
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 101 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & CultureReligion & Spirituality | |||

What if Genesis 1 wasn’t about the origin of matter—but the enthronement of God? And what if “rest” wasn’t the end of work, but the beginning of reign?
In this episode, Rachel Booth Smith, author of Rest Assured, joins Dru Johnson to explore how the... more
What happens when a senior biblical scholar changes their mind—publicly? In this episode, Dr. John Walton returns to explain key shifts in his thinking, especially about Genesis, the temple, and covenant theology.
He unpacks two major paradigm shift... more
In this thought-provoking episode, Walton explains his “cultural rivers” metaphor—how each culture swims in its own current of values, assumptions, and logic. We can’t read the Bible through modern, Western eyes without missing what mattered most to ... more
What if the Bible was written with deep structural patterns designed to echo across generations—economically and theologically?
In this riveting episode, Dr. Joshua Berman joins Dru Johnson to reveal how literary design, verbal repetition, and cultu... more
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These episodes are filled with thoughtful and engaging conversations from a scholarly and pastoral perspective. The host brings a genuine curiosity to his guests and topics. It’s one of the best biblically focused podcasts I’ve found.
I am so glad that I came across this podcast. I have found it to be very interesting and refreshing while covering wide range of complex topics
I’m so glad that I found this thoughtful podcast. It scratches the sane Christian that is curious about stuff off the hot news cycle itch.
Fantastic program. Met Dru at an ABHE conference a few years back. Love this ministry.
Keeps me thinking, which is what I’m looking for
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This podcast focuses on the intellectual exploration of biblical texts, aiming to enhance listeners' understanding of how the biblical authors conceptualized their messages and contexts. With a range of guests from scholars to practitioners, the discussions usually center around themes such as cultural interpretation, theological implications, and the interconnectedness of scripture and contemporary issues. Notable features include diverse perspectives on Old and New Testament readings, and the implications these have for modern faith practices and community life. The podcast also uniquely engages with broader cultural conversations, demonstrating how biblical insights can inform current societal challenges and personal spirituality, appeal... more
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Recent guests on The Biblical Mind include:
1. Rachel Booth Smith
2. Dr. John Walton
3. John Walton
4. Dr. Joshua Berman
5. Geoff Holsclaw
6. Paul Sloan
7. Hannah King
8. Dr. Fausto Liriano
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