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If you have ever felt trapped by your body, your limits or a season you didn’t choose, this
conversation will meet you where you are. In this bonus episode from The Unbound Podcast, Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Dr. Dan Wallace, one of the world’s leading Greek scholars and a lifelong student of the New Testament.

Dan is best known for his work in textual criticism and for founding the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts, which has helped digitize thousands of ancient biblical manuscripts
around the world. But this conversation centers on a chapter of his life that few people know.

After contracting encephalitis, Dan lost much of his strength, mobility and even his grasp of
Greek, the language he had devoted his life to studying and teaching. He shares what it was
like to relearn Greek from scratch, using the very textbook he had written himself, while
navigating years of uncertainty, pain and physical limitations.

This is not a technical discussion and not a polished testimony. It is an honest conversation
about chronic illness, suffering without clear answers and what faith looks like when progress is
slow and control is gone. Together, they talk about what Scripture actually teaches about
suffering, how endurance is formed over time and why God’s presence often shows up through
people rather than quick solutions.

If you are carrying pain, fatigue or unanswered questions, this episode offers clarity without
clichés and hope without pretending everything is fine.

Learn more about Dr. Dan Wallace:
The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts
Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics

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Jennifer Slattery is a multi-published author, national speaker, and speaking coach passionate about helping God's children reach their full potential and live fully surrendered to Christ. She is a host on Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear. Find her online at https://www.JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com

Joy A. Williams is a writer and speaker who is amazed her first name became her life’s mission. As life happens in ways that baffle us or bring us joy, she loves exploring how those moments can bring us closer to God. She is a member of the “First 5” writing team at Proverbs 31 ministries. As a licensed minister, she serves as a teacher for the Women’s Bible Study and the Married Couples Ministry at her church.

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The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.

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Carol Ogle McCracken is a fun-loving wedding planner, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who brings to Scripture to inspire a personal, vibrant relationship with Him. Her authentic challenges faced while journeying through alcoholism, raising a child with special needs, and divorce, equip her to teach, entertain and encourage you. Carol currently serves as the Minister of Discipleship at her home church and is a Christian communicator in many different forums, large and small, and especially enjoys teaching at women’s retreats. Her book Wisdom, Where to Find It if You've Lost, Forgotten, or Never Had It was released in November 2020.

Reverend Jessica Van Roekel is an author, speaker, and worship pastor. She loves to share God’s transformative power to rescue, restore, and renew and encourage you to say yes to Him every day. She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything.

Jessica and her husband have two adult daughters spreading their wings, a college-aged son, along with a daughter in high school who are fluttering their wings as they edge closer to the nest. She would love to connect with you at www.welcomegrace.com

Chaka Heinze is a writer, speaker, and lover of the Bible. She is actively involved in her local church on the Prayer and Healing team and mentors young women seeking deeper relationships with God.

After personally experiencing God's love and compassion following the loss of her eleven-year-old son, Landen, Chaka delights in testifying to others about God's unfathomable and transformative love that permeates even the most difficult circumstances.
Chaka and her husband of twenty-six years have five children ranging from adult age to preschool. Trained as an attorney, she’s had the privilege of mitigating sibling disputes for twenty-plus years.

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Jennifer Dotzler is deeply committed to personal growth and spiritual development, with a genuine heart to help others thrive in their faith. She blends her love for Scripture with a compassionate, practical approach, guiding others through life's challenges and triumphs. With a strong desire to see people discipled and encouraged in their walk with Christ, Jennifer brings thoughtful, biblically grounded insights to every conversation. She is thrilled to join the YDBV team, where she hopes to inspire and empower listeners with meaningful discussions rooted in biblical truth.