Best Conference Interpretation Podcasts (2025)

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WHAT ENGLISH ONLY REALLY MEANS 8:09

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This episode addresses the complexities and surprises faced by interpreters in their daily work, revealing that even simple words can pose challenges. The recent political changes in the United States, including the new executive order designating English as the official language, raises concerns about the future of interpreters, particularly the r…

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PROS AND CONS OF OVER-THE-PHONE INTERPRETING 19:24

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The Challenges and Rewards of Over-the-Phone Interpreting: Everything You Need to Know The episode covers the history of OPI, its advantages and disadvantages, the skills required, and steps to become a telephone interpreter. Maritza provides practical advice for working conditions, handling difficult situations, and maintaining professional ethics…

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#133: An Interview with Matthew Bates - Part 1 1:45:21

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In this 2-part series, Joshua Sherman and Matthew Halsted chat with Matthew Bates about his new book, Beyond the Salvation Wars: Why Both Protestants and Catholics Must Reimagine How We Are Saved. The book has garnered a lot of attention since it was published earlier this year (2025). In this extended conversation, Bates fields questions from Sher…

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INTERPRETER GONE BAD 8:02

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The Ethical Boundaries and Pitfalls of Professional Interpreting In this episode of Interpreters and Interrupters, host Maritza discusses the case of Ippei Mizuhara, an interpreter who defrauded baseball star Shohei Ohtani, emphasizing the importance of integrity and confidentiality in the profession. The episode concludes with advice on handling o…

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#132: Revelation, Part 33 (Rev. 18:14-24) 1:15:10

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In the first half of the episode, Matt takes listeners through Revelation 18:14-24, which is embedded with multiple allusions to the Old Testament. The OT imagery of divine judgment that John employs is especially striking here. In the second half, Matt interacts with Jason Staples' recent article (link below), which argues that "Babylon the Great"…

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#131: Revelation, Part 32 (Rev. 18:1-13) 56:38

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In this episode, Matt explores the various Old Testament texts embedded within Revelation 18:1-3. Why would John allude to them, and what do these allusions teach us about how he interprets the OT? +++ Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠…

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ATA SPD PODCAST: The Evolving Linguist Conference – An Interview with its Keynote Speakers 24:22

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SHOW NOTES New Episode! In Episode 28 of the ATA SPD Podcast, Gabriela Escarrá interviews The Evolving Linguist Conference keynote speakers Daniel Šebesta and Nathalie Greff‑Santamaria, offering fresh perspectives on how language professionals can thrive in an evolving landscape. 00:00 – 14:57 Nathalie Greff‑Santamaria challenges the narrative of d…

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#130: Scripture, Story, and... the Shire 24:00

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Matt and Tosha take a listener's question about Jesus and the story of Israel -- at which point they also discuss the importance of Hobbits. +++ Support The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Matt's blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#129: How Does God Act in the World? An Interview with David Wilkinson 51:47

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Matt chats with Prof. David Wilkinson about his new book How Does God Act in the World? Science, Miracle, and Mission. This episode centers around a discussion regarding the various models of the universe, such as: Newtonian physics, quantum theory, etc. But how does science -- specifically, physics -- relate to biblical hermeneutics and theology? …

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Interpreters, AI & Advocacy – Safe AI Taskforce (part 2) [EP 86] 1:09:25

1M ago1:09:25

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In this episode of Subject to Interpretation, host Maria Ceballos sits down with Ludmila Golovine (CEO of MasterWord Services) and Dr. Bill Rivers (Principal at WP Rivers & Associates), members of the Safe AI Taskforce, to continue the very important conversation on the impacts of AI in the language services field. Tune in to better understand how …

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#128: Faith, Doubt, and Prayer: Musings on Jeremiah 20 11:57

1M ago11:57

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Jeremiah 20 is one of the most interesting passages in Scripture. It records a prayer from the prophet Jeremiah who, having been physically beaten by the priest Pashur and jailed, subsequently utters a very honest prayer to God that is full of doubt and faith. It's a fascinating text worthy of reflection because it nudges us to rethink some of our …

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#127: Resurrection, Joy, and Language: An Interview with Daniel Mikkelsen, Part 2 47:27

2M ago47:27

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Part 2 of 2 Matt chats with Daniel Mikkelsen (PhD cand., University of Edinburgh) about his research on Christ's resurrection. They focus specifically on 1 Corinthians 15. Daniel also shares about overcoming challenges with dyslexia as a Bible scholar, which requires a lot of reading and writing. Matt and Daniel also discuss the benefits of learnin…

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The worst mistakes made by interpreter trainers 38:57

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Support the show Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great tried-and-tested strategies to improve your interpreting skills, min…

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Why Language Policy Matters with Amanda Seewald [EP 85] 44:05

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In this episode of Subject to Interpretation, host Maria Ceballos sits down with Amanda Seewald, Executive Director of JNCL-NCLIS, to explore why language access, multilingual education, and policy advocacy are essential to the future of interpreting and language services. Amanda shares her insights on federal language legislation, the role of inte…

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#126: Resurrection, Joy, and Language: An Interview with Daniel Mikkelsen, Part 1 1:10:27

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Part 1 of 2 Matt chats with Daniel Mikkelsen (PhD cand., University of Edinburgh) about his research on Christ's resurrection. They focus specifically on 1 Corinthians 15. Daniel also shares about overcoming challenges with dyslexia as a Bible scholar, which requires a lot of reading and writing. Matt and Daniel also discuss the benefits of learnin…

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Retourists, don't make these mistakes! 27:38

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Support the show Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great tried-and-tested strategies to improve your interpreting skills, min…

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#125: A Conference on 1 Enoch: A Discussion with Mike Chu 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Matt chats with Mike Chu, the academic director of Awakening School of Theology, about an upcoming conference they are hosting on 1 Enoch. Website: https://awkng.com +++ Support the The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Re…

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INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES INTERPRETER CRISIS 21:38

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Indigenous Language Interpreting Is In Demand We delve into the world of interpreting indigenous languages, specifically Q'eqchi'. Featuring Jace Norton, founder and CEO of Maya Bridge Language Services, we explore the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of interpreting for indigenous communities. This episode provides a comprehensive look …

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#124: The Disciple Dojo: An Interview with JM Smith, Part 2 47:15

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Part 2 of 2 James-Michael Smith runs an organization called DiscipleDojo, which is a multi-faceted ministry that serves refugees, publishes interviews with scholars and authors, and offers resources on biblical studies and theology. In this two-part discussion, JM and Matt cover a lot of territory: from Wesleyanism to the so-called "young, restless…

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#123: The Disciple Dojo: An Interview with JM Smith, Part 1 54:30

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Part 1 of 2 James-Michael Smith runs an organization called DiscipleDojo, which is a multi-faceted ministry that serves refugees, publishes interviews with scholars and authors, and offers resources on biblical studies and theology. In this two-part discussion, JM and Matt cover a lot of territory: from Wesleyanism to the so-called "young, restless…

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#122: Hermeneutics and Geography: An Interview with Dr. John Beck 1:01:19

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In this episode, Matt chats with Dr. John ("Jack") Beck. Jack has spent much of his career helping people to see the importance of biblical geography and how becoming familiar with it can help readers better understand the depths of meaning of the biblical text. What is significant, for example, about the physical location of Jesus' baptism at the …

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#121: Revelation, Part 31 (Rev. 17:9-18) 44:52

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In this section, Revelation offers an interpretation of the beast's 7 heads and 10 horns. These symbols prove to be highly important and easily discernible -- but they are only discernible when modern readers interpret them in light of an important text in Daniel and when it is remembered how apocalyptic imagery works in the first place (such as in…

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#120: It's all about the ending 10:19

3M ago10:19

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Here's a question we need to ask: How do the endings (plural!) of the Old Testament direct and guide our reading of the New Testament, specifically the Gospels? Listen to find out... +++ Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ R…

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#119: Revelation, Part 30 (Rev. 17:1-8) 55:06

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Who is the great prostitute in Revelation 17? And why does she have the name "Babylon" written across her forehead? And, moreover, what is the significance of John seeing her in the "wilderness"? A variety of Old Testament passages and stories -- and even non-canonical texts such as the Sibylline Oracles -- can help modern readers understand the im…

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#118: Revelation, Part 29 (Rev. 16:8-21) 58:09

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Matt continues his discussion through Revelation 16 -- the seven bowls of judgment. This passage continues to allude to key sections of the Exodus narrative, specifically the plagues. Matt also draws attention to the way the bowls relate to the seals and trumpets, noting especially the way Revelation depicts a cosmos that is deteriorating. He also …

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#117: Revelation, Part 28 (Rev. 16:1-7) 56:15

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In Revelation 16, readers encounter a third cycle of seven judgments -- the "seven bowls." In this episode, Matt looks at the first three bowls and observes similarities with the previous cycle of judgments (the seven trumpets). He also points out the ways in which the bowls are conceptually linked back to the the Egyptian plagues of Exodus and why…

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How to create a stress management strategy for an exam 48:21

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Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Sign up for my workshop to create an action plan for the EU test Support the show Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great tri…

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CHALLENGES IN MEDICAL & CONFERENCE INTERPRETING 31:28

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Razan Roumany, shares her journey and experiences as an Arabic and Spanish medical and conference interpreter. Razan details her early inspiration to become an interpreter, her challenges, and the fulfilling aspects of her career. From deciding between medical and legal interpreting to handling interruptions and working under pressure, Razan offers…

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#116: Did God forsake Jesus on the cross? 8:19

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When Jesus was on the cross, he cried out: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Does this mean that God actually forsook Jesus? Many people think so. But in this episode, Matt offers some reasons why that's not the case at all. +++ Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.…

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How to be a great relay (long version) 1:22:33

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Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Support the show Sign up for my workshop on salami technique, 8th May 2025 6.30 pm (UK) Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some gre…

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How to be a great relay in simultaneous 52:17

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Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Support the show Sign up for my workshop on salami technique, 8th May 2025 6.30 pm (UK) This episode is about relay: what annoys you when you're taking relay, what you find helpful, and your tips for being a good relay for other interpreters. There's a longer version of this…

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#115: Revelation, Part 27 - Why does Revelation depict sevenfold judgment cycles? 34:47

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Why does Revelation depict sevenfold judgment cycles -- e.g., seven seals, seven trumpets, seven bowls? How might the Old Testament help us to understand the logic of Revelation's structure in this regard? And what other biblical prophet depicted divine judgment along the lines of a sevenfold schema? +++ Support the The Bible (Unmuted) via Patreon:…

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#114: Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: An Interview with Andrew Perrin 55:39

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Matt chats with Andrew Perrin (PhD, McMaster University) about all things Dead Sea Scrolls. Andrew has written a new book on the subject called Lost Words and Forgotten Worlds: Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls. On this episode, Andrew talks about what the Scrolls are, what they contain, and why they are important. If you are serious student of th…

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#113: Q&A - The Dead Sea Scrolls, Studying the Bible in Light of Non-canonical Texts, and More... 43:15

5M ago43:15

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Matt takes listener questions, which opens up quite a bit of discussion on some fun (and important) topics: Should the church utilize non-canonical texts (such as the Dead Scrolls, Pseudepigrapha, etc) for teaching the Bible? How can the Dead Sea Scrolls be useful for understanding the New Testament? Is the academic study of the Bible threatening t…

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The Power of Language Justice with Rachel Rossi [EP 84] 31:44

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In this must-listen episode of Subject to Interpretation, host Maria Ceballos-Wallis speaks with Rachel Rossi, former Director of the Office for Access to Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice. Together, they explore the vital role of language access in due process and civil rights, and how language justice is an essential part of ensuring equa…

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ATA SPD Podcast – An interview with Adolfo M. García, Ph.D. 41:35

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Summary: In this first episode of Season 7, Laura A. Rodriguez O’Dwyer, member of the SPD podcast and secretary of the New York Circle of Translators, interviews Dr. Adolfo Garcia, a neuroscientist, musician, translator, and language teacher whose PhD dissertation focused on a Neurolinguistic Model on Translation Equivalence and whose postdoctoral …

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The Future of Interpretation with Agustin de la Mora and Claudia Eslava [EP 83] 59:31

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The Subject to Interpretation Podcast is back with a brand-new season! In the first episode, podcast host Maria Ceballo-Wallis sits down with Agustin de la Mora (Founder of DLMII) and Claudia Eslava (CEO of DLMII) to dive into the key trends shaping the future of interpretation and the must-watch topics for professionals in 2025. Watch now to stay …

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#112: Saving Face: An Interview with Aimee Byrd 46:59

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Aimee Byrd joins us once again to chat about her latest book, Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church. She offers careful reflections on navigating disillusionment and pain that, sadly, sometimes comes through the church. Aimee's relentless commitment to pursuing the saving face of Jesus Christ is absolutely cont…

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WELCOME TO SEASON 2 2:44

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"Language interpreters, join the conversation!" Tune in to our podcast for fresh insights, practical tips, and career guidance. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, we've got you covered. Discover the latest terminology trends, get answers to your burning questions, and connect with a vibrant community of interpreters. Our host, Mari…

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#111: Women in Academia & John the Baptist: An Interview with Amber Dillon, Part 2 42:06

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Part 2 of 2 Matt chats with Amber Dillon (PhD, Ridley College), who teaches at Eternity Bible College and Denver Seminary. In her doctoral work (supervised by New Testament scholar Michael Bird), she researched the literary portrait of John the Baptist, as depicted in the Gospel of John. In the previous episode (part 1/Ep #110), we kicked things of…

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#110: Women in Academia & John the Baptist: An Interview with Amber Dillon, Part 1 43:34

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Part 1 of 2 Matt chats with Amber Dillon (PhD, Ridley College), who teaches at Eternity Bible College and Denver Seminary. In her doctoral work (supervised by New Testament scholar Michael Bird), she researched the literary portrait of John the Baptist, as depicted in the Gospel of John. In this episode (part 1), we kick things off by discussing wh…

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#109: Q&A - Is it ever okay to lie? 15:00

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Is it ever okay to lie? That's the question Matt takes up on the show today. Interestingly, this question is not merely an ethical one but also has bearing upon larger issues related to theology, anthropology, and hermeneutics. Resources mentioned on the show: (1) David Bentley Hart,You Are Gods: On Nature and Supernature // see chapter 4: Pia Frau…

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COMPASSION & ADVOCACY IN MEDICAL INTERPRETING 46:10

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Interpreters and Interrupters welcomes Ana Fauvet, a nationally certified medical interpreter and event organizer. They discuss the delicate balance of compassion and professionalism in medical interpreting. The conversation covers the controversies of advocacy in medical settings, strategies to express compassion without breaching professional bou…

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#108: Revelation, Part 26 (Rev 15) 46:57

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Revelation 15 is a remarkable passage, for it offers a vision of a christologized exodus. This is a powerful illustration of the ways in which the New Testament employs Old Testament material and bridges the story of Jesus of Nazareth to the story of Israel -- especially the Exodus story. There are a number of insights this conceptual bridging affo…

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#107: Revelation, Part 25 (Rev 14:6-20) 38:57

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This passage centers around the proclamations and actions of several angels, who play a decisive role in the eschaton. Readers are also confronted with further images of divine judgment. How should one interpret these judgment texts, specifically, the gruesome picture given in v. 20? +++ Support the podcast via Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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#106: Revelation, Part 24 (Rev 14:1-5) 35:34

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In Revelation 14:1-5, we meet once again 144,000 people who are marked on their foreheads. This mirrors the content of Revelation 7, furthering the narrative of the text as a whole. But new material is introduced in the process. Matt analyzes this new content, revealing important allusions that tie Rev. 14 back to Old Testament passages found in De…

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Approaches to tackling impostor syndrome 48:41

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Hi! Welcome to the Complete Interpreter podcast by the Interpreting Coach. Support the show Why 'Complete Interpreter'? Because you're not just a translation machine, you're also a person and a business owner, and I hope to help you take a 360 view of yourself and share some great tried-and-tested strategies to improve your interpreting skills, min…

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#105: Q&A - Evangelism, Imago Dei, and the Story of Scripture 20:02

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Matt answers a listener's question about evangelism, specifically: Should Christians first preach about sinbefore talking about grace? The answer to that question requires a story... +++ Support the podcast via Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read Matt's blog: ⁠⁠…

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#104: An Interview with Paul Wilson: Acts and Migration 1:01:25

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Matt chats with Paul Wilson, a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on migration in the book of Acts. This is a topic that not only garners attention among biblical scholars but also among those engaged in modern political discourse. It's a hot topic, to say the least. In this conversation, Paul guides listeners to thi…

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PRACTICE 20 - LEGAL AND MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 8:28

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Ring of Fire 20 is the last installment of a weekly terminology practice session for all levels of interpreters and for all languages, including ASL. Terminology includes Medical, Legal, and General categories. Check out Practice 1 through 19. CCHI Global Workforce Survey of Health Care Interpreters In this Practice: Legal Terms Abstract; Brief; Br…