Leading a small group Bible study can feel intimidating — what if you don't have the training, the time to prepare, or the confidence to teach? Waha removes those barriers entirely. This free, audio-based Discovery Bible Study app facilitates the entire group meeting for you: just gather your friends, press play, and discuss.^1
Built by a nonprofit team of cross-cultural disciple makers and tech enthusiasts, Waha uses the Discovery Bible Study (DBS) format — a proven method where participants discover God's Word together through open-ended questions rather than a lecture.^2 The app walks groups through curated lesson sets covering everything from Creation to Christ, marriage, and becoming a Jesus community. Every lesson includes Scripture, audio narration, and discussion prompts so anyone can lead — no seminary degree required.^1
Waha also includes a full nine-week Disciple Making Course that trains believers to cast vision and multiply disciple-making groups of their own.^3 The app is available in 50 languages with offline downloads, end-to-end encryption, and a security mode for believers in sensitive regions.^4 A built-in Notes feature lets groups record commitments and follow through together, and the app also supports landscape mode for tablet users. It's also accessible via a web app at web.waha.app.^1
Why Christians Love It"I've been a believer for 30 years. This makes me feel like I'm reading the Bible again for the first time!"^5
"It takes all pressure off of anyone needing to lead, and allows everyone to participate equally. It is very intuitive and easy to follow."^6
"I was able to use this on a mission trip to Dubai and also in my home church. No prep work for you to do!"^6
Notable- Used by over 87,000 disciple makers across 182 countries^4
- Endorsed by 24:14 movement researcher Stan Parks and featured by the Unreached Network^7
- Listed as a key discipleship resource on EMDC.tools^8
- Partner with Iran Alive Ministries to bring Waha to Farsi-speaking believers^9
- Completely free with no ads, funded by donor support^1
- Active development with frequent updates — recently added Nepali, Kurmanji, Azerbaijani, and Castilian Spanish^6
