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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. Walking as Children of Light: Paul's Prison Letter to the Ephesians

    3小时前

    Walking as Children of Light: Paul's Prison Letter to the Ephesians

    The cold stone walls of a Roman prison serve as our backdrop as we slip through time to sit beside the Apostle Paul while he pens his profound letter to the Ephesians. The steady footsteps of guards echo in the distance, chains clink against worn wrists, but the flame of truth burns brighter than any darkness that surrounds it. Ephesians 5 comes alive as we experience it through Paul's perspective—his passion palpable, his concern genuine, his hope undiminished despite his circumstances. The apostle's words resonate with remarkable relevance: "Once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light." His call to walk in love, to live as children of light, and to make the most of every opportunity cuts through centuries to challenge us today. What does it mean to imitate God? How do we walk in sacrificial love like Christ? These aren't abstract theological questions but practical daily decisions about our speech, our time, our relationships. Paul's prison perspective gives fresh urgency to his exhortations about rejecting what belongs to darkness and embracing what reflects light. His words on Spirit-filled living—expressing gratitude, worshiping authentically, submitting to one another—offer a counterculture vision as revolutionary now as when first written. The power of this chapter isn't confined by prison walls or historical distance. These words travel beyond Rome, beyond time, reaching us in our homes, cars, and daily routines. They invite us to examine our lives: Do our words build up or tear down? Do we redeem our time or waste it? Does our love reflect Christ's sacrifice? The days are short, the world watches, and as Paul reminds us, "the children of light must shine." Join us in experiencing Scripture not just as ancient text, but as living truth that transforms from the inside out. Music Credit: "To Center" by Garden Friend

    25 分钟
  2. The Prophet's Night Watch: Justice, Judgment, and Hope

    3天前

    The Prophet's Night Watch: Justice, Judgment, and Hope

    Have you ever wondered what people plot in the darkness of night? The ancient prophet Micah pulls back the curtain on midnight schemes of the powerful, revealing a pattern of injustice that feels eerily contemporary. Tonight, we're sitting beside a shepherd prophet on a windswept hill as he shares his troubling vision. Below in the valley, wealthy landowners lie awake on beds of ivory, not resting but plotting how to seize their neighbors' fields when morning comes. The powerful abuse their position simply "because it is in their power to do so." These aren't random acts of greed but calculated campaigns to strip families of their inheritance and security. What makes this prophecy so haunting is God's response: "I am devising against this family an evil from which you cannot remove your necks." The same God who witnesses every midnight scheme is preparing judgment against those who use their power to oppress. The wealthy who silence truth-tellers with cries of "do not prophesy to us of these things" will find they cannot silence divine justice. Yet Micah's message isn't merely condemnation. Like stars piercing the night sky, promises of hope emerge from the darkness. God will "gather the survivors of Israel... like sheep in a fold," leading them forward as their king. This tension between judgment and mercy invites us to examine our own hearts. When we lie on our beds at night, what occupies our thoughts? How do we use whatever influence we possess? Are we using our power to lift up the fallen or to advance our own interests? Join me for this powerful journey through Micah chapter 2, where ancient words still burn with truth for today. Share this episode with someone struggling with injustice, and consider becoming a Premier member to help bring God's Word to those still waiting to hear it for the first time. Music Credit: "Carry Me Back Home (My God)" by Mercy Street

    33 分钟
  3. Cloud of Witnesses: Where Ancient Faith Meets Modern Doubt

    6天前

    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

    35 分钟
  4. The Great Day of the Lord: Zephaniah's Vision of Judgment

    9月11日

    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

    33 分钟
  5. Divine Karaoke: When the Creator Becomes Your Biggest Fan

    9月10日 · 附赠内容 • 订阅者独享

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

    9月8日

    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

    30 分钟

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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.