Jyothi
November 1, 2022
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Jyothi
November 1, 2022
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Jyothi
November 1, 2022
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The Talking Bibles at Jyothi’s church are reaching unbelievers!


When Pastor Jyothi visited a friend’s church, he saw a Talking Bible for the first time. He knew that his church needed Talking Bibles too.


The majority of the members of Jyothi’s church cannot read. Typically, this is not a problem, since most of them work in rice fields or at the local brick factory. They don’t need to read to do their jobs.

But when Jyothi tries to teach and disciple his congregation through Scripture, the barrier of illiteracy becomes a problem.


Just a few months ago, Jyothi’s church received Telugu Talking Bibles, and they’re already making a difference! Pastor Jyothi noticed that, before the Talking Bible, the most uneducated members of his church were usually the most discouraged.


Since they couldn’t read and study the Bible, they felt like they could never fully participate in church. They didn’t see themselves as qualified for ministry or sharing the gospel with others.



Now, all of that has changed. Those same people who were once discouraged are now feeling encouraged and empowered by their new access to the Bible. They no longer feel like outsiders at church. What an excited and long-awaited gift! Finally, they too can know God’s Word.


The Talking Bibles at Jyothi’s church are reaching unbelievers in the area too!


Those who work in the rice fields and at the brick factories bring their Talking Bibles with them. They slip the Talking Bible right into their shirt pocket and let it play the Scriptures aloud while they work.

Many are hearing the gospel because of the multitudes of non-readers at Jyothi’s church. Unbelievers who hear God’s Word are curious to know more. They are even asking for their own Talking Bibles!


Pastor Jyothi has always had a burden to strengthen those believers who have strayed from God. Without being able to read the Bible, it is too easy for believers to grow discouraged and walk away. Jyothi knows that Talking Bibles are essential for believers who cannot read. He’s seen the difference they make.


Pastor Jyothi hopes that everyone who listens to their Talking Bible will become sturdy in their faith, standing firm in their beliefs, and encouraging others to join them. He’s already seeing this happen in the lives of his congregants.


When you partner with Talking Bibles International, you are supporting churches like Jyothi’s in India. His church was full of non-readers, aching to know God’s Word. They wanted to share the good news of Jesus, but they didn’t know how.


Now that they have Talking Bibles, their faith is strengthened. They can study and know God’s promises and commands. They are sharing the gospel with their neighbors. This is what happens when the people of God have access to His Word.


You can encourage fellow believers by giving the gift of a Talking Bible. They so desperately want to know God’s Word. You can help. Will you give the gift of God’s Word to non-reading believers today?

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Man holding a phone smiles next to a teal vintage car; night setting.
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He’s a Mechanic. Now He’s Learning the Bible Like One. In the heart of a bustling city in India, Vinay runs a full-service mechanic shop—a family business started by his father back in the 1950s. His father valued education, making sure Vinay could read and write so he could one day manage the garage well. That education helped him succeed in business. But when it came to understanding the Bible, Vinay still felt lost. “Every Sunday I go to church and hear the words from my pastor, but there are many distractions,” Vinay shared. Then everything changed. His pastor—knowing his struggles—gave him a Talking Bible. An audio Bible designed for those who cannot easily engage with Scripture on the page, it opened a whole new way for Vinay to connect with God’s Word. “After returning home and alone, I can listen and learn more that way with a focused mind,” he said. Now, while tuning engines and fixing cars, Vinay listens to the Bible for one to two hours every day. Stories he has known since childhood—Peter, Zacchaeus, Paul—are coming alive with new depth and clarity. “I’ve spent decades learning how cars work—every part, every sound,” Vinay said. “Now, with the Talking Bible, I’m starting to understand the Bible the same way—deeply, piece by piece.” And Vinay isn’t the only one listening. He has ten employees—most of whom do not yet know Jesus. But as they work beside him, the Word of God fills the garage. Scripture is quietly working its way into their hearts… just like it did with Vinay. Each Tuesday night, Vinay and his wife reopen the shop—not for repairs, but for neighbors to gather and listen to the Talking Bible together. About twenty people come—many uneducated, spiritually hungry, and searching for a way to grow. Vinay understands their struggle. He remembers what it felt like to hear Scripture on Sunday and forget it by Monday. But now, as God’s Word plays in his garage and in his home, he sees transformation happening—piece by piece, heart by heart.
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What happened after Evelina gave up her brewing business? Evelina always called herself a Christian—it was part of her culture. But her life told a different story. She brewed pombe, a homemade millet beer, and sold it out of her home. Every night, intoxicated customers came and went. Drunken fights broke out. Evelina’s children watched as chaos filled their house. And her heart broke as the conflict spread beyond her home and into her entire community. Then one night, God spoke to her. She had a dream. In it, she saw herself reading Ephesians 6—the passage about the armor of God. The next morning, she tried to read the passage. But Evelina struggles to read. She couldn’t understand it. So she turned to a young man in her village who knew the Scriptures. As he explained it, Evelina saw something she had never seen before: Jesus is her warrior, fighting for her. And in that moment, she understood her need for salvation. That day, Evelina chose to follow Christ—not just in word, but in action. She gave up her brewing business, even though it made her husband furious. She walked away from the income—because she had found something greater: hope in Jesus. And as Evelina grew in her faith, everything began to change. Peace replaced chaos. Her home, once filled with drunkenness and shouting, became a place of safety and prayer. She began to attend church every week. But Evelina’s story didn’t end there. She had a deep desire to grow closer to God—and she longed for others in her church, especially those who couldn’t read, to hear God’s Word like she had. So she prayed. And God answered. Her church received a Talking Bible in the Chikogo language. Now, every Sunday, Evelina and her church family gather around it. They listen. They learn. They grow in Christ—together. “I thank God that the Talking Bible is in the Chikogo language,” Evelina says. “It is a blessing to hear the Bible in our own tongue.” Evelina’s transformation—from cultural Christianity to a life fully surrendered to Jesus—was made possible because she heard God’s Word. But there are still many like her...People who can’t read the Bible—but are desperate to hear it. Will you help us reach them with God’s Word? Your gift will help place Talking Bibles into the hands of non-readers—people like Evelina—so they can finally hear about the hope of Jesus in a way they understand.
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From Hopelessness to Healing – One Talking Bible Changed a Family—and a Village Walking for days . . . desperate to find peace—only to discover the gods she served could not answer. This was Eesha’s life. She and her husband, Ananda, poured their hearts into rituals, visiting temples, and seeking favor from gods they sought. But when Ananda's kidneys failed and he was on the brink of death, Eesha reached the end of herself. And then something miraculous happened. In that dark moment, Eesha encountered the true and living God . He revealed to her that she and Ananda were sinners in need of repentance—and He promised to never leave them if they chose to follow Him. By God’s mercy, through prayer and by faith, Ananda was healed. He and Eesha were baptized and began their walk with Jesus. Our Father works in many ways to reach His children. People who cannot read must hear His Word. For Eesha and Ananda, God’s way came through a Talking Bible. Though Eesha could not read, the Talking Bible allowed them to listen to God's Word together twice a day. It brought them closer to Jesus and deepened their understanding of His love. This gift didn’t stop with them. Eesha was excited about her new faith. She invited others to listen to the Talking Bible too. Today, six neighbors regularly gather to hear God’s Word. What began as a story of healing has become a story of transformation—a family, a village, changed through the power of God's Word.
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