Welcome back!

After a two-year publishing pause, I’m thrilled to reintroduce you to Biola Magazine — refreshed, reimagined and ready to share stories that matter.

If you’re a previous subscriber, you’ve already noticed one big change: a brand new look. From the layout and font choices to the perfect-bound spine and masthead, we’ve rethought nearly every element of this publication. And with an expanded page count, we’ve also created a lot more breathing room for powerful photography, rich illustrations and in-depth storytelling. Our goal was simple: to craft a magazine as engaging as the Biola community it represents — something worth reading, sharing and displaying proudly on your coffee table.

But the changes go deeper than paper and ink. As we considered how to best serve you in this new season, one thing became clear: The need for biblically centered wisdom is greater than ever. That's why we’re placing an even stronger emphasis on providing insights into the complex issues facing Christianity and culture today. In this issue’s pages, you’ll hear from faculty experts on artificial intelligence, burnout, the state of the church and why God sometimes feels distant — all framed by the conviction that the Bible speaks clearly and meaningfully into today’s world.

At the same time, Biola Magazine remains committed to celebrating the countless ways God is using Biola and its people for his kingdom purposes. This issue highlights some exciting campus milestones and gives you a window into the good work happening in and through the Biola community around the world — including alumni like U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ( B. S. ’83), Paralympic gold medalist Morgan Stickney (B.S. ’23), Super Bowl commercial director Nate Norell (B.A. ’18) and so many others.

And here’s more good news: You’ll now receive this magazine twice a year. Whether you’re an alum, a parent, a financial supporter, a friend or simply someone who cares about the mission of Christian higher education, we hope these pages inform you, inspire you and remind you of the greater story to which we all belong.