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Brandon, translator of The Liberation & Inclusion Translation of the Bible, which emphasizes liberation, radical inclusion, restorative justice, original belovedness, and anti-authoritarian, trauma-informed, and Jesus-minded perspective. www.litbible.net

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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 16/09/2026
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Is Marriage an Idol? - 1 Corinthians 7 with Jenna DeWitt
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 16/09/2026
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Is Marriage an Idol? - 1 Corinthians 7 with Jenna DeWitt
Podcast Episode · Found in Translation · September 15 · 1h 18m
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 16/09/2026
Our guest cohost is @jennadewitt.bsky.social (she/her), a writer, editor, and resource curator working primarily in queer Christian spaces, and centering aromanticism & asexuality. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWMH...
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riverside new project magic episode apr 27, 2026 found in translation
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026
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Life After Rivalry, Scarcity, & Power – 1 Corinthians 3 & 4 with Dr. Drew Hart
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026
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Life After Rivalry, Scarcity, & Power – 1 Corinthians 3 & 4 with Dr. Drew Hart
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026
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1 Corinthians 3 & 4 in the LIT Bible – with Dr. Drew Hart
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026
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 · 23/08/2026
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Life After Rivalry, Scarcity, & Power – 1 Corinthians 3 & 4 with Dr. Drew Hart
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026
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Life After Rivalry, Scarcity, & Power – 1 Corinthians 3 & 4 with Dr. Drew Hart
Podcast Episode · Found in Translation · August 22 · 1h 15m
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 23/08/2026
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1 Corinthians 3 & 4 in the LIT Bible – with Dr. Drew Hart
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 14/08/2026
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The Wisdom of the Marginalized – 1 Corinthians 1 & 2 with Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 14/08/2026
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The Wisdom of the Marginalized – 1 Corinthians 1 & 2 with Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre
Podcast Episode · Found in Translation · August 14 · 57m
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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?...
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1 Corinthians 1 & 2 in the LIT Bible with Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 24/07/2026
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
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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
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 11/04/2026
And @culturalsavage.bsky.social has All Things Made New
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 11/04/2026
Definitely keep me in the loop. I'm interested
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
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
Icon of Mary holding a scroll, with a speech-bubble quoting the Magnificat: “God has filled up the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.” Text above reads, “Luke 1–12 is available now on litbible.net! Featuring Mary, Prophet of Upheaval.” Logo and text at the bottom read “The Liberation & Inclusion Translation.”
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 07/10/2025
Why joy is the perfect resistance to a politics of fear wagingnonviolence.org/2017/08/joy-...
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Why joy is the perfect resistance to a politics of fear
The unexpected, spontaneous and pleasantly disruptive nature of collective celebration is one of the great equalizers of social and political struggle.
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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
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Who Are the Least of These? – Matthew 24 & 25 with Trey Ferguson
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 21/07/2025
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Who Are the Least of These? – Matthew 24 & 25 with Trey Ferguson
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 21/07/2025
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Christianity Podcast · Updated Weekly · A weekly-ish exploration of language, liberation, literature, and longing through one fellow’s translation of the Christian scriptures, one chapter at a time.
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 21/07/2025
Our guest co-host is @pastortrey05.com who serves as the pastor of The Intention Church, an intentionally online church community built on the historic Black Church and the Anabaptist traditions. Pastor Trey also serves as the Executive Pastor at the Refuge Church in Homestead, Florida.
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 21/07/2025
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?...
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Who Are the Least of These? – Matthew 24 & 25 with Trey Ferguson
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 11/07/2025
It was such a good conversation. The mood pivoted to some high highs and low lows, and it was worth it all. Thanks for gifting us your insight and presence! 😁
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Jenna DeWitt (she/her) @jennadewitt.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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
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Why Did Jesus Cleanse the Temple? – Matthew 21 & 22 with Naphtali Renshaw
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 10/07/2025
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Why Did Jesus Cleanse the Temple? – Matthew 21 & 22 with Naphtali Renshaw
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 10/07/2025
Our guest co-host is Naphtali Renshaw (she/they). Naphtali is the director of the BeLonging Space, a UMC ministry which resources faith communities to support LGBTQ+ and BIPOC-led liberation groups, & they're the on-site support for the Maxwell Community Hub.
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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?...
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Why Did Jesus Cleanse the Temple? – Matthew 21 & 22 with Naphtali Renshaw
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/06/2025
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Did Jesus Oppose Patriarchy? – Matthew 19 & 20 with Kalie May Hargrove
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/06/2025
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Did Jesus Oppose Patriarchy? – Matthew 19 & 20 with Kalie May Hargrove
Podcast Episode · Found in Translation · 06/27/2025 · 1h 16m
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/06/2025
Our guest co-host is @kaliehargrove.com. Kalie is a writer, theologian, and activist and is Director of Digital Outreach at @propheticimage.bsky.social which seeks to connect the intersection of socio-spiritual discernment and radical justice in our world.
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 30/06/2025
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?...
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Did Jesus Oppose Patriarchy? – Matthew 19 & 20 with Kalie May Hargrove
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025
"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
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Why is Peter Called Satan by Jesus? – Matthew 16-18 with Avery Arden
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025
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Why is Peter Called Satan by Jesus? – Matthew 16-18 with Avery Arden
Podcast Episode · Found in Translation · 06/20/2025 · 1h 16m
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025
Our guest cohost is @avery-arden.bsky.social. Avery is a genderqueer autistic minister in Atlanta whose work proclaims the holiness and agency of trans and disabled people. Drawing from both Catholic and Reform traditions, their theology is incarnational, Trinitarian, and rooted in breaking binaries
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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?...
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Why is Peter Called Satan by Jesus – Matthew 16, 17, 18 with Avery Arden
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LIT Bible @litbible.net · 20/06/2025
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
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