EPISODE · Apr 27, 2023 · 39 MIN
231: The Readable Bible: A Fresh Perspective on Scripture for Modern Christians with Founder Rod Laughlin
from Choose 2 Think: A Christian Podcast about the Bible, the Brain, and Renewing Your Mind · host Victoria D. Lydon, MA | Author and Certified Christian Life Coach
Today we delve into The Readable Bible, a brand-new illustrative translation that presents the text in modern formats and translates it as we speak today. Our guest is Rod Laughlin, the founder and team leader of The Readable Bible, who shares the inspiration behind the project and how it differs from other versions. The Readable Bible features unique formatting such as family trees for genealogies, tables and charts for numerical data, and outlines for law code. Rod shares how he spent 25 years creating the translation, and how over 100 people have worked with him on this project. We also learn how this version of the Bible is most helpful and what is next for The Readable Bible. Join us as we explore this exciting new approach to the Bible that makes it easier to comprehend and retain. Personally, I wasn't so sure about a new Bible translation, but Rod graciously answered a few thoughts that were spinning in my head as I prepared for this interview. Rod Laughlin became a Christian when he was twenty-eight years old. Desiring to know more about the Bible, he earned an MDiv at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving the Lord as the pastor of two churches and in many other ways for thirty-seven years, he sensed God’s call to put the Bible into modern formats. He has spent the last fourteen years leading a team to create The Readable Bible. Over one-hundred people have worked with him on this project. CONNECT WITH ROD: *The Readable Bible: https://amzn.to/3N6MSZ1 https://www.readablebible.com/ CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.choose2think.co MENTORING www.choose2think.co/coaching.html YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/ *CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 *CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL https://amzn.to/3WvinND *When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.
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Today we delve into The Readable Bible, a brand-new illustrative translation that presents the text in modern formats and translates it as we speak today. Our guest is Rod Laughlin, the founder and team leader of The Readable Bible, who shares the inspiration behind the project and how it differs from other versions. The Readable Bible features unique formatting such as family trees for genealogies, tables and charts for numerical data, and outlines for law code. Rod shares how he spent 25 years creating the translation, and how over 100 people have worked with him on this project. We also learn how this version of the Bible is most helpful and what is next for The Readable Bible. Join us as we explore this exciting new approach to the Bible that makes it easier to comprehend and retain. Personally, I wasn't so sure about a new Bible translation, but Rod graciously answered a few thoughts that were spinning in my head as I prepared for this interview. Rod Laughlin became a Christian when he was twenty-eight years old. Desiring to know more about the Bible, he earned an MDiv at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving the Lord as the pastor of two churches and in many other ways for thirty-seven years, he sensed God’s call to put the Bible into modern formats. He has spent the last fourteen years leading a team to create The Readable Bible. Over one-hundred people have worked with him on this project. CONNECT WITH ROD: *The Readable Bible: https://amzn.to/3N6MSZ1 https://www.readablebible.com/ CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.choose2think.co MENTORING www.choose2think.co/coaching.html YOUTUBE www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8Z2B9TtXvWn0RKelVY5DQ FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/groups/choose2think INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/victoriadwalkerlydon/ *CHOOSE 2 THINK DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/3Hcl7v1 *CHOOSE 2 THINK JOURNAL https://amzn.to/3WvinND *When you click on these Amazon affiliate links, I may earn a teeny commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! DISCLAIMER: The Choose 2 Think Inspirational Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.
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