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In the Field Audio Bible

Christie Richardson

In the Field Audio Bible was founded in 2021 to meet the growing need for a fresh, engaging way to experience the Bible—listening to the bible one chapter at a time. Each session begins with a brief, captivating synopsis, designed to draw you in and set the stage for God’s message. Then, immerse yourself in a reflection on how God’s Word has shaped lives across history and continues to transform lives today. This journey could be yours, as each chapter leaves you eager to hear more and see how God’s story is woven into your own. Discover how the Bible, in bite-sized chapters, speaks to your heart and guides your walk with God, one chapter at a time.In the Field Audio Bible is a Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID Number 87-2226015.

  1. Cloud of Witnesses: Where Ancient Faith Meets Modern Doubt

    10H AGO

    Cloud of Witnesses: Where Ancient Faith Meets Modern Doubt

    What does it mean to live by faith when the future remains hidden from view? The ancient words of Hebrews 11 come alive in this immersive meditation on faith's enduring power across generations. Through the eyes of a contemplative scribe walking dusty streets at twilight, we journey deep into the "Hall of Faith" – that remarkable passage where the unseen becomes more real than what stands before us. The stories unfold with vivid imagery: Abel's acceptable sacrifice still speaking across millennia, Enoch walking so closely with God that death couldn't touch him, Noah building an impossible vessel on dry ground, and Abraham stepping into the unknown with nothing but a promise to guide his way. These weren't perfect people, but people who chose to believe when answers remained hidden. Some conquered kingdoms and shut the mouths of lions through their faith. Others endured torture, imprisonment, and death, never wavering in their conviction. What unites them isn't their outcomes but their orientation – eyes fixed on promises beyond their lifetimes, living as "strangers and pilgrims" seeking a homeland they could feel but not yet touch. The meditation invites us to see ourselves within this continuing story. What step will you take by faith when the path ahead seems uncertain? What unseen promise keeps your heart steady when doubts crowd in? As the scribe reminds us, faith isn't the absence of questions but the courage to keep walking when answers aren't fully revealed. Settle in with your favorite cup of tea or coffee as we listen to scripture together, allowing its ancient wisdom to meet modern questions with timeless truth. Whether you're wrestling with uncertainty or seeking deeper trust, this journey through Hebrews 11 offers gentle guidance for your own walk of faith today. Music Credit: "Immaculate Design" by Garden Friend Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, one chapter at a time. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions! Feel free to send us a text to let us know how In the Field Audio Bible is impacting your faith journey. Until next time, may God’s Word guide and bless you.

    35 min
  2. The Great Day of the Lord: Zephaniah's Vision of Judgment

    4D AGO

    The Great Day of the Lord: Zephaniah's Vision of Judgment

    Imagine standing on a rooftop in ancient Jerusalem, watching the bustling city below through the eyes of a royal prophet who sees beyond the surface to the spiritual corruption festering within. This is the powerful journey awaiting you in our exploration of Zephaniah 1. With vivid storytelling that transports you across 26 centuries, we walk alongside Zephaniah—a descendant of King Hezekiah himself—as he receives a vision that would shake nations. The prophet guides us through Jerusalem's streets, showing us the disturbing reality hidden beneath religious appearances: shrines to Baal built into homes, rooftops transformed into altars for star worship, and priests serving both Yahweh and foreign gods with equal devotion. At the heart of this episode lies the sobering concept of "the Day of the Lord"—a day of reckoning described in haunting terms as "a day of wrath," "a day of distress and anguish," and "a day of darkness and gloom." Zephaniah's unflinching message challenges both his ancient audience and us today with the declaration that "neither silver nor gold will be able to save them on the day of the Lord's wrath." What makes this prophecy particularly striking is God's promise to "search Jerusalem with lamps," leaving no secret sin unexposed. This powerful metaphor reveals both the thoroughness of divine judgment and the impossibility of hiding our true spiritual condition from the One who sees all. For the people of Judah—and for us—this serves as both warning and invitation: to bring our hidden places voluntarily into God's light rather than face forced exposure later. Despite the severity of this message, we discover profound life lessons that speak directly to our modern condition: God sees everything (both our failings and our faithfulness), divine judgment always comes with advance warning, and material prosperity offers no protection against spiritual poverty. These truths challenge us to examine our own lives and ask whether we've settled for external religious compliance without internal transformation. Experience this immersive journey through one of scripture's most powerful prophetic books, and discover how Zephaniah's ancient message speaks with startling relevance to our lives today. Subscribe now to continue walking through God's Word with us, one chapter at a time. Music Credit: "What It Feels Like" by Mercy Street Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, one chapter at a time. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions! Feel free to send us a text to let us know how In the Field Audio Bible is impacting your faith journey. Until next time, may God’s Word guide and bless you.

    33 min
  3. Divine Karaoke: When the Creator Becomes Your Biggest Fan

    4D AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Divine Karaoke: When the Creator Becomes Your Biggest Fan

    Have you ever looked at the chaos in our world and wondered what God is doing about it? The ancient prophet Zephaniah faced a similar reality—a society that had forgotten God, where idol worship and injustice ran rampant. Yet within his sobering message lies one of Scripture's most beautiful revelations of God's heart. Zephaniah's warnings about "the day of the Lord" aren't meant to terrify but to awaken. As we explore this prophetic book together, we uncover an extraordinary truth: the God who confronts brokenness is the same God who sings over His people with joy. "The Lord your God is with you, the mighty warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing" (Zephaniah 3:17). This isn't a contradiction—it's the essence of divine love that cares enough to address what's harmful while offering restoration. The message speaks directly to our anxious times. When wars rage, divisions deepen, and uncertainty prevails, Zephaniah reminds us that God isn't wringing His hands in worry. He's actively working His restoration plan. Every warning contains an invitation to come home. Every judgment reveals a path to healing. This ancient prophecy offers exactly what our troubled world needs: the assurance that even in our darkest chapters, God's love story continues—and we are part of it. Join us as we discover how this timeless message brings courage and hope for today's challenges.

    6 min
  4. Unity in the Body: Paul's Prison Letter on Christian Oneness

    SEP 8

    Unity in the Body: Paul's Prison Letter on Christian Oneness

    From behind prison walls, Paul's voice rises with unwavering conviction, not about his chains but about the bond that holds believers together. In this powerful journey through Ephesians 4, we step into a Roman cell where stone walls and iron shackles cannot contain the liberating truth of unity in Christ. The apostle's words cut through centuries to challenge us today: What does it mean to "walk worthy of the calling you have received"? With remarkable clarity, Paul outlines the markers of a life aligned with Christ's purposes—humility instead of pride, gentleness instead of harshness, patience that bears with others in love. He reveals the profound spiritual reality that unites us: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father over all. This isn't abstract theology but practical transformation. Paul guides us through the journey from spiritual infancy—tossed by every wind of teaching—to mature believers who speak truth wrapped in love. His prison-penned wisdom addresses real-life challenges: handling anger without sinning, exchanging theft for generous work, replacing destructive words with grace-filled speech, and choosing forgiveness over bitterness. Even as his own wrists bear the weight of chains, Paul reminds us that in Christ, we've been set free to live differently—to put off the old self and clothe ourselves with the new, created to reflect God's own righteousness and holiness. Join us in this intimate encounter with Scripture that transcends time, where an imprisoned apostle shows us what freedom truly means. Will you carry these words beyond your listening and into your walk with Christ today? Music Credit: "Thank You!" by JOYSPRING Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, one chapter at a time. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions! Feel free to send us a text to let us know how In the Field Audio Bible is impacting your faith journey. Until next time, may God’s Word guide and bless you.

    30 min
  5. When Heaven Touches Earth: Micah's Vision of Justice

    SEP 4

    When Heaven Touches Earth: Micah's Vision of Justice

    Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to witness the footsteps of the Almighty? To see mountains melt like wax and valleys split apart at His presence?  The latest episode of In the Field Audio Bible transports you to the rolling hills of Moresheth Gath, where a humble shepherd named Micah received visions that would shake kingdoms. Through immersive first-person storytelling, you'll feel the warm limestone beneath you, smell the wild thyme in the air, and watch as the stars emerge over ancient Israel while Micah shares his earth-shattering encounter with God. This isn't just a reading of scripture—it's a journey into the heart of prophecy. As Micah reveals his vision of divine judgment against the corruption in Samaria and Jerusalem, you'll discover a God whose holiness demands justice but whose love offers redemption. The vivid imagery of mountains melting and valleys splitting open becomes a powerful metaphor for how God's presence transforms both nations and individual hearts. The narrative skillfully bridges the gap between ancient text and modern application. What are the high places in your own life? What mountains of pride need to melt before the Lord? What valleys of compromise need to be exposed to His light? These reflections transform Micah's distant prophecy into a mirror for personal examination that speaks directly to our contemporary spiritual challenges. Whether you're seeking deeper biblical understanding or simply a moment of peace in God's Word, this episode offers both historical insight and spiritual renewal. Join us as we walk alongside Micah, experiencing both the terrible majesty and tender mercy of a God who shakes mountains yet counts the hairs on your head. Share this powerful encounter with someone who needs to hear it, and remember—we cannot unhear what we have heard or unsee what we have seen once we've encountered the living God. Music Credit: "Heavenly Gates" by Hector Gabriel Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, one chapter at a time. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions! Feel free to send us a text to let us know how In the Field Audio Bible is impacting your faith journey. Until next time, may God’s Word guide and bless you.

    34 min
  6. Beyond Shadows: Finding Freedom in Christ's Perfect Sacrifice

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    Beyond Shadows: Finding Freedom in Christ's Perfect Sacrifice

    What chains are you still dragging? What burden of guilt or shame weighs you down despite your best efforts to shake it off?  Hebrews 10 offers a profound answer to these universal questions. The ancient writer shows us a world of shadows and sacrifices – a system where priests stood day after day offering the same rituals that could never fully cleanse the conscience or remove sin. It was a picture of humanity's deepest need and most persistent problem. But then everything changed. Christ stepped into this world not to continue the cycle but to end it. "See, I have come to do your will," he declared, offering himself as the perfect sacrifice – not repeated yearly or daily, but once for all time. Through his body, through his blood, he tore the veil that separated humanity from God's presence. The implications are revolutionary. We no longer need to live under the weight of constant striving, attempting to earn what has already been freely given. The message rings clear across the centuries: "I will remember their sins and lawless deeds no more." This isn't just theological truth; it's practical freedom. The passage calls us forward with beautiful simplicity: "Let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith." No more standing at a distance. No more endless sacrifices. No more fear of rejection. The way has been opened, and we're invited to walk through with confidence. Have you experienced this freedom? Or are you still carrying burdens Christ has already taken? Today might be the day to lay them down and step into the "new and living way" he has prepared. Listen, reflect, and find rest for your soul in this profound passage that bridges ancient ritual and present reality. Music Credit: "Got Nothing to Worry About" by Garden Friend Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, one chapter at a time. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith. We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions! Feel free to send us a text to let us know how In the Field Audio Bible is impacting your faith journey. Until next time, may God’s Word guide and bless you.

    28 min

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In the Field Audio Bible was founded in 2021 to meet the growing need for a fresh, engaging way to experience the Bible—listening to the bible one chapter at a time. Each session begins with a brief, captivating synopsis, designed to draw you in and set the stage for God’s message. Then, immerse yourself in a reflection on how God’s Word has shaped lives across history and continues to transform lives today. This journey could be yours, as each chapter leaves you eager to hear more and see how God’s story is woven into your own. Discover how the Bible, in bite-sized chapters, speaks to your heart and guides your walk with God, one chapter at a time.In the Field Audio Bible is a Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID Number 87-2226015.