CEO Ed Weaver speaks Orality Director Ray Neu in Episode 2 of Ed Talks Podcast.
In this episode of Ed Talks, Spoken Worldwide CEO Ed Weaver continues the conversation with Dr. Ray Neu, Director of Orality Coaching at Spoken Worldwide. As a continuation of Episode 1, this discussion goes deeper into Dr. Ray’s journey into oral Bible translation, storytelling, and spoken word ministry, and how these approaches are transforming global mission work among oral learners.
Dr. Ray shares how he became involved with Spoken and stepped into his role leading the Orality Coaching Program, which is designed to equip leaders to communicate Scripture through oral methods rather than relying solely on written text. The conversation highlights how oral Bible reading and oral Bible translations help ensure that the message of Scripture is accessible to communities where literacy is limited.
A key focus of the episode is the genesis and development of the Orality Coaching Program. This initiative was created to address the need for effective Bible and translation strategies in oral cultures, where storytelling, repetition, and listening are central to learning. Through this approach, different Bible translations are adapted into formats that can be heard, remembered, and shared.
The episode also emphasizes the broader impact of orality in global missions. By training leaders in spoken word communication and oral Bible translation practices, Spoken is helping expand access to Scripture. This work ensures that more communities can engage with biblical translations in ways that align with how they naturally learn and share knowledge.