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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

Let Us Talk Theology Vol 4

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

Sell Everything For This Treasure

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.

The Cost of Discipleship

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

Your Will Be Done

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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Briercrest Athletics Camps and Discipleship: An Interview with Elly Blackaby

By Timothy Lenko (College Blog)

Elly Blackaby, camp director for Women's Volleyball Camp 2021, reflects on highlights and the richness of discipleship in athletics.

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How Did this Year at Briercrest Really Go?: A COVID Year-In-Review [VIDEO]

By William Dmytrow (College Blog)

So, how did this weird, unforgettable year of college really go? Hear how discipleship, community, and growth happened in dorm, chapel, and class at Briercrest this year.

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Coming to Briercrest to Study Ministry? Here's What You Need to Know!

By William Dmytrow (College Blog)

Hear a senior Christian Ministry student present 10 'must-knows' for future ministry students.

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How to Choose the Right TESOL Program for You

By David Catterick (College Blog)

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is an exciting career path that can open up many different opportunities around the world. But not all TESOL training is equal. Here's how to choose the right TESOL program to reach your goals!

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5 Key Time Management Principles for Christian Students

By Erin Gordon (College Blog)

As followers of Jesus, our time is not our own. So how can Christian students make the most of their God-given time? Read on for 5 key principles from the Director of Student Success at Briercrest College!

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3 Life Lessons I Learned in Math Class at BCA

By Lilly Matthies (College Blog)

Hear one of our students reflect on her influential Math teacher, how he helped her understand concepts, but also love herself.

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Teaching Life Champions

By Shayla Alexander (College Blog)

BCA alumna and teacher Shayla Alexander ('11) reflects on her time teaching Prairie Hockey student-athletes and the valuable lessons she learned from her students.

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Meet a Sr. English Teacher

By Briercrest Staff (College Blog)

Get to know Linda Klippenstein, Sr. English and History teacher at BCA, as she shares her heart for shaping the lives of students beyond graduation.

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School After Quarantine: How BCA got back to Building Community During COVID-19

By Cheryl Crocker (College Blog)

Teacher Cheryl Crocker reflects on returning to the classroom during an entirely different year.

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7 Career-long Skills You'll Gain at Briercrest

By Joshua Rundel (College Blog)

In the modern job market, the skills required are changing rapidly. Briercrest programs draw from different academic, artistic, and theological areas to form an interdisciplinary education that helps you gain essential career-long skills. Here's how!

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