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Kyle Strobel Authors New Book on Jonathan Edwards
“Jonathan Edwards: An Introduction to His Thought” released earlier this year
November 05, 2018
When Talbot School of Theology professor Kyle Strobel finished his dissertation on theologian Jonathan Edwards, he knew there was a vast amount of...
Alumni
Alumnus Shares How His Faith Intersects With His Career In Politics
Alain Datcher, Business Project Manager for Oregon Department of Human Services, is helping implement the state new, 24-hour child abuse hotline
October 25, 2018
For Biola University alumnus Alain Datcher (’11), serving in politics is supported and motivated by his faith. Without it, he does not know how he...
Academics
Biola Provides Special Education Training in the Middle East
Professor leads national conference involving Jordanian dignitaries
October 22, 2018
A new initiative for inclusive classrooms is making progress in Jordan, thanks in part to contributions from Biola faculty members. Dennis Eastman...

May 08, 2026 —
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
April 16, 2026 —
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
April 13, 2026 —
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.