Posts by Brett McCracken

Brett McCracken

Brett McCracken is a writer and journalist based in Southern California. He is the senior editor for The Gospel Coalition, and author of (Baker, 2010), (Baker, 2013) and his most recent book (Crossway, 2017). He has written for Huffington Post, CNN.com, The Princeton Theological Review, Mediascape, Books & Culture, Christianity Today, Relevant, IMAGE Journal, Converge, Mere Orthodoxy and Q Ideas.

Think Biblically
The Wisdom Pyramid
with Brett McCracken
Brett McCracken, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — January 25, 2022
How to develop a life of wisdom in the midst of a culture that works against such a development? Gospel Coalition author and editor Brett McCracken...
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Studying the Spirit
Q&A with Oscar Merlo, director of new Holy Spirit center
Brett McCracken — December 31, 2017
This fall, ��ݮ��Ƶ officially launched the Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today. A 10-year initiative...
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Borders and the Bible
How can scriptural wisdom inform ongoing debates over immigration?
Brett McCracken — June 29, 2017
For Nohemi, a senior communications studies major at Biola, immigration is more than just a topic of debate. It’s real life. Nohemi’s mom was eight...
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‘Weekend With the President’ Raises $4.2 Million
Gathering breaks university’s single-day fundraising record
Brett McCracken — June 29, 2017
Two years ago Biola’s “Conviction and Courage Gala” in downtown Los Angeles set the record for the most money donated to the school at a single...
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Religious Liberty Preserved
California faith-based colleges are spared, for now, from concerning legal threat
Brett McCracken — October 31, 2016
Faith-based colleges and universities in California are breathing a sigh of relief this fall after an unprecedented threat to religious liberty...
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Clear Eyes, Full Plate
Laura Gurskey is graduating with lofty goals — and the packed resume to match
Brett McCracken — October 31, 2016
As a transfer student graduating in December, Laura Gurskey may end up having less time at Biola than other students have had. But she’s made the...
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Singing Through the Bible
Amy Treadwell Toy (’03) writes a song every day to excite kids about memorizing Scripture
Laurie Bullock, Brett McCracken — October 31, 2016
One girl. One year. 365 original songs straight from Scripture. That’s the YouTube description of “Sing Through the Bible,” a daily video project...
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Christ-Centered for the Common Good
Four Ways Christian Colleges Contribute to the Flourishing of Society
Brett McCracken — October 31, 2016
What would society look like if, in a decade or so, there were no Christian colleges and universities? Or what if the Biolas, Wheatons and Gordons...
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Religious Freedom Scholar Receives 2016 Colson Award
Paul Marshall is the third recipient of Biola’s ‘Conviction and Courage’ award
Brett McCracken — June 01, 2016
On May 27, ��ݮ��Ƶ awarded its third Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award to Paul Marshall, a religious freedom scholar and...
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One SCORR and 20 Years Ago
For 20 years, Biola’s annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation has celebrated the beauty and engaged the challenges of diversity on Christian college campuses
Brett McCracken — June 01, 2016
“Evangelical Colleges’ Diversity Problem.” That was the headline of a January 2016 feature article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, which...
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No Fear in the ‘Force’
Rob Bredow (’94) heads technology at Lucasfilm
Brett McCracken — June 01, 2016
With the release of The Force Awakens this past December, the building of Star Wars lands at Disney theme parks and the development of at least...
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Laboratory Labors
Brett McCracken — January 01, 2016
Faculty, students and young alumni are not just learning about science in the classroom. They’re doing science in the laboratory. As Biola...
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Becoming the Bride
Theologians from around the world gather to discuss ‘The Future of the Church’
Brett McCracken — December 31, 2015
What will the Christian Church look like in the future? Will it become more visibly unified or more fragmented than ever? Where and in what form...
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The Birth of Blackstone
New residence hall features whiteboard walls, breakfast-themed café
Brett McCracken — December 31, 2015
This fall, 318 Biola students have the privilege of being the inaugural residents of Blackstone Hall, the newly minted residence hall named after...
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A Soul, A Voice and A Vision
Reflections on the theme of ��ݮ��Ƶ’s largest ever fundraising campaign:  “A Soul of Conviction, A Voice of Courage”
Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
Our world isn’t lacking in voices. Every day we are bombarded by a chorus of opinions, tweets, texts, ads, blogs and more. But where are the voices...
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Recruiting Students and Giving Back
Miles Bocianski (’13) and Daniel Parham (’13)
Brett McCracken, Kristina Nishi — June 14, 2015
Having both been Biola students and now admissions counselors, Miles Bocianski (’13) and Daniel Parham (’13) know well the challenges of...
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Parents and Apologists
John and Claudia Kalmikov
Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
John and Claudia Kalmikov are a rarity for Biola parents: both are also Biola students. The donors and current campaign cabinet members are...
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Biola Booster
Vincent Huang
Cambria Aviles, Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
As a business leader in the growing mobile technology industry, Vincent Huang is encouraged that ��ݮ��Ƶ is taking steps to bolster its...
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Funders and Family
Dave and Shirley Karnes
Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
Dave and Shirley Karnes have been investing in Biola students for nearly three decades. To date, 23 students (and counting) have received help...
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Student Helping Students
Evan Tan (’14, M.A. ’16)
Brett McCracken, Kristina Nishi — June 14, 2015
Evan Tan is a recent Biola graduate, current Talbot student and a member of the President’s Circle giving society. He knows very well the...
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Because Gladys Gave
Marilyn Meyer
Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
For Marilyn Meyer, Gladys MacKenzie (’45) was more than just a Sunday school teacher; she was the embodiment of the love of Jesus. Marilyn only...
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The Adventure of Giving
Virginia Moats
Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
In 1973 Virginia Moats was advised to purchase 200 shares of stock in a new company with an unknown product called “WD-40.” Following the death in...
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Success and Stewardship
Maurice “Al” Enderle
Brett McCracken, Kristina Nishi — June 14, 2015
The world defines “success” in a lot of ways: fame, fortune, influence, power, to name a few. By every worldly standard imaginable, Maurice “Al”...
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A More Affordable Future
Why lowering costs and lessening debt for students is the top priority of The Campaign for ��ݮ��Ƶ
Brett McCracken — June 14, 2015
Jose Anaya (’14) was born in Colombia and grew up in the town of Barranquilla, where his father worked for the government as a veterinarian for...
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Reaching the Least and the Lost
Brett McCracken, Rachel Rohm — June 14, 2015
When Jonathan Chua (’10) transferred to Biola to receive a degree in intercultural studies, his desire was to bring the gospel to people who had...