
What worldviews are competing for the hearts and minds of today’s students? What is unique about this generation? Sean interviews Dr. Jeff Myers,...
The Good Book Blog
The Balanced Life
Part 3
John McKinley — April 11, 2018
In part 1 and part 2 of this essay, I reflected on what makes for a balanced life in terms of the bodily needs for proper care in feeding the...
GRIT
It's Still On Us, Biola
resources for students regarding sexual assault awareness
Celeste Scott — April 10, 2018
/campus-safety/sexual-assault Every year Biola University, as well as tons of other schools and organizations, dedicate the...
Student Life Blog
For the Love of Heresy, Evangelical is a Not a Curse Word
a response to The Biola Hour on Evangelicalism
Samantha Lyons — April 09, 2018
As a way to continue the conversations in The Biola Hour, we've invited Sam Gassaway to blog her thoughts after each episode. This is a response...
The Good Book Blog
When Harry Became Sally
Review of the New Book on Transgender
Sean McDowell — April 09, 2018
Ryan T. Anderson has done it again. With the release of When Harry Became Sally , he has produced another timely, thoughtful, and important book...
GRIT
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sarah Schwartz — April 06, 2018
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and ��Ƶ hosting a variety of events & activities to educate & equip our community.
The Good Book Blog
Does the Bible Teach a Flat Earth?
Weekly Q & A with Dr. William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig — April 06, 2018
This is the weekly Q & A blog post by our Research Professor in Philosophy, Dr. William Lane Craig. Question Dr. Craig I have been listening...