This episode of the Mutuality Matters podcast, hosted by CBE International, features an in-depth discussion with Mayra Ugalde, the Honorary Director of the Bible Society of Costa Rica. Mayra shares her perspective on growing up in a Latin family with traditional gender roles and delves into the complexities of Bible translation. She emphasizes the importance of diverse translation teams to avoid bias and promote a holistic understanding of Scripture. The episode also touches on the historical and cultural contexts in biblical narratives and highlights the significant roles women have played in both the Old and New Testaments. Through shared expertise, listeners are encouraged to engage with the Bible personally and critically, guided by the Holy Spirit and informed by a community of believers. 

 

00:00 Introduction to Mutuality Matters 

01:29 Welcome and Guest Introduction 

03:05 Complexities of Bible Translation 

05:42 Diverse Perspectives in Translation 

11:22 The Role of Commentaries in Bible Reading 

14:38 Women and the Bible: Cultural Contexts 

20:29 Women Leaders in Christianity 

30:00 Boaz and Ruth: A Cultural Example 

35:16 Conclusion and Future Episodes 

 

Guest Bio 

Mayra currently serves as Honorary Director of the Bible Society of Costa Rica, where she serves in different areas of the publishing, promoting, and distribution of the Bible all over Costa Rica for more of 43 years.  Mayra also serves on the Publishing Committee for the United Bible Society where she participates in developing and publishing different study Bibles and specifically in the developing of the Bible for Latin American women that’s called The Women in the Bible and also a Bible for adult women that was called The Bible I Adore.  

Mayra has an MBA in Administration, and a postgraduate degree in Bible. She publishes articles in national newspapers and nowadays writes devotionals and blogs leading readers to interact with the Bible.     

 

Related Resources 

Women and Words: From Oppression to Empowerment with Mayra Ugalde: Part 1 

How American Evangelicalism Has Been Weaponized Against Women 

IJM’s Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Latin America with Brad Twedt 

 

Disclaimer 

The opinions expressed in CBE’s Mutuality Matters’ podcast are those of its hosts or guests and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of CBE International or its members or chapters worldwide. The designations employed in this podcast and the presentation of content therein do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of CBE concerning the legal status of any country, area or territory or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.