I love audio Bible studies. Audio Bible studies and podcasts are especially handy when I’m on the go. For several years, I commuted for two to three hours each day. It was a great time to tune into Christian radio and listen to audio Bible teaching programs. This was a particularly formative time for me spiritually. Every day, the teachings in these programs built upon one another, widening my understanding of God and the Scriptures. If you’re in a season of life where you’re on the go, audio Bible studies are a great way to redeem that time in transit. Or perhaps you’d like to receive biblical teaching while working out, walking, or running. Audio Bible studies are portable and go anywhere with you. 

Technology has changed in the years since I had those lengthy daily commutes. Podcasts and streaming let me choose what I’m going to listen to and when.  

Audio Bible studies don’t require any prep

Audio Bible studies require almost no preparation. Just grab your device and hit play on the website or podcast. The producers of the audio Bible study have already done all the preparation for you. A quick look at the profile or website to review the biography of the host or narrator and the ministry that produced it can help you ensure the audio Bible study fits your theological framework and study goals.

They usually offer ready-made follow up material

The best audio Bible studies supply ready-to-use study or discussion guides right on the website or podcast platform. You can review these before listening to get an introduction to the topic, look for points of particular focus for after-listening reflection, and connect the current episode to other parts of a Bible study series. 

Great suggestions from Groundwork

If you’re on the run, traveling, or just taking a walk in the forest preserve, an audio Bible study might be just what you need. Here are a few suggestions to get you started from the huge library of episodes and series right here at Groundwork. Each episode is a nice 25 minutes in length. Our co-hosts dig deep into meaty scriptural topics in an engaging conversational format. It’s perfect for your commute, flight, or tromp around the neighborhood. Listen right here on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Apostles' Creed: What Christians Believe

With this twelve-episode series, you’ll gain a better understanding of these universally accepted Christian beliefs summarized in the Apostles’ Creed and how they’re valuable for our formation and discipleship today.

The Gospel of John

If you want to know who Jesus is, study the gospel of John. In this seven-part series, explore the themes and nuances of John’s gospel to grow in your understanding of Jesus Christ, his purpose, and what this means for us as his disciples today.

The Ten Commandments

Do you ever wonder why Christians still follow these Old Testament laws? In this eight-episode series, take a close look at each of the Ten Commandments as given by God to the Israelites in the book of Exodus.

The Sermon on the Mount: Famous Teachings of Jesus

The Gospel of Matthew records what we now refer to as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, a collection of the rich teachings Jesus shared with his disciples. In this six-part series, examine the Beatitudes, the Lord’s Prayer, and many other teachings to gain wisdom and a kingdom perspective on practical, everyday things like prayer, money, worry, and more.

Revelation: A Comfort for Believers

Christians studying this apocalyptic book sometimes find themselves confused and left with more questions than answers. This six-episode series discusses the context of Revelation and important details that help us properly interpret and understand what we read.

Romans: God's Salvation Plan and Us

The book of Romans is packed with rich theology. This six-part series examines Paul’s teachings about sin, Christ, and our response to salvation.