You know you should read the Bible more — but where do you even start? Between the ancient poetry, genealogies, and prophetic visions, it's easy to feel lost before you've barely begun. BibleProject exists for exactly this moment: to help you see the Bible not as a disconnected collection of religious texts, but as one carefully crafted story that leads to Jesus.^1
The BibleProject app brings together hundreds of free animated videos, in-depth podcast conversations, seminary-level classes, annotated articles, and Scripture reading tools — all in one place, completely free. Every resource is designed to help you develop real skills for reading the Bible on its own terms: understanding its literary genres, tracing themes from Genesis to Revelation, and discovering the ancient context that makes familiar passages come alive in ways you never expected. The app tracks your progress across videos, podcasts, and classes so you can pick up right where you left off.^2
Founded in 2014 by Tim Mackie (a biblical scholar with a Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and Jewish Studies) and Jon Collins (a visual storyteller and designer), BibleProject started with a whiteboard, two videos, and the conviction that complex biblical themes could be made approachable through art and conversation. What began as a crowdfunded experiment in Portland, Oregon has grown into a global nonprofit with content in over 50 languages, led by CEO Steve Atkinson alongside a leadership team of artists, scholars, developers, and strategists.^3
Why Christians Love BibleProject: "I was supernaturally changed in my late 30s so I came to Jesus fresh unhindered by years of limited teaching — there were numerous parts of the Bible that never made sense and so many dots I couldn't connect. These guys continue to clear those connections up and every time something doesn't seem to fit I look to see how I can read it to better understand."^5 Users describe the app as practically "a free seminary education in your pocket" — one reviewer shared how BibleProject's resources "taken my understanding of the Bible to a level that I never thought I would have."^5 Another wrote: "This app has been by far the most helpful resource I've used in understanding the Bible. I have ADHD and it's difficult for me to focus on written devotionals and lessons and retain information. I love the use of the videos and visuals and how they provide the biblical references throughout — it keeps me engaged."^2 A teacher in Japan uses the app regularly to prepare Bible studies for her church, calling it her favorite resource for understanding Scripture.^6
Notable- Ranked among the top 10 Bible apps for 2026^7
- Partnered with YouVersion for initiatives such as Global Bible Month^4
- Featured alongside The Chosen, Kuza, and Crossway at Logos Festival events^8
- Content recommended by The Gospel Coalition, Denison Forum, Christianity Today, and countless churches and small groups worldwide^9
- Tim Mackie speaks at events like The Rabbit Room's Hutchmoot alongside other leading voices in Christian thought^10
Platforms: iOS, Android, Web Pricing: Free (nonprofit, crowdfunded — no ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls)
