Mark Ward

Scholar and YouTuber Mark Ward joins Sean McDowell to discuss the best Bible translations. They explore factors that contribute to a trustworthy translation, criteria for choosing a translation, gender accuracy controversy, selecting translations for different audiences, addressing 'King James Onlyism,' and the influence of a father's ministry on a mother's faith.

Mark Ward, biblical scholar, shares the results of his King James Bible Study Project, highlighting the challenges of understanding the archaic language in the King James Version. They discuss misunderstood Bible verses, translation differences, and the importance of making the word of God accessible to all in their own language.

Join Mark Ward, an author and YouTuber with expertise in Bible translations, as he reveals the pitfalls of various translations. He discusses the problematic New World Translation, translations tailored for Muslim audiences, and critiques like the Passion Translation. Mark emphasizes the importance of using multiple translations and highlights the issues with the NRSV Updated Edition. He also touches on the evolving language of the King James Version and the debates over gender language in modern translations, offering valuable insights for readers.

Delving into an innovative recruitment project, Axa's Florence Bertaut details its scope and school outreach initiatives. Successful recruit Benoît de Lavignère provides his perspective. The conversation concludes with insightful questions from Richard Absalom and Mark Ward of the ISF.

ISF research team members Mark Ward, Richard Absalom, Max Brook, Lee Munson, and Paul Watts discuss the topics they will be focusing on in 2024, including shorter and more frequent reports. They also talk about their plans for Threat Horizon, exploring new perspectives on security leadership, and changes at the ISF. In between, they engage in lighthearted banter about childhood TV shows and the controversial pineapple on pizza issue.