Building a Bible habit shouldn't feel like a chore — but for many Christians, the sheer size of Scripture and the complexity of ancient texts make consistent reading feel out of reach. Through the Word (TTW) meets that exact tension by pairing every chapter of the Bible with a concise audio guide (about 8–10 minutes each) that walks you through the text with clear explanation and real-life application.^1
What makes TTW different from other Bible apps is its radical simplicity. One chapter today, next chapter tomorrow. Bible on your screen, pastor in your headphones. The app organizes all 1,189 chapters into 19 "Journeys" that guide you step-by-step through books, themes, and chronology — so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Whether you're brand new to Scripture or a lifelong reader hitting the Leviticus wall for the fifth time, TTW's teachers make even the toughest chapters accessible and engaging. With version 5.0 (March 2026), TTW introduced a fully redesigned Groups experience — including group text and audio messaging, a dedicated Groups tab, and fresh artwork — making it easier than ever to walk through Scripture together with friends, small groups, or your church community.^2
Founded by Kris Langham — pastor, former aerospace engineer, math teacher, husband, dad, and grandpa — Through the Word is a nonprofit ministry with one clear calling: equip the world to read the Bible, understand it, apply it, and make it a habit. Kris has been teaching through books of the Bible since 1999, and the TTW team includes missionaries and Bible teachers like Peyton Jones, TeDese Ross, Chase Acuña, Melanie Hurlbut, Sandy Adams, and Skip Heitzig.^3
Why Christians Love Through the Word: "Today we officially completed 1,288 days straight going through each chapter of each book of the Bible… we have truly become a band of brothers. We've seen miraculous answers to prayer… You have been an anchor for us." —JD Hornbacher^4 One listener shared: "TTW has changed my life completely. It made the Bible come alive… Now that I listen before sleeping, I have no trouble keeping the Bible habit."^4 Another wrote: "One of the most engaging Bible apps I've ever used. It offers short, clear, and thoughtful audio guides… The teachers do a great job of explaining scripture in a way that's easy to understand while still being deep and meaningful."^5
TTW is also a YouVersion content partner with sixty plans and more than three million plan subscriptions on the world's largest Bible app. Churches use Through the Word for small groups, youth training, and daily devotionals — and the app includes a dedicated church partnership page with resources for pastors.^6 The app is available on iOS, Android, and web, with a podcast for browser-based listeners.^7
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web Pricing: Free (no ads, no fees, ever — nonprofit ministry)
