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The voice of the Bible: Narrator Stephen Johnston

The voice of the Bible: Narrator Stephen Johnston
Jonathan Woodward

Stephen Johnston has narrated and sold more translations of the Bible than any other person in history. After he graduated college with a bachelor’s degree in radio and television, he planned on becoming a news announcer. However, in 1976, he was approached about narrating the New Testament on cassette. The rest is scripture.

Johnston has international reputation as a narrator, having received many awards, including an Emmy, the New York Film Critics Award, the National Silver Microphone Award and the Army Commendation Award. This week, Johnston joins Beliefs from his home in California.


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