Welcome to The iBIBLE Podcast with Steve Cleary, where we dive into the world of biblical storytelling, animation, and global outreach. Hosted by Steve Cleary, ...
Episode 18: Unreached People in Africa and the Quest for Evangelism Tools.In this episode of The iBIBLE Podcast, Steve Cleary is joined by Tim, the Director of Sign Language Ministry, and Parfait, to discuss the challenges and successes of evangelizing in remote parts of Africa. They highlight the story of a man in Togo who used a not-yet-finished film about Jesus to bring people to Christ, stressing the importance of having the right tools for spreading the gospel. The conversation also touches on the necessity of translating religious content into regional languages and the special challenges of reaching deaf communities. Parfait further discusses the geopolitical complexities of evangelism in various African nations, particularly Muslim-majority countries where persecution is severe. Steve emphasizes the goal of providing digital tools to safely and effectively share Christian content, as well as efforts to advance sign language translations. Subscribe to The iBIBLE Podcast and be part of this groundbreaking journey to bring the Bible to life for all nations.Host: Steve ClearyGuests: Tim Maggio and Parfait AyanouProduced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah GonzalesEdited by: Joshua BurtonMusic by: ExperiaBrought to you by RevelationMedia00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:58 Meet the Guests: Tim and Parfait01:07 Testimony: The Power of Christian Content02:44 The Ewe Language and Evangelism in Togo07:28 Challenges in Spreading the Gospel in Africa13:17 The Role of Technology in Evangelism15:55 The Growing Christian Movement in Africa21:42 The Importance of Providing Tools for Evangelism32:32 Focus on the Deaf Community37:06 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
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Tim Maggio & Parfait Ayanou (Part 1)
Episode 17: The Power of Mother Tongue in Bible Translation & Ministry.In this episode of The iBIBLE Podcast, host Steve Cleary discusses the profound impact of delivering the Word of God in one's mother tongue with special guests Tim, the Director of Sign Language Ministry, and Parfait Ayanou, a pastor and Bible translation coordinator from Togo. The conversation covers the challenges and importance of Bible translation in Africa, the role of sign languages in spreading the Gospel, and the growing significance of visual content for African communities. These insights underline the necessity of culturally relevant biblical content and the efforts required to bring the complete Bible to every language, including minority languages and sign languages.Subscribe to The iBIBLE Podcast and be part of this groundbreaking journey to bring the Bible to life for all nations.Host: Steve ClearyGuests: Tim Maggio and Parfait AyanouProduced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah GonzalesEdited by: Joshua BurtonMusic by: ExperiaBrought to you by RevelationMedia00:00 Introduction and Episode Preview00:43 Welcoming Guests: Tim and Parfait03:04 Parfait's Background and Family05:15 Bible Translation Challenges and Stories07:02 Sign Language and Translation Efforts09:48 The Importance of Mother Tongue in Worship12:56 The Need for Accurate Bible Translations15:50 Future Plans and Content Distribution25:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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David McMenemy
Episode 16: Exploring iBible: Successes, Challenges, and Future AspirationsIn this candid episode of The iBible Podcast, host Steve Cleary is joined by David McMenemy, the architect and programmer behind the iBible app. Together, they delve into the highs and lows experienced with the app's development, from the implementation of a progressive web app to the challenges of multi-language support and AI integration. They discuss the app's impressive engagement numbers, including millions of episode views and hundreds of thousands of decisions for Christ. Special emphasis is placed on the potential of the app as a resource for Sunday school teachers worldwide, complete with quizzes and extensive curricular resources. Looking towards the future, Steve and David explore the vision for iBible, including expanding language support and enhancing usability. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how iBible aims to make Biblical teachings accessible and engaging across the globe.Subscribe to The iBIBLE Podcast and be part of this groundbreaking journey to bring the Bible to life for all nations.Host: Steve ClearyGuest: David McMenemyProduced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah GonzalesEdited by: Joshua BurtonMusic by: ExperiaBrought to you by RevelationMedia00:00 Introduction to the iBible Podcast00:25 Meet the Architect: David McMenemy01:04 The Journey of the iBible App02:12 Challenges and Innovations in App Development03:40 Success Metrics and Global Reach06:55 User Registration Hurdles11:23 AI Integration and Translation Issues16:44 Future Plans and Improvements20:19 The Challenge of App Accessibility Overseas22:11 Leveraging Social Media for Outreach22:49 Enhancing the iBible App for Sunday School23:44 User Feedback and Future Improvements28:42 Expanding Language Support and Global Reach37:16 Innovative Solutions for Offline Access38:25 Conclusion and Call to Action#ibible #podcast #theibiblepodcast #christianmissionary #christian #christianity #missionarystories #faithinaction #bibletechnology #bibleanimation #revelationmedia #christianpodcast #biblepodcast #faithbasedpodcast #christianyoutube #jesuspodcast #biblestudy #biblestories #godsword #biblicaltruth #jesuslovesyou #bibleverse #podcastlife #podcastepisode #newpodcast #podcastclips #ChristianContent #bibleanimation #christiananimation #animatedbible #biblestorytelling #GospelThroughMedia #christianfamily #faithjourney #spiritualgrowth #godsplan #jesussaves #appdevelopment
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Chris McQuirk and Dr Sastry Meesala
Episode 15: Facing Persecution: Church Planting and Rescuing Children in IndiaIn this episode of The iBIBLE Podcast, Steve Cleary speaks with Chris, Vice President of Kingdom Advancement, and Sastry from Rehoboth Ministries India. They discuss the severe persecution Christians face in India, including physical abuse and social ostracism. The conversation highlights the church planting efforts, theological training, and rescue missions for children and women from poverty and slavery. The challenges of ministry in India, the significance of the Telugu language, and the need for Christian resources are also covered. Sastry shares personal stories from the orphanage and the impact of providing clean water and education to the Dalits, the untouchable caste. The episode sheds light on the importance of endurance, love, and patience for Christians in India.Subscribe to The iBIBLE Podcast and be part of this groundbreaking journey to bring the Bible to life for all nations.Host: Steve ClearyGuests: Chris McQuirk and Dr Sastry MeesalaProduced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah GonzalesEdited by: Joshua BurtonMusic by: ExperiaBrought to you by RevelationMedia00:00 Introduction and Overview00:03 Persecution of Christians in India00:43 Welcome to the iBible Podcast00:59 Meet the Guests: Chris and Sastry01:47 Chris's Trip to India03:38 Rehoboth Ministries India: An Overview06:09 Challenges and Persecution07:44 The Economic and Political Factors09:16 Secret Believers and Muslim Converts18:20 The Role of iBible in Ministry20:24 Future Plans and Vision22:16 The Need for Christian Literature in Telugu23:36 Partnership and Expansion25:03 Choosing Languages for Translation26:04 Challenges and Commitments in Telugu Translation27:35 Understanding the Caste System in India28:29 Impact of the Caste System on Education and Society33:28 Church Growth Among Dalits40:01 Orphanage and Education Initiatives42:13 Prayer Requests and Final Thoughts
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Christopher Beth (Part 2)
Episode 14: Spreading the Gospel Through Technology: Collaborating with The Bucket Ministry
Join Steve Cleary in this iBible Podcast episode as he continues a conversation with Christopher Beth of The Bucket Ministry. They discuss the ongoing missions to share the gospel through unique tools like customized tablets pre-loaded with gospel content, deployed in slum areas to aid both spiritually and practically. Hear about their collaborative efforts to bring clean water and the message of Jesus to thousands of homes, the impact they have already seen, and their plans for future outreach across various countries. Visit https://thebucketministry.org to support or learn more about what Christopher is doing through The Bucket Ministry.
Subscribe to The iBIBLE Podcast and be part of this groundbreaking journey to bring the Bible to life for all nations.
Host: Steve Cleary
Guest: Christopher Beth
Produced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah Gonzales
Edited by: Joshua Burton
Music by: Experia
Brought to you by RevelationMedia
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:19 Partnerships and Ministry Goals
00:57 The Real Story of Jesus Initiative
01:52 Tablet Customization and Deployment
03:49 Scaling Up and Distribution
04:31 Challenges and Solutions
06:30 Impact and Future Plans
14:30 Language and Cultural Considerations
17:34 Discipleship Material and Genesis
18:21 Global Projects and Partnerships
19:18 Impact of Social Media and Follow-Up
19:47 Unexpected Bible Requests
20:58 Challenges and Successes in Evangelism
22:42 Future Plans and Expansion
30:51 Sponsorship and Support
33:43 Concluding Thoughts and Prayers
Welcome to The iBIBLE Podcast with Steve Cleary, where we dive into the world of biblical storytelling, animation, and global outreach. Hosted by Steve Cleary, the visionary behind iBIBLE and the founder of RevelationMedia, this podcast explores the mission to bring the entire Bible to life through dynamic animated episodes that cover everything from Genesis to Revelation. Each episode of the podcast delves into the creative process, theological insights, and the remarkable impact of iBIBLE, which aims to reach millions of people—including those who cannot read—by translating biblical stories into captivating visual formats.Steve shares his experiences from decades of working in Christian media, including his work with The Pilgrim's Progress and The Voice of the Martyrs. His passion for using technology to spread the Gospel is evident in every episode, as iBIBLE strives to meet the needs of a generation growing up in the digital age. The podcast also explores how this innovative project aims to distribute the Bible in more than 7,000 languages, making it accessible to people around the world.Join Steve as he discusses the transformative power of visual storytelling, insights into biblical literacy, and how iBIBLE is becoming a tool for missionaries and churches worldwide. Perfect for pastors, educators, parents, and anyone passionate about sharing God’s Word through new and creative means.Subscribe to The iBIBLE Podcast and be part of this groundbreaking journey to bring the Bible to life for all nations.
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