396. Exploring the Open Bible with Philip Nation

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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In today's episode, Philip Nation joins Tim to discuss the vice president and publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. They explore the complexities of the Bible, its translations, and the role it plays in modern faith. Philip shares insights on how the Bible can be both a tool for good and a weapon, the evolution of study Bibles, and the importance of transparency in biblical scholarship. Chapters 01:56 Exploring the Role of the Bible in Modern Faith 10:35 Understanding Bible Translations and Their Impact 18:37 The Evolution of Study Bibles 23:39 The Complexity of Bible Translations 38:40 Navigating Faith and the Bible in a Modern Context Philip's Instagram | @philip.nation netbible.org ____________________________________________________ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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