In this episode of Written and Read, we explore a question that often causes confusion: if the Bible is truly God’s Word, why are there so many different translations?

We walk through the original languages of Scripture, the history of Bible translation, and the reasons multiple English versions exist today. Along the way, we address common concerns about whether the Bible has changed and explain how translation actually helps preserve and communicate God’s Word.

This episode helps listeners understand that multiple translations are not a problem, but a blessing that allows God’s Word to be clearly understood across languages and generations.

In this episode of Written and Read, we address a question many people have heard in conversations, books, and documentaries: were books left out of the Bible?

We examine what people are really referring to when they mention “lost books,” including the Apocrypha and Gnostic writings, and explain why these were never recognized as Scripture. By looking at apostolic authority, doctrinal consistency, and the recognition of God’s people, we clarify how the biblical canon was identified.

This episode helps remove confusion and strengthens confidence that the Bible we have today is complete and trustworthy.

In this episode of Written and Read, we answer a question many people have asked: why does the Bible contain exactly sixty-six books?

We explore how the Old Testament was already recognized as Scripture in the time of Christ and how the New Testament writings were identified and received by the early church. Along the way, we address common misconceptions about church councils and examine why certain books were included while others were not.

This episode helps clarify how the canon of Scripture was recognized and why believers can trust that the Bible they hold is the Word of God.

In this episode of Written and Read, we answer a question many people quietly wonder: how did we get the Bible?

We walk through the full journey of Scripture, from its original writing through divine inspiration, to its careful copying and preservation, and finally to its recognition as the canon of sixty-six books.

Along the way, we address common concerns about lost originals, manuscript reliability, and the role of church councils. This episode helps build confidence that the Bible we hold today faithfully represents the Word God revealed.

This episode introduces the foundational question of what the Bible is. It explains the structure, authorship, inspiration, and unified message of the sixty-six books of Scripture while emphasizing the Bible’s role as God’s revelation to humanity.

This is an introduction on the who and why of the Written and Read Podcast