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Love the Dwell Mode + Suggestions!
Overall I've tried this application for a few weeks now and love it. The varied voices and background music selections, as well as ability to customize the relative volume of each is helpful. Since I prefer ESV, I like that I can limit the set of random voices to be those that read this translation.
I haven't gotten to explore the curated playlists yet but am excited to do so. I have been using the Dwell mode extensively to memorize Scripture. My feedback for this would be that I'd love the opportunity to pick my own passages of Scripture to replay on Dwell mode.
It seems to me that I can only pick from tracks already created, which are often either the entire chapter (such as 2 Corinthians 4) or a section that doesn't necessarily capture a full thought/sentence (such as 2 Corinth 4:18 only). I'd love to see this ability in a future update!Show lesspomotimer
Please add (some of) the deuterocanonical books!
See other reviews for the many useful features of this app, and for how functional it is. So far as all that goes, I’d give it five stars.
I do have one plea, though! I am a confessional Protestant Christian and do not believe that the deuterocanonical/apocryphal books are inspired, but, along with the Reformer Martin Luther, I do believe them to be “useful and good to read.” (For example, Judith tells a great and encouraging story, even if it is likely completely fictional, and verses from apocryphal wisdom literature inspired some of the phrases in the popular hymn “O Come, O Come, Emanuel.”) Furthermore, some Daily Office lectionaries (e.g., Anglican/Episcopal) feature readings from a handful of them. I don’t expect y’all to ever feature them in as wide an array of voices/translations, but seeing as the KJV for a long time included them, and there is an ESV version as well, one voice for each of those would be MUCH appreciated!Show lessTurboTrout
Amazing for those who finding reading challenging
While I am fully capable of reading, I much prefer popping onto audible to listen to a book than to have one in hand. Similarly, this app has made the Bible’s words come to life in a new way and eliminates the distraction that often comes from having to personally read the Bible in my hands. Sometimes when I’m tired, I can listen to familiar passages instead of having to have a light on and make sure I’m alert enough to read it myself. I also enjoy keeping it on during outdoor walks or when I’m prepping dinner—and most especially when I’m worried or anxious. If you enjoy audible, then this app is your new best friend for knowing God in a more accessible and nourishing way.
Highly recommend this app for adhd and dyslexic children as well. Late readers shouldn’t have to miss out on all God has spoken for them—and this app demonstrates this truth with such beauty and engagement. A real gift that our past generation couldn’t have fathomed.Show lessjoymichelleprice
My Favorite Bible App
This app has helped me to be consistent with my Bible ready plans and to engage with God’s word in a fresh way. I appreciate the variety of voices and the ability the app gives you to meditate on God’s word. I have used this to refocus during many a stressful day!
To that end, I would love to see an option to customize the Dwell function in real-time. Currently, once the meditation time starts, you can’t change the duration. I would love a feature that allows me to extend the meditation time indefinitely, or maybe even include a secondary pause button that pauses the Scripture but keeps the music on so that I can have time to journal or pray if the Spirit leads in the moment.
To the developers - thank you for this app! Those who meditate on God’s word are like strong and fruitful trees planted by a stream of water. You are helping believers to live this out! I am grateful to God for you.Show less[Witty Nickname]
Game Changer
This is hands down the best way to get into the Word consistently. It’s been a game changer in my relationship with the Lord. I’ve never “read” more Scripture in my life. The voices are casual and not at all robotic. It feels like a friend is reading to you, especially with the recent addition of the Message which I never thought I would love this much. The music is calming and peaceful. I love all the options for reading plans and that it holds my place and shows what I’ve completed. The five day plan is my fave and has Scripture from the OT, a psalm, and the NT. I love the variety and how the passages intentionally go together and you get the see the full narrative of Scripture each day! The curated playlists are great too, and it seems like they’ve thought of everything! Love love love and highly recommend. I don’t know how I ever lived without it!Show lessRescue86
Anguished Audio
I want to like this app. I really do. But the way in which the readings are done is very distracting. The phrasing is often unnatural and stilted, with constant pauses and inflections that interrupt the smooth flow and can make it hard to listen to without constantly thinking that something is not quite right at best and annoying at worst. Some speakers are better or worse than others, but if you’re looking to listen to a particular version of the Bible, as well as a particular version/accent of English, then you may be stuck with disappointing audio. And, I think this effect is even more noticeable if you’re trying to follow along with the written text as you listen. Then you not only hear how disjointed the phrasing and flow are, but seeing the flow of the text through punctuation really highlights the audio deficiencies.
Also, in listening to Matthew in the ESV, read by Mark, I noticed a few occasions where words from the text were omitted (not critical words, but missing nonetheless) and where the way in which a word was stressed actually changed the meaning of the word, making it function as a different part of speech than what was intended.
THERE SHOULD BE EDITING PROCESSES IN PLACE SUCH THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO MISSING WORDS FROM THE TEXT WHATSOEVER. THIS IS CRUCIAL. This can’t be a reliable tool if there are errors in it.Show lessTricksterinator
Love it more than I thought I would!
I didn’t plan on purchasing a subscription when I first downloaded this because I haven’t been doing too well financially. However, I heard great things about this app and have been wanting to read the Bible but have very little time to actually sit down and read it (especially the way I want to) so I thought I’d give this a try with the intention of canceling after a week. As soon as I started in the book of Genesis, I loved it and decided this app would be a necessity to my lifestyle and a tool for my spiritual growth. So I couldn’t bring myself to cancel. I think this is well-worth the investment, especially if you’re like me and trying to get the word in whenever you can and as much as you can 💪🏼.
I also highly suggest this for anyone who’s new to the Bible (I’m new) because of how simply and beautifully structured this app is. I can tell a lot of thought has been put into this app to spread the word of just how great our God is. 💛 I’ve tried other bible reading apps (free ones) but none of them stuck with me like this one does. I really love this app and will use this as a daily staple.
Thanks, Dwell.Show lesskatbundoc
The Definitive Bible Listening App
Beautiful. Elegant. Intuitive. Innovative. Original. Dwell is the only app entirely devoted to a pure listening experience of the Bible. While other Bible apps have an audio Bible as an option to listen to while reading, this app is designed solely for listening. So much so that the look and feel is that of a music app. Complete with playlists, devotions, repeat/replay functions, etc. The only downside to this app are the occasional bugs, which can vary in degree. But that’s the cost of building an original app from the ground up. Thankfully, the Dwell team are constantly at work squashing those pesty bugs and looking for ways to creatively innovate and streamline the app. They are are more then welcoming of user feedback, which is invaluable. So proud of the tremendous work that’s gone and is going into this app. “Let the words of Christ dwell in you richly” (Colossians 3:16). “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17).Show lessryanestess
A grateful listener
It has been a rough go the last 14 years with ongoing health issues of loved ones, job changes for my hubby, the death of both my parents and taking responsibility for my teen siblings. After seeking other options for being able to have the Bible being read to me as I go thru my days, it was falling short of great. I tried this app knowing that it costs money but so needing my heart spoken to often throughout the day and night.
If your on the fence for whatever reason, this app is worth it! Personally by next year I will be getting the lifetime option and having gifted a year of it to my dearest loved ones.
God has given us a gift through all those involved in this service. May the growing family coming together on this app be Blessed beyond measure of all our understanding!
Heather CorcoranShow lessDaughter of thee King
Great audio Bible app!
I got this app a number of months ago through the recommendation of a friend. I purchased the three months for 99 cents and was very pleased with this high quality audio Bible. There are many Bible apps that focus on a great reading experience which is wonderful but I appreciate the team at Dwell making a solid, well thought out audio Bible app. I appreciate their vision to encourage people in DWELLing on God’s Word day and night.
When I first got the app I was disappointed that they did not have a way to repeat individual verses or verse sections in the Dwell mode but was so happy that in one of their recent updates they added this feature. Thank you Dwell team for your hard work and dedication to encouraging people in saturating their lives in the Word of God!!Show lessRedeemed and so happy in Jesus
