Talbot School of Theology /blogs/talbot-magazine/articles/category/winter-2023-issue Ashish Naidu Jesus said, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:14 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/from-the-editor-winter-2023 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/from-the-editor-winter-2023 Krista Ashlock Talbot continued its longstanding efforts to equip and build relationships within the Hispanic Community this fall, as the Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today, in partnership with Talbot en Español and other... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:11 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/44th-biola-hispanic-conference-draws-nearly-800-guests /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/44th-biola-hispanic-conference-draws-nearly-800-guests Mitch Glaser <em>On Oct. 7, Hamas terrorists unleashed a wave of shocking attacks in Israel, resulting in a period of heightened fear and conflict in the weeks since. Below is a summary of the situation and call to prayer from Dr. Mitch Glaser (M.Div. ’78),...</em> Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:05 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/pray-for-the-peace-of-jerusalem /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/pray-for-the-peace-of-jerusalem Talbot Magazine Staff For decades, Dr. Ed Stetzer has been a familiar voice to church leaders around the world — widely known for his biblically faithful, culturally engaged insights as a radio host, author, podcaster, <em>Outreach </em>magazine editor, church planter,... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/ministry-preparation-in-a-shifting-culture /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/ministry-preparation-in-a-shifting-culture Oscar Merlo In October, the Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today led its first biennial academic symposium. Scholars, practitioners, and many experts in their respective fields gathered at 91��Ƭ�� to listen and contribute to... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/talbot-hosts-first-holy-spirit-symposium /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/talbot-hosts-first-holy-spirit-symposium Ashish Naidu Christian apologist Sean McDowell (M.A. in Philosophy ’03, M.A. in Theology ’03) wants people to become more confident in their faith — and he using just about every communication tool available to help. In addition to teaching on the faculty at... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/faculty-profile-sean-mcdowell /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/faculty-profile-sean-mcdowell Ben Shin Does the local church need the institution of a seminary? Many today would say “no.” The reasons that they may cite is cost of tuition, non-relevant subject matters, being impractical or being too academic. As a result, some have mockingly called... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:25:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/four-reasons-the-church-still-needs-the-seminary-today /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/four-reasons-the-church-still-needs-the-seminary-today Talbot Magazine Staff At the end of the 19th century, substance dualism (SD) — roughly, the thesis that the human person is comprised of a substantial immaterial soul and a physical body — was widespread. Materialism was not a live option. This sociological fact... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:24:55 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/book-excerpt-the-resurgence-of-substance-dualism /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/book-excerpt-the-resurgence-of-substance-dualism Ben Shin Brian Howard (M.A. ’07) has over 20 years of leadership experience as a leadership coach, nonprofit executive, church planter, lead pastor and business owner. He has been married for 26 years and has four children. Brian currently serves as the... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:24:52 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/alumni-profile-winter-2023 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/alumni-profile-winter-2023 Kenneth Berding Did you hear what happened to Erica Marsh, the rage-baiting leftist political commentator who had 130,000 followers on Twitter (now X)? The answer is nothing, since Erica Marsh probably never existed, and her Twitter account was likely faked.... Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:24:49 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/best-of-the-blog-winter-2023 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2023/best-of-the-blog-winter-2023