Reading the whole Bible feels overwhelming — where do you start, and how do you stay consistent? The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel solves this by breaking the entire Bible into 365 daily readings, each pairing passages from the Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms or Proverbs with warm, practical commentary that connects ancient Scripture to everyday life.^1
With over 4.5 million users across 160 countries, this free app from Alpha International offers three formats to fit your schedule: Classic (25 minutes), Express (15 minutes), and Youth (12 minutes). Each day's reading can be read as text or listened to as audio — with Bible passages narrated by actor David Suchet, known for his role as Poirot, who brings the words of Scripture to life with remarkable depth and expression.^2 The commentary is available in 11 languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, and Mandarin, making it one of the most globally accessible daily Bible reading plans available.^3
Built by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel — the pioneers of the Alpha Course and former leaders of Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) in London — this started in 2009 as a simple daily email for their congregation. Nicky's gift for connecting Scripture to real life, paired with Pippa's honest, often humorous reflections at the end of each day, has turned it into a beloved daily companion for Christians at every stage of their walk.^4
Why Christians Love The Bible with Nicky and Pippa: "I have read the bible every day since January 1st 1981… The last couple of years have been the best for me when I start on Nicky Gumbel's Bible in One Year with his most readable and helpful commentaries and prayers together with humorous but humble postscripts written by his wife Pippa. The connections he makes and various themes he draws out were a revelation to me and an ongoing pleasure every day."^5 Users consistently describe how the themed daily readings help them see connections across Scripture they'd never noticed before. One reviewer shared: "As a Christian of many years I have consistently struggled to understand the Bible… what a joy to find this Bible in one year App. I'm now excited to start each day by reading the Bible and praying."^6 The app has also been highlighted as a tool for building sacred spiritual discipline, featured alongside Lectio 365 and Logos as a recommended app for Christians seeking daily rhythm with God's Word.^7
Bear Grylls calls it "My favourite way to start the day," and worship leader Darlene Zschech says: "My heart leaps every morning when I see The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel sitting in my inbox."^4
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Podcast, Email, Book Pricing: Free
