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• The Good Book Blog

  How Should I Present the Gospel?

  Eric Oldenburg — May 09, 2025

  In today’s Christian culture, we can sometimes get the idea that there is “the right way” or “the best way” to share Jesus with someone. There are...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism

  Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams — May 09, 2025

  This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic...

• Becoming ŷ����ַ

  A Prayer for the Next Generation

  Join us in praying on National Day of Prayer

  Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp, Kayla Zuniga — May 08, 2025

  Last week our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Kayla Zuniga, went to nearby Whittier for a National Day of Prayer meeting with local church...

• Becoming ŷ����ַ

  A Prayer for the Next Generation

  Join us in praying on National Day of Prayer

  Rebecca Irwin, Kaiden Tolkamp, Kayla Zuniga — May 08, 2025

  Last week our Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Kayla Zuniga, went to nearby Whittier for a National Day of Prayer meeting with local church...

• Think Biblically

  Thinking Biblically About Disability

  with Chris Ralston

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 06, 2025

  Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for...

• ŷ����ַ News

  Sculpture by LA Artist Tim Hawkinson Unveiled at ŷ����ַ

  The art piece, called “Faith of our Farmors,” honors the collective faith of the generation of Hawkinson’s grandparents

  Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025

  ŷ����ַ is now home to the original sculpture “Faith of our Farmors” by LA-based artist Tim Hawkinson. The sculpture, constructed in...

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  Father and Son to Graduate Together with MBA Degrees from ŷ����ַ

  Craig and Will Prichard completed their degrees together while learning valuable lessons in the classroom and from each other

  Sarah Dougher — May 05, 2025

  It was Commencement at ŷ����ַ in May 2022 where Craig Prichard attended as a guest to celebrate his son, Will Prichard (B.A. ’22),...

• The Good Book Blog

  “God so loved” or “God loved in this way”?

  Gary Manning Jr — May 05, 2025

  The traditional English translation of John 3:16 begins with the well-known “For God so loved the world, that he gave…” A few modern translations...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — May 02, 2025

  This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events...

• The Good Book Blog

  Who Was Michael Heiser and What Did He Teach? Part Three

  Charlie Trimm — April 30, 2025

  In two previous posts, I looked at what Michael Heiser taught and which biblical texts he appealed to. In this post, I am reviewing other...

• Think Biblically

  Cohabitation: Is it Biblical and Wise?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 29, 2025

  What does the Bible say, if anything, about living together before marriage? Given that 70% of Americans now cohabit before marriage, and roughly...

• ŷ����ַ News

  ŷ����ַ Grieves the Passing of Crowell School of Business Student Avarie Tierney

  Avarie was known for her kindness, laughter and boldness

  Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025

  The ŷ����ַ community is deeply saddened to share that Avarie Tierney, a student studying Business Administration in the Crowell School of...

• ŷ����ַ News

  Variety Magazine Regards ŷ����ַ as a Top Film School

  The Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts is featured in Variety’s entertainment education report for the eighth consecutive year

  Sarah Dougher — April 28, 2025

  The top industry publication, Variety Magazine, included ŷ����ַ’s Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts on its 2025 Education Impact...

• Winsome Conviction

  Episode 121: Build Muscle For Inquiry

  Rick Langer, Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, Tim Muehlhoff — April 28, 2025

  Stephen Lloyd-Moffett, professor of Religious Studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA, is also a campus...

• The Good Book Blog

  Yes, Jesus was Crucified with Nails

  Gary Manning Jr — April 25, 2025

  This article was first published at ChurchLeaders. After it was published, the author of the Christianity Today article, Daniel Sulliman, posted...

• Think Biblically

  Cultural Update: Was Jesus crucified with nails?; Young men return to church; Are Megachurches Ethical?

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 25, 2025

  Topics this week: Controversy after Christianity Today published an article questioning whether Jesus was crucified with nails. The Supreme Court...

• ŷ����ַ News

  Six Incoming ŷ����ַ Students Earn Full-Tuition Scholarship

  Trustee Scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic excellence, strength of character, community contribution and Christian maturity

  Sarah Dougher — April 22, 2025

  A new full-tuition scholarship — the Trustee Scholarship — has been awarded to six incoming ŷ����ַ students who exemplify academic...

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  ŷ����ַ Alumnus Achieves Success in Aerospace Industry

  Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) landed job at Northrop Grumman after completing ŷ����ַ’s 3+2 engineering program

  Katelyn Ho — April 22, 2025

  ŷ����ַ alumnus Caleb Houser (B.S. ’18) has found success at Northrop Grumman, a leading company in the aerospace industry. Nearing his...

• Think Biblically

  The State of the Bible in 2025

  Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — April 22, 2025

  How many Americans are engaging the Bible today? And in what ways? How does Bible reading affect giving to charity, life flourishing, and...

• The Good Book Blog

  Prayer or Sleep? Which is More Important?

  Kenneth Berding — April 22, 2025

  Last night before going to bed I asked my wife an unusual question, “Should I get up at my normal 6am time and take my regular prayer walk followed...

• The Good Book Blog

  “And They Are Crucifying Him” (Mark 15:24)

  Kenneth Berding — April 18, 2025

  I opened my Greek Bible this morning (that is, the day I originally wrote this) simply to read God’s Word. I looked down at the first three words...

• Think Biblically

  Weekly Cultural Update: Rise of Christian Faith in Women's Basketball, UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender, France Passes a New Law Regarding Sperm Donation, Richard Dawkins Asks, "Who is a Christian?"

  Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — April 18, 2025

  Topics this week: Women's Basketball Player Embraces Her Faith The UK Supreme Court Rules on Gender France's Law on Anonymous Sperm and Egg...

• The Good Book Blog

  Who Was Michael Heiser and What Did He Teach? Part Two

  Charlie Trimm — April 16, 2025

  In a previous post I introduced the Old Testament scholar Michael Heiser and the basic overview of his divine council worldview. In this post, I...

• Think Biblically

  The Unseen Realm: Analysis of the 10-year expanded edition

  Sean McDowell, Charlie Trimm — April 15, 2025

  Michael Heiser is one of the most influential Old Testament scholars over the past decade. In this video, Sean is joined by Talbot Old Testament...

• ŷ����ַ News

  ŷ����ַ Remembers Former First Lady Anna Belle Cook (’55)

  Anna Belle and her husband Clyde Cook had profound influence on ŷ����ַ, its mission and vision for 25 years

  Sarah Dougher — April 14, 2025

  Anna Belle Cook (Lund, ’55), the former first lady of ŷ����ַ, wife of ŷ����ַ’s seventh president Dr. Clyde Cook (B.A. ’57, M.Div. ’60,...