
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 | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureReligion & SpiritualityPhilosophy | |||

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 controversial debates in modern biblical scholarship: the... more
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 licensed therapist Michelle Keener to explore the Book... more
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. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the conversation explor... more
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 everyday work, challenging the dualism that separate... more
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I really do like this podcast. I think it’s loaded with interesting speakers and the topics are always interesting. But you see my star rating is only 4/5.
For one, it seems to start abruptly and end abruptly. It doesn’t have to be a Jonah Goldberg “The Remnant” style debrief after a guest, but a little breathing room would be nice to chew on things.
I also think hearing a bit more from Dr. Dru would be nice because he is in many ways our ears and voice to these authors and thinkers - it would... more
This podcast is a gift. It sets an example of how to listen carefully to thinkers from different perspectives without fear that they will undermine our confidence in God’s Word as divine revelation.
It is nice to find professors who believe the Bible instead of feeling a need to be accepted by the rest of woke academia. They so often offer deep insights that incorporate the whole Bible into a unified collection pointing to Jesus.
The bible is fiction.
The Biblical Mind is a great podcast! The topics are both interesting and relevant, the content is thought-provoking and informative, and the host/guests are top-notch. Highly recommended!
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A thoughtful, scholarship-driven program exploring how biblical authors thought, with a focus on how readers encounter Scripture through careful reading and context. Guests are typically biblical scholars, theologians, and educators who connect ancient texts to contemporary faith, culture, and questions about meaning. The conversations tend to balance rigorous exegesis with accessible explanations, often linking Hebrew Bible themes to modern life. A notable strength is assembling varied expert perspectives while maintaining a reverent, faith-informed tone that appeals to listeners seeking depth without sacrificing clarity. The show often emphasizes canonical integrity, hermeneutical nuance, and the cross-section of faith, culture, and acade... more
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Recent guests on The Biblical Mind include:
1. Michelle Keener
2. Jeffrey Garcia
3. Steven Garber
4. Leslie Baynes
5. Preston Sprinkle
6. Paul Caminiti
7. Joey Dodson
8. Farhad Rezaei
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