Ever feel like the Old Testament is a maze of strange laws, battles, and genealogies? Spoken Gospel exists to walk beside you as you read, showing how every chapter and book of the Bible ultimately points to Jesus and the good news of the Gospel.^1
Founded in 2018 by Eric Smith (CEO) and David Bowden (Chief Product Officer), Spoken Gospel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Edmond, Oklahoma.^2 David, a spoken word poet and author of books like When God Isn't There and Learning to Be Loved, brings a creative storytelling approach to Scripture. Alongside podcast co-host Seth Stewart — a pastor-turned-writer whose work has been featured on The Gospel Coalition — they've built a library of resources that has helped people encounter Jesus in the Bible over 50 million times.^2 The organization affirms the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds and intentionally avoids taking the stance of any specific denomination, creating materials "so all people can taste and see the good news of Jesus."^3
The app (available on iOS and Android) gives you access to three core resources — all 100% free, with no subscriptions, ads, or paywalls.^4 Bible Explained Films are beautifully produced 10-minute introductions to each book of the Bible, featuring dramatic storytelling and spoken word poetry. Devotionals are chapter-by-chapter written guides showing how Jesus fulfills every part of Scripture. And the Spoken Gospel Podcast offers thoughtful conversations about the Bible with David and Seth. Content is also available in Spanish.^1 Users love the fresh perspective: "Spoken Gospel is making a way for me to read the entire Bible. I have never done that before... I am learning so much," one user shared.^1 Another wrote on the App Store, "It uses spoken word poetry and short devotions to teach how every book of the Bible points to Jesus."^5 The ministry also partners with YouVersion, offering reading plans through the Bible App.^6
Whether you're a new believer picking up Scripture for the first time or a longtime student of the Word, Spoken Gospel meets you where you are — helping you love the Bible more by seeing Jesus in all of it.
