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Translating the Word
by Ross and Lyndal Webb, Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia
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.
Episodes
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Episode 11: Motorbikes, Muesli, and the MK Life
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 "Third Culture Kids" in Papua New Guinea.
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Episode 10: Spiritual Trigger Words & Hidden Meanings
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; it demands a deep awareness of local traditions to avoid trigger words that...
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Episode 9: Plantains, Grammar, and The Joy
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 the night to crack a grammar rule, the deep privilege of sharing life over…
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Episode 8: The Best Teaching Job in the World
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 her journey from a simple prayer of surrender to teaching high school PE,...
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Episode 7: Rote Learning, Romans 1, and Brain Training
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.
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Episode 6: The Clay Pot Problem
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 Corinthians to fix cultural gaps.
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Episode 5: The Theologian in the Bush
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 doctor. We break down the ultimate partnership where locals bring language mastery…
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Episode 4: Translation is good because it takes a long time
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 to a product, but a lifelong journey of deep friendships, cultural immersion,...
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Episode 3: For Food They Are Eating Me: Cracking the Code
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 vocabulary.
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Episode 2: A dangerous business
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 on the fly, to John Wycliffe having his bones dug up and burnt, to Tyndale's...
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Episode 1: A matter of life and death
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 worldviews, this is the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Ross and Lyndal Webb, Wycliffe Bible Translators Australia
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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...
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