faith and religion

First-Year Finds Love and Hope in the Rainbows of Life

February 1, 2022 by Audrey Geib

Rainbows can symbolize diverse ideas in various cultures and in peoples’ individual lives like hope, luck and wealth. However, rainbows hold a far more important place in first-year Lexington Russell’s daily life.

Avenue of Acceptance: How Mental Health and Faith Intertwine

May 2, 2021 by Ali Levens

Five students recount their mental illness journey and how it ties in with their faith.

Pepperdine Students Chase Faith and Community Through Hometown Congregations

April 14, 2021 by Samantha Torre

Members of the Pepperdine community search for faith connections in their hometown congregations. As worship communities adjust, religious officials look to the future role of virtual worship.

Diego Perez Lets the Music Speak

November 8, 2020 by Yamillah Hurtado

Photo courtesy of Diego Perez They say let the music speak. Music allows sophomore Diego Perez to express his emotions and surrender them to God. For the past two years, Perez has grown as a musician, learned about music production and developed his skills as a singer, guitarist, pianist and drummer. “Writing my own music […]

Taylor Begert Connects his Love of God with Music

November 8, 2020 by Samantha Torre

Photo courtesy of Taylor Begert Taylor Begert, worship director of The Well, originally moved to Los Angeles to pursue singing and songwriting. Over time, he said his faith began to compliment his love for music. “I love the Lord and I love music, and getting to participate in the interaction of that in a communal […]