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I have just enjoyed the most unique and edifying opportunity! Thanks to Holy Reads and FrontGate Media, I’ve been reading, listening to, and watching key summaries from Christian books. It has been rewarding, and I have loved it. Plus, learning that a subscription helps support women and children who’ve been displaced by the Russian-Ukrainian war makes it even more meaningful. Let me tell you about my experiences!
About Holy Reads
Holy Reads was created by entrepreneur and former pastor, Michael Yurchik, who lives in Ukraine. (You can see more about Holy Reads’ fascinating journey in the video below.) He was drawn to create an app which provided a way for busy people to access the valuable information in Christian books that they might not have time to actually sit down and read.
Holy Reads has over 1000 Christian books across 23 categories that are summarized in 20-minute time periods. Subscribers can read or listen to the book summaries (performed by talented voice actors), or watch a memorable short video about them. The 23 book categories include:
- Christian living and personal growth
- Theology, apologetics, church history
- Marriage, parenting, teens, children, and relationships
- Men, women, society and culture
- Bible studies, prayer, worship, evangelism, spiritual warfare, and ministry
- Leadership, personal finances
- Inspiration, faith, and encouragement
- And more!
You’ll recognize the authors as well. Both Christian writers from the past and present are included in the Holy Apps book selections. A.W. Tozer’s, J.I. Packer’s and C.S. Lewis’s books are there. (Also, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Warren Wiersbe, and John Piper are featured.) There are tons of current-day writers too! Some of my favorites, like Max Lucado (who can always be depended on for encouragement), Joyce Meyer, Brendan Manning, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore, all have many of their popular titles featured. You’ll find many authors you know, and lots that might be new to you. Each aligns with Christianity, leaning toward the evangelical wing. (There are also some charismatic titles.)
There are so many! You can visit Holy Reads to see more.
My experiences with Holy Reads
My experiences with Holy Reads were so positive!
I definitely fall into the category of a person who’s always going to find more interesting books out there than she actually has time to read. And Holy Reads made it possible for me to dig into and enjoy books that might not have made it onto my TBR (to be read) pile, just because I’d have known I wouldn’t get to them.
I engaged in all three methods of enjoying books on Holy Reads. I appreciated each one. First, I browsed through the books which were on offer. (You can do that via category or just by going through all books, which I did just so I could envision the big picture of Holy Read’s books.) You can bookmark the books you’re interested in, which I did, just because there are so many! (And, Holy Reads is adding to their collection every day.) First, I listened to an audiobook on understanding God’s love for us, and then I read and watched a Beth Moore Bible study. I’m at the beginning of listening to a book on Jordan Reynor’s Called to Create, which is a fascinating read on how we can be creative because God is the Creator. I watched the video on Elyse M. Fitzpatrick’s Because He Loves Me. I read, and took copious notes on, Nancy Leigh DeMoss’s Lies Women Believe.
My reading, for the most part, fell into the categories of Bible Studies, Christian Living & Personal Growth, Inspiration and Encouragement, and Women. The video, audio, and reading portions are all well-designed and engaging. The videos are striking and memorable. The audiobooks are well-spoken and directed. And the reading portions are clearly summarized and still maintain the voice of the original authors. Really, each one is a pleasure to enjoy. And I really loved that every book has the three choices that the subscriber can engage via. While I’m generally someone who leans toward reading, I’m finding that I love listening to audiobooks as I drive. Or when my eyes are tired or too dry to read.
I have enjoyed engaging with books on Holy Reads. I love how it hits the high points of each book. I have found that SO equipping and encouraging. I am interacting with authors (by their books) that I never have before. And, I am growing in my faith as I am learning!
Watch the Holy Reads trailer here
Visit the Holy Reads website and learn about a subscription
New subscribers can try out Holy Reads with a a free 10-day trial subscription. During this trial, you’ll be able to access over 1000 books written by Christian authors, theologians, pastors, and teachers. You can read these summaries, watch videos about them, or listen to an audiobook version.
Just click on the highlighted link that below to see all that Holy Reads has to offer, for free!
After that trial, you can subscribe in two ways. The monthly subscription is priced at $4.99 per month. For the yearly subscription, you pay $49.99 per year (a 17% saving).
And a key provision of Holy Reads: $1 out of every $4.99 goes directly to supporting the women and children in Ukraine who are refugees of the Ukraine-Russia war.
Who should subscribe to Holy Reads?
Those who:
- Love reading but have a hard time fitting new books into their schedules
- Want to grow in their faith
- Want to support displaced women and children from the Russia/Ukraine war
- Are looking for encouragement and equipping in their faith
- Need a way to access great Christian books on their devices at odd moments
- Love God and want to love Him more!
Check out Holy Reads. I think you’ll love it and want more of everything it has to offer!
Enjoy! –Wren
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. However, every thought and idea expressed here is my own honest one.
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