Blog
Weighing in on faith and life.
B.H. Carroll faculty members, students, and those who support its mission desire to create dialog and stoke critical thinking about important topics which relate to faith and life in this world. Below are posts from diverse authors, whose views contribute to the ongoing discussion of these areas. The positions of the authors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary, its faculty, and its governors.
North Texas Giving Day – Sept. 14
We want to let you know that North Texas Giving Day (#NTxGivingDay) is a very important day in the life of B. H. Carroll. This day is a one day event, that in that past has raised over $100,000+ for the seminary. There are several key...
New Professor Spotlight Dr. Shannon Wolf
B. H. Carroll’s Counseling Program is pleased to spotlight the addition of its newest professor and administrative staff member, Dr. Shannon Wolf. Dr. Wolf is Professor of Psychology and Counseling and Associate Director of...
No Small Calling: Praying Against the Storm
When I was fourteen years old, there was really nothing that mattered more to me than a chance to play baseball. It was my first year that I was actually playing well. I batted fourth on my team and, on this particular afternoon, I was...
Addressing the Rising Tide of White Nationalism
The events that rocked Charlottesville, Virginia this month, and the deep and abiding tensions that they exposed, have dominated the national consciousness in recent weeks. After everything that our country has been through in the last...
Five Things That God Reveals About Himself
Last week, we talked about three misconceptions that people often have about God. We said that seeing God as a cosmic watchmaker, a doting parent, or a cosmic avenger can do significant spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and moral harm...
Four Bad Arguments that Make Some Christians Sympathize with the Alt-Right
It's been a rough week. The events in Charlottesville have saddened, angered, and embarrassed us as a nation. Many Christian leaders have been quick to issue statements condemning the white nationalist ideals of the alt-right as...
Three Popular Conceptions of God
What do we believe about God? It is a question that defines who we are as Christians. It establishes the boundary markers between us and the adherents of other religions and philosophies. It provides a touchstone for our thinking about a...
Seven Contemporary Worship Songs That Should Be Part of Every Church’s Rotation
As theologians and pastors, we have a responsibility to care about the content of songs that our churches use in worship. According to psychologist Jim Wilder, music has the power to impact parts of our brain that are usually non-verbal....
No Small Calling: Four False Religions in Your Pews
Everyone's least favorite picketers, Westboro Baptist Church, chose an unexpected target last weekend. It wasn't a military funeral or any place that had to do with homosexuals. It was my brother's church, a mid-size-to-large suburban...
Buyer’s Remorse or Restrospective Faith?
All my life, I have heard people say that you will never regret doing the right thing. But is that really true? Does everyone look back on the good decisions that they have made with unmingled satisfaction? Or do we sometimes wish that...