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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 does it mean to be a good man? In this episode, Dru Johnson talks with Professor Nancy Pearcey about masculinity, toxic masculinity, feminism, fatherhood, Christianity, and the cultural forces that have shaped modern ideas about men.

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What does it mean to believe something—and can we genuinely believe while also experiencing doubt? In this episode of the Center for Hebraic Thought and the Biblical Mind Podcast, Mike Tolliver talks with philosopher Dr. Joshua Mugg about his book Fr... more

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How is technology shaping the way we live, relate to one another, and understand what it means to be human? In this episode, Dru Johnson talks with sociologist Dr. Felicia Song about digital technology, AI, social media, Christian discipleship, and t... more

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What did the Puritans really believe about the Old Testament, Mosaic law, Jews, and Israel? In this episode of the Biblical Mind Podcast, historian Dr. Yisroel Benporat explores the fascinating and often misunderstood relationship between Puritan the... more

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Recent Guests

Felicia Song
Sociologist studying technology and human interaction
Episode: Healthy Tools: How Our Tech Can Work for Us (Felicia Wu Song) Ep. #265
Yisroel Benporat
Orthodox Jewish historian
Academic Engagement Network
Episode: The Puritans, Mosaic Law, and the Roots of Christian Nationalism (Yisroel Benporat) Ep. #264
Gary Schnittjer
Author of Connected; biblical scholar
Author of Connected
Episode: How the Bible Reads the Bible (Gary Edward Schnittjer) Ep. #263
Robert Joustra
Dr. Robert Joustra, Professor of Politics at Calvin University
Calvin University
Episode: Can International Politics Be ‘Biblical’? Laws, Nations, & Ordered Loves (Robert Joustra) Ep. #262
Joel Wentz
YouTuber and pastor who runs a book review channel
YouTube channel; pastor
Episode: Reconstructing Deconstruction: It Doesn't Have to Be This Way (Joel Wentz) Ep. #261
Mike Austin
Author of QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross
Episode: QAnon, Conspiracy Theories, and the Church (Michael W. Austin)
Robert Nicholson
Scholar focused on Middle East studies and Christian perspectives
The Biblical Mind / Center for Hebraic Thought
Episode: Israel-Palestine Conflict: More Complicated Than You Think (Robert Nicholson) Ep. #260
Kutter Callaway
Theology professor specializing in theology and pop culture
Fuller Theological Seminary
Episode: Should Christians Watch Horror Movies? Fear as a Spiritual Teacher (Kutter Callaway) Ep. #259
Jordan Ryan
New Testament scholar and archaeologist
Not explicitly stated
Episode: Were Ancient Synagogues Town Halls with a Torah? (Jordan Ryan) Ep. #258

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 431 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 States2 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.

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    5
    This Ken
    United States2 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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    curiousblueprints
    United States6 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    td2seek
    United States6 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 States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the host and guests for balanced, nuanced conversations.
Audience appreciates thoughtful critique of popular biblical interpretations and ethical implications.
Shows deep scholarship while remaining accessible to non-scholars.

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Healthy Tools: How Our Tech Can Work for Us (Felicia Wu Song) Ep. #265
Q: With all the ways that we hear technology is ruining us, is there a good use of the tech that surrounds us?
The guest argues for a balanced view, acknowledging hype but emphasizing thoughtful, humane uses of technology that support human flourishing and communal life, while remaining mindful of the risks of overreliance and loss of meaningful in-person connection.
The Puritans, Mosaic Law, and the Roots of Christian Nationalism (Yisroel Benporat) Ep. #264
Q: If the Puritans saw themselves as the New Israel, how did they imagine Jews fitting into their theological system?
They framed Christians as in the place of Israel in a replacement theology, while still acknowledging historical Jewish presence and attempting to understand Hebrew and rabbinic sources to interpret scripture, and at times expressing a desire for Jewish conversion rather than Jewish political sovereignty.
The Puritans, Mosaic Law, and the Roots of Christian Nationalism (Yisroel Benporat) Ep. #264
Q: Can you talk a little bit more about how Sabbath observance and adultery were treated in Puritan law compared to English practice at the time?
The Puritans extended biblical categories in ways that sometimes led to executions for adultery as a capital offense, and they sought to reform Sabbath enforcement to align with their scriptural framework, reflecting a push to apply Mosaic law within a Christian polity.
The Puritans, Mosaic Law, and the Roots of Christian Nationalism (Yisroel Benporat) Ep. #264
Q: Okay. Well, tell us a little bit more about that then. What is it exactly that drew you to Puritan New England?
The guest explains a personal journey into early American history spurred by curiosity about how Puritans lived and interpreted Scripture, including their attempts to apply biblical laws to civil life and their broader insights into Jewish-Christian relations.
Can International Politics Be ‘Biblical’? Laws, Nations, & Ordered Loves (Robert Joustra) Ep. #262
Q: How does Hazony's nationalism fit or clash with the speaker's view of an open Commonwealth?
Hazony's emphasis on nation, language, and culture risks exclusive ethnic-religious substitution for ultimate goods; the guest argues for a more Augustinian, open Commonwealth where any creed can participate provided they affirm shared proximate goods and constitutional foundations.

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

A rigorous, biblically grounded show that brings scholarly voices together to explore how biblical authors thought and how Scripture informs culture, ethics, and public life. Episodes frequently center on deep exegesis, ancient Near Eastern context, and the intersection of faith with politics, society, and everyday living, featuring historians, theologians, archaeologists, and pastors who push for thoughtful, nuanced readings over simplistic narratives. Notable strengths include a broad roster of credible scholars across disciplines, a fearless willingness to challenge conventional interpretations, and a clear commitment to making sophisticated biblical scholarship accessible to motivated lay listeners. A standout aspect is the emphasis on ... more

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