Starting your day anchored in God's presence sounds simple — but between the alarm going off and the rush of notifications, finding those quiet first moments can feel impossible. First15 exists to reclaim that space, guiding you through a daily 15-minute devotional experience that weaves together Scripture, reflection, guided prayer, curated worship music, and a call to action for your day.^1
More than a reading plan, First15 is designed as an immersive encounter. Each day follows a weekly theme that builds depth over time — you're not just reading isolated verses but exploring a thread of truth that deepens across the week. The devotional is available to read or listen to (with audio narration and background worship music), and guided prayers help even those who struggle with prayer find words and posture before God. A worship song closes each session, inviting you to linger in His presence before stepping into your day.^2 With over 1 million monthly readers and 27 million podcast episodes downloaded, First15 has quietly become one of the most-used daily devotional resources in the faith space.^3
Founded by Craig Denison in 2014, First15 grew out of a simple conviction: if believers would worship, read, and pray at the beginning of every day, everything could change for the better. "He sensed a longing in God's heart for His people to be in an honest, restored relationship with Him," and First15 was born from that prayer.^4 Denison, along with his wife Rachel, writes, speaks, and leads worship weekly. First15 is a brand of Denison Ministries, based in Dallas, Texas — a multi-brand organization dedicated to building culture-changing Christians.^5
Why Christians Love First15: "This is the best devotional app I have listened to. The message is easy to understand, the reflection questions make me dig deeper, and the worship song allows me to stay in God's presence." — Christine^1 Users consistently describe First15 as more than information — it's an experience. One reviewer shared, "Short of reading the Bible directly, this app has been the greatest resource for enhancing my faith and improving my daily outlook. The days I don't make time for these devotions are noticeably more glum. This app has helped me to have a much more direct, personal relationship with the Trinity."^2 Another wrote, "I always come back to this app when I start more 'doing God stuff' than being with God. The topics are always relevant."^6 Parents with young kids especially appreciate the format — one user shared, "With 2 small kids that wake before me, I have a hard time carving out a consistent time to meet with God. This app has been such a huge blessing."^2
First15 also produces original worship music through First15 Worship, available on streaming platforms, and offers a companion podcast for on-the-go listening.^7 Churches across the country direct their congregations to First15 as a weekday devotional resource, with a group feature in the app designed for church community engagement.^4
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Podcast, Email Pricing: Free (donation-supported)
