Navigating the Future of Bible Translation with Wycliffe’s Meg Hunt
In this episode of Space for Life , host Tommy Thompson sits down with Meg Hunt , Senior Director of Strategic Services at Wycliffe Bible Translators USA , to explore how faith, technology, and community intersect in the mission to make God’s Word accessible to every language on Earth. Meg shares Wycliffe’s incredible progress toward its Vision 2025 goal—ensuring every language community has a Bible translation project in progress—and explains how AI is transforming translation work while maintaining a deep commitment to faithfulness and human oversight. Their conversation moves from the global mission of Wycliffe to personal reflections on faith, technology, and how communities can navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI together. Key Topics Wycliffe’s mission to make God’s Word available to every language and community Over 7,000 languages worldwide, with more than 560 still without Scripture The story behind Vision 2025 and its bold goal How AI supports translation while keeping humans at the center Partnerships with local churches and communities worldwide Balancing innovation with integrity in faith-based work The role of community and the church in navigating technology How AI can be both a tool for good and a challenge for discernment Practical and personal reflections on using AI in daily life Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 04:30 Meg’s Journey to Wycliffe and Church Planting in Orlando 12:10 The Mission and History of Wycliffe Bible Translators 19:45 Vision 2025: Every Language, Every Community 27:15 How AI is Changing Bible Translation 36:40 Faithful Translation and the Importance of Human Oversight 43:55 AI, Creativity, and Overcoming Global Barriers Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://tommythompson.org