Biblically Lit

Four hundred years separated the Old Testament from the New Testament, and they weren't fun years. Israel (and the world) experienced 400 years of silence from God - a time of waiting, perhaps confusion, and then astonishment when He finally broke it. But did you know that wasn't the first time they'd experienced 400 years of silence from God? In this episode, Mindi compares both er...

We are now in the middle of the Christmas season, anxiously awaiting the big day. While most of us think of presents or meals when we think of being prepared, the most important aspect of our preparation is often overlooked: are we prepared for Jesus? Are we ready for worship? Are we excited to celebrate the best birthday in the history of the world? Have we prepared our hearts and the hearts of t...

Is it ok for Christians to let their kids believe in Santa? Does the Bible have anything to say about it? What’s the harm? Why not just let kids experience extra magic this time of year?  This topic is touchy and a bit controversial in Christian circles, but it’s worth our sincere and deep consideration. In this episode, Mindi dives into the reasons why she and her husband have chosen not to allow...

One of Mindi’s greatest prayers is that she will finish the race strong—so much stronger than when she started. In this episode, she interviews someone who has been running the race for over 50 years and has been growing increasingly strong in his faith throughout the whole journey.  Fred Berkheimer is one of those people you just need to know. He’s not only remarkably accomplished on his resume,...

Beginning this episode is a real treat - Mindi's four young daughters make their podcast debut. Listen to their (unfiltered - ha!) answers to some questions about Thanksgiving and gratitude. It'll warm your heart and make you chuckle! Then Mindi dives into a discussion about what it means to give thanks, especially as a Christian. What is gratitude? When and how often should we thank God...

Get two moms together who love and are passionate about the Lord, and it’s going to be an awesome conversation. That’s what we have for you in this episode. Mindi interviews a long-time friend, Abby Bishop, and they cover so many topics—Abby’s faith story, who’s been influential in her life and faith, unanswered prayers, how to cling to God in desperately hard seasons, the fickleness of humanity,...

What kind of mentor does Mindi have in her life right now? Listen to this guest episode to find out! Mindi interviews her mentor, Tiphany Jackson, who offers so much wisdom, godly counsel, stories, and encouragement.  Mindi and Tiphany talk about Tiphany’s story, her heart for the Word, their story together as mentor/mentee, and much more. This is one you don’t want to miss! Tiphany is one of Mind...

Happy Reformation Day! In a culture bent on actively celebrating a pagan (and often demonic) “holiday,” let’s celebrate something a little more worthy—the anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Nerdy? Perhaps. But if you don’t know anything about the Reformation or Martin Luther, listen to this episode. Mindi shares Martin Luther’s story—how God took a meek, weak, trembling mo...

How exactly was the Apostle Paul a reformer?  This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on the Reformation, and Mindi discusses how the Apostle Paul was a reformer, but in a less obvious way than you would initially think. Listen to discover  an often overlooked aspect of Paul’s reformation, and how we can follow in his footsteps by allowing God to do the same in our hearts and lives!    To learn more abo...

In this episode, Mindi begins a three-part series on reformation. What is it? Why is it relevant? What are we supposed to do about it? Mindi will answer all these questions and more, but with a twist.  She doesn’t begin with the Protestant Reformation, which is what most people think of when they hear the term “reformation.” Rather, she begins with one of the earliest reformers—a man (and king) na...

In this episode, Mindi discusses why the popular advice, "follow your heart," is not only unbiblical, but also a very dangerous philosophy to live by.  She reviews Jesus' parable of building your house on the rock, not the shifting sands of culture or our hearts. Then she compares Job to King David, revealing who built their house on the rock and who built it on the sand. But despit...

Welcome to our very first guest episode! In this episode, Mindi introduces you to one of her dear friends (and a talented musician), Stacy Lantz. Mindi and Stacy chat about a whole host of topics centered on Scripture, and have a very special surprise for you at the end of the episode! Links referred to in the podcast: https://stacylantz.com https://slugsandbugs.com https://www.cornerroommusic.com...

This episode is Part 2 in our mini series on the topic of hermeneutics. In this episode, Mindi discusses the four main rules of hermeneutics - (1) The Literal, Grammatical, and Historical Method, (2) Scripture is Our Ultimate Authority, (3) Context, Context, Context, and (4) Scripture Interprets Scripture. Each of these rules plays a crucial role in our reading, interpretation, and application of...

This episode is Part 1 in a two part series on a big topic: hermeneutics. In this episode, Mindi discusses the views of those who oppose hermeneutics, the definition and goal of hermeneutics, and then the Holy Spirit’s role in the process (Mindi’s favorite part!).  Hermeneutics sounds intimidating, but learning about it (and then practicing it!) is one of the best investments you can make in your...

In this episode, Mindi answers one of the most fundamental (yet often neglected) questions in Christianity: What is the Bible?  First, she reveals alarming statistics among Christians in America, and discusses why the Bible is crucial to our faith. Then she explains what the Bible is by providing a simple, yet thorough definition of it.  We have to know what the Bible is in order to believe it and...

Join Mindi Jo on her very first episode of Biblically Lit. In this episode, Mindi Jo gives a brief history of how God called her into ministry and revealed her passion. She also tells the story of how KingsWynd Books got started, and shares her vision for future episodes of Biblically Lit. We're excited that you're here, and look forward with great anticipation to how God will use this h...