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Excited to see this volume out! Thx Mark Gignilliat and @BakerAcademic! Thx for reading & endorsing Kevin Vanhoozer, Elizabeth Backfish, J. Gordon McConville, Aubrey Buster, Stephen Chapman, Brittany Melton, Chris Seitz, C Scott Jones @obunews @BeesonDivinity

Still dancing! We are on to THE FINAL FOUR! #OnToVictory

Dream season continues! FINAL FOUR BOUND! #OnToVictory

About to start our @OBU_MBBall FIRST @NCAA Elite Eight appearance!!! So proud of our guys and their hard work and TEAMwork in this historic season! If you’re watching, tune in to ESPN plus or if you’re listening, tune in to 103.3 FM the Franchise!!! @obunews

Rocking with @jeaker and @OBU_MBBall today in the @NCAADII Elite 8! Go 🦬!

Wake up. Today is a big day. #OnToVictory Coverage links: t.ly/Lzj3O

Bison fans, in addition to broadcasting on KGFF, the @FranchiseOK will pick up our stream from Pittsburgh! Coverage begins at 2:05 ET!

Today's first game - Gannon vs. Michigan Tech - is running long. We're looking closer to a 2:45 ET start time and 2:20 air time on KGFF & @FranchiseOK.

From storm to stillness. From concept to canvas. Join us March 5 at 4 p.m. in Shawnee Hall for an art talk with OBU alumnus Lucas Simmons as he shares the story behind his large-scale paintings Into the Storm and Cloudbreak—works reflecting resilience, renewal and faith in the wake of 2023. Experience the art in the very room where it hangs, hear the process behind it and engage in conversation with the artist. Open to the public. Learn more at the link. okbu.cc/4kLIWMn

@VanhoozerKevin @collinhansen Beautiful tribute. At OBU this afternoon, one of our theology profs, Rafael Bello, is hosting some of us reading Dan’s work aloud…thanking the Lord for his voice and impact.

Every classroom. Every conversation. Every moment of discovery—it all happens here. Tour Shawnee Hall and see how your support of the Shape the Future Campaign is creating spaces where students become the thoughtful, Christ-centered leaders our world needs. Join us in shaping the future: okbu.edu/giving/shape-t… #ShapeTheFuture #OBU

Every brick tells a story—and so does every life shaped inside Raley Chapel. In this episode of the All of Life Podcast, hear powerful stories of calling, worship, and transformation, plus a look at how Raley Chapel is being renewed to serve future generations at OBU. It’s a conversation about faith, legacy, and the work God continues to do on Bison Hill. Listen now. okbu.cc/4pMcnih

Raley Chapel has shaped generations—and its story is still being written. On the All of Life Podcast, Niccole Hall is joined by Dr. Heath Thomas and Dr. Todd Fisher to reflect on the legacy, impact, and renewal of one of OBU’s most iconic landmarks. From stories of calling and salvation to a vision for what’s next, this episode explores why Raley is more than a building—it’s the spiritual heartbeat of Bison Hill. Listen now and hear how Raley is being renewed for the next generation of Future Shapers. okbu.cc/3N9ooQR

OBU is blessed to welcome alumnus Dr. Jeff Paul as dean of traditional undergraduate education—leading with faith, excellence and a heart for students. Learn more: okbu.cc/4oGU3Xc

RECAP | Champs! Bison Sweep SWOSU for GAC Title #OnToVictory obubison.com/news/2025/11/2…

On the latest Church Grammar, Mark Gignilliat and @h_a_thomas join me to discuss reading the OT as Christian Scripture. Listen + subscribe: linktree.com/churchgrammar

Forthcoming on Church Grammar: a fun convo with Mark Gignilliat and @h_a_thomas on the Old Testament and theological hermeneutics Subscribe + listen: linktree.com/churchgrammar

Introducing the first-ever OBU President’s Leadership Class (PLC)! Twenty-two freshmen have begun a yearlong journey of faith, growth and leadership - learning to lead with integrity, service and vision. Guided by OBU President @h_a_thomas, PLC shapes the next generation of Christ-centered leaders.

OBU’s Honors Program celebrated the recipients of the C.W. Riley Memorial Honors Scholarship on Sept. 30 in the Mabee Learning Center. This scholarship, funded by Mark Riley in honor of his late father, is awarded each year to Honors students who have experienced the loss of a family member and embody the program’s values of truth, goodness, and beauty. Congratulations to this year’s recipients: - Riley Luskey, junior, Communication Studies - Thomas Gage, freshman, Biology - Zadyn Joplin, freshman, Forensic Psychology The OBU Honors Program continues to prepare students for growth, leadership, and academic excellence while building meaningful community. Read more: okbu.cc/48gfXMi

Registration is now open for the Lamppost Literary Conference at OBU on Oct. 3! Join us for a day of workshops, panels, keynotes, and conversations designed for both educators and students. 📍 Oklahoma Baptist University 📅 October 3, 2025 👉 Learn more & register here: okbu.cc/45IATsn

OBU’s School of Nursing wrapped a quick, hands-on camp: • 30 teens, 3 states • PPE, vitals, microbiology • Hospital & EMS tours + sim-lab escape room Thinking about nursing—or know someone who is? Go to okbu.cc/44YwsdN for info. #OBUNursing