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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026

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Our guest for 1 Corinthians 3 & 4 is @druhart.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Theology at Messiah University and co-host with Jared McKenna of the amazing Inverse podcast. Dr. Hart's newest book is "Making It Plain: Why We Need Anabaptism in the Black Church."

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 14/08/2026

Found In Translation is back with a new season, and we're very excited to share our first episode with guest Miguel de la Torre, ethicist, liberation theologian, and author of 50 books! We loved talking through the beginning of 1 Corinthians with him. Give it a listen! youtu.be/Rjw7s1J19qw?...

1 Corinthians 1 & 2 in the LIT Bible with Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 24/07/2026

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It's here 🎉 The Liberation & Inclusion Translation is now a free app on iPhone and Android, the New Testament (most of it!) in your pocket. This is a Bible that's FOR everyone. Find out more about it at litbible.net/apps/

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LIT Bible Apps | Liberation and Inclusion Translation

The LIT Bible app for iPhone and Android: the full Liberation and Inclusion Translation, plus notes, highlights, daily and Lectionary readings, and offline access. Private, no account, no ads.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/05/2026

This is beautiful and true, and beautiful because its true. Full confession: I cried. theclutteredmouth.com/the-gospel-o...

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The Gospel of the Pink Pony Club

It's the great commission

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 27/05/2026

Y'all. We started a nonprofit called Liberating Scripture Collective, and it's the new home for the LIT Bible and Found in Translation. I can't wait to see what happens next. Check it out at liberatingscripture.org

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

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In his Palm Sunday homily, Pope Leo XIV declares that Jesus, as the King of Peace, "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them." www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/ne...

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Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: ‘Jesus does not listen to prayers of those who wage war’ - Vatican News

Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen ...

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 09/03/2026

I am honored to have been a guest for the second time on Why Me Lord? talking about the LIT Bible, vibing on embodiment being a sacred thing, and trying to protect my kids from being traumatized by harmful uses of the Bible. Check it out! inhimglobalmedia-ca-9288.subspla.sh/dwg2kwc

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LIT BIBLE REVISITED WITH BRANDON VELEZ JOHNSON

KCWG The Truth is the best internet radio on the planet! Founded in love and the strong foundation of the Word of God, KCWG is the Christian radio broadcasting network committed to serving it's commun...

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 26/01/2026

Thank you @dr-maeforrest.bsky.social for this. We deeply need these words today. open.substack.com/pub/maeforre...

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A meditation on the Beatitudes

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 19/12/2025

I was excited and honored to join Rev. Kamal Hassan and Brad Sanders on *Why Me Lord?* We got to talk #litbible and the impact of words like "conversation" and "liberation." I had a great time talking with them, and I hope you enjoy hearing it. inhimglobalmedia-ca-9288.subspla.sh/3x5pp58

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GUEST BRANDON JOHNSON-AUTHOR- THE LIT BIBLE

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Sojourners @sojo.net · 18/12/2025

"Whether we have forced migrants from their homelands through climate change or genocidal warfare, only for them to arrive and face detention and deportation, these are the crucified peoples of our time with whom God stands in solidarity through the person of Jesus." sojo.net/articles/opi...

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The Christian Case for Open Borders

If God’s grace is borderless, then what does that mean for our country’s borders?

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 03/11/2025

Just in time for Advent, Luke 1-12 is available on litbible.net! #litbible

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 27/07/2025

This looks so good. I'm excited to use it with our community!

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 22/07/2025

Hey, y'all! We would be absolutely thrilled to present on the podcast stage at the QCF Conference in January. If you appreciate Found in Translation, we would be honored to have you recommend us :) Here's the link: www.qcfconf.org/podcast-stag...

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Podcast Stage Application — 2026 Q Christian Fellowship Conference

Apply to host a Podcast Session at the 2026 Q Christian Fellowship Conference.

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Brandon Rhodes @bdrhodes.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

I had such a blast exploring Matthew 24 & 25 in the @litbible.net through an anti-authoritarian lens with @pastortrey05.com! He brought loads of wisdom. Also in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc youtu.be/pFAVsrdpSRg

Who Are the Least of These? – Matthew 24 & 25 with Trey Ferguson

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 21/07/2025

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Jesus' discussion on nationalism The Black church and Anabaptism The Bible as the testimonies of the losers Jesus' advice for getting through apocalyptic times Immigrant-love as Christian witness Exasperation with revolutionary violence Where to see Jesus every day youtu.be/pFAVsrdpSRg?...

Who Are the Least of These? – Matthew 24 & 25 with Trey Ferguson

Jenna DeWitt (she/her) @jennadewitt.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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So honored to be on @litbible.net talking about Matt. 23, what it's like to #beUMC, name-dropping @queertheology.bsky.social , keeping the Bible in context while applying it appropriately to our modern lives, and the grief of our communities not living in integrity. open.spotify.com/episode/1F9j...

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What Got Jesus Angry? – Matthew 23 with Jenna DeWitt

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 10/07/2025

The queer theology anthem that happened to be Jesus' favorite song lyric Jesus' street pageantry parodying the imperial occupation; Merch tables in the part of the temple dedicated to hosting outsiders; Jesus' sense of his looming lynching; Jesus' GTFO clapbacks; and more. youtu.be/3RjV2-4OGFs?...

Why Did Jesus Cleanse the Temple? – Matthew 21 & 22 with Naphtali Renshaw

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/06/2025

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Why did Jesus' thoughts on divorce and marriage cause his disciples to question whether anyone can get married? Why did Jesus respond with this thing about three kinds of eunuchs? Does Jesus reinforce patriarchal ideas of marriage or deconstruct them? youtu.be/fg47hnuzfCk?...

Did Jesus Oppose Patriarchy? – Matthew 19 & 20 with Kalie May Hargrove

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025

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"Christianity, as set forth by the words and actions of Jesus Christ, taught by the original Apostles of Jesus, and affirmed [for the most part] by the Church, is the antithesis of nationalism." phfumc.org/christian-na...

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Christian Nationalism: A Very Unholy Thing – Port Huron First United Methodist Church

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025

Why is Jesus so reactive to his students' misunderstanding his vocation? How does Jesus plan to escalate his confrontation with the Roman Empire and their local enablers? How is Jesus' strong words against harming children a fierce rebuke to queerphobic parents? and more! youtu.be/UZxj2M-mWpo?...

Why is Peter Called Satan by Jesus – Matthew 16, 17, 18 with Avery Arden

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025

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Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist. Christian nationalism is antichrist.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 19/06/2025

Time to get some millstones ready

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 14/06/2025

The story of the Canaanite Woman in Matthew 15 is the quickest way to get people who like Jesus to question that opinion. Maybe it's more an issue of bad translation than racist Jesus. youtube.com/shorts/iQQ_p...

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#biblestudy on #matthew15 - What did the Canaanite woman really say? #bible #theology #radical

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 14/06/2025

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Jesus' cousin gets impulsively murdered in jail by a tyrant for calling out his BS. Jesus surfaces an abundance of food, feeding thousands – what if this is mutual aid? Jesus calls an indigenous woman a "household pet," and her response jolts him to remember God's abundance. youtu.be/5IqDXs_D1OY?...

What Did Jesus Learn From the Canaanite Woman? – Matthew 14 & 15 with Elle Dowd

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

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I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III. Sound familiar?

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 12/06/2025

All eyes on Ghorman this weekend 👀 Oops... I mean LA #IYKYK

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Liberation Theology @liberationtheology.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God. -- Jonathan Mayhew, Benjamin Franklin

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 07/06/2025

Jesus continues spreading compassion, care, and joy among his most vulnerable neighbors – but the religious professionals use the Bible as a weapon. In Matthew 12-13 we explore a few of these stories, and the cryptic parables Jesus tells in response. youtu.be/1bEs2KuRbvY?...

Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables? – Matthew 12-13 with Ell from TWIBAR

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 06/06/2025

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We've been inundated with a blizzard of uninformed but very opinionated assertions about what the Bible says about being gay and queer relationships. Here's some of what it actually says: substack.com/@matthewvine...

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Matthew Vines on Substack

The Bible does not address or condemn same-sex marriage. Here’s a basic overview of what Scripture really says about homosexuality.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 01/06/2025

If you're queer or an ally AND appreciate the Bible, you might enjoy our Bible ranking video. Just, be kind to yourself and don't look at the trolls in the comments. youtu.be/Br13ClAHqx8?...

What is the Best Bible Translation? | Tier List for Accuracy, LGBTQ-Friendliness, Liberation & more!

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/05/2025

What is the best Bible translation if you care about LGBTQ inclusion, liberation vibes, basic Greek fidelity and accuracy, and low-cringe? We present our Bible Translation Tier List! youtu.be/Br13ClAHqx8?...

What is the Best Bible Translation? | Tier List for Accuracy, LGBTQ-Friendliness, Liberation & more!

Jubilee4Change @jubilee4change.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

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This question can help us measure success: "Does it provide for ALL human flourishing?" If it kills nature, the answer is no. If it harms vulnerable people & laughs abt it, the answer is no. If it destroys empathy & the ability to create community, the answer is no.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 27/05/2025

The Magnificat (Mary's Song) from Luke 1:46-55 LIT: “My very being proclaims the greatness of The One Who Is; My life-breath celebrates God, my Liberator, Because God gave attention To the abject condition of her who is enslaved to God.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/05/2025

Jesus is bringing together his crew and sending them to get in good trouble. Is there something about how Jesus organizes, how Jesus relates, and how Jesus teaches that is instinctively anarchist? He's challenging how oppressors leverage into fear to secure power. youtu.be/fLUACsjN-0s?...

Was Jesus an Anarchist? – Matthew 11 & 12 with Rev. Terry Stokes

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

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It’s getting lost in the noise, but the “Big, Beautiful Bill” just passed by the House GOP basically removes health care coverage for gender-affirming care for ALL trans people. Not only trans youth but trans adults, too. Only the most privileged trans Americans would still have coverage.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 21/05/2025

Adding “have to” in 2 Cor 13:10 distorts Paul’s message, turning a refusal to dominate into a veiled threat. This mistranslation reflects how deeply we assume coercion is necessary—even in Christ’s name. Paul’s actual words model accountability, not control. Read more at litbible.net/articles/2-c...

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What 2 Corinthians 13:10 Really Says About Power and Authority — Liberation & Inclusion Translation (LIT) of the Bible

Many Bible translations add “have to” to 2 Corinthians 13:10. This article explores why that changes Paul’s meaning—and how it distorts the gospel.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/05/2025

Words from ~~JUNE 2020~~ by Black artist, Paul Rucker: "The last major pandemic, in 1918, was followed by race riots and massacres in 38 cities in 1919, now known as the Red Summer. . . . It’s easy to see a parallel between then and now.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 19/05/2025

I finished 2 Corinthians for the LIT Bible. It's one of those that I struggled to remember what it was about except for a couple common quotes (New Creation!). But now, I have a newfound appreciation for it.

LIT Bible @litbible.net · 19/05/2025

Just finished James Cone's The Cross and the Lynching Tree. How am I just supposed to go on with the rest of my day after that?

Liberation Theology @liberationtheology.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

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✝️ Liberation Theology Aphorisms for an Age of Corrupt Power, Narcissism, and Moral Collapse 1. “When the Gospel serves the powerful, it is no longer the Gospel.” Paraphrased from Gustavo Gutiérrez, A Theology of Liberation (1971)

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 16/05/2025

Boundary-transgressing love and overcoming ableism are at the heart of the very first stories Matthew tells about Jesus after his big Sermon on the Mount. There's oodles of anti-authoritarian mischief and delightful queer energy brimming in these tales. youtu.be/oD8dUvTJpLU?...

Did the Roman Centurion Have a Boyfriend? – Matthew 8 & 9 with Micah Belong

Sojourners @sojo.net · 13/05/2025

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"Prohibiting lifesaving medical care, tolerating discrimination, or denying someone the ability to use their name is wrong; you cannot deny people those rights because you disagree with their beliefs about gender or sexuality."

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Christians Should Denounce Anti-Trans Laws, Not Write Them

Let’s show trans kids that there are Christians who believe in the inclusive love of Jesus.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 15/05/2025

I learned something as I just finished translating 2 Corinthians. I think it's the most pure message of liberation theology in the NT.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 14/05/2025

2 Corinthians in the LIT Bible is coming soon! Take a peak at 12:9-10

God said to me, “My generosity is enough for you.” After all, power is made complete in weakness. Therefore, I will brag even more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power will take up residence in me. That’s why I prefer weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and being hemmed in for the sake of Christ: because when I am weak, that’s when I’m powerful.

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 09/05/2025

Can you read the Sermon on the Mount apart from Mammon? Maybe, but we don't recommend it. Jesus' teachings on everything from fasting to how to pray to not judging pops into 3D when read through the lens of how Mammon works. youtu.be/iWv1Ost4ZVM?...

Resisting Mammon – Matthew 6 & 7 with Matt Tebbe