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In the Field Audio Bible

Christie Richardson
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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.

  1. Grace Among The Barley: When Faithfulness Meets God's Favor

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    Grace Among The Barley: When Faithfulness Meets God's Favor

    A quiet morning in Bethlehem turns into a masterclass on courage, humility, and provision. We follow Ruth as she steps into an unfamiliar field with nothing but a basket and resolve, and watch how small obedience meets big grace when Boaz notices, protects, and provides. This is the tender heart of Ruth chapter two brought to life—ordinary work transformed by extraordinary kindness, and a vulnerable woman honored for her faith and grit. We set the scene with the sounds and scents of harvest, then trace Ruth’s choice to glean, the tension of being a foreigner under watchful eyes, and the pivotal moment when Boaz offers water, safety, and dignity. You’ll hear the full reading of Ruth 2 and see how the law’s provision for gleaners becomes concrete: handfuls left on purpose, space made at the table, and words that bless rather than brand. Along the way, we draw out practical lessons—show up before you’re sure, wear humility like armor, and leave margin at the edges of your life so others can glean hope from your overflow. This episode is for anyone standing at the edge of an uncertain field. If you need a story that restores your sense of being seen, if you wonder whether timing can still be providential, Ruth’s first day in Boaz’s field offers a resounding yes. We explore biblical hospitality, ethical leadership, and how God often delivers through people who decide to notice. Come for the Scripture; stay for the encouragement that turns scarcity into a starting line for faith. If the message lifts you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more chapter-by-chapter journeys, and leave a review to help others find this space. Your voice helps more listeners step into the field with hope. Music Credit "Chosen" by JOYSPRING

    37 min
  2. Dismantling Spiritual Scarcity: Freedom Through Christ Alone

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    Dismantling Spiritual Scarcity: Freedom Through Christ Alone

    What if the fullness you crave is already yours? We enter the world of Colossians 2 and sit beside Paul as he crafts a letter that dismantles spiritual scarcity. From the clink of a chain to the final stroke of a stylus, he confronts the lure of “Christ plus”—the seductive pull of festivals, visions, and severe self-discipline—and shows why these shadows can’t heal a restless heart. The cross cancels the record of debt. The risen Christ shames the powers. And those united to him are not partly supplied but filled. We walk the streets of Colossae with merchants and servants, then watch a Roman guard awaken to grace in real time. Paul’s images do more than teach; they rewire our instincts. Rooted like a tree, built up like a house, established like a decree, we learn to spot counterfeits by enjoying the real thing. Gratitude becomes the posture that keeps us steady when fine-sounding arguments arrive. The point isn’t harder effort; it’s deeper trust in the One who already won the victory. If you’re weary from proving yourself or tempted by the next spiritual upgrade, this conversation brings relief and resolve. Hear how fullness, freedom, and forgiveness in Christ invite a new cadence: walk in him, stand firm in him, rest in his finished work. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs freedom today, and leave a review to help others find this message of grace. Music Credit "All Things Must Wait" by Garden Friend

    47 min
  3. Micah's Promise to Bethlehem: Ancient Hope Becomes Our Peace

    30 OCT.

    Micah's Promise to Bethlehem: Ancient Hope Becomes Our Peace

    Frost underfoot, a shepherd’s pipe in the distance, and a small town called Bethlehem—this is where hope takes on skin. We set aside the noise and step into Micah 5, tracing how a sweeping promise of peace narrows to a manger and expands again to the ends of the earth. The journey is tactile and tender: limestone alleys, olive bark under our hands, and the startling claim that the ruler to come has origins older than time yet chooses the most overlooked soil to begin. We explore what that means for waiting that feels like abandonment, and why Scripture calls it labor before birth. We sit with the image of a shepherd-king who stands among his people, not above them; leadership that smells like the field, guards the weak, and turns presence into peace. Then Micah widens the lens: God’s people as dew—quiet, persistent, life-giving—and as a lion—resolute when righteousness is threatened. Along the way, we face a hard mercy: the cutting away of horses, chariots, idols, and every counterfeit safety that keeps us from trusting the One who is our peace. This reading and reflection invite a different pace, a steadier courage, and a newfound respect for small places. Maybe the street you think no one sees is your Bethlehem. Maybe the ordinary dirt of your day is where greatness will grow. Walk with us through the text, breathe in the hope, and carry it into your week with simple acts of faithfulness that bless like morning dew and protect like a lion’s roar. If this time in God’s Word strengthens you, share the episode with someone who needs quiet courage today, and subscribe so you never miss the next chapter. Your rating and review help others find rest in Scripture’s living voice. Music Credit: "AFTR All" by AFTR

    37 min
  4. Holy Ink: The Birth of Scripture in a Corinthian Courtyard

    27 OCT.

    Holy Ink: The Birth of Scripture in a Corinthian Courtyard

    Step into a Mediterranean courtyard in ancient Corinth, where by flickering lamplight, the Apostle Paul crafts one of history's most influential letters. This immersive journey through 1 Thessalonians Chapter 1 reveals the birth of Scripture not as distant theology, but as a father's heart poured out for spiritual children facing persecution. The bustling port city of Thessalonica forms our backdrop—a cosmopolitan crossroads where East meets West along the great Via Ignatia. Here, Paul's simple message of a crucified and risen Savior sparked extraordinary transformation. God-fearers found belonging, women discovered their voices, and slaves experienced dignity as children of God. But this radical social leveling that formed an authentic community across ethnic and class divisions threatened the very foundations of Roman society. When accusers charged these believers with "turning the world upside down" and declaring "another king named Jesus," persecution forced Paul to flee under cover of darkness. Yet rather than extinguishing this flame of faith, opposition only proved its authenticity. The Thessalonians' testimony—their "work of faith, labor of love, and steadfastness of hope"—spread throughout Macedonia, Achaia, and beyond, demonstrating that the gospel's power transcends human weakness. What makes this episode particularly moving is witnessing how divine revelation emerges through ordinary means—reed pen, ink made from soot, papyrus sheets written upon in a humble workshop. These words, sealed with prayer and carried along dangerous Roman roads, would outlive empires and continue speaking life to believers across centuries. The revolutionary community born in Thessalonica offers us a compelling vision of what authentic faith looks like when lived out amid opposition. Whether you're seeking spiritual encouragement, historical context for biblical study, or simply a moment of peaceful reflection, join us as we experience Scripture not as ancient artifact but living reality.  Music Credit: "Amazing" by AFTR

    41 min
  5. Loyalty Beyond Borders: Ruth's Journey from Moab to Bethlehem

    23 OCT.

    Loyalty Beyond Borders: Ruth's Journey from Moab to Bethlehem

    Take my hand and walk with me to ancient Israel, where the dusty road between Moab and Bethlehem becomes the setting for one of Scripture's most profound stories of loyalty, loss, and unexpected redemption.  The Book of Ruth opens during "the days when the judges ruled" – a time when spiritual confusion reigned and "everyone did what was right in their own eyes." Against this backdrop of moral relativism, the steadfast loyalty of a Moabite widow shines all the brighter, showing us what covenant faithfulness truly means. We meet three women marked by devastating loss: Naomi, who left Bethlehem during famine only to lose her husband and both sons in Moab; Orpah, who makes the sensible choice to return to her people; and Ruth, whose extraordinary declaration of loyalty – "Where you go, I will go" – reverberates through generations. In a society where women derived their identity and security through male relatives, these widows face an uncertain future that will test their faith and resolve. Ruth's decision to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem isn't just about family loyalty – it represents complete surrender of her identity, security, and future. She willingly embraces outsider status and probable poverty to remain faithful to her mother-in-law and to the God of Israel. This foreign woman's faithfulness becomes the foundation for a redemption story that extends far beyond her own life. As they arrive in Bethlehem "at the beginning of the barley harvest," what seems like coincidental timing reveals divine providence at work. When Naomi renames herself "Mara" (bitter), declaring that "the Almighty has dealt bitterly with me," she cannot yet see how God is weaving hope through their circumstances. But Ruth's quiet determination reminds us that "empty isn't the same as finished" – that endings can become beginnings when placed in God's hands. This timeless narrative invites us to examine our own responses to seasons of emptiness and loss. Will we allow bitterness to become our identity? Or will we, like Ruth, choose faithful loyalty even when it defies logical self-preservation? Join me in discovering how God works most powerfully through those who seem most powerless, writing redemption stories that echo through eternity. What difficult choice are you facing today that might be the beginning of something beautiful beyond imagination? Music Credit: "I Choose You" by AFTR

    46 min
  6. Chained But Unleashed: Paul's Cosmic Declaration from Roman House Arrest

    20 OCT.

    Chained But Unleashed: Paul's Cosmic Declaration from Roman House Arrest

    Step into a rented Roman house where history pivots on paradox. A man in chains writes words of cosmic freedom that will outlast the empire holding him captive. The Mediterranean afternoon sun streams through windows as Paul, chained to a rotating Praetorian guard, picks up his pen. The metallic whisper of links becomes percussion to words declaring Christ's supremacy. This isn't just correspondence—it's divine revelation flowing from human limitation. The Colossian believers face a dangerous threat. Not persecution from without, but deception from within. False teachers blend mysticism, philosophy, and legalism into a seductive message: Christ is necessary but not sufficient. Paul's response? A thunderous declaration of Christ as "the image of the invisible God," "firstborn over all creation," the one in whom "all things hold together." Most profoundly, he reveals the "mystery hidden for ages"—Christ in you, the hope of glory. What makes this letter extraordinary is that Paul writes with father-like tenderness to believers he's never met. Physical distance cannot diminish spiritual connection. Roman chains cannot contain apostolic authority. The words dictated under guard will travel dusty imperial roads to transform a church, then traverse centuries to strengthen believers facing trials Paul never imagined. Experience this powerful dramatic recreation of Colossians' origin, followed by a reverent reading of the sacred text itself. Witness how God's word transcends imprisonment, distance, and time—speaking directly to your circumstances today. Every constraint in your life can become a channel for divine revelation when surrendered to the One who holds all things together. What chains in your life might become instruments of God's greater purpose? Join us and discover how limitation becomes the birthplace of eternal truth. Music credit: "For My Good" by AFTR

    41 min
  7. When Swords Become Plowshares: Micah's Promise of Peace for Every Nation

    16 OCT.

    When Swords Become Plowshares: Micah's Promise of Peace for Every Nation

    What if the end of war begins at your kitchen table? We journey with Micah through the dust of ancient Judah to a future where nations stream to God’s mountain, disputes are settled without swords, and families rest under their own vines and fig trees without fear. The contrast is stark—corrupt courts and predatory leaders on one side, a radiant vision of justice and belonging on the other—and the bridge between them is the unbreakable promise of a God whose word reshapes the world. We open with worship and surrender, then step into Micah 4, letting the text breathe: instruction flows from Zion, war schools close, and strength is measured not by conquest but by cultivation. Along the way, we unpack five lived lessons: God’s promises outlast human failure; transformation travels by invitation, not force; teaching must become walking; true power is the power to create and nourish; and prosperity is “enough” with security, not excess without rest. Exile and rescue are not detours but places where redemption takes root. That means our everyday choices—truth over spin, mercy over retaliation, fairness over advantage—become stones in a rising mountain of peace. We close with a call to practice the future now. Treat enemies like future friends. Invest in peacemaking over score-settling. Plant seeds of justice even when the soil looks hard. The same voice that called light from darkness has promised a world where fear is obsolete and neighbors thrive. Subscribe, share with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review to help others find this conversation—what “sword” will you turn into a plow this week? Music Credit "Never Seen" by AFTR

    35 min
  8. Faith, Love, and Hope: Paul's First Letter of Encouragement

    12 OCT. · BONUS • ABONNÉS UNIQUEMENT

    Faith, Love, and Hope: Paul's First Letter of Encouragement

    The pages of 1 Thessalonians feel like receiving a warm embrace from a trusted mentor during life's most challenging moments. As Paul's earliest preserved letter, written around 50 AD, this remarkable text reveals something beautiful about authentic spiritual leadership and community that resonates powerfully with our current experiences. What strikes me most about this letter is Paul's refreshing vulnerability. Despite being separated from this young church after just a few weeks of ministry, his heart remains deeply connected to them. He openly shares his worries, his longing to see them again, and his overwhelming joy when he hears they're standing firm in faith. This isn't distant, formal guidance—it's the raw concern of someone who genuinely loves the people he's writing to. When Timothy returns with good news of their continued faith, Paul's relief is palpable: "Now we really live," he exclaims. Throughout the letter, Paul celebrates the Thessalonians' "work produced by faith, labor prompted by love, and endurance inspired by hope." He doesn't focus on religious performance but on the heart driving their actions. And when addressing questions about Jesus's return, he doesn't overwhelm them with complicated timelines or fearful warnings but offers simple reassurance: whether alive or asleep when Christ returns, believers will be together with the Lord forever. His message to this persecuted church echoes through centuries to reach us today: You're doing better than you think. Your faith matters. You're not alone.

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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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  • Création
    Christie Richardson
  • Années d’activité
    2024 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    144
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    © 2025 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