God Signs

Renowned pastor, author, and speaker, Louie Giglio, speaks on the truth of Hope found in the Gospel message of Jesus and how that message belongs to God, who is the creator of all languages, including sign language.

The name Townsend is well-known in the world of Bible translation. Cameron Townsend, or Uncle Cam is the founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators. Today, his daughter, Grace, shares the ways in which she keeps her father’s inspiration alive.

Co-Interim CEO, Adan Burke, shares his Deaf childhood and recounts the ways he stayed tied to Christ even though he didn’t have God’s Word in his sign language growing up. Adan talks about how God has prepared his journey for his current work at DBS.

“I think the reason why we found them [Deaf people] is because we were looking for them!” Missionary Evangelist, Mike Silva recounts why he’s now in the business to reach the Deaf who live amongst the Spanish speaking world.

Founder and speaker of Gospel Patrons, John Rinehart, talks on the topic of servanthood and why you don’t need to be a career missionary or Bible translator to be called to advance the kingdom of God.

“We had it all planned out, without the Deaf,” Greg Pruett explains. Listen to the President of Pioneer Bible Translators (PBT) talk about how PBT had to take a step back and repent to go forward.

Where is their hope? Dr. John Chesnut, President of Wycliffe Bible Translators, talks with J.R. Bucklew about a moment of clarity when he realized that sign languages “cross boundaries differently than spoken languages.”

God Equips the Called! For Mike Brabo, growing up in a bi-cultural, bi-lingual, well-traveled family meant struggling with where he best fit. It wasn’t until later in life that his cultural background helped him on his very unique life journey.

What does life as a child of Deaf adults look like? On today’s episode, Pastor Bonjour gets candid about what it was like growing up in a mixed family of Deaf and hearing people, and how the family managed both Deaf and hearing cultures.

This week, featuring Sign Language Rights for All, Chantel Pagan, Chief Advocacy Officer for Deaf Bible Society, shares her personal story of how the Lord called her into Deaf ministry, advocating for a Bible in every sign language.

“There’s a spiritual battle when we read our Bibles,” says David Bowden, a spoken word poet and author of Rewire Your Heart. In today’s episode, Bowden gives “Evidence of the Gospel Story Throughout the Entire Bible.”

If faith comes by hearing, then what chance does a Deaf person have to know God? Our host shares his experience about a Deaf man who has trouble reading a form for information, and considers how literacy level impacts the ability to read Scripture.

Many people seem to place a lot of barriers on how to communicate with a Deaf person. Deaf pastor Ryan Sims dispels those myths, focusing on his humanity and desire to connect people to God and His kingdom, regardless of decibel level.

Host J.R. Bucklew shares his personal experience living in Ethiopia and feeling caught between a hearing and Deaf world. Listen and watch how J.R. hears the voice of the Lord telling him that He has a bigger plan set aside, perfectly designed for him.

In this second of a two-part episode, founder of Silent Blessings, Marshall Lawrence recalls the moment he learned that his daughter is Deaf and his discovery of this whole new world leading him to “Minister to Deaf Children.”

Founder of Silent Blessings, Marshall Lawrence, talks about his very personal experience of “Being a Parent to a Deaf Child.” Listen to his tough decisions that go beyond what the world had told him was the right thing to do.

Every language in the world, whether spoken or signed, is unique and constantly evolving. Join us today as we welcome Deaf Bible Society’s Linguistics Research Lead, Beth Cook, to hear about “The Difference Between Signed and Spoken Languages.”

Deaf People are the Most Overlooked When it Comes to Missions - on today’s episode, learn about Tanya’s experience growing up Deaf and how her upbringing drove her to become a Deaf advocate and a believer.

Jason Suhr, Deaf Bible Society’s Director of Bible Acceleration, answers the question “Why can’t Deaf people just read the Bible?” He touches on what it takes to get a visual Bible into the hands of millions of Deaf who have never experienced God’s Word!

Get a peek into Phoebe’s life, growing up Deaf, managing different cultures and modes of communication. Her journey leads her to become Deaf Bible Society’s Deaf Linguist Research Specialist and a strong advocate for Deaf people and their language rights.

J.R. Bucklew, CEO of Deaf Bible Society, kicks off this first episode by clearing up the many misperceptions surrounding Deaf people and their distinct culture. Join J.R. and be challenged by the way that you think and act toward Deaf communities.