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Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.
Greg Ganssle (Ph.D. Syracuse University) is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Dr. Ganssle has worked in campus ministry at a variety of campuses including Yale University. He is the author of multiple books including Our Deepest Desires and Thinking about God.
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Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.
Greg Ganssle (Ph.D. Syracuse University) is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Dr. Ganssle has worked in campus ministry at a variety of campuses including Yale University. He is the author of multiple books including Our Deepest Desires and Thinking about God.
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![Is Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle) [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WGQbMW3uJV8/hqdefault.jpg "Is Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle) [Think Biblically Podcast]
Are humans physical machines determined by the laws of chemistry and physics? Has science shown that free will is a myth? Sean and Scott invite Biola professor Greg Ganssle to discuss the recent book Determined by Robert Sapolsky. They discuss the nature of free will, respond to common arguments in favor of determinism, and talk about why this issue matters so much for human flourishing.
Greg Ganssle (Ph.D. Syracuse University) is a professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Dr. Ganssle has worked in campus ministry at a variety of campuses including Yale University. He is the author of multiple books including Our Deepest Desires and Thinking about God.
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![President Corey: Evangelism: Preparing a Generation of Students [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WVG8PwSSqxw/hqdefault.jpg "President Corey: Evangelism: Preparing a Generation of Students [Biola University Chapel]
Biolas President Barry Corey delivers the fourth in a series of 6 All-Community Chapels this academic year.
#1: Scripture: A Commitment to the Authority of the Bible — https://youtu.be/LyDY7V081R0
#2: Scholarship: A Commitment to True Knowledge — https://youtu.be/qWtubJi9PTs
#3: Virtue: A Commitment to a Virtuous Christian Life — https://youtu.be/avnV8PCaxhE
#4: Evangelism: A Commitment to Sharing and Living the Gospel — https://youtu.be/WVG8PwSSqxw
#5: Reconciliation: A Commitment to Be a Welcoming Community — https://youtu.be/zu5-OQLQ5QU
#6: Access: A Commitment to an Achievable Education — https://youtu.be/A66ek5lCYwg
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![Date Night: To Hype or Not to Hype [Biola CMR]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Wcj47lJaaJ8/hqdefault.jpg "Date Night: To Hype or Not to Hype [Biola CMR]
Can you feel the butterflies yet? As the date with your partner gets closer, hype it up! Sarah Do, staff counselor at Biola Universitys Center for Marriage and Relationships, shares the importance of getting excited for your dates and how to go with the flow when things dont go according to plan.
Get more resources from Biola Universitys Center for Marriage and Relationships at https://cmr.biola.edu")
![A Biblical View of Mental Health (with Chris Adams) [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xd0DoddNSCs/hqdefault.jpg "A Biblical View of Mental Health (with Chris Adams) [Think Biblically Podcast]
How does a Christian view of mental health compare and contrast with a secular perspective? Are we in a mental health crisis today? And how do we best love our family and friends who are suffering from mental illness. In this video and podcast, Sean and Scott talk with Rosemead Professor Chris Adams about these questions and more. Dr. Adams shares about the new Flourishing in Ministry resource that helps pastors and churches address mental health. See www.flourishinginministry.org.
Rev. Chris Adams, PhD, is a third-generation pastors kid, ordained minister, clinical psychologist, and certified wellbeing and leadership coach. He has served in pastoral care and counseling roles in a large congregation and a large Christian university. He specializes in the wellbeing of ministerial students, clergy, and their families. Chris currently serves as Professor, Chaplain, and Executive Director of the Mental Health and the Church initiative at Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, Biola University. Chris teaches pastoral care and counseling, Christian leadership formation, and psychology and Christianity integration courses for Rosemead and several seminaries. Chris is a consultant to numerous denominations and seminaries in the areas of clergy candidate formative evaluation, clergy health and flourishing, and pastoral leadership formation. He is the lead researcher for the Flourishing in Ministry project, and is currently participating as a consultant and researcher with the Duke Clergy Health Initiative. Chris is a frequent lecturer at seminaries, retreats, and conferences. He was awarded the Archibald D. Hart Counseling Pioneer Award for excellence in Research and Scholarship in Training and Educating the Next Generation of Leaders in Mental Health and Caring for Others in 2023.
Download a guide to the Flourishing in Ministry Wellbeing Model at https://flourishinginministry.org/downloadable-guide/
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![Kyle Strobel: Two Ways To Be Faithful [Torrey Conference 2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XiqzfI4MEpI/hqdefault.jpg "Kyle Strobel: Two Ways To Be Faithful [Torrey Conference 2021]
Kyle Strobel speaks at The Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, held annually at Biola University.
All talks in this series:
Talk #1 - Two Ways To Be Human: https://youtu.be/sG6gUkoxTPc
Talk #2: Two Ways To Be Powerful: https://youtu.be/5IdunN3xIzs
[This Talk] Talk #3: Two Ways To Be Faithful: https://youtu.be/XiqzfI4MEpI
Kyle Strobel (Ph.D. University of Aberdeen) is a systematic theologian who teaches spiritual theology for Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Formation Focus programs. His areas of interest include systematic theology, Jonathan Edwards, spiritual formation and prayer. He writes both popular and academic books and articles, and is on the preaching team at Redeemer Church, La Mirada. Kyle and his wife have lived in Scotland, Connecticut, Colorado and Arizona before settling down in Southern California, and they have two young children.
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![Division & Unity in the Church: Whats Worth It? [Think Biblically Podcast]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMTYFmeSQy4/hqdefault.jpg "Division & Unity in the Church: Whats Worth It? [Think Biblically Podcast]
How important is unity for Christians today? What issues and circumstances should we divide over? In this discussion, Scott and Sean offer some biblical insights about unity in the church today. They discuss what issues we should die on and what issues we should seek unity over.
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0:00 Introduction
1:34 How Concerned Should We Be About Church Unity?
3:00 Just Love Like Jesus Did
6:14 What Issues Are Essential?
9:07 Practical Approaches
12:36 Philosophy on Unity
15:05 Biolas Essentials
19:03 The Millennium
22:04 Abortion
25:38 Gun Control
29:33 What Makes Something Essential?
33:00 Marriage
36:57 Interacting With Other Christians
39:55 Conclusion")
![Liz Hall: Lament: The Path Through Suffering [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YjoYjTcwiWs/hqdefault.jpg "Liz Hall: Lament: The Path Through Suffering [Biola University Chapel]
When we face suffering, our faith provides a pathway through it, in the form of lament. The spiritual discipline of lament allows our experiences to be transformed as we bring our suffering into our relationship with God. Todays chapel walks us through the stages of lament, ending in praise to God.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
![Chad Miller: The Faithfulness of Zechariah [Biola University Chapel]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZKBT2qbbFV4/hqdefault.jpg "Chad Miller: The Faithfulness of Zechariah [Biola University Chapel]
Zechariahs response to the angel, Gabriel, often is compared to that of Mary and comes in a distant second. Lets reconsider that.
Chapels are a regular part of student life at Biola University. Learn more about what it’s like to be a Biola student at https://www.biola.edu/student-life")
