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The Biblical Mind

Hosted by Dru Johnson

The Biblical Mind, hosted by Dr. Dru Johnson and published by the Center for Hebraic Thought, explores how biblical authors thought and promotes careful, curious reading of Scripture. The show has 272 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Biblical Mind

A long-running, highly rated Bible podcast with a loyal, faith-engaged audience

  • 272 episodes released weekly since 2019 build a deep, evergreen back catalogue
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 292 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction
  • Episodes run about 54 minutes, giving sponsors room for a substantial host-read
Best forbooks and Bible study resourcesfaith-based education productsacademic or seminary-linked offerings
Watch forPolitical and conflict-related episodes may not suit every brand; review recent titles before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality80%
Philosophy10%
Politics10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, panel discussion
Tone
scholarly, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 56 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 292 Apple ratings fall in the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000 downloads), with the 272-episode back catalogue and weekly cadence supporting a mid-range estimate.
Audience asks aboutHow should Christians read the Bible?What do Israel and Palestine mean for Christian responsibility?How do biblical ideas apply to modern politics and technology?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles discuss Israel-Palestine conflict, war and Christian nationalism in a scholarly register, with no explicit flags; political content is moderate.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 86 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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.
The Biblical Mind's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Biblical Mind

The Biblical Mind is a weekly podcast that helps listeners understand how the biblical authors thought, encouraging careful and curious reading of Scripture. Hosted by Dr. Dru Johnson and published by the Center for Hebraic Thought, according to the show feed and the Art19 listing, it has released 272 episodes since June 2019. Episodes typically run 50 to 56 minutes, and the show carries a 4.7 average rating from 292 ratings on Apple Podcasts.

The show features interviews with scholars and writers on topics ranging from divine council theology and Bible translation to Christian responsibility in global conflict. Listeners are likely to be engaged Christians, students and educators, though the audience profile is an estimate rather than published data. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, which is an estimate based on Apple rating counts.

The feed shows no sponsors in the last 20 episodes. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits brands selling Bible study products, faith-based education, or academic resources.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Biblical Mind can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about The Biblical Mind

How much does The Biblical Mind charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.

What is The Biblical Mind about?

The Biblical Mind helps listeners understand how biblical authors thought, promoting careful reading of Scripture through interviews with scholars on theology, translation and faith in public life.

How do I contact The Biblical Mind about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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