Landon hosts a conversation with Jordan and Shelbi Shutt, Biola alumni and staff members at Westside: A Jesus Church. Mike Ahn joins in on the conversation as they all reflect on the importance of doubt in our faith, and reflect on God’s faithfulness through their spiritual walks. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Landon hosts a conversation with Jordan and Shelbi Shutt, Biola alumni and staff members at Westside: A Jesus Church. Mike Ahn joins in on the conversation as they all reflect on the importance of doubt in our faith, and reflect on God’s faithfulness through their spiritual walks. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 64b: B-side of Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt

Dominic Done - pastor of Westside: A Jesus Church, professor of applied theology at George Fox University, and author of When Faith Fails - discusses the importance of doubt in our faith. Not only does he share his experiences of doubt, but the ways he learned to walk through doubt to develop a bigger perspective of God. His emphasis on compassion and mercy is so necessary for those who are currently experiencing doubts in their faith. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dominic Done - pastor of Westside: A Jesus Church, professor of applied theology at George Fox University, and author of When Faith Fails - discusses the importance of doubt in our faith. Not only does he share his experiences of doubt, but the ways he learned to walk through doubt to develop a bigger perspective of God. His emphasis on compassion and mercy is so necessary for those who are currently experiencing doubts in their faith. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 64: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt

Landon hosts a conversation about women in leadership with Biola’s Dean of Community Life, Sandy Hough, and President of the Student Missionary Union, Carly Micheal. They discuss the importance of discovering their own gifts and then leaning into those gifts as women leaders. They share openly about the ups and downs of their own leadership journeys. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Landon hosts a conversation about women in leadership with Biola’s Dean of Community Life, Sandy Hough, and President of the Student Missionary Union, Carly Micheal. They discuss the importance of discovering their own gifts and then leaning into those gifts as women leaders. They share openly about the ups and downs of their own leadership journeys. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

63b: B-side of Leaning into God’s Gifts

Dr. Deborah Taylor has served as the Provost and Senior Vice President at Biola since 2015. Her leadership journey might be untraditional, but it highlights her dependence on God’s grace and her courage to step into the gifts and callings He’s placed in her life. Her wisdom is not only practical and helpful, but points us to a deeper walk with God. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Deborah Taylor has served as the Provost and Senior Vice President at Biola since 2015. Her leadership journey might be untraditional, but it highlights her dependence on God’s grace and her courage to step into the gifts and callings He’s placed in her life. Her wisdom is not only practical and helpful, but points us to a deeper walk with God. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 63: Leaning into God’s Gifts

Landon hosts a conversation with Chad Miller and Christopher Barragan, both of whom work as campus pastors at Biola. They discuss the importance of living out our own faith and how they learned to do that themselves.  For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Landon hosts a conversation with Chad Miller and Christopher Barragan, both of whom work as campus pastors at Biola. They discuss the importance of living out our own faith and how they learned to do that themselves. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 62b: B-side of Faith, Film, and Finding Your Voice

Dean Yamada is an award-winning filmmaker and professor at Biola, with experience in producing, directing, and screenwriting. He oversees the Biola Film each year, and our new School of Cinema &amp; Media Arts can only be possible with professors like him. Dean discusses the importance of finding our voices, not only in artistic expression, but also in our walks with God. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dean Yamada is an award-winning filmmaker and professor at Biola, with experience in producing, directing, and screenwriting. He oversees the Biola Film each year, and our new School of Cinema &amp; Media Arts can only be possible with professors like him. Dean discusses the importance of finding our voices, not only in artistic expression, but also in our walks with God. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 62: Faith, Film, and Finding Your Voice

Landon White talks with two students - Kyle Venberg and Bailey Captain - to continue the conversation on thriving in a social media world. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Landon White talks with two students - Kyle Venberg and Bailey Captain - to continue the conversation on thriving in a social media world. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 61b: B-side of Human Thriving in Social Media

Carolyn Kim is an award-winning Public Relations professor at Biola. Under her leadership,  Public Relations became a major in 2014 at Biola, and will become its own department starting this fall. She is the author of Social Media Campaigns and editor of Public Relations: Competencies and Practice. Dr. Kim provides practical ways to live out our faith and thrive in our communications-saturated world. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Carolyn Kim is an award-winning Public Relations professor at Biola. Under her leadership, Public Relations became a major in 2014 at Biola, and will become its own department starting this fall. She is the author of Social Media Campaigns and editor of Public Relations: Competencies and Practice. Dr. Kim provides practical ways to live out our faith and thrive in our communications-saturated world. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 61: Human Thriving in Social Media

Landon White talks with four students - Bailey Giersch, Dee Jacocks, Olivia Maldonado, and Courtney Johnson - to continue the conversation on fatherhood and forgiveness. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Landon White talks with four students - Bailey Giersch, Dee Jacocks, Olivia Maldonado, and Courtney Johnson - to continue the conversation on fatherhood and forgiveness. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 60b: B-side of Fatherhood and Forgiveness

Octavio Cesar Martinez has worked as a pastor, police chaplain, and sales manager, among other things. He's written a new book called It Was a Beautiful Day When My Father Died, which explores the themes of fatherhood and forgiveness in a disarmingly heartfelt, raw, and honest way. We discuss the importance of forgiveness, especially to the ones that it is most difficult. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Octavio Cesar Martinez has worked as a pastor, police chaplain, and sales manager, among other things. He's written a new book called It Was a Beautiful Day When My Father Died, which explores the themes of fatherhood and forgiveness in a disarmingly heartfelt, raw, and honest way. We discuss the importance of forgiveness, especially to the ones that it is most difficult. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 60: Fatherhood and Forgiveness

We live in an age of endless information, but we need models of wisdom to connect the dots between Scriptural truths and real life situations. So, we engage in Biblically grounded conversations on culturally relevant issues to develop our capacity to creatively cultivate our Christian calling to love God and others. Learn more at https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour.

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We live in an age of endless information, but we need models of wisdom to connect the dots between Scriptural truths and real life situations. So, we engage in Biblically grounded conversations on culturally relevant issues to develop our capacity to creatively cultivate our Christian calling to love God and others. Learn more at <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>.

Brett McCracken

Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his third book, Uncomfortable. As a millennial, he's noticed that church has become more about catering to felt needs rather than a deep focus on the important matters of faith and holiness. Instead of fearing discomfort, Christians need to develop faithfulness and character through resilience within a church body.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Brett McCracken, senior editor at The Gospel Coalition, joins us to discuss his third book, Uncomfortable. As a millennial, he's noticed that church has become more about catering to felt needs rather than a deep focus on the important matters of faith and holiness. Instead of fearing discomfort, Christians need to develop faithfulness and character through resilience within a church body. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 23: Uncomfortable / Brett McCracken

Dr. Alan Noble - English professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and co-founder/editor-in-chief Christ and Pop Culture - joins us to discuss his new book, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. His prophetic vision for our generation is important to pay attention to, especially as he provides practical ways to better witness to our changing world. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Alan Noble - English professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and co-founder/editor-in-chief Christ and Pop Culture - joins us to discuss his new book, Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age. His prophetic vision for our generation is important to pay attention to, especially as he provides practical ways to better witness to our changing world. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 40: Disruptive Witness

Noreen Muehlhoff

Noreen Muehlhoff - Biola chapel programs administrator, Family Life marriage conference speaker, and former Cru staff member for 30 years - joins us to discuss the dysfunctional nature of dating in Christian circles. She provides a helpful definition of dating and delineates practical steps to more intentionally enter non-/pre-romantic friendships. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Noreen Muehlhoff - Biola chapel programs administrator, Family Life marriage conference speaker, and former Cru staff member for 30 years - joins us to discuss the dysfunctional nature of dating in Christian circles. She provides a helpful definition of dating and delineates practical steps to more intentionally enter non-/pre-romantic friendships. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 31: The Christian Dating World / Noreen Muehlhoff

Mike Ahn

Charles Ryu - Advocacy Intern at Liberty in North Korea - shares his story about fleeing North Korea...twice. His refugee story reminds us that safety and freedom are not a given, and that we have a Christian calling to upend systems of injustice. Be sure to catch the original song by Justin Sinclair in the middle!For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Charles Ryu - Advocacy Intern at Liberty in North Korea - shares his story about fleeing North Korea...twice. His refugee story reminds us that safety and freedom are not a given, and that we have a Christian calling to upend systems of injustice. Be sure to catch the original song by Justin Sinclair in the middle! For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 34: Escaping North Korea / Mike Ahn

Jamie Sanchez

Dr. Jamie Sanchez - professor of intercultural studies - joins us to discuss the lost art of developing deep, meaningful friendships. College seems like a place where friendships just bloom, but the pervasiveness of loneliness tells us that we need to be more intentional in how we approach friendships.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Jamie Sanchez - professor of intercultural studies - joins us to discuss the lost art of developing deep, meaningful friendships. College seems like a place where friendships just bloom, but the pervasiveness of loneliness tells us that we need to be more intentional in how we approach friendships. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 32: Cultivating Community / Jamie Sanchez

Chris Barragan - Assistant Director of Pastoral Care at Biola - oversees pastoral care on campus and small groups like The Dwelling, our on campus ministry for students that experience same-sex attraction or identify as lgbtq, and Depths, a program for students seeking freedom from pornography. He discusses the loneliness epidemic and how we might better develop healthy relationships. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Chris Barragan - Assistant Director of Pastoral Care at Biola - oversees pastoral care on campus and small groups like The Dwelling, our on campus ministry for students that experience same-sex attraction or identify as lgbtq, and Depths, a program for students seeking freedom from pornography. He discusses the loneliness epidemic and how we might better develop healthy relationships. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 55: Loneliness and the Art of Friendships

Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee - psychologist and author of the recently released Deviced: Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World - discusses the effects of technology on our well-being. Her warnings are not only informative and research-based, but are coupled with compassionate and practical ways to develop habits to flourish. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee - psychologist and author of the recently released Deviced: Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World - discusses the effects of technology on our well-being. Her warnings are not only informative and research-based, but are coupled with compassionate and practical ways to develop habits to flourish. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 49: Doing Nothing Deliciously

Caleb Kaltenbach - author of Messy Grace and God of Tomorrow - discusses his new book and how we might confidently face our futures. He not only shares his story of what it was like growing up with three gay parents, but how Christians might better engage with our neighbors and the wider culture around us. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Caleb Kaltenbach - author of Messy Grace and God of Tomorrow - discusses his new book and how we might confidently face our futures. He not only shares his story of what it was like growing up with three gay parents, but how Christians might better engage with our neighbors and the wider culture around us. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 44: God of Tomorrow

Fred Sanders

Dr. Fred Sanders, author of "The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything," discusses how the doctrine of the Trinity is portrayed in the book, "The Shack." In this balanced discussion, Fred unpacks the implications of weak trinitarian theology as it is played out in literature and art. Fred teaches systematic theology at Biola's Torrey Honors Institute.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Fred Sanders, author of "The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything," discusses how the doctrine of the Trinity is portrayed in the book, "The Shack." In this balanced discussion, Fred unpacks the implications of weak trinitarian theology as it is played out in literature and art. Fred teaches systematic theology at Biola's Torrey Honors Institute. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 06: The Trinity and "The Shack" // Fred Sanders / Fred Sanders

Lisa Igram

Lisa Igram, Landon White, and Mike Ahn discuss the wisdom from last week's podcast, especially the practicality of developing spiritual habits. Sometimes we see spiritual disciplines as burdensome and overwhelming, but they discuss a refreshing way to approach spirituality in a more helpful and meaningful way.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Lisa Igram, Landon White, and Mike Ahn discuss the wisdom from last week's podcast, especially the practicality of developing spiritual habits. Sometimes we see spiritual disciplines as burdensome and overwhelming, but they discuss a refreshing way to approach spirituality in a more helpful and meaningful way. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 18b: B-side of Performance Anxiety and Identity / Lisa Igram

David Wang

Dr. Dave Wang discusses stresses management and emotional regulation and provides tangible ways to cope with the ups and downs of life. As a psychology professor, licensed psychologist, and local church pastor, Dave's experiences provide a depth of wisdom to help people understand themselves, their relationships with others, and their relationships with God. His practical way of discussing emotions and spirituality is both practical and inspiring.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Dave Wang discusses stresses management and emotional regulation and provides tangible ways to cope with the ups and downs of life. As a psychology professor, licensed psychologist, and local church pastor, Dave's experiences provide a depth of wisdom to help people understand themselves, their relationships with others, and their relationships with God. His practical way of discussing emotions and spirituality is both practical and inspiring. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 05: Stress Management and Emotional Regulation / David Wang

Christa Harmotto Dietzen

Christa Dietzen, captain of the US Women's Volleyball Team in last year's Rio Olympics, shares the side of an athlete we rarely get to hear about - performance anxiety. She shares how her faith and practical spirituality helped center herself more deeply in her identity in Christ and gave her the strength to overcome her performance anxiety.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Christa Dietzen, captain of the US Women's Volleyball Team in last year's Rio Olympics, shares the side of an athlete we rarely get to hear about - performance anxiety. She shares how her faith and practical spirituality helped center herself more deeply in her identity in Christ and gave her the strength to overcome her performance anxiety. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 18: Performance Anxiety and Identity / Christa Harmotto Dietzen

Lisa Igram, the Associate Dean of Spiritual Development, discusses the importance of the body in our spiritual journeys. As a current Ph.D. student researching embodied spirituality, she provides an important perspective ​on balancing our bodies and feelings with our beliefs and doctrines.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Lisa Igram, the Associate Dean of Spiritual Development, discusses the importance of the body in our spiritual journeys. As a current Ph.D. student researching embodied spirituality, she provides an important perspective ​on balancing our bodies and feelings with our beliefs and doctrines. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 20: Outside-In Spirituality / Lisa Igram

Dr. Allen Yeh - missiologist, professor of intercultural studies, author of Polycentric Missiology, and contributor to Still Evangelical? - joins us to discuss the term Evangelical and its PR problem. His expertise in global Christianity helps frame the conversation and mirror what we might lack in Western Christianity. Be sure to catch the original song by Justin Sinclair in the middle!For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Allen Yeh - missiologist, professor of intercultural studies, author of Polycentric Missiology, and contributor to Still Evangelical? - joins us to discuss the term Evangelical and its PR problem. His expertise in global Christianity helps frame the conversation and mirror what we might lack in Western Christianity. Be sure to catch the original song by Justin Sinclair in the middle! For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 33: Still Evangelical / Allen L Yeh

Richard Park

Rich Park and Mike Ahn discuss calling in the Christian life, unpacking how confusing it can be but also validating its importance in our walks with God. Rich provides a practical framework to help us confidently develop a sense of calling in our lives. Rich is a theology professor at Biola, and the founder and president of the Renaissance Forum, a non-profit organization aimed at raising the next generation of Christian cultural leaders. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Rich Park and Mike Ahn discuss calling in the Christian life, unpacking how confusing it can be but also validating its importance in our walks with God. Rich provides a practical framework to help us confidently develop a sense of calling in our lives. Rich is a theology professor at Biola, and the founder and president of the Renaissance Forum, a non-profit organization aimed at raising the next generation of Christian cultural leaders. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 02: Developing a Sense of Calling / Richard Park

Wonder

Matt Redman - worship leader and songwriter - has written many modern classics that are sung all over the world like Heart of Worship, Blessed Be Your Name, and 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord). We discuss his ministry, his walk with Jesus, and how he usually can't predict the success of a song.  For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Matt Redman - worship leader and songwriter - has written many modern classics that are sung all over the world like Heart of Worship, Blessed Be Your Name, and 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord). We discuss his ministry, his walk with Jesus, and how he usually can't predict the success of a song. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 57: May I Never Lose the Wonder

Amir sits down with Alyssa Miller, the president of Biola's human trafficking club to continue the conversation on the human trafficking and modern slavery. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Amir sits down with Alyssa Miller, the president of Biola's human trafficking club to continue the conversation on the human trafficking and modern slavery. For more: <a href="https://www.biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 48b: B-side of Human Trafficking is Not OK

Carrie Stockton

Though marriage is important, Christian culture tends to elevate marriage above singleness - so much so that singles feel like second-class citizens in many of our churches. Carrie Stockton, Biola's Dean of Student Success, reminds us that our marital status does not determine our core identity. She invites us to see that God is actively and presently working in the circumstances He's placed us in.For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Though marriage is important, Christian culture tends to elevate marriage above singleness - so much so that singles feel like second-class citizens in many of our churches. Carrie Stockton, Biola's Dean of Student Success, reminds us that our marital status does not determine our core identity. She invites us to see that God is actively and presently working in the circumstances He's placed us in. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 07: Flourishing in Singleness / Carrie Stockton

Tania Abouezzeddine

Dr. Tania Abouezzeddine, a Biola psychology professor, shares her insights about Arabs, Muslims, and the misperceptions Christians might have of them - and ultimately, how this is hurting the Christian message to the Arab world. Her insights are extremely helpful in understanding current events like the Syrian refugee crisis, ISIS, and islamophobia. Tania specializes in pediatric neuropsychology, and is actively involved in ministry, both within her community and internationally. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Tania Abouezzeddine, a Biola psychology professor, shares her insights about Arabs, Muslims, and the misperceptions Christians might have of them - and ultimately, how this is hurting the Christian message to the Arab world. Her insights are extremely helpful in understanding current events like the Syrian refugee crisis, ISIS, and islamophobia. Tania specializes in pediatric neuropsychology, and is actively involved in ministry, both within her community and internationally. For more: <a href="http://biola.edu/the-biola-hour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">biola.edu/the-biola-hour</a>

Ep 09: Arabs, Muslims, and Misperceptions / Tania Abouezzeddine

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