The Journey / Wycliffe Global Alliance
This podcast is presented by the Wycliffe Global Alliance, a worldwide fellowship dedicated to Bible translation and language development. It shares stories, interviews, and updates from translators and partners working to make Scripture accessible in every language. Listeners will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of language communities and the alliance's mission. The show also explores the broader impact of translated Scripture on literacy and community transformation.
Episodes
Episode 15, April 2026 - Agnes Lid
A conversation with Agnes Lid, interim Executive Director of the Wycliffe Global Alliance. Hosts: Phil Prior and Jim Killam.
Episode 14, December 2025 - Paul Kimbi and the Future of Bible Translation
A conversation with Dr. Paul Kimbi, the Alliance Consultant for Bible Translation Programmes, about Bible translation movements as we look past Vision 2025.
Episode 13 - Jon ImBeau, Wycliffe Canada
Wycliffe Canada President Jon Imbeau talks about leading in the changing world of mission and ministry, collaborating with churches in Bible translation, and the value of the Wycliffe Global Alliance.
Episode 12 - Previewing a New Alliance Podcast
Wycliffe Global Alliance leaders Jo Johnson and Hannes Wiesmann discuss their new podcast, In the Company of Travellers, which focuses on organisational Christlikeness.
Episode 11, September 2025: Oral Bible Translation
A conversation with Evelyn Gan, who serves as the Wycliffe Global Alliance’s Consultant for Oral Translation Programmes.
Episode 10, June 2025: AI, Bible Translation and the Church
An interview with James Poulter, consultant an AI expert who is working with a number of ministry organisations in determining the best uses for AI in kingdom work.
Episode 9, February 2025: The Year Ahead
As we look ahead to the long-anticipated year 2025, Wycliffe Global Alliance Executive Director Stephen Coertze discusses the Alliance’s priorities for this year and beyond.
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 Australian Division Director
and Board Secretary for 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: Bible Translation - Behind the Statistics
Bible translation movements are seeing tremendous progress worldwide. As the Alliance publishes the 2024 Global Scripture Access statistics, we talk with Christy Liner and Terry Dehart of SIL's ProgressBible about what it all means.
Episode 5: 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.
Episode 4: 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: Alliance Executive Director Stephen Coertze
Stephen Coertze, Executive Director of the Wycliffe Global Alliance, takes a thoughtful look at conversations and events planned for 2024.
Text version at wycliffe.net
Episode 2: John Watters & 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.
Episode 1: John Watters & Vision 2025
Part 1 of a 2-part conversation with John Watters about the origin and development of Vision 2025 for the Bible translation movement. John is the former director of SIL and what was then called Wycliffe International (now the Wycliffe Global Alliance).
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