Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 43m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (273)
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Biblical Mind is dedicated to helping its audience understand how the biblical authors thought, promoting Bible fluency through curious, careful reading of Scripture. It is hosted by Dr. Dru Johnson and published by the Center for Hebraic Thought, a hub for research and resources on the intellectual world of the Bible.

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Reimagining Biblical Politics: A New Podcast (Michael Rhodes, Marshall Teague) Ep. #256

Jun 11, 2026 32m

What does the Bible actually say about politics, and how should Christians engage public life in an age of division and polarization? In this inaugural episode of Reimagining Biblical Politics,…

Are we Doomed to Lonely and Isolated Lives? No. (Alan Noble) Ep. #255

Jun 04, 2026 43m

What does it mean to truly live well in an age of loneliness, distraction, and endless self-improvement advice? In this episode, Dru Johnson sits down with Alan Noble to discuss his new book on the…

When Helping Still Hurts (Brian Fikkert) Ep. #254

May 28, 2026 45m

In this episode, Dru Johnson interviews Dr. Brian Fikkert about poverty, charity, economic development, and the role of the church in helping vulnerable communities flourish. Drawing from decades of…

Are There Other Gods in the Bible?: James Duguid on Divine Council (James Duguid) Ep. #253

May 21, 2026 1h 1m

Did the biblical authors believe in a divine council of heavenly beings surrounding God? In this episode, Dru Johnson sits down with Hebrew Bible scholar Jamie Duguid to unpack one of the most…

Is Job a Trauma Survivor?: Suffering, PTSD, and Healing in the Bible (Michelle Keener) Ep. #252

May 14, 2026 42m

What if the Book of Job is not primarily about explaining suffering—but about surviving trauma? In this episode of The Biblical Mind Podcast, Dru Johnson sits down with Old Testament scholar and…

What Hegseth Gets Wrong About Pharisees (Jeffrey Garcia) Bonus Episode

May 11, 2026 22m

In this episode, biblical scholar Jeffrey Garcia joins Dru Johnson to unpack one of the most misunderstood groups in the New Testament: the Pharisees. Prompted by recent public comments from U.S.…

Vocation vs. Career vs. Calling (Steven Garber) Ep. #251

May 07, 2026 58m

What does it truly mean to have a vocation—and how is it different from a career? In this thought-provoking conversation, Steven Garber and Dru Johnson explore the deep disconnect between faith and…

C.S. Lewis Under the Microscope: Biblical Accuracy, Errors, and Influence (Leslie Baynes) Ep. #250

Apr 30, 2026 51m

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Leslie Baynes explores the complex relationship between C.S. Lewis and the Bible. While Lewis is widely celebrated for his theological insight and literary…

Rethinking Women in Ministry: From Genesis to Paul (Preston Sprinkle) Ep. #249

Apr 23, 2026 53m

What does the Bible actually say about women in church leadership—and are we asking the wrong questions? In this episode, Dru Johnson sits down with biblical scholar Preston Sprinkle to explore the…

Inside the Bible Business: The Story behind Publishing the NIV (Paul Caminiti) Ep. #248

Apr 16, 2026 1h

In this episode, former Bible publisher Paul Caminiti shares an insider look at the global Bible industry, revealing surprising truths about how Scripture is translated, marketed, and consumed. From…

Was Paul a Philosopher? Rethinking the Apostle as Rabbi and Thinker (Joseph Dodson) Ep. #247

Apr 09, 2026 49m

How should we understand Paul—as a rabbi, a philosopher, or something else entirely? In this episode, Dr. Joseph Dodson explores Paul as a figure who operates within both Jewish and Greco-Roman…

Bible First: The Bible And Politics Go Great Together, But How? (Mike Tolliver) Ep. #246

Apr 02, 2026 46m

In this episode, Mike Tolliver and Dru Johnson reflect on the inaugural Bible First conference on politics, assessing both its successes and its limitations. Designed to “cut through the noise” of…

The Truth About Iran: Religion, Power, & the Rise of Underground Churches (Farhad Rezaei) Ep. #245

Mar 26, 2026 45m

Is Iran truly an Islamic nation—or is that a misconception shaped by politics and media? In this episode, Dru Johnson speaks with political scientist Dr. Farhad Rezaei, who offers an insider’s…

Where Is the Ark of the Covenant? Legends, Evidence, & Real Possibilities (Chris McKinny) Ep. #244

Mar 19, 2026 46m

What happened to the Ark of the Covenant—and why does it still capture the imagination of both scholars and the public? In this episode, Dru Johnson speaks with archaeologist Dr. Chris McKinny about…

Embodied Knowing: Polanyi, Scripture, and the End of the Mind-Body Divide (Dru Johnson) Ep. #243

Mar 12, 2026 45m

Why does Michael Polanyi matter—and why should Christians care? In this episode, Dru Johnson and Mike Tolliver reflect on the Hebraic Thought Community’s recent book study of Personal Knowledge and…

Antisemitism and the Holocaust: Or, How Normal People Become Killers (David Pileggi) Ep. #242

Mar 05, 2026 1h 2m

Is the Holocaust fading from living memory—and if so, what are the consequences? In this sobering and historically grounded conversation, Dru Johnson speaks with longtime Jerusalem resident and…

Syndicated: The Bible Bar - Genesis 1 (Joshua Berman & K Lawson Younger) Ep. #241

Feb 26, 2026 34m

In this syndicated episode, The Biblical Mind features the inaugural release of The Bible Bar, a new podcast from Bar-Ilan University hosted by Dr. Joshua Berman. The first episode dives into one of…

Is “I’m Sorry” Biblical? Honor, Social Order, and Forgiveness in Scripture (Joshua Berman) Ep.#240

Feb 19, 2026 39m

Does it matter whether we feel sorry when we ask for forgiveness? In this conversation, Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman returns to discuss the surprising findings of his long-term research into forgiveness…

Love, Justice, and the American Prison System: A Biblical Rethink (Abigail Pasiuk) Ep. #239

Feb 12, 2026 36m

In this eye-opening conversation, PhD researcher Abigail Pasiuk joins Dr. Dru Johnson to explore how the Hebrew Bible can inform modern conversations about mass incarceration. Drawing on her personal…

Archaeology of the Everyday: Grounded Theology in Ancient Israel (Backfish & Shafer-Elliott) Ep. #238

Feb 05, 2026 32m

What if theology isn’t something abstract but grows directly from the soil beneath our feet? In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliott and Dr. Libby Backfish discuss their new book Grounded…

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The Biblical Mind has published 100 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Education, Philosophy.

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