While in the hospital, Shanti heard about Jesus
When Shanti was pregnant with her first child, she became deathly ill and was admitted to the hospital. Something was wrong with her pregnancy. The doctors told her that only she or her unborn child would survive.
During that time, a Christian pastor regularly visited the hospital to pray with patients.
Where Shanti is from, most people have never heard the Good News about Jesus.
So, for Shanti, the visiting pastor’s message was her first exposure to the True Creator, God. At the time, she was unsure she could trust this new God.
After lying in the same hospital bed for 20 days, awaiting inevitable tragedy, she finally prayed and cried out to God. The next day, she gave birth to a healthy daughter without complications.
Since that day, she and her whole family have followed Jesus and found great peace through Him.
After becoming a disciple of Jesus, Shanti wanted to study the Bible. However, both she and her husband cannot read. She could hear the Bible read during church gatherings once or twice a week, but otherwise, she would have to find someone educated to read to her on other days.
Then, Shanti’s pastor gave her a Talking Bible. Since then, she has been playing the scriptures three times a day.
She felt like someone was with her when she listened to the audio Bible. She could feel God's presence with her, watching over her.
After experiencing such a miracle and growing in her faith, Shanti naturally began sharing her Talking Bible with anyone who wanted to listen.
While her niece, Lakshmi, was visiting, Shanti played the Talking Bible for her. Lakshmi instantly knew the power of the Talking Bible and wanted to share it with her coworkers.
So, Shanti lent her the Talking Bible. Now, 13 seamstresses gather in Lakshmi’s home daily to listen to the scriptures while they sew.
Shanti is overjoyed that so many people are learning about Jesus through her Talking Bible.
When you provide Bibles to people like Shanti, the Good News of the Gospel spreads to everyone around them! And because there are over a billion non-readers globally, providing audio Bibles is crucial in their growth. Give now!
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October 28, 2026
"I thank God today." At 17, Kelvin has already experienced painful circumstances. His father passed away, and when we heard his story, his mother was in the hospital with stomach cancer. Yet the first words Kelvin shared with us were not about hardship. “I thank God today.” What gave such a young student hope and direction? For Kelvin, it was hearing God’s Word beneath a tree at school that changed the direction of his life. During Religious Education Class, at the public school, Kelvin and his classmates gather in the shade to listen to a Talking Bible in Swahili. For Kelvin, one of those lessons became deeply personal. He and his friends had been mistreating others. In Kelvin’s own words, they were “doing bad things and abusing people.” Then he heard these words from Ephesians: “Honor your father and mother . . . that it may go well with you.” Immediately, Kelvin thought of his mother. She had warned him not to mistreat others, but he had not listened. Now he was hearing that same truth in God’s Word. “ I realized that this is what God wants me to do ,” Kelvin said, “ and that it will be good for me.” What Kelvin heard beneath that tree began changing his life—starting with how he treated others. The young man who once hurt people began comforting them. He also began sharing what he was learning with people in his neighborhood. What Kelvin Heard Began Changing His Life Kelvin says listening to the Bible has helped him grow spiritually and given his life a new direction. He has also found renewed hope for the future. After receiving strong results on his exam, Kelvin said: “ I thank God today. God has helped me in my studies—given me good results. This is giving me hope that God is there and listening to our prayers and that I can trust Him.” Kelvin’s story shows what can happen when students have the opportunity to hear God’s Word.
August 25, 2026
How does a mother who cannot read share God’s Word with her children? Some Families Gather Around God's Word by Reading. Others Gather by Listening. For millions of people around the world, hearing God's Word isn't simply another way to experience Scripture. It's the only way. One of those people is Esther. As a child, Esther never had the opportunity to attend school. Although she came to know Christ, she could only hear Scripture when someone else read it aloud at church or over a loudspeaker. Then her pastor placed a Talking Bible into her hands. Everything changed. Every evening, Esther gathers her children. Around God's Word. Through a Talking Bible. Together, they listen to Scripture, pray, and talk about what they've heard. Stories like Abraham, Zacchaeus, and the prodigal son have become lessons Esther now shares with her children. Even her husband—who rarely has the opportunity to attend church—has begun listening while he works. God's Word is quietly transforming an entire family... …one day at a time. Just as many of us grow in our faith by reading God's Word, Esther's family is growing by hearing it—day after day. Every gift to Talking Bibles helps place God's Word into the hands of people who are waiting to hear it, and monthly ministry partners provide dependable support that helps ensure families like Esther's can continue hearing God's Word month after month. That's why I'd like to invite you to become a monthly ministry partner . Your recurring gift helps place Talking Bibles into the hands of people who cannot read, are visually impaired, or learn best by listening. Together, we can help more people hear God's Word, grow in their faith, and share it with their families and communities. Will you prayerfully consider becoming one of our monthly ministry partners today ? Together, we can help more families gather around God's Word... ...one day at a time.
July 1, 2026
Prasad Can Finally Hear God's Word! Prasad often sits quietly in the darkness of his small home in India, listening as the voice of Scripture fills the room. Through the Talking Bible, he can finally hear God's Word for himself. Blind since birth, Prasad is now 55 years old and lives with his brother and sister-in-law in a farming community where life depends on hard physical labor. While others spend their days working in the fields, Prasad often remains at home with little freedom to travel on his own. As a boy, he loved going to church and listening carefully to the sermons. But once the service ended, the rest of the week was spent longing to hear more of the Bible—something that always remained beyond his reach. Although Prasad learned Braille as a student, he never had access to a Braille Bible. For decades, the only Scripture available to him came through a short Christian radio program each evening. Every day he waited for those precious thirty minutes, knowing they would soon end. Then the radio program stopped. Prasad's sister-in-law had watched his longing for God's Word for years. When she learned about the Talking Bible, she knew it would change his life. For the first time, Prasad could listen whenever he wanted. "I cannot read the Bible," he says simply. "I cannot read." Now he returns to God's Word again and again. If he wants to hear a passage another time, he simply presses play. Scripture is no longer limited to a brief radio broadcast—it is always within reach. One Bible story has especially touched his heart: the story of Job. Prasad sees his own life reflected in Job's suffering, loneliness, and perseverance. Because of his blindness, he explains that no one would marry him. Yet Job's faith reminds him to continue trusting God despite hardship. "Job's life shows me that I should not go away from Christ." Though Prasad has never been able to see the words of Scripture on a page, he now hears them clearly for himself. In the quiet darkness of his home, God's Word has become a light—bringing comfort in loneliness, strength in hardship, and the assurance that God knows him, loves him, and speaks to him through His Word. Today, millions of people around the world are just like Prasad. They are blind, cannot read, or have no access to the Bible in a format they can understand. The Talking Bible is changing that—one listener, one family, and one community at a time. Give a Talking Bible>>
June 1, 2026
“My Heart Was Beating to Know God” Ashura didn’t know what her heart was searching for. One day while walking through the market, she noticed a group of people singing together. She didn’t recognize the songs or understand the words, but something about their joy stirred her deeply. Quietly, she joined them. Only later did she realize they were a church choir praising God—and among them was someone she recognized: her neighbor. A few days later, Ashura saw that same neighbor sitting beneath a tree with a small group gathered around a Talking Bible. Curious and still thinking about what she had experienced in the market, Ashura sat down to listen. That day, they were listening to John 3. As the words were spoken aloud, Ashura leaned in. And when they reached verse 16, something happened she could not explain. “My heart was beating to know God,” she says. Wanting to understand more, Ashura later bought a printed New Testament and tried reading the same passage for herself. But even though she had completed 9th grade, the words were difficult to fully grasp. She could read the words—but she could not truly understand them. Then she heard the passage again through the Talking Bible. This time, everything became clear . The meaning reached her heart in a way printed words never had. Because someone provided a Talking Bible, Ashura was finally able to hear and understand God’s Word in a way she could fully grasp. She continued listening with the group, learning more about Jesus each week. Before long, Ashura gave her life to Christ. Today, she is growing in her faith through a Talking Bible listening group that meets twice each week beneath a large tree outside Kigoma. Together, the group listens to God’s Word, asks questions, and learns in community. Ashura’s story is one of many lives being transformed through the power of God’s Word in audio form. For millions of oral learners around the world, hearing the Bible is the key to understanding it. And when people hear and understand God’s Word, lives are changed forever.
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October 28, 2026
"I thank God today." At 17, Kelvin has already experienced painful circumstances. His father passed away, and when we heard his story, his mother was in the hospital with stomach cancer. Yet the first words Kelvin shared with us were not about hardship. “I thank God today.” What gave such a young student hope and direction? For Kelvin, it was hearing God’s Word beneath a tree at school that changed the direction of his life. During Religious Education Class, at the public school, Kelvin and his classmates gather in the shade to listen to a Talking Bible in Swahili. For Kelvin, one of those lessons became deeply personal. He and his friends had been mistreating others. In Kelvin’s own words, they were “doing bad things and abusing people.” Then he heard these words from Ephesians: “Honor your father and mother . . . that it may go well with you.” Immediately, Kelvin thought of his mother. She had warned him not to mistreat others, but he had not listened. Now he was hearing that same truth in God’s Word. “ I realized that this is what God wants me to do ,” Kelvin said, “ and that it will be good for me.” What Kelvin heard beneath that tree began changing his life—starting with how he treated others. The young man who once hurt people began comforting them. He also began sharing what he was learning with people in his neighborhood. What Kelvin Heard Began Changing His Life Kelvin says listening to the Bible has helped him grow spiritually and given his life a new direction. He has also found renewed hope for the future. After receiving strong results on his exam, Kelvin said: “ I thank God today. God has helped me in my studies—given me good results. This is giving me hope that God is there and listening to our prayers and that I can trust Him.” Kelvin’s story shows what can happen when students have the opportunity to hear God’s Word.
August 25, 2026
How does a mother who cannot read share God’s Word with her children? Some Families Gather Around God's Word by Reading. Others Gather by Listening. For millions of people around the world, hearing God's Word isn't simply another way to experience Scripture. It's the only way. One of those people is Esther. As a child, Esther never had the opportunity to attend school. Although she came to know Christ, she could only hear Scripture when someone else read it aloud at church or over a loudspeaker. Then her pastor placed a Talking Bible into her hands. Everything changed. Every evening, Esther gathers her children. Around God's Word. Through a Talking Bible. Together, they listen to Scripture, pray, and talk about what they've heard. Stories like Abraham, Zacchaeus, and the prodigal son have become lessons Esther now shares with her children. Even her husband—who rarely has the opportunity to attend church—has begun listening while he works. God's Word is quietly transforming an entire family... …one day at a time. Just as many of us grow in our faith by reading God's Word, Esther's family is growing by hearing it—day after day. Every gift to Talking Bibles helps place God's Word into the hands of people who are waiting to hear it, and monthly ministry partners provide dependable support that helps ensure families like Esther's can continue hearing God's Word month after month. That's why I'd like to invite you to become a monthly ministry partner . Your recurring gift helps place Talking Bibles into the hands of people who cannot read, are visually impaired, or learn best by listening. Together, we can help more people hear God's Word, grow in their faith, and share it with their families and communities. Will you prayerfully consider becoming one of our monthly ministry partners today ? Together, we can help more families gather around God's Word... ...one day at a time.
July 1, 2026
Prasad Can Finally Hear God's Word! Prasad often sits quietly in the darkness of his small home in India, listening as the voice of Scripture fills the room. Through the Talking Bible, he can finally hear God's Word for himself. Blind since birth, Prasad is now 55 years old and lives with his brother and sister-in-law in a farming community where life depends on hard physical labor. While others spend their days working in the fields, Prasad often remains at home with little freedom to travel on his own. As a boy, he loved going to church and listening carefully to the sermons. But once the service ended, the rest of the week was spent longing to hear more of the Bible—something that always remained beyond his reach. Although Prasad learned Braille as a student, he never had access to a Braille Bible. For decades, the only Scripture available to him came through a short Christian radio program each evening. Every day he waited for those precious thirty minutes, knowing they would soon end. Then the radio program stopped. Prasad's sister-in-law had watched his longing for God's Word for years. When she learned about the Talking Bible, she knew it would change his life. For the first time, Prasad could listen whenever he wanted. "I cannot read the Bible," he says simply. "I cannot read." Now he returns to God's Word again and again. If he wants to hear a passage another time, he simply presses play. Scripture is no longer limited to a brief radio broadcast—it is always within reach. One Bible story has especially touched his heart: the story of Job. Prasad sees his own life reflected in Job's suffering, loneliness, and perseverance. Because of his blindness, he explains that no one would marry him. Yet Job's faith reminds him to continue trusting God despite hardship. "Job's life shows me that I should not go away from Christ." Though Prasad has never been able to see the words of Scripture on a page, he now hears them clearly for himself. In the quiet darkness of his home, God's Word has become a light—bringing comfort in loneliness, strength in hardship, and the assurance that God knows him, loves him, and speaks to him through His Word. Today, millions of people around the world are just like Prasad. They are blind, cannot read, or have no access to the Bible in a format they can understand. The Talking Bible is changing that—one listener, one family, and one community at a time. Give a Talking Bible>>
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October 28, 2026
"I thank God today." At 17, Kelvin has already experienced painful circumstances. His father passed away, and when we heard his story, his mother was in the hospital with stomach cancer. Yet the first words Kelvin shared with us were not about hardship. “I thank God today.” What gave such a young student hope and direction? For Kelvin, it was hearing God’s Word beneath a tree at school that changed the direction of his life. During Religious Education Class, at the public school, Kelvin and his classmates gather in the shade to listen to a Talking Bible in Swahili. For Kelvin, one of those lessons became deeply personal. He and his friends had been mistreating others. In Kelvin’s own words, they were “doing bad things and abusing people.” Then he heard these words from Ephesians: “Honor your father and mother . . . that it may go well with you.” Immediately, Kelvin thought of his mother. She had warned him not to mistreat others, but he had not listened. Now he was hearing that same truth in God’s Word. “ I realized that this is what God wants me to do ,” Kelvin said, “ and that it will be good for me.” What Kelvin heard beneath that tree began changing his life—starting with how he treated others. The young man who once hurt people began comforting them. He also began sharing what he was learning with people in his neighborhood. What Kelvin Heard Began Changing His Life Kelvin says listening to the Bible has helped him grow spiritually and given his life a new direction. He has also found renewed hope for the future. After receiving strong results on his exam, Kelvin said: “ I thank God today. God has helped me in my studies—given me good results. This is giving me hope that God is there and listening to our prayers and that I can trust Him.” Kelvin’s story shows what can happen when students have the opportunity to hear God’s Word.
August 25, 2026
How does a mother who cannot read share God’s Word with her children? Some Families Gather Around God's Word by Reading. Others Gather by Listening. For millions of people around the world, hearing God's Word isn't simply another way to experience Scripture. It's the only way. One of those people is Esther. As a child, Esther never had the opportunity to attend school. Although she came to know Christ, she could only hear Scripture when someone else read it aloud at church or over a loudspeaker. Then her pastor placed a Talking Bible into her hands. Everything changed. Every evening, Esther gathers her children. Around God's Word. Through a Talking Bible. Together, they listen to Scripture, pray, and talk about what they've heard. Stories like Abraham, Zacchaeus, and the prodigal son have become lessons Esther now shares with her children. Even her husband—who rarely has the opportunity to attend church—has begun listening while he works. God's Word is quietly transforming an entire family... …one day at a time. Just as many of us grow in our faith by reading God's Word, Esther's family is growing by hearing it—day after day. Every gift to Talking Bibles helps place God's Word into the hands of people who are waiting to hear it, and monthly ministry partners provide dependable support that helps ensure families like Esther's can continue hearing God's Word month after month. That's why I'd like to invite you to become a monthly ministry partner . Your recurring gift helps place Talking Bibles into the hands of people who cannot read, are visually impaired, or learn best by listening. Together, we can help more people hear God's Word, grow in their faith, and share it with their families and communities. Will you prayerfully consider becoming one of our monthly ministry partners today ? Together, we can help more families gather around God's Word... ...one day at a time.
July 1, 2026
Prasad Can Finally Hear God's Word! Prasad often sits quietly in the darkness of his small home in India, listening as the voice of Scripture fills the room. Through the Talking Bible, he can finally hear God's Word for himself. Blind since birth, Prasad is now 55 years old and lives with his brother and sister-in-law in a farming community where life depends on hard physical labor. While others spend their days working in the fields, Prasad often remains at home with little freedom to travel on his own. As a boy, he loved going to church and listening carefully to the sermons. But once the service ended, the rest of the week was spent longing to hear more of the Bible—something that always remained beyond his reach. Although Prasad learned Braille as a student, he never had access to a Braille Bible. For decades, the only Scripture available to him came through a short Christian radio program each evening. Every day he waited for those precious thirty minutes, knowing they would soon end. Then the radio program stopped. Prasad's sister-in-law had watched his longing for God's Word for years. When she learned about the Talking Bible, she knew it would change his life. For the first time, Prasad could listen whenever he wanted. "I cannot read the Bible," he says simply. "I cannot read." Now he returns to God's Word again and again. If he wants to hear a passage another time, he simply presses play. Scripture is no longer limited to a brief radio broadcast—it is always within reach. One Bible story has especially touched his heart: the story of Job. Prasad sees his own life reflected in Job's suffering, loneliness, and perseverance. Because of his blindness, he explains that no one would marry him. Yet Job's faith reminds him to continue trusting God despite hardship. "Job's life shows me that I should not go away from Christ." Though Prasad has never been able to see the words of Scripture on a page, he now hears them clearly for himself. In the quiet darkness of his home, God's Word has become a light—bringing comfort in loneliness, strength in hardship, and the assurance that God knows him, loves him, and speaks to him through His Word. Today, millions of people around the world are just like Prasad. They are blind, cannot read, or have no access to the Bible in a format they can understand. The Talking Bible is changing that—one listener, one family, and one community at a time. Give a Talking Bible>>
June 1, 2026
“My Heart Was Beating to Know God” Ashura didn’t know what her heart was searching for. One day while walking through the market, she noticed a group of people singing together. She didn’t recognize the songs or understand the words, but something about their joy stirred her deeply. Quietly, she joined them. Only later did she realize they were a church choir praising God—and among them was someone she recognized: her neighbor. A few days later, Ashura saw that same neighbor sitting beneath a tree with a small group gathered around a Talking Bible. Curious and still thinking about what she had experienced in the market, Ashura sat down to listen. That day, they were listening to John 3. As the words were spoken aloud, Ashura leaned in. And when they reached verse 16, something happened she could not explain. “My heart was beating to know God,” she says. Wanting to understand more, Ashura later bought a printed New Testament and tried reading the same passage for herself. But even though she had completed 9th grade, the words were difficult to fully grasp. She could read the words—but she could not truly understand them. Then she heard the passage again through the Talking Bible. This time, everything became clear . The meaning reached her heart in a way printed words never had. Because someone provided a Talking Bible, Ashura was finally able to hear and understand God’s Word in a way she could fully grasp. She continued listening with the group, learning more about Jesus each week. Before long, Ashura gave her life to Christ. Today, she is growing in her faith through a Talking Bible listening group that meets twice each week beneath a large tree outside Kigoma. Together, the group listens to God’s Word, asks questions, and learns in community. Ashura’s story is one of many lives being transformed through the power of God’s Word in audio form. For millions of oral learners around the world, hearing the Bible is the key to understanding it. And when people hear and understand God’s Word, lives are changed forever.
