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The Chimes

Caring for our broken brothers

Caring for our broken brothers
Men’s mental health faces stigma in both the church and the world at large. How does this affect men at Biola, and how can we, collectively, be a greater resource for them?
Kelly Van Duine, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

LifeWay Research found that in 2019, only 49% of pastors spoke openly about mental health, and 35% of avid churchgoers believed mental illness could be cured through Bible study and prayer alone. However, men’s mental health faces an even greater level of neglect in Christian circles. Men’s mental...

The talks of relevant issues and politics in chapels help equip students

Calvary Chapel will undergo artistic renovations this summer.
References to Black Lives Matter and protests connected to scriptures show a Christian perspective.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2020

A policy on the Biola Spiritual Development page states that the intentions of chapels are to worship and educate the Biola community on relevant issues in a spiritual way. Recent chapels have come to prove that Biola does educate students about issues, but the student body has begun to complain that...

Virtual learning challenges students’ spiritual formation

Biola reduces required Bible units for transfer students as well as robotics and engineering majors.
The online semester brings about difficulties and triumphs alike for students.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor September 25, 2020

With Biola going online, our community experience of spiritual formation has drastically changed. We are no longer on campus for chapel in Sutherland Hall or Chase Gymnasium, and our professors and mentors are no longer a five minute walk away. Rather, we are at home, where a surrounding Christian...

The hidden danger in soulcraft

CEO of the College Board David Coleman speaks at "Q" in Nashville, TN.
The greatest temptation in soulcraft is to believe that you craft your own soul by becoming someone else.
Logan Zeppieri, Opinions Editor November 3, 2018

There is an irony found in the title of an old Gameboy Advance Kirby game, “Nightmare in Dreamland,” that captures the hidden danger of a recent article written by the CEO of the College Board. David Coleman writes for Christianity Today that religious and faith-based institutions have a long...

How well is it with your soul?

Karen Cartmell is a Spiritual Director for the Talbot School of Theology.
Cramming for your test and eating healthy is not enough. You need to take care of your soul.
Karen Cartmell September 28, 2018

How is it with your soul as you begin the semester? Many of you own a car that blesses you but needs attention. In a similar fashion, our soul also needs attention. The following suggestions can help you steward the opportunities at Biola for the care and shaping of your soul.  1. Two of the unique...

SGA discusses two internal proposals

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Senators share ideas on helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and learn about crisis communication.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer September 16, 2017
Senators share ideas on helping victims of Hurricane Harvey and learn about crisis communication.

Business joins a world of ministry

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New masters program connects business and theology in one degree.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer March 29, 2017
New masters program connects business and theology in one degree.

Second round of open proposals totals $17,689

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Senate hears four open proposals and votes on one internal proposal.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 18, 2016
Senate hears four open proposals and votes on one internal proposal.

CFM returns to Spiritual Development

Chad Miller, director of Spiritual Formation, discusses the merger of Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development. | Matthew Maitz/THE CHIMES
In spring 2016, Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development will merge.
Alondra Urizar, Writer October 20, 2015
In spring 2016, Christian Formation and Ministry and Spiritual Development will merge.

Church in too many places

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Aaron Fooks discusses the reasons he believes Biola to be a church.
Aaron Fooks, Writer September 10, 2014
Aaron Fooks discusses the reasons he believes Biola to be a church.