My 2025 Digital Christian Resources
- Hope Joy X. Owens
- Jan 30
- 7 min read
To any Christian who wants to take advantage of our digital age, here is a collection of resources with information on how I currently use or have used them! As I was writing this blog, I came across even more resources from the same ministries, so I’ve added those as well!
Contents
This is a popular, 100% free Bible app; you may already have it on your phone. It has several Bible versions and resources, such as daily devotionals and Bible-reading plans.
What I use this for:
Audio
I listen to the Bible almost daily. Most of my listening time occurs during my quiet time with the Lord or in preparation for my Bible reading.
QUIET TIME: I easily get distracted with my thoughts while reading anything. I may listen to the Bible audio while following along in Scripture during my quiet time. Other times I listen to the passages I intend to study before studying. For example, if I am only focusing on a few chapters during my quiet time, I will listen to the chapters before and after to help me recall my previous reading and ensure I have as much context as possible.
PREPARATION: I have been listening to chunks of Scripture at a time. For example, I listened to the book of Acts (part of my New Testament Bible Reading Plan) while doing my nails the other night. Also, I have recently been listening while in the shower.
Plans
I have completed plans dating back to 2/13/14 (I just looked it up haha). While I do not always use YouVersion's reading plans or reading plans in general, I have used several of theirs. I have only used one of their complete Bible plans while the other times I have used what my church has provided or selected the order on my own.
I have Bible Reading Charts under Christian Resources. It helps you record what chapters you have read. This is especially useful if you want to read the whole Bible on your own time or in a random order! I have more information on this later on in this article!
Highlights/Notes
Though I have not always used this feature, I have been trying to do it more recently. My paper notes in my Bibles and journals will not always be around and are not always readily available. Therefore, I am trying to be more diligent in digitizing what God is showing me (actually, one of my reasons for writing blog posts).
While I have only known of their app until now, Bible Memory has both an app and a website.
I would love to credit those who showed me this resource, but I do not remember! Back in high school, I had gotten to over 100 verses, but, honestly, it got overwhelming, and I took a break after two years. Lately, my goal has been to memorize more, but I have lacked discipline. Therefore, I have reset my Bible verse progress and am attempting to replace Duolingo (deleted it with my 548-day streak) for 2025.
PRO VERSION: After a year on the app, I decided to pay $10 for the pro version. The cost is still the same, but I created an affiliate link where you can get a 20% discount (I recommend trying out the free version first to see if you like it).
GotQuestions.org: “biblically based answers to spiritually related questions through multiple avenues: personal Q&A, articles, translations, audios, videos, apps, social media, podcasts, and Bible studies.”
When I look up questions, I will often use a GotQuestions.org article. It is a resource where I have yet to find anything that contradicts my beliefs.
Random Feature: Their website has a button on the header that randomly selects an article for you.
BibleRef: “free online Bible study site”
There are commentaries on verses and passages and summaries on context and books. I have recently discovered and have been using this resource.
Other resources GQM has produced:
App - I had it downloaded at one point, but I found that the website is perfect for me.
GQM endorses FaithLife’s Logos Bible Software, “The Most Powerful Bible Study Platform” available on desktop and mobile. FaithLife is committed to essentially creating an expansive library with many resources that fall under the umbrella of the Christian religion. Therefore, though it can be a great tool, be weary of what you find in the Logos app!
The Literal Word App: I use this app to look up a word in its original Greek/Hebrew, its meaning, and other references that use that specific word. Shoutout to Mrs. Brenda for showing me this!
Random Feature: (Just learned this) This feature shows you how many times a random word is in the Bible and where in the Bible it is found. You can scroll to the bottom of their website where the “random” button sits in the footer. When you select “random,” a pop-up appears: “You open the Bible and find every verse containing [random word].”
When you are searching for resources to aid your Biblical studies and develop your Christian worldview, be sure to check out what the ministry stands for. In most cases, ministries that produce resources have their beliefs or doctrine publicly posted to their main website.
Website with commentaries, concordances, encyclopedias, dictionaries, interlinear tools, historical writings, reading plans, devotionals, and much more. This is the first website I began using as an online source for commentaries.
Podcasts
I am not a big podcast person, but I thought I would share with you a couple of the podcasts I have found when researching another topic, as well as other podcasts from what I believe to be reputable sources.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary produces a variety of podcasts:
Christ & Culture (from their Center for Faith Culture with Dr. Ken Keathley)
Pastor Matters (from their Center for Preaching and Pastoral Center with Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen)
The Sent Life (from their Center for Great Commission Studies with Dr. Scott Hildreth)
SEBTS Chapels & Conferences (audio archives)
Dr. Daniel L. Akin (the president)
Got Questions Podcast
GQM’s Podcast discusses topics from a variety of individuals with the goal of encouraging listeners to dig deeper into and build convictions based on their study of the Word. They do not endorse every podcast guest’s complete doctrine.
“We want the GotQuestions.org Podcast to be a place where important issues can be discussed from a biblical standpoint and where guests with differing viewpoints can be treated respectfully and not dismissed out of hand. If you are looking for an echo chamber in which everything you hear is precisely what you already believe, you are going to have to look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a podcast that might challenge your beliefs and cause you to think and re-examine your convictions, we invite you to give the GotQuestions.org Podcast a try.”
“Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests on our podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Got Questions Ministries. Our choice to host a guest on our podcast should not be interpreted as an endorsement of everything the individual says on the show or has ever said elsewhere. Please use biblically informed discernment in evaluating what is said on our podcast.”
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary podcasts:
Answering the Call (looking at how the church is answering God's call to ministry)
Towel & Basin (parenthood, theology, and philosophy with Jamie Dew, president of NOBTS and Leavell College)
Pastor to Pastor (exegete, biblical theology, practical issues pastors face)
Defend (An apologetics podcast interviewing top Christian apologists, sponsored by NOBTS & Leavell College)
Note-Taking for Your Laptop or Tablet
The following are not Christian-specific software, but I use them for Christian-related purposes.
Google Docs
Favorite Features
Accessible Notes: I love digitizing notes for quick reference. If you type notes onto an online platform, such as Google Docs, you can use the search bar to find anything within your notes! Another one of my favorite features is that I can access my notes from my phone, iPad, Mac, or any random device connected to the internet.
Organization: You can organize your notes into folders. Recently, they have added a new feature where you can create tabs within a single document.
Sharing: Not only does the platform support live editing, but you can share your notes with your friends. Lots of times when I disciple an individual or a group, I will create a Google doc to share notes, topics, commitments, applications, prayer requests, etc. In doing this, we can be on the same page. I also hope that the Google Doc can be a resource for that individual or group later down the road to track growth and prayer requests, as well as provide ideas for their own discipleship.
Outlines: You can assign lines hierarchy, such as Header 1 or Header 2. When you do this, you can select "Show tabs & outlines" to find main topics instead of scrolling.
Below are two platforms that allow you to combine writing and typing. If you want to digitally edit the Bible Reading chart, you could use either software instead of printing.
Microsoft OneNote
Favorite Features
Typing and Writing: Similar to Google Docs, OneNote supports live syncing with both typing and writing. For example, I can use my Apple pencil on my iPad to markup typed notes I made on my MacBook, and it syncs with only a couple seconds of lag. This is especially useful if I have a group Bible study provided as a pdf. I can upload the pdf to OneNote and write on top using my iPad.
Accessible Notes: While OneNote is not as intuitive as Google Docs for accessibility, I can easily access my notes on my iPad or my laptop. I can also use any device connected to the internet to access my notes.
Vector Format: Using OneNote is similar to using a whiteboard with unlimited space. You can write as far right as you can down.
Notability
Favorite Features
Alternative to OneNote
When I want set page sizes, I will use Notability. You can upload pdfs or images to write on as well. There are ways to make your notes accessible outside of the app, but I stopped using that feature. If the note is that important, I will manually save it or type it in Google Docs.
I hope this article has been helpful to you! If you have any additional resources that aren't mentioned here, I'd love to hear about them. ☻
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