Épisodes

  • Heavy rains return, OC schools locked down after bomb threats, federal government reopens, and more
    Nov 17 2025

    On today’s episode:


    Our host, Matthew Garcia, walks us through the week’s top headlines — including multiple bomb threats that placed four Fullerton schools and a hospital on lockdown, the end of a 43-day federal government shutdown, and rising tensions as the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier moves closer to Venezuela. We also cover continued heavy rainfall across Southern California and the evacuation warnings issued for several communities.


    Plus, we take a look at what’s happening on campus this week — from the Conservatory of Music’s Chamber Ensembles Recital and Music at Noon performances to a campus-wide day of prayer hosted by the Student Missionary Union. We also highlight Biola Theatre’s student-run production, They’re Getting Married Again?, premiering this weekend.

    For more details about this week’s headlines: Fullerton school & hospital bomb threats, Federal government reopens after 43-day shutdown, U.S. Navy carrier group moves toward Venezuela, Heavy rain and evacuation warnings across Southern California, Chamber Ensembles Recital, Campus-wide Day of Prayer (SMU), Music at Noon: Jazz & Guitar Combos, Biola Theatre: They’re Getting Married Again?

    Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

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    5 min
  • Government shutdown continues for longest in U.S. history, Proposition 50 passes in California, NYC elects Zohran Mamdani, and more
    Nov 10 2025

    On today’s episode:

    Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through the week’s top headlines — from the tragic UPS plane crash in Kentucky and the record-breaking government shutdown, to updates on SNAP benefits and New York’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani. We also cover California’s Proposition 50, the Louvre Museum jewel heist, and an explosion in Jakarta.

    Plus, a look at what’s happening on campus this week — from Biola’s Idea Pitch Competition to a full lineup of concerts presented by the Conservatory of Music.


    For more details about this week’s headlines and upcoming events, visit chimesnewspaper.com or check the episode transcript in our show notes.

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    8 min
  • Biola community celebrates National FirstGen Day
    Nov 4 2025

    On today’s BONUS episode:


    Our host, Matthew Garcia, talks with FirstGen Interns Christian Sanchez and Gaby Cruz about the National FirstGen Celebration, what it means to be a FirstGen student, and what Biola FirstGen is all about.


    Find more stories at The Chimes’ website.


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    34 min
  • Government shutdown halts food aid for millions; FBI thwarts Halloween terror plot in Michigan; Dodgers earn second straight World Series win; and more.
    Nov 3 2025

    Our host, Matthew Garcia, takes us through top headlines from the week: the federal government shutdown suspends CalFresh benefits for millions; the FBI thwarts a Halloween terror plot in Michigan; President Trump and Xi Jinping reach a new trade agreement; and the Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series victories — and more.

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    7 min
  • LACCD begins $1.5 million student housing initiative; U.S. military strike targets Venezuela-linked vessel; and more
    Oct 27 2025

    Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through top headlines from the week: Biola swim competes at the MPSF Open Water Championships; California community colleges partner with Nectir to launch AI tutoring; LACCD begins $1.5 million student housing initiative and more.

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    7 min
  • Palisades Fires suspect arrested; California says goodbye to ultraprocessed foods in public schools; government shutdown continues; and more
    Oct 13 2025

    On today’s episode:


    Our host, Reagan Glidewell, takes us through top headlines from the week: Palisades Fires suspect arrested; California says goodbye to ultraprocessed foods in public school meals; government shutdown continues; and more


    For more details about this week’s headlines: men’s water polo, Palisades fire podcast episode, Palisades fire Chimes articles, Palisades fire suspect, ultraprocessed foods band, National Guard restraining order, Senate leaves town, RIFs, Israel-Gaza peace agreement, Biola symphonic winds concert, Fool's Errand

    Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

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    7 min
  • BONUS: Petifils talks Torrey Conference breakout session; Reed talks new worship band Marra
    Oct 7 2025

    On today’s BONUS episode:


    Our host, Reagan Glidewell, talks with Assistant Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity Dr. James Petifils and one of the band members of the group Marra, Tommy Reed, about Torrey Conference and what to expect.


    For more details about Torrey Conference: Torrey Conference


    Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

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    11 min
  • Torrey Conference presents "Childlike"; Chevron refinery erupts in flames; U.S. government shuts down; and more
    Oct 6 2025

    On today’s episode:


    Our host, Jae Koo, takes us through top headlines from the week: Torrey Conference kicks off this week; Chevron refinery erupts in flames; the U.S. government enters a shutdown; and more.


    For more details about this week’s headlines: Biola’s women’s volleyball team; Melt von Molendorff; Bethaney Mapes; Reuters; CNN; CBS News; Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith; Reuters; Spiritual Formation; biola.edu/events; biola.edu/torrey-conference


    Find more stories at The Chimes’ website. Find the transcript of this episode here.

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    7 min