The Journey Podcast

The Wycliffe Global Alliance occasionally publishes The Journey Podcast, with conversations on topics of interest to Alliance organisations.

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Episode 8, January 2025: How the Alliance Came to Be

At a breakout session at the recent Global Gathering in Johannesburg, two leaders recounted how the Wycliffe Global Alliance made a challenging, sometimes-painful transition from its early days to what it looks like today. Kirk Franklin was the Alliance’s first Executive Director. Darryl Kernick was Wycliffe Australia Director and also held several senior positions within WBTI, which would become the Alliance.

 

Episode 7, October 2024: Global Gathering Preview

On the eve of the Alliance’s first Global Gathering since 2016, we spoke with two of the people behind this event, set for 31 October through 4 November in Johannesburg, South Africa. Agnes Lid is the Wycliffe Global Alliance Board Chair. Hannes Wiesmann, as Assistant to the Executive Director, has led the organizing and planning for the event.

 

Episode 6, September 2024: ProgressBible and Vision 2025

To coincide with the Alliance's annual release of Global Scripture Access statistics, we spoke with SIL's Terry Dehart and Christy Liner about ProgressBible and how Bible translation statistics are gathered, reported and interpreted.

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Episode 5, July 2024: Vision 2025's Impact

God has used Vision 2025 in ways we never could have imagined. Here is a conversation with Dr. Bryan Harmelink, Director for Collaboration for the Wycliffe Global Alliance, about Vision 2025 and its impact on Bible translation movements and on the worldwide church.

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Episode 4, April 2024: The Global People Conversation

A conversation with Hannes Wiesmann, Assistant to the Executive Director, about 2023's Global People Conversation that took place in four segments on four continents. Specifically, how these types of gatherings emphasise Alliance values by including a huge variety of voices to address common issues in the Bible translation movement.

Episode 3, March 2024: Stephen Coertze

Stephen Coertze, Executive Director of the Wycliffe Global Alliance, takes a thoughtful look at conversations and events planned for 2024.

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Episode 2, February 2024: John Watters and Vision 2025 - Part 2

Part 2 of a 2-part interview with John Watters, former director of SIL and what was then called Wycliffe International. In this part, John talks about how Vision 2025 evolved into more than he ever imagined — and he offers advice for any Alliance organisation leader who might have a big idea.

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Episode 1, January 2024: John Watters and Vision 2025 - Part 1

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01/2025 Americas, global

'It speaks their language'

Course gives pastors and other leaders a new understanding of the church's role and responsibility in Bible translation

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Americas, global

Special Report

A course developed by the Wycliffe Global Alliance, called 'Language and Translation in the Mission of God', is capturing the imagination of church leaders worldwide. A first-hand look at how the course impacted attendees in Bogotá, Colombia  How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground: 'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people' In Brazil, a dozen seminaries are using the course. And Deaf communities in that nation have found a deeper connection A funding opportunity for Alliance organisations and partners VIDEO SHORTS 'My theology was transformed' A Broader Perspective Impacting Hearts & Communities 'You have to come hear this!' Leaving a Legacy More Perspectives on the Course's Impact   If you are interested in learning how Language and Translation in the Mission of God might benefit your particular organisation and context, please email us at info@wycliffe.net and we will put you in touch with Bryan Harmelink, the Alliance’s Director for Collaboration. ••• Stories reported by Gwen Davies of the Wycliffe Global Alliance Communication and Prayer teams. Title illustration is AI-derived from a photo showing Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. Original photo: Marc Ewell. Alliance organisations are welcome to download and use photos from these articles.

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Americas, global

'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people'

How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground

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