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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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What is Christian Zionism, and how should Christians think about Israel, Palestine, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict? In this episode of The Biblical Mind, Dru Johnson speaks with Rev. David Pileggi, rector of Christ Church in Jerusalem’s... more

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What can Bible translations from around the world teach us about Scripture that we might miss in English? In this episode of The Biblical Mind, Dru Johnson talks with Bible translation scholar Dr. Jost Zetzsche about the power of language, translatio... more

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This episode explores the life, scholarship, and theological legacy of biblical scholar Michael Heiser, best known for his work on the Divine Council worldview and the biblical unseen realm. Dru Johnson speaks with Mike Chu about Heiser’s academic ba... more

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What does the Bible say about individual responsibility, corporate responsibility, and systemic sin? Can someone be responsible for wrongdoing they did not personally commit? And how should Christians think about systemic racial injustice, repentance... more

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Recent Guests

Jost Zetzsche
Scholar who works on Bible translation and translation platforms
University-related research in Bible translation / Translation platform creator
Episode: Global Bible Translations Now at Our FingerTIPs (Jost Zetzsche) Ep. #272
Mike Chu
Scholar at Awakening School of Ministry
Awakening School of Ministry
Episode: Michael Heiser, the Divine Council, and the Unseen Realm (Mike Chu) Ep. #271
Andy Everhart
Dr. Andy Everhart, scholar discussing systemic sin and biblical theology
Episode: Can You Be Responsible for Someone Else’s Sin? Systemic Sin & the Bible (Andy Everhart) Ep. #270
Austin Knuppe
Political scientist specializing in peace and conflict studies
University professor; peace-building practitioner
Episode: Christians and Global Conflict: Navigating Faith and War (Austin Knuppe) Ep. #269
Bruce Fisk
Doctor and editor of the book Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza
Center for Hebraic Thought
Episode: Israel, Palestine, & Christian Responsibility: Part 2 (Bannoura & Fisk) Ep. #268
Daniel Bannoura
Doctor and contributor focusing on Hamas and Palestinian perspectives
Center for Hebraic Thought
Episode: Israel, Palestine, & Christian Responsibility: Part 2 (Bannoura & Fisk) Ep. #268
Nancy Pearcey
Apostate apologist and author of The Toxic War on Masculinity; introduced as a guest on the show
Author, The Toxic War on Masculinity
Episode: Masculine Men as Homemakers: From Andrew Tate to Biblical Manhood (Nancy Pearcey) Ep. #267
Josh Mugg
Associate Professor of Philosophy at Park University
Park University
Episode: Can You Believe & Doubt at the Same Time? Cognitive Science's Take on Faith (Joshua Mugg) Ep. #266
Felicia Song
Sociologist studying technology and human interaction
Episode: Healthy Tools: How Our Tech Can Work for Us (Felicia Wu Song) Ep. #265

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Dru Johnson
Host of The Biblical Mind; Center for Hebraic Thought

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 440 ratings
  • We need more dialogue like this

    Every episode I have listened to has been thought provoking and great for needing out.

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    cezec
    United States4 months ago
  • Keep discussing the Bible not Gaza

    I love this podcast but your guests discussing Gaza are delusional. There is nothing that Israel has been accused of that could justify Hamas on October 7th. Hamas is pure evil and the world would be a better place if such evil can be eliminated.

    Love your enemies is a personal injunction not a prescription for America or Israel loving Iran and their proxies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    This Ken
    United States4 months ago
  • I really want to like this more

    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

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    4
    curiousblueprints
    United States7 months ago
  • Gratitude

    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.

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    5
    td2seek
    United States8 months ago
  • Bible believing seminary professors

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    This Ken
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the balance of critique and reverence for Scripture.
Thoughtful, nuanced conversations with strong scholarly guests.
Accessible to non-specialists while staying academically rigorous.
High-quality guests and deep discussions make it a standout in biblically focused podcasting.

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Can You Be Responsible for Someone Else’s Sin? Systemic Sin & the Bible (Andy Everhart) Ep. #270
Q: What implications do biblical models have for modern discussions of reparations and social justice?
Biblical models suggest that communities have a duty to resist inherited injustices and to engage in reparative actions, especially when joining a community brings benefits or bears responsibility for past harms; this does not necessarily assign blanket guilt to all individuals but emphasizes ongoing responsibility to repair harm.
Can You Be Responsible for Someone Else’s Sin? Systemic Sin & the Bible (Andy Everhart) Ep. #270
Q: Can systemic sin be reconciled with the idea of personal accountability in biblical terms?
Yes, by recognizing that systemic sin does not erase individual accountability; rather, individuals inherit responsibilities through their communities and can act to repair injustices, with repentance often requiring reparative actions beyond mere confession.
Can You Believe & Doubt at the Same Time? Cognitive Science's Take on Faith (Joshua Mugg) Ep. #266
Q: How does emotion interact with reasoning in your framework?
Emotions are integrated with reasoning; they can inform epistemic states and should guide, rather than be separated from, cognitive processing in belief formation.
Can You Believe & Doubt at the Same Time? Cognitive Science's Take on Faith (Joshua Mugg) Ep. #266
Q: What is your alternative to dual process theory?
His alternative is a fragmentation-based view where beliefs are stored in distinct, context-dependent fragments rather than a single unified web, allowing different domains to operate with different belief commitments.
Can You Believe & Doubt at the Same Time? Cognitive Science's Take on Faith (Joshua Mugg) Ep. #266
Q: What is dual process theory and why do you critique it?
Mugg explains that dual process theory posits two distinct cognitive systems, but he argues the model is overly simplistic and that thinking is better described as a gradation across multiple interacting features.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Biblical Mind

What is The Biblical Mind about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on rigorous biblical scholarship and thoughtful engagement with Scripture, often framing complex modern issues—conflict, ethics, technology, and culture—through a biblical lens. Episodes frequently feature theologians, philosophers, political scientists, and Jewish-Christian contextualists who challenge readers to connect biblical ideas with real-world questions, from reparations and colonial critique to conspiracy thinking and digital life. A standout trait is how conversations balance deep scholarly exegesis with accessible discussion, inviting listeners to explore big questions with humility, curiosity, and care for diverse perspectives. Listeners may value nuanced, academically grounded dialogue that remains practically... more

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2. Mike Chu
3. Andy Everhart
4. Austin Knuppe
5. Bruce Fisk
6. Daniel Bannoura
7. Nancy Pearcey
8. Josh Mugg

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