# Devotions with Ray Vander Laan — 52 Weekly Inspirational Videos

> Weekly Bible devotionals with historical and cultural context. (iPhone/iPad app by Focus on the Family.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devotions-with-ray-vander-laan/id1091378206 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Focus on the Family](https://appshunter.io/developer/373261249)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devotions-with-ray-vander-laan/id1091378206/reviews.md

## What is Devotions with Ray Vander Laan?

Experience the Bible in Historical Context, every week of the year! Join renowned teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan as he guides you through the lands of the Bible. In each 2-3 minute weekly video devotional, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the sacred Scriptures. Filmed on location in Greece where actual Biblical events took place, the That the World May Know® video devotionals will transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus, for 52 weeks of the whole year. Watch two video samples here!

Two App membership options are available to you*: The annual membership App is $9.99, which saves you 60%!  Or, select the $1.99/per month option. Both choices provide you with a new, uplifting video devotion delivered every week, for 52 weeks. Be encouraged by your devotionals, watched by downloading this That The World May Know® Video Devotional App in iOS. Also, this app can be gifted to a friend or loved one!

*Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.  All memberships automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.  You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account settings following your purchase.  Annual Subscriptions will renew at the rate of $9.99.  Monthly Subscriptions will renew at the rate of $1.99.  All prices are in USD currency. 

Membership will release one new video devotional on a weekly basis, for 52 weeks. All video devotionals will not be made available immediately upon purchase, but released on a weekly basis. Video devotionals are available with your membership purchase through the App in iOS.

Terms of Use: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/about/policies/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Weekly video devotionals
- Historical and cultural context
- Filmed on location in the Bible lands
- 52 weeks of content
- Transform understanding of God
- Challenge to follow Jesus

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Year | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devotions-with-ray-vander-laan/id1091378206/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Ray can der Laan

*2025-07-16, version 1.6.3*

Although I like Ray van der laan and seeing the places he takes one to.. I believe he practices Reform Theology. Google him up.

### 1/5 — No sound iOS strange video aspect

*2025-05-09, version 1.6.3*

No sound on iOS and strange way of squishing video aspect to fit portrait mode.  Surprised this hasn’t been fixed by now.

### 1/5 — No sound

*2024-02-28, version 1.6.3*

Love is teaching, but this app does not work, so I am unsubscribing

### 2/5 — No sound

*2024-02-19, version 1.6.3*

I’m having trouble getting the sound on my iPhone 12, works fine on my iPad but no sound or screen rotation on my phone.

### 2/5 — Don’t subscribe via the app

*2024-01-10, version 1.6.3*

The app doesn’t work if you subscribe via the app. You need to subscribe via the website. Also, there’s no customer support for the app.

### 1/5 — No sound on app

*2023-11-17, version 1.6.3*

I recently installed this app on my phone and paid the subscription through my Apple ID.  There is NO SOUND. I am frustrated with the audio on this app. If I want to hear the commentary I will have to go to the internet and listen to it there on the website.
What’s the point of having the app if I can only hear the commentary online. FRUSTRATED.
Don’t know how to fixed this issue. I am considering uninstalling the app from my phone since it is not working properly.

### 2/5 — Very Clunky on iOS

*2023-10-09, version 1.6.3*

Love watching on a computer. But mobile devices are clunky at best. No sound on iPhone, but landscape and portrait modes work. On iPad you can get sound (but it requires multiple setting changes) but portrait mode doesn’t work—it’s stretched and blurry. 

I would give this 5 stars if I could easily watch and listen on mobile devices. Unfortunately, I have to wait until I can sit down at my computer. Defeats the purpose of the app.

### 5/5 — Reminder of G-d’s awesome plan

*2020-04-27, version 1.6.3*

RVL’s weekly moments are a great way of being reminded of who we are and way we are here. I only wish he time to go film a 10,000 of these.

### 2/5 — App

*2020-01-14, version 1.6.3*

I find the process to open the weekly devotional is so unfriendly.  Most of the time I cant get it to load.   So frustrating.  🙏

### 1/5 — Never worked

*2019-11-07, version 1.6.3*

Never got app to work. Contacted support at TTWMK and still did not work. Could not get a refund from apple. Disappointing.

## Frequently asked questions about Devotions with Ray Vander Laan

### What is Devotions with Ray Vander Laan?

This app provides weekly video devotionals led by teacher and historian Ray Vander Laan. Each 2-3 minute video explores the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the Bible, filmed on location in the lands where biblical events occurred.

### How does the membership work?

There are two membership options: an annual membership for $9.99 or a monthly option for $1.99. Both provide one new video devotional each week for 52 weeks. Content is released weekly, not all at once upon purchase.

### What are the costs involved?

The app offers two subscription tiers: $9.99 per year or $1.99 per month. These prices are in USD. All memberships automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The description specifically mentions that video devotionals are available through the app in iOS. Therefore, it is compatible with iOS devices.

### How can this app help my faith?

By illuminating the historical, geographical, and cultural context of scripture, the devotionals aim to transform your understanding of God and challenge you to be a true follower of Jesus.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.3 — 2018-01-25

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Support for iOS 11.2.2
Optimized video library load time

### 1.5 — 2017-04-17

- Notification updates for long term subscribers

### 1.4 — 2016-10-21

- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2016-10-03

- iOS 10 related enhancements
- Minor bugs

### 1.2 — 2016-06-09

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

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