All the Stories of the Bible

How to access 260 simplified but accurate stories of the Bible in text, audio, and video formats. (PDF of this page for printing.)

 

1. Online (Read, Listen, Watch)

On your computer or mobile device web browser, navigate to the www.BTstories.com web site. This site includes text, audio, and video along with story insight videos, timelines, and maps to provide context to the stories.

 

2. Offline (Read)

A. Download the text of “All the Stories of the Bible” at https://www.bibletelling.org/downloads/ (Free).

B. Order a printed and bound copy of “All the Stories of the Bible.”

 

3. Mobile App (Listen, Read, Watch)

Available for iOS, Android, Amazon, and Windows Mobile platforms (phones and tablets). From your mobile device, go to get.theapp.co/547d.

After installing and launching the app, touch the “Podcasts” button at the bottom of the screen to select from 90-second or full-length stories. To listen to the stories offline:

Select the desired episode (while connected to the internet)
– Select the 3 vertical dots at the lower right
– Select: Download
Repeat for each episode desired for off-line listening

 

4. Podcast Players (Listen)

Choose one or more BibleTelling podcasts for your preferred platform/s:

A. Macs, iPhones, and iPads using iTunes 

Click on the links below or search for “BibleTelling” in the Podcasts app:

90-second stories podcast
Full-length stories podcast
Mandarin stories podcast

B. PCs and mobile devices not using the iTunes store

Click on the links below to launch your MP3/Podcasts app (e.g., Podcast Addict). Or copy and paste these links into your Podcasts app:

90-second stories: http://www.bibletelling.org/podcastgen-2/feed.xml
Full-length stories: http://www.bibletelling.org/podcastgen-2-260-full/feed.xml
Mandarin stories: http://www.bibletelling.org/podcastgen-2-Mandarin/feed.xml

Podcast Settings

To listen to the stories in sequence and to be able to re-listen to a story, set the podcast settings in your player to:

– Play:  Oldest to Newest
– Limit EpisodesOff
– Delete Played EpisodesOff

To download podcast episodes for listening offline (without an internet connection):

Select the desired episode (while connected to the internet)
– Select: Save Episode
Repeat for each episode desired for offline listening

 

5. MP3/Audio Players or CD Players (Listen)

Download either or both of the following (compressed/zipped) MP3 audio files to your computer. Clicking the links will download and decompress the files on your computer. Then move or copy the audio files to your MP3 player (or onto a blank CD).

90-second stories www.bibletelling.org/MP3-Zip/Archive90.zip (0.5GB)
Full-length stories www.bibletelling.org/MP3-Zip/ArchiveFull.zip (1.3GB)
Mandarin Language stories  www.bibletelling.org/MP3-Zip/ArchiveMandarin.zip (1.3GB)

 

Mobile App

BibleTelling is a free app for watching and listening to all the Bible stories on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets). Available for iOS and Android platforms (phones and tablets).

Point your mobile device camera at this QR-code to download the mobile app from the Apple or Google app stores.

Alternatively, search for “BibleTelling” in your app store:

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BibleTelling Radio Stories

2-Minute and 4-Minute Radio Spots

BibleTelling has crafted new, shorter versions of the stories of the Bible for airing on radio stations. If you are interested in airing (or sponsoring the broadcast of) one of these series, please contact us.

  • 2-Minute Spot
    — The whole Bible in a year, one story at a time
    — 52 weeks x 5 days = 260 stories
    — 15-second introduction, 90-second story, and 15-second trailer
    — The anchor for the year is Christmas
    — The Old Testament ending the week before Christmas
    — The New Testament stories start on Monday of the week of Christmas
    — Once the New Testament ends, the Old Testament starts around the middle of April
    The exact number of (Mon-Fri) days changes from one year to another.
     Contact us to receive a schedule for each year.

 

  • 4-Minute Spot
    — 15-second introduction, 3 1/2-minute story, and 15-second trailer
    — 52 Bible stories each year on a three year cycle = 156 stories total
    — Each year there is a new set of Life of Christ stories, Book of Acts stories, and Old Testament stories
    — Christmas and Easter stories are repeated each year

 

Radio Files for Station Technicians

Broadcast-ready audio files of the 2-minute and the 4-minute stories. For substitute stories contact us.

Here is the recommended daily broadcast schedule for airing all 260 2-minute stories — with the stories of the birth of Jesus at Christmas time.

 

Customized Radio Spots Sponsors

Some radio stations require commercial sponsorship for the 2-minute and 4-minute radio spots. If your church or business is interested in sponsoring the spots, please contact us.

Here are sample 2-Minute spots with commercial modifications.

 

Guidelines for How the Stories are Crafted

  • Each story is accurate to Scripture. Nothing has been added to embellish what is given in the Bible.
  • Each story is basically the simple telling of a Biblical event. Everything has been removed that distracts from the simple understanding of the story.
  • Smaller events in the Bible are grouped together with another event to make a larger combined story.
  • Larger stories are broken into two or three parts.
  • If a story appears more than once, it is compiled together into one story.
  • The Stories in the book are between 3-10 minutes in length (average telling or reading speed). These have been condensed for radio so they can be told in 90 seconds.
  • Nothing in the story is left out because of offensive content. Therefore, we have placed an icon in the book next to stories that might be considered inappropriate for younger children. These stories are included in the year-long series, but alternatives are made available for those who decide not to use them.

 

Radio Stations

WPEO 1020AM in Peoria, Illinois is broadcasting the 2-minute Bible Stories at 7:28am and 4:20pmMonday-Friday.

WCXO Max 96.7FM in Carlyle, Illinois is broadcasting three (3) 2-minute Bible Stories during the  6:00am-9:00am time slot each Sunday morning. Sponsored by Carlyle Christian Church.

WINB Shortwave Radio in Pennsylvania, is broadcasting the 2-minute Bible Stories at 3:58pm and 8:58pm Monday-Friday.

WBNH Good News Radio 88.5FM in Pekin, Illinois and 100.1FM in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, is broadcasting the 4-minute Bible Stories at 8:55am Saturday mornings.

Radio Stations

 

 

WPEO 1020AM in Peoria, Illinois is broadcasting the 2-minute Bible Stories at 7:28am and 4:20pm Monday-Friday.

WCXO Max 96.7FM in Carlyle, Illinois is broadcasting three (3) 2-minute Bible Stories during the  6:00am-9:00am time slot each Sunday morning. Sponsored by Carlyle Christian Church.

WINB Shortwave Radio in Pennsylvania, is broadcasting the 2-minute Bible Stories at 3:58pm and 8:58pm Monday-Friday.

WBNH Good News Radio 88.5FM in Pekin, Illinois and 100.1FM in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, is broadcasting the 4-minute Bible Stories at 8:55am Saturday mornings.

BibleTelling User Guide

What it is

The BibleTelling User Guide contains 3 key components:

  • An introduction that explains how these stories were arranged and crafted and examines the tremendous impact Bible stories have on a person’s life and ministry.
  • An alphabetical listing of all the various stories, including the ones hidden inside other stories.
  • A topical index that classifies the stories by subject, such as comfort, blame, deception, determination, forgiveness, persistence etc.

How to get it

Choose from one of two options for accessing the BibleTelling User Guide:

  • Purchase and Download an electronic copy of the BibleTelling User Guide ($6.95 charge).
  • Order a printed and bound copy of “The BibleTelling User Guide” ($12 each plus shipping costs):
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