Best Bible And Brain Science Podcasts (2025)

1
When You Get Stuck in Data, You Lose Touch with the Future 17:22

3d ago17:22

17:22

“Data gives us clarity, but without vision, it can also lead us straight into confusion, fear, and burnout.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession unpacks how the modern workplace obsession with data can quietly disconnect us from purpose, progress, and people. Drawing from neuroscience, scripture, and her years as a coach…

1
Jana Dambrogio and Daniel Starza Smith, "Letterlocking: The Hidden History of the Letter" (MIT Press, 2025) 45:48

3d ago45:48

45:48

Before the invention of the gummed envelope in the 1830s, how did people secure their private letters? The answer is letterlocking—the ingenious process of securing a letter using a combination of folds, tucks, slits, or adhesives such as sealing wax, so that it becomes its own envelope. This almost entirely forgotten practice, used by historical f…

1
83 | Build JOY and Consistency: The #1 Way to Stronger Faith As A Woman Over 40 10:40

4d ago10:40

10:40

Send Amy a Text Message. Are you looking for the #1 way to overcome worry, fear, or inconsistency in your walk with God? The answer isn’t complicated—it’s foundational. God’s Word is more than a spiritual book. It’s the living truth that brings peace to your mind, strength to your body, and confidence to your heart. In today’s episode, I share how …

1
The Planet's Punchline? 50:08

4d ago50:08

50:08

Plenty of calls in this week's commentary about the State of the United States. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

1
Mark Runco: The Psychology of Creativity, Assessment, and Creative Potential 44:41

4d ago44:41

44:41

Dr. Mark Runco is a professor and is the Director of Creativity Research and Programming at Southern Oregon University. Over 35 years ago, he founded an influential scientific journal called The Creativity Research Journal and he was the editor of that journal until 2020. He’s published books that are widely read by creativity researchers such as h…

1
Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019) 35:21

5d ago35:21

35:21

Who benefits and who loses when emotions are described in particular ways? How do metaphors such as "hold on" and "let go" affect people's emotional experiences? Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel (Oxford UP, 2019), written by neuroscientist-turned-literary scholar Laura Otis, draws on the latest research in neuroscience and …

1
311: Emotionally Immature Parents: How Can We Stay Emotionally Healthy While Loving Them Well? 36:55

5d ago36:55

36:55

How do we honor and love emotionally immature parents without losing ourselves in the process? In this raw and compassionate episode, I share biblical, emotional, and practical wisdom for navigating the complex relationship with emotionally immature parents—especially when their behavior triggers deep wounds, guilt, and confusion. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN…

1
Episode 843: Jonathan Jarry - Joseph Mercola and His Medium 1:00:43

5d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

1
Ep 37 - Brain Science and Personhood, with Dr. Paul LaPenna - Part 1 43:08

6d ago43:08

43:08

Materialists argue we are essentially brains with legs - what your brain does is who you are. No brain function - no person. In this episode and the next, I am joined by neuroscientist and Christian, Dr. Paul LaPenna, for a fascinating conversation on the relationship between brain function and who we are as soul-bearing individuals. What does it m…

1
God Awful Movies Reviews "The Second Coming" 2:02:23

8d ago2:02:23

2:02:23

The God Awful Movies crew has given permission to re-broadcast the April 8th review of the Ron Ormond doomsday movie, "The Second Coming." Brace yourself. GAM review of "The Car" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

1
More Than a Problem to Solve: Reclaiming the Experience of Being Human 18:49

10d ago18:49

18:49

"You are not a problem to be fixed." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession delves into the habit of constant analysis that often keeps us stuck in survival mode. She explores how this tendency to fix everything, whether personal or professional, can disconnect us from the joy of simply experiencing life. Rebecca shares ins…

1
Cholesterol...You Have One Job 1:04:45

11d ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Among the rest of the rants and calls, this week we're fantasizing about the fatty deposits clogging orange cells...and the implications if Captain Comb-over finally seizes up. James Fell's article, "When He Dies" Brain science article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

1
82 | Need More Focus? 4 Tips To Grow In Your Faith As A Woman In Midlife 13:54

12d ago13:54

13:54

Send Amy a Text Message. If you’ve been feeling spiritually dry, distracted, or just stuck, this episode is for you. We’ll explore 4 practical tips for refocusing your heart, reconnecting with God, and finding steady growth right where you are. Discover the clarity, encouragement, and simple habits to help you grow spiritually ans a woman of faith—…

1
4 Steps To Improve Your Mental Health w/ Ben Bennett 27:51

12d ago27:51

27:51

Ben Bennett, co-founder of Resolution Movement, shares four steps to improve your mental health. Drawing on the Bible and neuroscience, he talks about his experiences with mental health, recent statistics, and practical ways to lessen mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, and experience greater peace, fulfillment, and happiness…

1
Interview Series: You Will Be Peter: How the Flaws of a Fisherman Speak to Us All with Jerry Lathan and Steven Manchester 22:41

12d ago22:41

22:41

In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship Podcast, Jessie Cruickshank talks with Jerry Lathan and Steven Manchester about their new book You Will Be Peter. They explore the life of Simon Peter - flawed, passionate, and deeply relatable - and how his story speaks to our own journey of following Jesus. You’ll hear: Why Peter’s failures matter How …

1
310: Detaching Yourself Emotionally from Your Kids' Decisions with Kate Battistelli 29:01

13d ago29:01

29:01

Emotionally detaching from our adult children isn’t easy, especially when we’ve spent years guiding their choices and offering support. But at some point, healthy parenting boundaries become essential. In today’s episode, author Kate Battistelli joins us to share how we can embrace the empty nest season with purpose, release the urge to control or …

1
Episode 842: Creek Swimmin' with RFK 1:10:39

12d ago1:10:39

1:10:39

1
Timothy A. Lee, "The Syriac Peshiṭta Bible: The New Testament" (Gorgias Press, 2023) 30:41

15d ago30:41

30:41

This is the first Syriac reader for the New Testament. It guides the reader through the Syriac New Testament Peshitta, glossing the uncommon words and parsing difficult word forms. It is designed for two groups of people. First, for students learning Syriac after a years’ worth of study this series provides the material to grow in reading ability f…

1
Men & Women - Designed to Work Together: The Science, the Soul, and the Strategy 23:36

17d ago23:36

23:36

“You can’t lead well if you don’t know how you’re wired.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession discusses navigating the complexities of working with, and leading across gender lines. She calls on both men and women to move beyond competition and instead embrace their complementary strengths to co-create the future of work…

1
81 | How To Celebrate Milestones and Transitions In Motherhood With Joy In Midlife 16:50

17d ago16:50

16:50

Send Amy a Text Message. Midlife is full of changes—your kids may be growing up or leaving home, your roles are shifting, and you’re navigating who you are beyond motherhood. But what if you could meet these transitions with more joy than fear? In this empowering episode, we’re diving into four practical tips to help you embrace this season of life…

1
Seth Andrews: Dissent is our Duty 52:44

18d ago52:44

52:44

In our critical cultural moment, protest is patriotism. Yet is there any reason to hope that democracy and decency might still prevail? Seth Andrews has thoughts. VIDEO of this speech Special thanks to WeCanReason Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.…

1
Steve Heller: Teaching Graphic Design 44:38

18d ago44:38

44:38

Steve Heller is arguably the world’s best-known design educator, with over 200 books on graphic design, illustration, and political art. I interviewed him for my 2025 book Learning to See. His books include Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design; Teaching Graphic Design; and The Education of an Illustrator (with Marshall Arisman). He’s spent…

1
Ep 36 - History of Science & Faith, with Dr. Ted Davis 1:11:30

19d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Science is frequently described as advancing as religious belief is overcome. I am joined by Dr. Ted Davis, a historian of science and Christian faith, to talk about the development of scientific though in pre-Christian/pre-Western cultures, the interplay of faith and science during the Scientific Revolution, and the drift from open expressions of …

1
Episode 841: RFK vs Chemtrails 1:02:18

20d ago1:02:18

1:02:18

1
309: Letting Go of Mom Guilt, Parenting Regrets, + Motherhood Mistakes 27:56

20d ago27:56

27:56

Do you carry mom guilt over things you said or did during the hard seasons of motherhood? Motherhood mistakes can feel heavy, but we were often doing the best we could at the time. Today, I am sharing how you can use the ADD model to let go of parenting regrets and unrealistic expectations as parents. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: [02:13] Why Does Mom Guilt H…

1
Episode 840: I Should Have Seen This Coming - David Brooks 44:06

23d ago44:06

44:06

Discussion of this article.

1
Your Vacation Isn’t Rest: What You Really Need to Recover 16:39

24d ago16:39

16:39

In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession opens the conversation to the hardworking folks, who are banking on summer vacation to fix their exhaustion. You’re planning the beach trip, dreaming of the bevy in hand, but deep down, you know a few days away won’t solve what feels off. Rebecca breaks down the neuroscience behind why…

1
Interview Series: Holy Vulnerability: Where Faith Begins and Control Ends With Willie Robertson 49:54

25d ago49:54

49:54

In this episode of the Ordinary Discipleship podcast, Jessie sits down with Willie Robertson where they talk about his book Gospeller and discuss the tension between faith and control. They reflect on how easy it is to default to managing outcomes instead of trusting God, and they share how vulnerability is not weakness but the space where faith is…

1
80 | Ready For Spiritual Growth? 4 FREE Apps To Help You Stay Consistent In Your Faith 18:22

25d ago18:22

18:22

Send Amy a Text Message. If you’ve been struggling to build new habits or stay focused in the midst of a busy life, you’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into 4 of my favorite apps and how you can use them to get consistent towards your goals. When we have systems in place to help us reach our goals, we are more likely to stay consistent in ou…

1
Dirty Secrets: The Dark Side of the "Plain People" (with ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman) 1:03:30

25d ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Amish and Mennonite communites often shield abuse and abusers from the public and the law. We speak to ex-Mennonite Jasper Hoffman and explore the dark underbelly of this culture of "plain people." Jasper Hoffman's podcast The Jasper Hoffman interview video The Type Investigations article Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…

1
308: Real Talk on Relief from Overwhelming Emotions in Motherhood with Becky Thompson 37:26

27d ago37:26

37:26

Let’s be real friends, motherhood is hard. We’re all craving relief from the overwhelming emotions that come with it, but how do we actually find it? Today, I’m joined by best-selling author Becky Thompson to bring some deep encouragement for moms. We go beyond surface-level fixes and talk honestly about the real emotions in motherhood. This episod…

1
Episode 839: Calibri Knuckles 1:04:55

27d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

1
Zev J. Handel, "Chinese Characters Across Asia: How the Chinese Script Came to Write Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese" (U Washington Press, 2025) 45:26

29d ago45:26

45:26

While other ancient nonalphabetic scripts—Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Mayan hieroglyphs—are long extinct, Chinese characters, invented over three thousand years ago, are today used by well over a billion people to write Chinese and Japanese. In medieval East Asia, the written Classical Chinese language knit the region together in …

1
79 | 4 Biblical Ways To Overcome Depression and Restore Your Joy 21:45

1M ago21:45

21:45

Send Amy a Text Message. Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally numb, or spiritually stuck? In this episode we explore 4 Biblical ways to overcome depression and restore joy by bringing your honest emotions to God, speaking truth over your thoughts, building simple habits that create home and shift your focus by serving others. These practical, Bible-bas…

1
Episode 838: Robot Overlords and Gay Bears 42:29

1M ago42:29

42:29

1
Elevating Leadership with Emotional Intelligence and Executive Support with Paige McPheely 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

“We celebrate burnout like it’s a badge of honor—but what if the real power move is asking for help?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Paige McPheely, founder of Base, to talk about what truly supportive leadership looks like—and how executive assistants are the unsung heroes behind high-performing lead…

1
Choosing My Apocalypse Outfit: Dressing for the End of the World 55:15

1M ago55:15

55:15

If we're going down, we're going down in style! Seth shares some bizarre headlines from around the world, plus your calls. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.By The Thinking Atheist

1
Learning to See: Inside the World's Leading Art and Design Schools 52:41

1M ago52:41

52:41

The much-anticipated art and design book Learning to See was just published by MIT Press! In this episode, author Keith Sawyer talks with Amy Climer about his new book. Learning to See is an engaging and profound account of how professional artists and designers create and how they teach others to do it. Keith spent over ten years interviewing a hu…

1
307: Staying Hopeful When You're Waiting for a Miracle: My Sister's Story of Addiction and Redemption 44:06

1M ago44:06

44:06

Have you ever found yourself waiting for a miracle, wondering if God is really working behind the scenes? Today, my sister Kris joins us to vulnerably share her story of trusting God through her journey with addiction. We talk about the power of prayer and how God used our family relationship to lead her toward healing and salvation. If you're hold…

1
Episode 837: Popes and Dopes 1:11:44

1M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

1
The Case for ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers 33:27

1M ago33:27

33:27

In this episode of the Language on the Move Podcast, Emily Pacheco speaks with Associate Professor Su Kyong Isakson (Community College of Baltimore County, USA) about her 2018 paper, The Case for Heritage ASL Instruction for Hearing Heritage Signers. The conversation focuses on heritage signers, differentiated instruction, and sign language interpr…

1
Ep 35 - Archeaology & Inerrancy, with Dr. Steven Ortiz 55:43

1M ago55:43

55:43

In this first episode in a new series on the Web of Science & Christian Faith, I am joined by archaeologist Dr. Steven Ortiz from Lipscomb University. Dr. Ortiz has led many digs in Israel and surrounding lands and was a contributor to the book Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith. Topics include expectations and the reality of archaeological evid…

1
Laura Spinney, "Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global" (Bloomsbury, 2025) 55:44

1M ago55:44

55:44

Star. Stjarna. Setareh. Thousands of miles apart, humans look up at the night sky and use the same word to describe what they see. Listen to these English, Icelandic, and Iranian words, and you can hear echoes of one of history's most unlikely, miraculous journeys. For all of these languages – and hundreds more – share a single ancient source. In a…

1
Lorna Gibb, "Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages" (Princeton UP, 2025) 39:47

1M ago39:47

39:47

An enthralling tour of the world’s rarest and most endangered languages Languages and cultures are becoming increasingly homogenous, with the resulting loss of a rich linguistic tapestry reflecting unique perspectives and ways of life. Rare Tongues: The Secret Stories of Hidden Languages (Princeton University Press, 2025) tells the stories of the w…

1
Inside Out: Don’t Let Scrolling Keep You Stuck 18:19

1M ago18:19

18:19

”God's true intention is that each of us live our authentic lives, and then be able to be in relationship in respect for one another, for our uniqueness and our differences” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the paradox of modern advice culture and the danger of endless scrolling. Triggered by two back-to-back…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Bible And Brain Science Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen