Why is Sangam’s face blurred? The stories that we publish on our website are about real people, and the photos show the actual people in the story. Some of these people live in areas where it is unsafe to be a Christian. For this reason, we blur faces, change names, and do not specify exact locations for some of the Christians in our stories. Now enjoy the true story below!
Mumbai is one of the most populous cities of the world, but Sangam felt alone and isolated on the edge of its 19 million people. Now 33 years old, she recalls how she began to follow Jesus Christ ten years earlier, and the trials it brought in her marriage.
As an eager new believer, she wanted to share her faith and attend church. But this made her husband angry. He refused to have any talk of Christianity in their home. With a four-year-old son and another baby due soon, Sangam continued to pray. When she would not turn from worshiping God, she was beaten and threatened by her husband and his family.
She thought the situation could not get worse, but what she calls the darkest era of her life was about to begin. Sixteen days after giving birth to their daughter, “He just left and put the children in an orphanage so they would not be Christians, and I was left with nothing.” In the midst of millions, Sangam found herself alone and abandoned. She said the love of God helped her persevere in the hard time, but she was barely able to hang on.
Finding work in a tire factory helped with living expenses, but she felt her life was only to go to work, come home, and then do the same cycle again. As a Christian lady without a husband or children, she was ostracized in her community and had few friends. For eight years Sangam continued to trust God, but says it was a struggle. She admits her despair reached the point where “I wondered if life was worth continuing. There seemed to be little purpose.”
Holding her Talking Bible close to her, Sangam knew she needed to draw close to God and learn more, but adds, “I am totally illiterate and was completely dependent on what the pastor would teach on Sunday, but my job sometimes kept me from church.”
God answered Sangam’s prayer in 2012 when she was given a Talking Bible as part of a small distribution in Mumbai for Telugu language speakers. She says being able to listen to God’s word on her Talking Bible changed everything.
Sitting on the floor after a day of work the estranged mother of two said, “When I listen to the word of God, it brings me comfort, and I know I am not alone in my struggles.” She refers to the recording of the Gospel of Matthew, “I know Jesus Christ is with me, even to the end of the age.”
Sangam listens to her Talking Bible every evening. She has listened through the New Testament several times in the two years since receiving the Talking Bible. The illiterate Christian says having access to God’s word removed the desperation and loneliness that she once experienced. She adds, “I hope one day to be reunited with my children and introduce them to Jesus Christ through this Talking Bible.”
Will you pray about supporting the placement of more Talking Bibles throughout the world with poor, non-readers like Sangam? You can be part of the effort to give life to unreached people who have never heard the Word of the Lord. Please donate today.
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October 29, 2025
Facing Persecution, Rina Finds Strength in God’s Word For many Christians in India, following Jesus comes with a cost. Families are torn apart. Jobs are lost. Believers are harassed, beaten, or even threatened with death. But even in the middle of fear and rejection, God’s Word gives them courage. Let me tell you about Rina. Rina’s life has not been easy. More than ten years ago, her husband was sent to prison and she lost her job as a bank teller. Overnight, she had no income and no way to provide for her three sons and her mother-in-law. Family members and neighbors gossiped and spread cruel stories, leaving her reputation in shambles and making it nearly impossible to find work. A few years later, Rina heard the Good News of Jesus for the first time at a local church. She believed quickly—but her relatives were outraged. They mocked her faith and treated her with contempt, especially because her church welcomed believers from every caste. To them, it was scandalous for a woman from a high-caste family to worship alongside those from “lower” castes. The opposition was so severe that for six months Rina could not even live at home. She slept on the floor of the church , just to escape the constant ridicule and abuse. While there, she received a Talking Bible in her own language of Odia . For the first time, she could listen to the Scriptures from beginning to end. She started in Genesis and has already made her way through the book of Daniel—where she found herself deeply encouraged. The story of Daniel in the lions’ den spoke directly to her heart. Just as Daniel faced enemies who tried to destroy him, Rina has often been surrounded by people who insult and attack her faith. But she testifies that, just as God shut the lions’ mouths, He has softened the hearts of her enemies. Today, many who once cursed her now speak kindly. Through her Talking Bible, Rina also heard the words of Jesus from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). She took those words as if they were spoken directly to her— and God gave her the strength to forgive her own family members who continue to persecute her. Friend, this is the power of God’s Word. Rina is still surrounded by challenges, but she now has peace. She has started a small baking business to provide for her family. She has been reunited with her husband after years of separation. And she continues to boldly share Jesus with others in her community. “When I listen to the Talking Bible,” Rina says, “I feel the strength to keep going. God’s Word reminds me that I am not alone.”
October 1, 2025
From Rocks to Redemption: A Family Transformed by a Talking Bible In a rural village, a well-respected judge and his wife were known for opposing Christians. When a pastor walked past their home, his wife would shout—and sometimes even throw rocks—to drive them away. Everything changed the day the judge overheard a Talking Bible playing in Gamo, his own language. Curious, he asked to borrow it. Weeks later, the pastor returned to find him still listening intently. “The Talking Bible opened his heart before I ever spoke a word,” the pastor recalled. At first, the judge feared that following Jesus meant isolating himself from his community. But with patient guidance, he learned it meant turning from sin and walking in truth and freedom. Two months later, he stood in front of the church and gave his life to Christ. Even his wife, who had once shouted and avoided all contact, had been secretly listening—and she too came to faith. “Listening to the Talking Bible led me to Christ. He changed everything—the fear, the sickness, the darkness—it’s all gone. Now our home is filled with peace,” she said. Even people who may never step inside a church can experience the life-changing truth of Jesus through a Talking Bible.
September 1, 2025
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.
July 1, 2025
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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October 29, 2025
Facing Persecution, Rina Finds Strength in God’s Word For many Christians in India, following Jesus comes with a cost. Families are torn apart. Jobs are lost. Believers are harassed, beaten, or even threatened with death. But even in the middle of fear and rejection, God’s Word gives them courage. Let me tell you about Rina. Rina’s life has not been easy. More than ten years ago, her husband was sent to prison and she lost her job as a bank teller. Overnight, she had no income and no way to provide for her three sons and her mother-in-law. Family members and neighbors gossiped and spread cruel stories, leaving her reputation in shambles and making it nearly impossible to find work. A few years later, Rina heard the Good News of Jesus for the first time at a local church. She believed quickly—but her relatives were outraged. They mocked her faith and treated her with contempt, especially because her church welcomed believers from every caste. To them, it was scandalous for a woman from a high-caste family to worship alongside those from “lower” castes. The opposition was so severe that for six months Rina could not even live at home. She slept on the floor of the church , just to escape the constant ridicule and abuse. While there, she received a Talking Bible in her own language of Odia . For the first time, she could listen to the Scriptures from beginning to end. She started in Genesis and has already made her way through the book of Daniel—where she found herself deeply encouraged. The story of Daniel in the lions’ den spoke directly to her heart. Just as Daniel faced enemies who tried to destroy him, Rina has often been surrounded by people who insult and attack her faith. But she testifies that, just as God shut the lions’ mouths, He has softened the hearts of her enemies. Today, many who once cursed her now speak kindly. Through her Talking Bible, Rina also heard the words of Jesus from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). She took those words as if they were spoken directly to her— and God gave her the strength to forgive her own family members who continue to persecute her. Friend, this is the power of God’s Word. Rina is still surrounded by challenges, but she now has peace. She has started a small baking business to provide for her family. She has been reunited with her husband after years of separation. And she continues to boldly share Jesus with others in her community. “When I listen to the Talking Bible,” Rina says, “I feel the strength to keep going. God’s Word reminds me that I am not alone.”
October 1, 2025
From Rocks to Redemption: A Family Transformed by a Talking Bible In a rural village, a well-respected judge and his wife were known for opposing Christians. When a pastor walked past their home, his wife would shout—and sometimes even throw rocks—to drive them away. Everything changed the day the judge overheard a Talking Bible playing in Gamo, his own language. Curious, he asked to borrow it. Weeks later, the pastor returned to find him still listening intently. “The Talking Bible opened his heart before I ever spoke a word,” the pastor recalled. At first, the judge feared that following Jesus meant isolating himself from his community. But with patient guidance, he learned it meant turning from sin and walking in truth and freedom. Two months later, he stood in front of the church and gave his life to Christ. Even his wife, who had once shouted and avoided all contact, had been secretly listening—and she too came to faith. “Listening to the Talking Bible led me to Christ. He changed everything—the fear, the sickness, the darkness—it’s all gone. Now our home is filled with peace,” she said. Even people who may never step inside a church can experience the life-changing truth of Jesus through a Talking Bible.
September 1, 2025
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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October 29, 2025
Facing Persecution, Rina Finds Strength in God’s Word For many Christians in India, following Jesus comes with a cost. Families are torn apart. Jobs are lost. Believers are harassed, beaten, or even threatened with death. But even in the middle of fear and rejection, God’s Word gives them courage. Let me tell you about Rina. Rina’s life has not been easy. More than ten years ago, her husband was sent to prison and she lost her job as a bank teller. Overnight, she had no income and no way to provide for her three sons and her mother-in-law. Family members and neighbors gossiped and spread cruel stories, leaving her reputation in shambles and making it nearly impossible to find work. A few years later, Rina heard the Good News of Jesus for the first time at a local church. She believed quickly—but her relatives were outraged. They mocked her faith and treated her with contempt, especially because her church welcomed believers from every caste. To them, it was scandalous for a woman from a high-caste family to worship alongside those from “lower” castes. The opposition was so severe that for six months Rina could not even live at home. She slept on the floor of the church , just to escape the constant ridicule and abuse. While there, she received a Talking Bible in her own language of Odia . For the first time, she could listen to the Scriptures from beginning to end. She started in Genesis and has already made her way through the book of Daniel—where she found herself deeply encouraged. The story of Daniel in the lions’ den spoke directly to her heart. Just as Daniel faced enemies who tried to destroy him, Rina has often been surrounded by people who insult and attack her faith. But she testifies that, just as God shut the lions’ mouths, He has softened the hearts of her enemies. Today, many who once cursed her now speak kindly. Through her Talking Bible, Rina also heard the words of Jesus from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34). She took those words as if they were spoken directly to her— and God gave her the strength to forgive her own family members who continue to persecute her. Friend, this is the power of God’s Word. Rina is still surrounded by challenges, but she now has peace. She has started a small baking business to provide for her family. She has been reunited with her husband after years of separation. And she continues to boldly share Jesus with others in her community. “When I listen to the Talking Bible,” Rina says, “I feel the strength to keep going. God’s Word reminds me that I am not alone.”
October 1, 2025
From Rocks to Redemption: A Family Transformed by a Talking Bible In a rural village, a well-respected judge and his wife were known for opposing Christians. When a pastor walked past their home, his wife would shout—and sometimes even throw rocks—to drive them away. Everything changed the day the judge overheard a Talking Bible playing in Gamo, his own language. Curious, he asked to borrow it. Weeks later, the pastor returned to find him still listening intently. “The Talking Bible opened his heart before I ever spoke a word,” the pastor recalled. At first, the judge feared that following Jesus meant isolating himself from his community. But with patient guidance, he learned it meant turning from sin and walking in truth and freedom. Two months later, he stood in front of the church and gave his life to Christ. Even his wife, who had once shouted and avoided all contact, had been secretly listening—and she too came to faith. “Listening to the Talking Bible led me to Christ. He changed everything—the fear, the sickness, the darkness—it’s all gone. Now our home is filled with peace,” she said. Even people who may never step inside a church can experience the life-changing truth of Jesus through a Talking Bible.
September 1, 2025
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.
July 1, 2025
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.
