Episode 1: Empowering Scripture Engagement through Digital Platforms.
In this episode of The iBIBLE Podcast with Steve Cleary, the discussion revolves around the importance of engaging the next generation through digital platforms with Biblical content. Steve, the founder and director of RevelationMedia, is joined by guests Tony Tophoney and Paul Kiyingi.
They discuss the role of church-owned translations and scripture engagement using local languages to reach communities like the Basoga in Uganda. The episode emphasizes the necessity of adapting to digital platforms, such as social media, to effectively communicate scripture to younger audiences.
They discuss challenges, such as the prevalence of non-Christian content on platforms like TikTok, and stress the importance of creating meaningful Christian media for mobile consumption. The conversation underscores the need for local involvement in translation projects and the power of digital media as a 'heart language' that can transcend cultural and educational barriers.
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Host: Steve Cleary
Guests: Tony Tophoney and Paul Kiyingi
Produced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah Gonzales
Edited by: Joshua Burton
Music by: Experia
Brought to you by RevelationMedia
00:00 Introduction to Today's Episode
00:58 Meet the Guests: Tony and Paul
03:38 The Role of Wycliffe Associates
04:46 Challenges and Successes in Bible Translation
07:30 Paul's Work in Uganda
11:10 The Importance of Church-Owned Translations
15:56 Paul's Personal Journey and Family
17:57 Exciting New Projects in Bible Translation
19:37 Lusoga Language and Bible Study Materials
20:41 Reaching Basoga People Through Phones
21:24 Education and Influence Among Basoga
22:36 The Importance of Mother Tongue in Scripture
24:37 Challenges and Opportunities in Digital Evangelism
26:26 The Role of iBIBLE in Youth Engagement
29:04 Social Media as a Tool for Christian Content
32:59 Wycliffe Associates and iBIBLE Partnership
36:13 Visual and Digital as Heart Languages
39:05 Final Thoughts and Prayers
