Michael Johnson / World English Bible

Michael Johnson / World English Bible - Full Episode

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Michael Johnson is the lead translator of the World English Bible, the largest, modern, public domain Bible available today. In addition to his Bible translation work, Michael is a missionary in Papua New Guinea and assists other insurgent missionary groups around the world in bringing Bibles into "creative access" countries where they are outlawed, and in some cases, carry the penalty of arrest or death.
In this episode, we talk about the personal risks he takes in bringing the Bible to some of the most remote and dangerous places on Earth, as well as the red tape and logistical problems that persist around Bible copyrights (as well as his campaign to bring free Bibles to the world!). Michael is genuinely one of the most interesting people I've ever spoken to. If you would like to learn more about him or donate to his work, check out his links below.
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ATYP Episode: #7 Michael Johnson / World English Bible
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Michael's Website:
mljohnson.org/
World English Bible:
worldenglish.bible/
We also put up a version of the World English Bible on our website if you would like to read it before purchasing your own through Michael. I would encourage everyone to share it. The Bible should be free and accessible to all.

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@tayjmcm 10 ай бұрын

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:28 📖 Michael Johnson translated the entire Bible into the World English Bible and made it freely available to the public. 02:16 📚 The World English Bible project started in 1984, driven by the desire to distribute digital copies of the Bible when digital technology was in its infancy. 05:29 🖋️ Copyright restrictions and permissions often hinder efforts to freely distribute and use the Bible in various contexts, creating challenges for those trying to share it. 15:16 🕒 It took approximately 36 years to complete the World English Bible project, with the first draft finished in three months but extensive manual work required to refine it. 23:55 🌍 Papua New Guinea has over 850 independent languages and tribes, each with its own distinct language, making missionary work challenging due to language barriers and cultural differences. Safety concerns, including theft, murder, sorcery, and highway robbery, are also prevalent in certain areas. 26:38 🌍 Michael Johnson shares that safety lies in being where God wants you to be, emphasizing trust in divine protection. 27:04 🔫 Michael recounts an encounter with armed robbers on a remote road in Papua New Guinea and his quick thinking to evade danger. 28:29 📖 Over 191 million World English Bibles have been downloaded, demonstrating the wide reach and impact of digital Bible distribution. 30:06 🌎 Michael's main focus is on smaller language groups, creative access countries, and those who may not yet value the Holy Bible. 35:04 🌐 Creative strategies, including encryption and virtual private networks, are employed to ensure Bible access in countries with censorship or restrictions.

@thejulesfather 3 ай бұрын

Great show. Great cause.

@Americanninjaman 11 ай бұрын

Extremely interesting I've been recently looking into copyright free bibles.

@tayjmcm 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Michael is great. A real servant’s heart

@calebgeorge4959 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this interview. I only heard about the WEB yesterday, would like to see it given more publicity.

@tayjmcm 5 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. I feel the same. People don’t know how crazy Bible copyright is. Michael is a wonderful person.

@tjmaverick1765 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this interview. I only recently became aware of the WEB. I bought a physical copy because I would rather read a book than read online. I also ordered a wall calendar that has daily Bible verses using the WEB.

@tayjmcm Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Michael is great. We were excited to give him a larger platform. If you haven’t subscribed to our channel yet, you should. We interview all types of neat people similar to Michael.

@dandavis5464 Жыл бұрын

The Bible should be easier to copy. I think the World English Bible is great in this regard. I'm surprised more publishers aren't trying to use it. Its a good translation. Thanks for the interview!

@tayjmcm Жыл бұрын

It’s great! sadly most publishers only care about making money