The Biola Hour

Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee - psychologist and author of the recently released Deviced: Balancing Life and Technology in a Digital World - discusses the effects of technology on our well-being. Her warnings are not only informative and research-based, but are coupled with compassionate and practical ways to develop habits to flourish. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Amir sits down with Alyssa Miller, the president of Biola's human trafficking club to continue the conversation on the human trafficking and modern slavery. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Laura Dryjanska - professor of social psychology at Biola University - brings our attention to human trafficking and its dangers. As a researcher who focuses on social representations applied to fields like human trafficking, her knowledge, compassion, and wisdom are important for us to figure out how to be part of the solution. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Amir sits down with students - Tracy Brooks and Evita Larissa - to continue the conversation on the Holy Spirit and his activity around the world. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Oscar Merlo - Director of Biola's Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today - discusses the importance of not only relating to the Father and Son, but the Holy Spirit as well. We hear about Oscar's travels, especially in Latin America, and how the Holy Spirit is at work around the world. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Amir sits down with students - Molly Larsen, Hannah Harkness, and Derrick Keller - to continue the conversation on minority voices and story. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Dr. Shelley Garcia - English professor at Biola University - discusses the importance of broadening our perspectives by reading authors that might be outside of our tradition. As an educator who's developed many important courses at Biola, she reminds us of the significance of story and the impact that minority voices in literature can have in our lives. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Landon sits down with students - Jennifer Aspland, Brianna Reynolds, and Annie Kim - to continue the conversation on MLK and making his dream a reality. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Albert Tate - lead pastor of Fellowship Monrovia, executive director of Harambee Ministries, and board member for Azusa Pacific University and Fuller Youth Institute - discusses Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, teaching, and legacy. Albert talks about MLK's impact on his own perspective and ministry, and how we might intentionally participate in the kingdom value of reconciliation. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour

Amir sits down with students - Jared Nilo, Isaac Adams, and Molly Larsen - to continue the conversation on the tension of grace and truth. For more: biola.edu/the-biola-hour