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S2E7: College Conversations Podcast - “Distraction Overload: Gen Z Navigating College Life” (Transcript)
In this podcast episode, Jeff Sherrod and Gregg Garner interview Brent Holzklaw and Daniel Ryan Day from Reclaim Today. They discuss the mission of Reclaim Today to help people connect with God in the ordinary moments of everyday life, and how they use research and creative content to engage Gen Z and Millennials in their faith.
Introducing the Certificate of Christian Practice - An Online Bible Program for Global Learners
The Institute is delighted to introduce the "Certificate of Christian Practice," an innovative online Bible program designed to cater to Christians across the globe. This new initiative is a testament to our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality biblical education to a diverse international audience.
7 Ways The Institute is Helping Third World Students
How The Institute is making Biblical Education possible for students in the developing world.
5 Ways Biblically Literate Leaders Help Third World Communities
Developing leaders in Uganda through a Biblical education to be a blessing to their community.
Is Prayer More Important than the Bible?
According to a recent study, Bible reading has taken a significant backseat to prayer when it comes to people’s personal times with God. This begs the question on which is more important for a healthy Christian walk?
Top 10 Bible Colleges in the South
Looking for some good Bible Colleges in the South? Then check out this list of our top 10 picks for Bible colleges that will help prepare you for your future in ministry (and in life).
10 Tips the Bible Gives Us About Being a Good Friend [Great for College Students]
The Bible has a lot to say about how to maintain a healthy social life, and one of the best times to lock those lessons down is in college when you are meeting new people and making new friends.
Bible College or Something “More Practical”?
“Why go to Bible school if it has nothing to do with my chosen career?” If you’re at that crossroads where you are trying to pick a college but feel conflicted between pursuing the career you have planned or attending a Bible school to deepen your understanding of God, this article is for you.
How Do You Know God’s Voice?
Ever felt moved to do something or thought you heard a voice telling you to make a certain decision, and then you had to stop and think: was that God? If so, is there a way to know for sure?How do we distinguish between the prompts of the Holy Spirit and the whispers of our own subconscious?…
What Do Missionaries Do Anyway? [And why that’s a hard question to answer]
Although the missionary is traditionally seen as being on the field, there are many roles which a modern missionary may take, (it could even be a desk job). So what does a missionary actually do?
Why the Church Should Help its Kids go to Bible School
The future of the church is dependent on biblically literate Christians. Thus when investing in the next generation the forefront of our concern should be biblical literacy and leadership.
Traveling to the third world made me a better Bible interpreter.
Institute Dean Jeffrey Sherrod talks about his experience teaching the Bible in India, and how experiences in the third world have changed the way he reads the Bible.
Why I Study
Institute Professor and Librarian Benjamin Reese shares the purpose behind his study of God’s Word at The Institute for G.O.D.