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What if the door that closes on your career is the one that opens to your calling? That’s the unexpected turn in Dan Parr’s story—radio kid turned corporate leader turned Bible narrator and publisher—who set out to record one book of Scripture and ended up building a clear, modern translation people actually want to read.

We dig into the moments that shaped Dan’s path: a complicated pregnancy that left his parents clinging to faith, a neighborhood flood answered by radical generosity, and a layoff that could have sparked panic but instead made space for purpose. Dan shares why “ten minutes a day” with the Bible can steady a life more complicated than a car’s transmission, and how approachable language can remove needless barriers without watering down truth. He walks us through the craft and conscience of translation—cross-checking a dozen versions, leaning on commentaries, and praying through the hard passages—so the EUR Bible keeps Scripture’s integrity while speaking in the language of the 2020s.

We also talk about the art of narration and the lasting gifts of radio: pacing, presence, and the humility to let the text lead. Dan’s honesty lands with hope; he isn’t trying to win a translation war. He’s inviting you to encounter God through words you can finally understand. Whether you grew up on King James or felt lost at “thee” and “thou,” you’ll find a practical on-ramp to reading, reflecting, and being changed. And if you’re standing at your own crossroads, Dan’s journey is a reminder that God rarely wastes a skill—or a detour.

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