Channel Title: Biola University Channel Description: Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California. Founded in 1908, Biola offers biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development and vocational preparation within a unique learning community where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians. Biola's nine schools offer more than 150 academic programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, enrolling more than 6,000 students at the La Mirada campus, online and in distance programs throughout the world. <video> The Advent Project 2024 at Biola University Description: Biola's Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts offers a FREE online Advent Project designed to help you pause each day to reflect on the beauty and meaning of the season. The 2024 Advent Project starts on the first day of Advent and continues through January. Each day of the Advent Project features a Scripture passage, a devotion written by a member of the Biola community, a work of visual art, a poem, and a piece of music. Sign up for the project at https://ccca.biola.edu/advent/2024/ </video> <video> Zach King's 2024 Commencement Address at Biola University Description: With a combined social reach of over 130 million followers, Zach King is one of today’s most prominent online creators. He holds the Guinness World Record for “Most Viewed TikTok” at 2.2 billion views. A filmmaker since his childhood, Zach graduated from Biola University with a B.A. in Cinema and Media Arts in 2012, and has continued charting an illustrious course in entertainment ever since. He has collaborated with some of the biggest celebrities in the world including actors Gal Gadot and Terry Crews, musicians Selena Gomez and Ed Sheeran, and athletes such as Tom Brady. His magical and uplifting content has also allowed him the opportunity to continue expanding his brand off platform. Zach released his first book Zach King: My Magical Life with Harper Collins in 2017, followed by the release of Zach King: The Magical Mix-Up later that same year, and Zach King: Mirror Magic in 2018 to complete the trilogy. In 2016, Zach was heard opposite Idris Elba and Ginnifer Goodwin as a voice in Disney’s animated film “Zootopia.” Zach’s company, King Studio, has executed successful partnerships with brands such as Apple, Amazon, Nike, Coca-Cola and many others. Zach has been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Forbes, Good Morning America and People, among numerous other publications. He is currently based in Los Angeles, CA with his wife Rachel ('13) and kids, and continues to inspire and motivate young filmmakers to create anything extraordinary. </video> <video> Defending Life Courageously (with Treneé McGee) [Think Biblically Podcast] Description: What is it like to be a pro-life Democrat in a state legislature? How does it work to be pro-life in the African American community? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, artist and state representative Treneé McGee. This is a joint podcast with Think Biblically and the Winsome Conviction Project, both from Biola University. Scott represents the Think Biblically podcast and Rick Langer represents the Winsome Conviction podcast. Treneé McGee is an artist and representative in the Connecticut State Legislature. Subscribe to the Think Biblically podcast wherever you listen to podcasts: https://think-biblically.buzzsprout.com/share </video> <video> Groundbreaking Ceremony for Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Description: Biola University will break ground on a state-of-the-art 45,463 square-foot studio facility on Friday, Sept. 6. Made possible by the generous support of Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and president of In-N-Out Burger, the new Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts building will rival some of the best educational facilities in the nation for media training. “Adding to our existing production facilities, this new state-of-the-art studio center provides our growing student body with cutting-edge tools and spaces, supporting the full production workflow for film, television, digital media and game design,” said Tom Halleen, television industry veteran and founding dean of the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts. The new facility will boast a 3,000-square-foot soundstage, 285-seat theater, collaborative editing spaces, specialized classrooms and other features to serve the needs of students as they prepare for careers in film, television and gaming industries. “This groundbreaking ceremony is more than just the first step of a new building — it’s the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts. Thanks to the incredible generosity of many individuals and families, this studio facility will enhance our commitment to shaping the next generation of media storytellers by promoting excellence in both craft and character,” said Halleen. To commemorate the groundbreaking of the building, a program including Halleen and Snyder-Ellingson will occur before turning the soil of the construction site to “break ground” alongside Biola president Barry H. Corey, Biola film students and others. Following the 11:30 a.m. ceremony, attendees are invited to an on-campus In-N-Out catered picnic, complete with the iconic burger trucks. In May 2023, Biola renamed its film school to the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts in honor of Esther L. Snyder, the co-founder of popular restaurant chain, In-N-Out Burger. The Snyder family gave Biola the largest financial gift in the university’s 116-year history, not only contributing funds to the studio facility, but also toward an In-N-Out Scholars Fund, a yearly scholarship awarded to at-risk and foster youth who are aspiring film students. Biola’s Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts is one of the fastest growing schools and programs at Biola. The program supports a “four screen” media program, equipping and educating students to be effective storytellers and leaders on the film screen, television screen, computer screen and a personal device screen. Making use of over $3 million in state-of-the-art film equipment and technology, the school has been recognized as one of the top film schools by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and The Wrap. The Snyder school emphasizes the importance of creating excellence in both craft and character, and the new studio facility will strengthen this effort. #BiolaUniversity #CMA #Film </video> <video> Encountering the Holy Spirit (with Fred Sanders) Description: Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some vital truths to know to live in the power of the Spirit? Sean and Scott speak with fellow Biola professor Fred Sanders about these questions and his new book The Holy Spirit: An Introduction. Fred Sanders (PhD, Graduate Theological Union) is a professor of theology at the Torrey Honors College at Biola University. Sanders is the author of multiple books including The Deep Things of God. He blogs regularly at fredfredfred.com. Subscribe to the Think Biblically podcast wherever you listen to podcasts: https://think-biblically.buzzsprout.com/share </video> <video> Polyamory: A Biblical Response [Think Biblically Podcast] Description: What is polyamory and why is it bursting on the scene right now? Is there such a thing as Christian polyamory? Will polyamorous relationships work? While relying on Scripture and social science research, Sean and Scott discuss these questions and more. </video> <video> Christmas Tree Lighting 2024 Description: Celebrate the joy of Christmas with a program filled with music, alumni guests, and the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Messiah. Hear a message from Dr. Barry Corey, enjoy Christmas treats and of course, see our traditional Southern California snow. </video> <video> What Makes Biola the #1 Christian University? Description: Biola is the most comprehensively Christian university in North America, scoring #1 overall — out of 562 Christian colleges and universities — for making faith central to its identity, curriculum, community and policies, according to research published in the book Christian Higher Education: An Empirical Guide. Learn more about what sets Biola apart at https://www.biola.edu/faith-in-action </video> <video> Groundbreaking for the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts Description: Biola University celebrated the groundbreaking for a world-class studio facility for the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts. Scheduled to open in 2026, the three-floor, 45,463-square-foot building will rival some of the best educational facilities in the nation for media training — serving the needs of students as they prepare for careers in the film, television and game industries. Strategically placed between Biola's School of Science, Technology and Health and the Crowell School of Business, together these three schools reflect a trifecta of influence into the worlds of science, business and the media. Learn more about the project at https://www.biola.edu/film-studio </video> <video> Christians and Preferred Pronouns: A Dialogue [Think Biblically Podcast] Description: Should Christians use preferred pronouns? What is at stake in this question? How can Christians navigate relationships when people want them to use preferred pronouns? In this longer-than-usual podcast, Sean and Biola communications professor Tim Muehlhoff discuss these questions and more. In co-writing their book End the Stalemate, Sean and Tim realized they have much in common, but also some practical and biblical differences about how and when to use (and not use) preferred pronouns. They aim to model a healthy dialogue about a contentious issue. </video> <video> Merry Christmas 2024 from Biola University Description: Wishing everyone in the Biola community a Merry Christmas! Biola's Conservatory of Music performs a cover of "Light of the World" by Lauren Daigle. Cassie Alura - Vocal Ellie Struthers - Vocal Chase Holland - Vocal Matthew Olson - Guitar Chelsea Yun - Keys Caleb Bilti - Bass Andrew Reed - Drums Jeff Askew - Music Director & Post Audio Mixer Video Production by University Marketing's Video + Photo Production Department. David Baxter - Director Marcel van Werkhoven - Director of Photography & Editor Mauricio Guillen - Audio Engineer Isaac Stoops - Lighting Board Operator Alex Bloedow Caleb Anderson Caleb Dredge Cameron Wilhite Connaly Akiyama Daniel Ha Daniel Shaffer Isaac Kim Jasper Zastrocky Karlie Deckard Logan Mann Sam Hicks Zack Bastinelli -------------------- Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury CCLI Song #7023299 © 2014 CentricSongs; See You At The Pub; Oceans Away Music; So Essential Tunes; Annie and Clyde Music CCLI License #2506472 </video> <video> Commencement 2024: Ceremony B Description: This ceremony honors graduates from the following schools: - School of Education - School of Fine Arts & Communication - School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts - Talbot School of Theology Join Biola graduates, family and alumni as we celebrate and honor the Class of 2024. Together, through the power and grace of God, we are shaping the future and making an eternal impact on the world through the Lord Jesus Christ. #BiolaGrad </video> <video> Behind the Selfie with President Corey: Biola Preview Day Description: Join President Corey as he chats with people attending Biola's Preview Day! Barry H. Corey is the eighth president of Biola University. Since assuming the role in 2007, Corey has led Biola into its second century with the launch of an ambitious 10‐year university plan, completing the largest fundraising campaign in Biola’s history by exceeding its $180 million goal, creating four new academic schools and embarking on a major university transformation journey to position Biola to flourish for decades to come. He has done this while honoring the mission of the university and its unique contribution to the landscape of higher education. </video> <video> Is Free Will a Myth? (with Greg Ganssle) [Think Biblically Podcast] Description: 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. Subscribe to the Think Biblically podcast wherever you listen to podcasts: https://think-biblically.buzzsprout.com/share </video> <video> Commencement 2024: Ceremony A Description: This ceremony honors graduates from the following schools: - Cook School of Intercultural Studies - Crowell School of Business - School of Science, Technology and Health - Rosemead School of Psychology Join Biola graduates, family and alumni as we celebrate and honor the Class of 2024. Together, through the power and grace of God, we are shaping the future and making an eternal impact on the world through the Lord Jesus Christ. #BiolaGrad </video>

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Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California. Founded in 1908, Biola offers biblically centered education, intentional spiritual development and vocational preparation within a unique learning community where all faculty, staff and students are professing Christians. Biola's nine schools offer more than 150 academic programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, enrolling more than 6,000 students at the La Mirada campus, online and in distance programs throughout the world.

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