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
In April 2026, BibleProject became the first ministry partner ever to reach one million followers on the YouVersion Bible App — a milestone reflecting how deeply their content has been woven into the daily Scripture habits of believers worldwide.^5 During Holy Week 2026, BibleProject's video content was featured prominently alongside The Chosen and Museum of the Bible as YouVersion recorded the highest Bible engagement day in its 17-year history, with 21.6 million people opening Scripture on Easter Sunday alone.^6 BibleProject is also among the first partners integrating YouVersion Platform, a new free Bible API that allows ministries to embed Scripture directly into their own apps and websites.^7
Their latest series, The 10 Commandments, launched in April 2026 with animated videos and a companion podcast exploring the commandments not as a rigid rulebook but as God's wisdom for human flourishing — tracing commands from Genesis through Deuteronomy and showing how each one reveals God's character.^8
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."^2 Users describe the app as practical and life-changing. One reviewer shared: "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."^9 Another wrote: "I was a drug addict for over 10 years, and I lost everything... BibleProject has broken down and made learning about the Bible, and Jesus's teachings exciting for me." The content has become a lifeline for people navigating recovery, church hurt, and fresh faith alike.
From Bible Project's earliest days, Tim and Jon have held a conviction that's rare in the Christian content space: rather than defending a single denominational tradition, they create materials that elevate the Bible itself — its literary art, its narrative design, its unified message — for all people. The result is something that feels less like a sermon and more like a trusted friend sitting next to you, helping you see what's been on the page all along.^1
Platforms: iOS (15.5+), Android (8+), Apple Vision, Web Pricing: Free (no ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls — funded by donations)
