Hey friends, today’s podcast is a little different. I sat down for a conversation with Phillip Nation, Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. We talk about how people can better engage with God’s Word, the story behind The Open Bible, and practical tips for reading the Bible. Topics Include:
-How Bible translations are made
-Where to start reading the Bible
-Helping kids and new believers understand Scripture
-The role of pastors and theologians
-What’s new in the 50th Anniversary Edition of The Open Bible
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Table of Contents:
0:00 Welcome & Introduction
2:29 – How did you become a Bible publisher?
6:18 – Are Bible scholars out of touch with everyday people?
12:05 – How should a new believer start reading the Bible?
17:04 – How can we help kids start reading the Bible?
19:58 – Advice for pastors reading and preaching the Bible
27:38 – What is The Open Bible?
32:01 – Will The Open Bible be available in other translations?
34:06 – How are Bible translations made?
39:17 – How are idioms and difficult phrases translated?
42:29 – What's new in the updated Open Bible?
45:47 – Closing thoughts and invitation to engage the Bible
