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Sharing Your Faith Without Losing It

By Joel Houston

A theology professor reflects on the complications and riches to be found in practicing Christian apologetics.

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Why We Need Church in the Digital Age

By Joel Houston

In our age of efficiency and distraction, church takes forever. But that’s exactly why we need it. Joel Houston, PhD, explains why Church should be slow, inefficient, and a little inconvenient—and in that way, completely irreplaceable.

What Are We Asking of Technology?

By Joel Houston

Modern technology is radically altering our lives. Is uncritical acceptance of new technologies the right way forward for us as Christians? Joel Houston, PhD, poses six questions we should be asking of technology before we welcome it into our lives.

Am I a Bad Christian Because I Deal with Anxiety or Depression?

By Sari Faith

Sari Faith, former Director of Counselling and Health Services at Briercrest, dismantles lies about mental illness in this special Bell Let's Talk Day post.

I Don't Live in Dorm: How Do I Find Community?

By Shailey Cara

If you don't live in the dorm, how do you access meaningful community at Briercrest? A fourth-year college student shares advice that can help students of BCA, Briercrest College, and Briercrest Seminary.

What We Bring to the Table: Finding Community in the Cafeteria

By Matt Durksen

Even though we do it every day, time spent eating often goes unnoticed. But eating together is central to developing community and growing as disciples of Jesus. Here’s why eating together matters, and how you can make the most of the cafeteria.

4 Elements of Great Christian Mentoring

By Timothy Lenko

Christian mentorship makes an enormous difference to the discipleship of youth, emerging adults, and adults. How can we improve our practice of something this influential?

Podcasts

 

College Chaplain Jason Wendel and Professor Joel Houston host a live webinar to cap off their conversation about predestination and atonement.

College Chaplain Jason Wendel and Matt Blackaby look at Matthew 13 and discuss how the Kingdom of Heaven is worth more than everything we have.

Briercrest College chaplain Jason Wendel and Matt Blackaby discuss the radical call to discipleship in Luke 14.

Jason and Matt take a look at Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane and what it means for Jesus to pray that not His will, but the Father's be done.

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3 Reasons Why I Love the NLT

Hear Carl Hinderager, PhD and Briercrest legend, explain why the NLT is his Bible of choice. No matter what translation you prefer, we promise you'll find his love for Scripture contagious.

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Church, Don't Forget About Camp Ministry!

This summer, we all face the uncertainty of what distancing measures will still be in place due to COVID-19. Camps are no different, and their important ministry to this generation of youth and young adults needs our continued support.

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How Coming to Briercrest as a Student Athlete Changed My Life

First year student athlete Jaalah Ward shares how coming to Briercrest changed her life, from her relationship with God to her athletic career.

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Closing the Gap on Social Distancing

Even in a time of social distancing, activities related to smartphones and digital media are linked to less happiness in youth. Sid Koop shares advice on how to close this gap and help our kids towards social, mental, and spiritual health.

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9 Ways to Pay for Your First Year at College

Private Christian education is expensive. However, each year students tell us that the cost is worth it, and more accessible than they thought. The average Briercrest student uses four sources to pay for school—here are nine you should know about!

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Why Living in Dorm Makes a Difference

At Briercrest College, dorm life is the foundation of our community and over 80% of students start in dorm. Here are three reasons why living in dorm will change your college experience for the better.

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Mentorship Matters

Recent studies discovered that Christian mentorship is simply too important not to do. Here are some ways you can encourage mentorship for your kids and their friends.

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Light

Follow along as Dr. Truitt Wiensz describes the wonder of light throughout Scripture and science.

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4 Ways to Help our Kids Own Their Faith

How can we help our kids own their faith? And how can we stay the course when the road seems rocky? Sid Koop offers practical advice for parents of emerging adults.