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Translating the Word is a podcast hosted by experienced practitioners Ross and Lyndal, offering an 8-minute peek into the world of Bible translation and its place in the world today. With over 7,000 languages spoken globally and millions still lacking scripture in the language they think and dream in, the series explores the urgent mission of making God’s Word understandable to all.New episodes will drop every Friday morning.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTranslating the Word is a podcast hosted by experienced practitioners Ross and Lyndal, offering an 8-minute peek into the world of Bible translation and its place in the world today.
Recent episodes include "Episode 12: The Witch Doctor’s Son: The Spirit-Taught Theologian" (29 October 2026, 8 minutes), "Episode 11: Motorbikes, Muesli, and the MK Life" (22 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Episode 10: Spiritual Trigger Words & Hidden Meanings" (15 October 2026, 7 minutes).
Translating the Word publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for Translating the Word is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Translating the Word requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Translating the Word's contact route on record: public web form.
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Translating the Word is a religion podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Translating the Word
Can a young man raised by a village witch doctor become a master editor of the Bible? In this moving tribute, Ross and Lyndal share the story of Gogisia Muruwat , a close friend and key revisor for the Irumu New...
What happens to the kids when a family moves to the remote jungle for the sake of the Gospel? In this episode, Ross and Lyndal are joined by their grown sons, Christopher and Paul, for a candid look at growing up as...
This episode explores how cultural worldviews act as a lens that can distort or clarify a reader's understanding of scripture. The speakers argue that effective Bible translation requires more than linguistic accuracy...
Between the endless checking, the complex grammar codes, and the isolation, is there any joy left in the work? The answer is a resounding yes. Ross and Lyndal reflect on the sheer thrill of waking up in the middle of...
Bible translation is a massive team effort, and not everyone at the table is a linguist. Ross and Lyndal sit down with veteran teacher Helen Sahl to explore the vital role of educators in the mission field. Helen shares...
Is there more to Bible translation than just translating words? In this episode, Ross and Lyndal explore "Scripture Engagement" —the vital bridge between a printed book and a transformed life.
<p>Is there more to Bible translation than just translating words? In this episode, Ross and Lyndal explore "Scripture Engagement"—the vital bridge between a printed book and a transformed life.</p>
Translating the Word
Is the translation finished when the ink dries? Not even close. We take you on location to Vanuatu, an island with three volcanoes and five languages. First, we sit in on a grueling quality control check of 2...
Translating the Word
<p>Is the translation finished when the ink dries? Not even close. We take you on location to Vanuatu, an island with three volcanoes and five languages. First, we sit in on a grueling quality control check of 2...
Episode #5
It takes a village to translate a Bible. Step inside a translation session where worlds collide. Meet the local team: Pastor Bafeke, an elder, and Gokasia—a self-taught theological genius whose father was a witch...
Episode #5
<p>It takes a village to translate a Bible. Step inside a translation session where worlds collide. Meet the local team: Pastor Bafeke, an elder, and Gokasia—a self-taught theological genius whose father was a witch...
The New Testament has nearly 8,000 verses. How long does it take to translate them? For the Irumu people of Papua New Guinea, it took 17 years. But why so long? Ross and Lyndal explore why Bible translation isn’t a race...
<p>The New Testament has nearly 8,000 verses. How long does it take to translate them? For the Irumu people of Papua New Guinea, it took 17 years. But why so long? Ross and Lyndal explore why Bible translation isn’t a...
If you translate a sentence word-for-word, you’re going to end up with a mess. In this fascinating dive into field linguistics, Ross and Lyndal explain why translation is about communication, not just swapping...
<p>If you translate a sentence word-for-word, you’re going to end up with a mess. In this fascinating dive into field linguistics, Ross and Lyndal explain why translation is about communication, not just swapping...
Episode #2
Why don't we just teach everyone English? It sounds efficient, but God's people have never settled for efficient. In this episode, we trace the bloody and rebellious history of Bible translation. From Ezra translating...
Episode #2
<p>Why don't we just teach everyone English? It sounds efficient, but God's people have never settled for efficient. In this episode, we trace the bloody and rebellious history of Bible translation. From Ezra...
Translating the Word
With over 7,000 languages in the world, millions still can't read the Bible in the language they dream in. From cracking unwritten grammar codes in the jungles of Papua New Guinea to navigating dangerous cultural...
Translating the Word
<p>With over 7,000 languages in the world, millions still can't read the Bible in the language they dream in. From cracking unwritten grammar codes in the jungles of Papua New Guinea to navigating dangerous cultural...
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