In the Field Audio Bible

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Our mission is to bring the Word of God to life by providing handheld audio bibles that allow people to listen to Scripture. We inspire spiritual growth, peace, and connection by reaching remote people groups and fostering fellowship through shared faith. Through immersive storytelling and faith-based content, we seek to empower listeners every season of life, creating opportunities for unity and a deeper understanding of Scripture.In the Field Media is a Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID Number 87-2226015.

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  1. 2d ago

    Gleaning in Grief: Mercy Hiding in Plain Sight

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. Some seasons of life feel like walking into an empty field with nothing in your hands. In this complete listening of the Book of Ruth, we sit with two widows on the road to Bethlehem and discover that gleaning in grief is not the end of a story. It is often where the story turns. Maybe you are carrying a sorrow tonight. Come in. You belong in this circle, and mercy may be closer than you think. What You'll Experience in This Episode A warm welcome and book introduction from Christie.All four chapters of Ruth, read as one continuous story.Gentle transitions that carry you from Moab to the barley field, the threshing floor, and the city gate.Vivid, sensory storytelling and a closing blessing of hope.Key Themes (for Reflection) Grief, honestly named. Naomi asks to be called Mara, and Scripture lets her sorrow be spoken.Loyalty that stays. Ruth chooses presence over safety: "Where you go, I will go."Provision in ordinary places. Mercy arrives in a field, on an ordinary morning.Redemption. A family name nearly lost is restored, and a foreigner is welcomed into a far bigger story.Scripture Reading The Book of Ruth, Chapters 1-4. Listen slowly, and let the words rest. Memorable Images from the Story Naomi arriving in Bethlehem, asking to be called "bitter."Two women on a dusty road, and one who refuses to leave.Barley turning gold over a family with nothing.Handfuls of grain dropped quietly along Ruth's path.The threshing floor at midnight.Naomi holding a newborn child, and the women singing blessing over her.Gentle Reflection Questions Where do you feel like you are gleaning in grief right now?What would it look like to be honest with God about your bitterness, as Naomi was?Who has been a "Ruth" to you, someone who stayed? Have you thanked them?Where might mercy be hiding in plain sight in your own life?What would it mean to trust that your chapter is not the last one?Prayer (Closing) Gentle Shepherd, You see the one gleaning at the edge of the field. You see the empty hands, the tired heart, and the grief that has no words. Where we feel bitter, bring sweetness back. Where we feel forgotten, remind us that we are known. Teach us to notice the mercy hiding in plain sight, and to trust that You are working in the quiet places, long before we can see the harvest. In Jesus' name, Amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible is a nonprofit faith media ministry dedicated to making Scripture heard: clearly, accessibly, and everywhere. Hosted by missionary and ordained pastor Christie Richardson, each episode brings God's Word to life one chapter at a time. Beyond the podcast, we distribute handheld audio Bibles to remote communities worldwide, so no one is left without access to Scripture. Every listen, every share, and every gift helps place the Bible in the hands of people who have never held one. Learn more at inthefieldaudiobible.com. Subscribe + Share If this episode brought you comfort or hope: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and on YouTube.Share it with someone walking through a hard season.Visit inthefieldaudiobible.com to support audio Bible distribution.This is In the Field Audio Bible, where we Listen to the Bible One Chapter at a Time. Support the show

    Gleaning in Grief: Mercy Hiding in Plain Sight

  2. Oct 14

    Before Creation Began: God Already Chose You

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. Before the first star was lit, before the first word was spoken, before Creation began, God already had you in mind. That is the heartbeat of Ephesians, a letter written from a prison cell yet overflowing with freedom, belonging, and hope. Come take the longer road with us, listening to all six chapters in one unhurried flow, just as its first hearers once received it. Whether you need comfort, a place to belong, or a quiet moment to remember who you are in Christ, you are welcome here. What You'll Experience in This Episode The complete letter. All six chapters of Ephesians, from the first greeting to the final blessing.A slower, gentler pace. Space to breathe between grace, unity, and spiritual strength.Scripture as a place you inhabit. A letter read aloud, the way it was first shared.From riches to armor. The whole road between the riches of God's grace and the armor of God.Key Themes (for Reflection) Chosen and loved. Seen, wanted, and adopted before the foundation of the world (Chapter 1).Dead made alive. Grace is a gift that lifts us and seats us with Christ (Chapter 2).The wall that fell. Strangers become family in Christ (Chapter 2).Love beyond measure. Its breadth, length, height, and depth surpass understanding (Chapter 3).One body, one hope. Unity in the Spirit and a new way of living (Chapter 4).Children of light. Love and honesty in daily life (Chapters 4–5).Standing firm. Strength from the Lord and the armor He provides (Chapter 6).Scripture Reading The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians: Chapters 1–6 (complete) Memorable Images from the Story A prisoner writing about freedom. Paul, chained for Christ, pens a letter full of hope.The dead rising. "You were dead… but God."A wall coming down. Division giving way to one household.A seat in the heavenly places. Not striving at the door, but welcomed to sit.A sleeper awakened. "Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."Armor for the weary. Truth, righteousness, faith, and the Spirit's sword, given for standing, not striving.Gentle Reflection Questions What does it stir in you to hear that you were chosen before Creation began?Where in your life do you most need to hear "but God"?Is there a wall in your family, community, or heart that you long to see come down?How could you walk as a child of light this week, in one small, ordinary moment?Prayer (Closing) Gracious Father, Thank You for the love that was woven for us before Creation began. Where we have felt far away, draw us near. Where there are walls, bring them down. Where we are weary, lift us and seat us with You. Open the eyes of our hearts to the hope to which You have called us. Root us in love, and when the day is hard, help us stand, clothed in Your truth, Your peace, and Your Word. In the name of Jesus, Amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible is a nonprofit faith media ministry dedicated to making Scripture heard, clearly, accessibly, and everywhere. Hosted by missionary and ordained pastor Christie Richardson, each episode brings God's Word to life through cinematic storytelling. Every listen, share, and gift helps place handheld audio bibles in the hands of people who have never held one. Subscribe + Share Subscribe to In the Field Audio Bible wherever you listen.Share this episode with someone who needs a steady word today.Visit inthefieldaudiobible.com to support audio bible distribution around the world.Until next time, may you stand firm in the armor of God and walk in love. Support the show

    Before Creation Began: God Already Chose You

  3. Oct 10

    Name Over Noise: Answer Us When We Call

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. When the day of trouble finds you, Psalm 20 gives you words sturdy enough to stand on. This episode is an invitation to quiet the clamor of fear, pressure, and endless opinions and to choose name over noise, the steady, saving name of the Lord. As we listen, we step into a prayer that asks for help from the sanctuary, strength from Zion, and an answer from heaven when we call. What You’ll Experience in This Episode A calm, pastoral opening that guides your heart into prayer when life feels loudA Scripture-shaped pathway from anxiety to confidence without pretending the battle is not realThe movement from petition to assurance asking, remembering, then standing uprightSpace to breathe, reflect, and bring your own day of trouble before GodKey Themes (for Reflection) The day of trouble honest faith that names the crisis without losing hopeProtection in the Name refuge that is personal, not abstractHelp from the sanctuary and support from Zion God’s presence as the source of strengthRemembered offerings the comfort of being seen and known by GodPetitions fulfilled bringing real desires and real plans into God’s handsTrust contrast chariots and horses versus the Lord’s nameCollapse vs rising the difference between human strength and God given steadinessScripture Reading Psalm 20: A prayer for victory, for help, and for the Lord’s answering presence ending with this plea: Give victory to the king, O Lord, answer us when we call Memorable Images from the Story A heart like a battlefield, yet a prayer like a shelterHelp sent from the sanctuary as if strength can travel straight into your weaknessBanners lifted again, joy returning after the shakingThe stark contrast proud chariots and strong horses and a people anchored in the Lord’s nameFalling and rising collapse on one side, upright steadiness on the otherGentle Reflection Questions What is your day of trouble right now, externally or internallyWhere do you feel the loudest noise competing for your trust: fear, control, approval, worst-case thinkingWhat would it look like today to choose name over noise, even in one small decisionAre there chariots and horses you are tempted to rely on resources, plans, strength, imageIf God were to grant you your heart’s desire, what are you truly asking for beneath the surfaceWhat would rising and standing upright look like in your life this weekPrayer (Closing) Lord, in the day of trouble, answer us. Let Your name be our refuge when our thoughts run wild, and our strength feels thin. Send help from Your sanctuary and give support that does not fail. Remember Your mercy toward us and receive what we bring: our fears, our needs, our plans, our longing to be made steady. Teach us to trust You more than what looks powerful. When we are tempted to boast in chariots and horses, what we can control, what we can measure, turn our hearts back to You. Lift us when we are bowed down. Make us people who rise and stand upright, not because life is easy, but because Your right hand saves. Give victory, O Lord, not only over outward battles, but over the inward war of fear and despair. Answer us when we call. Amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible is a nonprofit faith media ministry dedicated to making Scripture heard clearly, accessibly, and everywhere. Hosted by missionary and ordained pastor Christie Richardson, each episode brings God’s Word to life with immersive storytelling and a gentle pastoral presence. Every listen, share, and gift helps support the mission of distributing handheld audio bibles to remote and underserved communities, breaking barriers of literacy and location, so more people can hear the Word. Subscribe + Share If this episode met you in a tender place, consider subscribing so you do not miss what is next. And if you know someone walking through a hard season, share this episode with them as a simple way to say you are not alone and help can come from the sanctuary. Support the show

    Name Over Noise: Answer Us When We Call

  4. Jun 10

    Walls Fall Down: Strangers Become True Family

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. There are moments when grace doesn’t just comfort us—it rebuilds us. In this episode, we step into a scene shaped by quiet endurance: an imprisoned apostle, the scratch of a quill, the steady cadence of hope. And as the words unfold, walls fall down, both the ones inside us and the ones between us, until what was distant is drawn near, and what was broken begins to become a home. What You’ll Experience in This Episode A calm, immersive Scripture reading designed for listening, meditation, and restCinematic storytelling that helps you feel the setting and the emotional turn of the passageA gentle pastoral tone that emphasizes mercy, grace, and belongingSpace to reflect without striving—just presence, honesty, and hopeKey Themes (for Reflection) Mercy that reaches us when we’re at our lowestGrace as a gift, not something we earnNew life and spiritual awakeningPeace that dismantles hostility and divisionBelonging: strangers becoming familyA life rebuilt with purpose and directionScripture Reading The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians — Chapter 2  Memorable Images from the Story The faint clinking of iron chains in a Roman prisonLamplight on parchment as a quill moves slowly, deliberatelyA sudden turning point—darkness interrupted by mercyA dividing wall collapsing, making room for peaceA household being built: stone by stone, soul by soulGentle Reflection Questions Where do you feel “far off” right now—emotionally, spiritually, or relationally?What would it look like to receive grace as a gift today, without trying to prove you deserve it?Which “walls” have you been living behind—fear, shame, self-protection, resentment, exhaustion?Is there one relationship where peace could begin with a small, humble step?If God is rebuilding you into something steady and whole, what might He be inviting you to release—and what might He be inviting you to trust?Prayer (Closing) God of mercy, thank You for meeting us in the places we would rather hide. Thank You for grace that doesn’t wait for us to get it all together. Speak life into what feels dead, and hope into what feels heavy. Lord Jesus, when walls fall down, let what remains be peace—peace with You, and peace that can be practiced with others. Make us a people who remember we were brought near, and who live like we belong to Your household. Build our lives on Your love, and steady our hearts in what You have done. Amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible is a nonprofit faith media ministry dedicated to making Scripture heard—clearly, accessibly, and everywhere. Hosted by missionary and ordained pastor Christie Richardson, each episode offers an immersive, cinematic listening experience that helps you slow down, breathe, and encounter God’s Word with fresh attention. Subscribe + Share If this episode served you, please subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. And consider sharing it with someone who needs a quiet reminder that mercy is real—and peace is possible. Every listen, share, and prayer helps carry Scripture farther—into everyday life and into places where access is limited. Support the show

    Walls Fall Down: Strangers Become True Family

  5. Jun 6

    Light Exposes All: Hidden Faults Meet Mercy

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. In this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, you’re invited to slow down and step beneath the open sky with David as he sings Psalm 19—where creation declares God’s glory and God’s Word restores the soul. If you’ve been weary, distracted, or quietly wrestling with doubt, this psalm meets you with steady evidence and gentle mercy: the heavens keep speaking, Scripture keeps shining, and light exposes all—not to shame you, but to heal you. What You’ll Experience in This Episode A calm, immersive journey through Psalm 19 with David’s voice guiding the momentA felt sense of God’s presence through the witness of the heavens and the clarity of ScriptureSpace to breathe, listen, and let the Word settle into your heartA gentle invitation to confession, cleansing, and renewal—without fearKey Themes (for Reflection) God’s glory revealed in creation: the heavens declaring what words cannot containGod’s perfect Word: reviving the soul, making wise the simple, rejoicing the heartThe cleansing mercy of God: hidden faults brought into the lightIntegrity in worship: words and meditation offered as pleasing to the LordGod as Rock and Redeemer: steady, faithful, restoringScripture Reading Psalm 19 (Old Testament)Memorable Images from the Story The sky as a silent sermon—day pouring out speech, night revealing knowledgeThe sun, like a bridegroom stepping into joy, like a strong man running his courseA heart brought into God’s light—revived, steadied, and made clearHidden faults uncovered gently, like dust lifted from a beloved surfaceThe final prayer resting on the lips like a threshold: words and meditation offered to the LordGentle Reflection Questions Where have you seen “the heavens declare” God’s glory recently—even in small, ordinary moments?What part of your soul feels most in need of revival right now?Is there anything you’ve been keeping in the shadows—worry, resentment, fear, or a hidden habit—that you’re ready to bring into God’s light?What would it look like today for the words of your mouth and the meditation of your heart to be acceptable in His sight?In this season, do you need God most as your Rock (steadiness) or your Redeemer (restoration)—and why?Prayer (Closing) Lord, You are not silent. You speak through the heavens, and You speak through Your Word. Revive my soul where I am weary. Make me wise where I am unsure. Rejoice, my heart, where it has grown heavy. Shine Your pure light into every hidden place—because light exposes all—and cleanse me with mercy, not condemnation. Keep me back from sins that would rule me, and guide me into what is right. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord—my Rock and my Redeemer. Amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible is a quiet, immersive space to hear Scripture with warmth, clarity, and contemplative reflection. Each episode is an invitation to find rest, renewal, and steady hope in God’s living Word—where anxious hearts can breathe, and weary souls can draw near. Subscribe + Share If this episode encouraged you, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. And if someone you love needs a steady word today, share this episode with them—because when you share, you help God’s living story reach another heart. Support the show

    Light Exposes All: Hidden Faults Meet Mercy

  6. Jun 4 ·  Bonus

    Holy Interruptions Whisper: Then Nothing Feels The Same

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. Sometimes God doesn’t shout to get your attention. Sometimes holy interruptions whisper slipping into an ordinary moment, brushing against your thoughts, and leaving you unable to go back to “before.” In this episode, you’ll step into a quiet turning point where Scripture doesn’t just inform you . . . it finds you, steadies you, and gently rearranges what you thought was unchangeable. What You’ll Experience in This Episode A tender, story-driven listening experience where the Bible shows up unexpectedlyA slow-building moment of spiritual clarity that feels personal and closeSpace to breathe, reflect, and let the Word meet you where you areA closing prayer to help you respond—without pressure, only invitationKey Themes (for Reflection) God’s presence in the “in-between” momentsThe quiet power of spoken and remembered ScriptureWhen conviction feels like comfort (and comfort feels like conviction)Holy disruption: how God redirects without forceThe difference between information and encounterScripture Reading Choose one of these approaches (or listen with them open beside you): Psalm 46 — when your world feels unstable, God is still a refugeIsaiah 43:1–3 — when fear rises, God calls you by nameLuke 24:13–35 — when Scripture makes your heart burn againMemorable Images from the Story A quiet room where nothing looks “spiritual,” yet God arrivesA single verse landing like a soft weight—gentle, but undeniableThe feeling of being interrupted mid-thought… by peaceA turning point that doesn’t feel dramatic—until you realize you’re differentGentle Reflection Questions Where in your life do you most need God to interrupt you right now?What has felt “unchangeable” lately—and what would it mean for God to whisper into it?Is there a verse you’ve avoided, forgotten, or outgrown—yet it keeps returning?What might it look like to respond slowly, faithfully, and without rushing the outcome?Prayer (Closing) Father, I’m listening. I confess I’ve been waiting for You to speak loudly—while You’ve been drawing near quietly. If there is a holy interruption You want to place in my path, give me the courage not to resist it. Let Your Word find me in the middle of my ordinary day, and let it do what only You can do: soften what’s hardened, steady what’s shaking, and heal what I’ve tried to manage alone. Jesus, when You whisper, help me recognize Your voice. And when nothing feels the same afterward, let that be grace—not fear. Lead me one step at a time. Amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible Podcast is a warm, immersive listening experience that helps you hear Scripture with fresh attention through cinematic storytelling, historical context, and gentle spiritual reflection. Whether you’re weary, curious, or hungry for deeper faith, you’re welcome here. Subscribe + Share Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes and Scripture journeysIf this episode met you in a tender place, share it with a friend who needs a quiet reminder that God still speaksLeave a review or comment—your words help others find this refuge Support the show

    Holy Interruptions Whisper: Then Nothing Feels The Same

  7. Jun 2

    Before You Breathe: Heaven Already Chose You

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. Before you breathe, remember this: you are not an accident in God’s story. In today’s episode, you’re invited into a calm, steady space where Scripture is read slowly, reverently, and with room for your heart to catch up. This chapter opens like a doorway into eternity—speaking blessing, belonging, and a love that was set in motion long before you ever knew to ask for it. What You’ll Experience in This Episode A peaceful, immersive reading designed for meditation and restA sense of being personally addressed—named, seen, and welcomedA widening view of God’s purpose: not rushed, not random, not fragileA gentle closing prayer to help you carry the Word into your dayKey Themes (for Reflection) Chosen and loved with intentionAdoption and belonging in God’s familyRedemption, grace, and forgivenessAn eternal inheritance that cannot be takenBeing sealed and kept by the Holy SpiritWisdom, revelation, and “eyes of the heart” openedScripture Reading Ephesians 1 Memorable Images from the Story A dim Roman cell—quiet, low, and holy—where joy still risesA quill touching parchment as a declaration of peace is writtenA family formed across old divisions: Jew and Gentile made oneA seal pressed down—marking what is authentic, protected, and claimed“Eyes of the heart” opening like sunrise after a long nightGentle Reflection Questions Where do you most need to hear the words “you belong” right now?What would change in your day if you truly believed you are chosen and loved?What are you trying to earn that God is offering as a gift?Where do you sense God inviting you into wisdom—not information, but revelation?What might it look like to rest in being “sealed,” safe, and kept?Prayer (Closing) Father, before I breathe another anxious breath, steady me in Your love. Thank You for choosing me with intention, for adopting me into Your family, and for redeeming me with grace I could never deserve. Open the eyes of my heart—give me wisdom that reaches deeper than my thoughts and hope that holds when life feels uncertain. Teach me to live today as someone who is sealed, kept, and claimed by You. In Jesus’ name, amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible Podcast is a calm, Scripture-centered space where you can listen, read along, and meditate on God’s Word. Hosted by Christie, each episode is crafted to help you slow down, breathe, and encounter Scripture with clarity, warmth, and reverence. Subscribe + Share If this episode served you, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. And if someone you love needs peace, belonging, or a fresh start, share this episode with them—one simple send can be a doorway for someone else. Support the show

    Before You Breathe: Heaven Already Chose You

  8. May 30

    Thunder Over Judah: Deliverance In The Dark

    Send us your prayer requests and testimonies here. Deliverance is not always quiet. Sometimes it arrives like a shift in the air you can feel before you can explain it, like the moment your spirit realizes it is no longer alone. In this episode, thunder over Judah is not just weather in the distance—it’s the sound of rescue drawing near. You step into David’s song of victory: words spoken to the Lord on the day He delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. This is Scripture as shelter—wilderness air, cave-dark tension, and the steady, unshakable nearness of God when fear is loud, and the path feels narrow. What You’ll Experience in This Episode A cinematic, story-shaped entry into David’s world of pursuit, hiding, and holy rescueA full Scripture reading of Psalm 18 (Old Testament)A gentle, devotional pace designed for rest, renewal, and spiritual steadinessPrayerful reflection that helps you carry the Psalm into your real lifeKey Themes (for Reflection) Deliverance: God rescues in ways seen and unseenGod as refuge: rock, fortress, shield, strongholdWorship in the wilderness: praise while danger still feels closeIntegrity under pressure: refusing the shortcut, choosing obedienceTransformation: God not only saves you—He shapes youScripture Reading Psalm 18Memorable Images from the Story Footsteps outside a cave mouth, breath held in the darkA wilderness sky split with thunder and lightDeep waters and unseen hands pulling a life back from the edgeA hunted man learning to worship without safetyA song rising where fear once livedGentle Reflection Questions Where do you feel “pursued” right now—by fear, pressure, grief, uncertainty, or conflict?What would it look like to call God your rock in one specific moment today?Are you tempted to take a shortcut that would cost your integrity? What might obedience look like instead?Can you name one way God has already “kept you” that you didn’t recognize at the time?What phrase from Psalm 18 do you want to carry with you this week?Prayer (Closing) Lord, You are my strength when I feel weak. You are my rock when everything shifts, my fortress when I feel exposed, my deliverer when I cannot rescue myself. Meet me in my narrow place. Quiet the panic in my chest. Teach me to trust You before I see the outcome, and to worship You even when the wilderness still feels wide. Pull me from deep waters—seen and unseen—and set my feet on steady ground. Keep my heart clean, keep my hands faithful, and keep my spirit close to You. In Jesus’ name, amen. About This Podcast In the Field Audio Bible is a quiet place to pause and breathe—an immersive, story-shaped journey through God’s living Word. Each episode invites you into Scripture with warmth, biblical context, and gentle reflection, so your heart can find rest and your faith can be strengthened for the road ahead. Subscribe + Share Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming episodes in the Psalms and beyond.If this episode offered you comfort or courage, share it with a friend who needs a refuge right now.Leaving a review helps more listeners find this space of Scripture, peace, and renewal. Support the show

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Our mission is to bring the Word of God to life by providing handheld audio bibles that allow people to listen to Scripture. We inspire spiritual growth, peace, and connection by reaching remote people groups and fostering fellowship through shared faith. Through immersive storytelling and faith-based content, we seek to empower listeners every season of life, creating opportunities for unity and a deeper understanding of Scripture.In the Field Media is a Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Tax ID Number 87-2226015.

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    Christie Richardson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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