Holy Spirit E1 - Mind, Body, Soul… and Spirit? Where does Heart fit in? In this episode, we explore the biblical language of soul, spirit, mind, heart, and body, looking at the Hebrew and Greek words used in the Bible and how Scripture actually uses these ideas. What did biblical authors mean when they talked about the heart, or soul? Where does the spirit fit in? And what do we do with modern phrases like “follow your gut”?

As we trace these words through Scripture, we discover that the Bible doesn’t treat humans as neatly separated components. Our thoughts, emotions, physical bodies, and spiritual lives are deeply intertwined. What we feel can show up in our muscles. What we believe shapes our emotions. And our spirit isn’t isolated from the rest of us—it’s woven into the whole system.

Rather than a tidy diagram of separate parts, Scripture points us toward a more holistic understanding of who we are: complex, integrated beings designed to live fully connected to God.

This episode begins a deeper conversation about the Holy Spirit by first understanding the anatomy of the human spirit itself.

What is Salt & Soil, and why are we making this podcast?

In this short introductory episode, we share a little about who we are, what led us to bring our conversations here, and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward. Salt & Soil isn’t about having all the answers or convincing people of what we believe. Instead, it’s a space for thoughtful, honest exploration of Scripture, faith, and the questions that arise when we try to live those things out in everyday life.

Throughout the podcast, we’ll dive into topics ranging from biblical word studies to spiritual practices to the deeper themes that run through the Bible.

Whether you're rooted in your faith, exploring, or simply curious, you're welcome here.

The word idolatry often conjures up visions of ancient statues or golden calves. Today, we think of idols as money, or social media. But in the Bible, idolatry was never just about items and images. It's about where people place their trust, security, and hope.

In this episode, we explore the biblical meaning of the word idol and how idolatry shows up in modern life in ways that are often much harder to see. Drawing on Scripture and the idea of “heart idols,” we look at three core drivers that often shape our misplaced pursuits: the desire for power, comfort, and approval.

This conversation isn’t about shame or legalism. The Bible doesn’t call us to eliminate every source of comfort or enjoyment in our lives. Instead, it invites us to notice when good things quietly take the place of God in our hearts, and how to turn that back over to him.

The word submit makes many people uncomfortable. With good reason, as it’s often associated with control, patriarchy, and power.

But what does the Bible actually mean by submit?

As we explore passages like Ephesians 5 and others, we’ll unpack the surprising idea that biblical submission isn’t about submitting to power, but about ordering ourselves under love. When understood within the framework of Christ’s example, the concept of submission becomes less about domination and more about the radical, upside-down order of the kingdom of God.