Navigating Change and Innovation in Bible Translation

Change in Bible translation is rarely simple—balancing urgency, quality, and risk requires careful judgment. In this episode of the Bible Translation Innovation Podcast, hosts Joel Mathews and Chris Klapp ("Klappy") from the ETEN Innovation Lab, along with Communications Strategist Isabella Scarinzi, discuss common barriers to change, including stewardship concerns, training costs, fear of reduced quality, and resistance to new technology. Drawing on field experiments with tools, process improvements, and product development, they highlight the importance of starting small, running controlled tests, iterating quickly, and matching innovation efforts to the right projects and people. Have questions? Send us an email at [email protected] and we'll answer them on the show!Subscribe to hear more conversations, updates, and experiments on new methodologies and technologies advancing Scripture accessibility worldwide.