Most audio Bibles are read exclusively by men — and for many women, that gap matters more than you'd think. her.BIBLE offers the entire Bible read aloud by an ethnically diverse group of women in the New Living Translation, completely free.^1
Created by Jenny Steinbach, a 30-year Cru staff member, the project grew from a simple observation during long commutes: nearly every audio Bible featured only male voices, often from classically trained Western actors. "If only men are allowed to speak God's Word, then what does that say to young women?" she asked.^2 In 2017, Jenny began recruiting Christian voiceover artists of various backgrounds to record Scripture with warmth, compassion, and natural inflection.
The app features highlighted text that syncs with audio so you can read along, easy chapter-and-verse navigation, and streaming that works reliably even on long listening sessions. The full Old and New Testaments are available, with books gradually added over several years of recording.^3
What sets her.BIBLE apart is who it reaches. A college student with dyslexia found she could finally engage with Scripture through audio when reading felt impossible.^4 A sex-trafficking survivor uses it during morning devotions and to mentor other women escaping exploitation: "Us women are meant to come together and lift each other up. It is so refreshing to hear God's Word from sisters."^5 A mental health coach who works with sexual trauma survivors calls it "a trusted resource for my clients — tremendously calming and soothing in ways I couldn't have anticipated."^5 A nurse and mother listens during her commute: "It's like saying, I'm just one person, just a nurse, just a woman; but with God, I can do anything."^4
Behind the project is a vision for global replication — her.BIBLE follows the Jesus Film Project model, hoping to inspire women worldwide to record Scripture in their own languages.^2 The team also produces "her STORY," a podcast featuring real women's faith journeys.^6
Whether you're a busy mom looking for Scripture on the go, someone who connects better through listening, or a woman who's simply never heard the Bible in a voice that sounds like her own — her.BIBLE is a gift worth discovering.
