Open the Bible — Overview & Pricing
Open the Bible is a Bible & Scripture Apps service with plans starting from $7.99/month. Browse pricing tiers, available discounts, and alternatives below.
Updated: May 2026
About Open the Bible
Open the Bible — full review and pricing
Quick facts. Open the Bible is operated by Truth For Life Trust, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio (United States), with the brand established in Ministry founded 1995 by Colin Smith. The operator is 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit ministry. Open the Bible positions itself as a US Christian Bible-teaching podcast and broadcast ministry led by Colin Smith, billed via the tier structure detailed below.
Open the Bible markets a bible & scripture apps subscription targeted at users who want a fully-managed product without piecing it together themselves. The pricing snapshot below pulls Subger's live tracker, so anchor prices stay current as Open the Bible adjusts published rates. The rest of this page details the operator, current tiers, feature coverage, support reach and 10 short FAQs. For the canonical reference, you can always cross-check the vendor's own pricing page — but expect the figures here to mirror it within the cache window.
Operator background
Open the Bible runs under Truth For Life Trust, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio (United States). The product was established in Ministry founded 1995 by Colin Smith, and the company is currently 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit ministry. Open the Bible sits in the bible & scripture apps category and competes for the same recurring spend as nearby bible & scripture apps brands on this site. See related coverage in /en/us/promo and /en/us/deal for cross-brand context.
Headquarters and corporate status
- Legal entity: Truth For Life Trust
- HQ: Cleveland, Ohio (United States)
- Founded / launched: Ministry founded 1995 by Colin Smith
- Ownership: 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit ministry
The operator's corporate status determines who you contract with at checkout — typically the legal entity above, even if billing goes through a regional reseller.
Why Open the Bible matters in bible & scripture apps
Open the Bible positions itself as a US Christian Bible-teaching podcast and broadcast ministry led by Colin Smith. The 2024-2025 differentiator: 2024 expanded daily Open the Bible TV broadcasts on TBN and digital-first short-form video.
Pricing and tier structure
Current tier structure: Free podcast and devotionals; donation-based partner program. The anchor price referenced for headline comparison is Free podcast; donations fund station distribution.
Plan grid
| Plan | Anchor price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / free tier | See plan grid | Limited or free access where offered |
| Mid plan | Free podcast; donations fund station distribution | Headline tier referenced above |
| Top plan | See plan grid | Adds upgraded benefits or higher allowances |
What changes between tiers
Higher tiers typically unlock larger allowances, additional household members or extra premium content; entry tiers exist for trial usage. Live prices in the Subger plan tracker override these anchors when Open the Bible adjusts published rates.
Recent pricing context (2024-2025)
2024 expanded daily Open the Bible TV broadcasts on TBN and digital-first short-form video. Annual commitments commonly trim 10-20% off the headline monthly rate; check the live grid above before purchase.
Feature coverage
Open the Bible ships with the following named capabilities relevant to bible & scripture apps:
- Daily Bible-teaching podcast
- Expository sermon archive from Colin Smith
- Weekday devotionals
- TV broadcasts on TBN and DirecTV
- Donation-supported distribution
Feature matrix
| Feature area | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Headline use case | A us christian bible-teaching podcast and broadcast ministry led by colin smith |
| Platform support | Mobile + web where applicable |
| Payment options | Local + card |
| Customer support | Operator-provided channels |
| Geographic scope | Operator footprint |
Platform and device reach
Coverage spans the operator's published device list — typically modern iOS and Android plus a web client; some categories add desktop apps, smart-TV apps or vehicle integrations where relevant. Check the vendor's "Supported devices" page if you depend on a less common platform.
Content library and devotional cadence
Content library spans daily devotionals, sermon archives and study series; cadence runs weekday-to-weekly with multi-year archives for paying members.
What this means for buyers
The category-specific behaviour above is the single biggest factor when comparing Open the Bible against alternatives in the same bible & scripture apps bracket. Buyers who care about the feature mix detailed here will typically rank Open the Bible higher than buyers focused on price alone.
Support, billing and account management
Open the Bible offers customer support through the operator's standard channels — typically an in-app help centre, email contact and (for paid tiers) live chat or phone support during business hours.
Cancellation and refunds
You can cancel Open the Bible directly from the account dashboard. Refund policy follows the operator's published terms; many bible & scripture apps services prorate or do not refund partial periods after the renewal date. See the cancel guide hub for the standard cancellation workflow.
Free trials and money-back
Free trials, money-back windows and intro pricing vary by tier and country. Anchor: Free podcast; donations fund station distribution.
Comparison context
In the bible & scripture apps category, Open the Bible competes with nearby brands you can browse via /en/us/compare. Buyers commonly look at Open the Bible alongside two or three peers before committing — the side-by-side compare table on this site lets you stack feature coverage and price in one view.
When Open the Bible is the right pick
- You want a US Christian Bible-teaching podcast and broadcast ministry led by Colin Smith and the feature mix listed above
- The anchor price (Free podcast; donations fund station distribution) fits the budget
- The operator's footprint covers your country
When to look elsewhere
- You need a specific feature Open the Bible does not list
- You are in a country outside the operator's main footprint
- The 2024-2025 differentiator (2024 expanded daily Open the Bible TV broadcasts on TBN and digital-first short-form video) is not relevant to your use case
Frequently asked questions
What is Open the Bible?
Open the Bible is a bible & scripture apps subscription operated by Truth For Life Trust out of Cleveland, Ohio (United States), established in Ministry founded 1995 by Colin Smith. It is currently 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit ministry.
How much does Open the Bible cost?
Current tier structure: Free podcast and devotionals; donation-based partner program. Anchor headline price: Free podcast; donations fund station distribution. See the pricing table above for the live grid.
Who owns Open the Bible?
The brand is owned and operated by Truth For Life Trust. Corporate status: 501(c)(3) Christian non-profit ministry.
Where is Open the Bible available?
Open the Bible operates from Cleveland, Ohio (United States) with country availability tied to the operator's footprint and licensing reach. Cross-check the vendor's region list before subscribing if you travel often.
Can I cancel Open the Bible any time?
Yes — cancellation runs through the operator's account dashboard. See the cancel guide hub for the standard workflow and country-specific notes.
Does Open the Bible offer a free trial?
Free-trial availability varies by tier and country. The anchor price (Free podcast; donations fund station distribution) is the post-trial headline rate; trials, when offered, run 7 to 30 days depending on promo.
What payment methods does Open the Bible accept?
Payment methods follow the operator's checkout — typically major cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) plus locally-relevant alternatives like Apple Pay, Google Pay or country-specific wallets.
Is Open the Bible worth it in 2025?
Open the Bible's 2025 value depends on the feature mix you actually use. The 2024-2025 update — 2024 expanded daily Open the Bible TV broadcasts on TBN and digital-first short-form video — is the single most relevant signal for current-year buyers.
How is Open the Bible different from competitors?
Open the Bible differentiates as a US Christian Bible-teaching podcast and broadcast ministry led by Colin Smith. The operator background, founding year (Ministry founded 1995 by Colin Smith) and 2024-2025 update give buyers a sense of where the brand sits versus alternatives.
Where can I track Open the Bible pricing changes?
Subger's live tracker updates the anchor price (Free podcast; donations fund station distribution) automatically when Open the Bible adjusts published rates. Bookmark the Subger Open the Bible page and check the pricing table above.
Sources and updates
Operator + tier + ownership facts compiled from public vendor disclosures, press releases and regulatory filings current to 2024-2025. Anchor price: Free podcast; donations fund station distribution. Last refreshed at the timestamp in Subger's plan tracker.
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Pricing
Monthly Plan
from $7.99 (≈ €6.81)
/month
Annual Equivalent
from $95.88
/year
| Regional pricing | Monthly |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United StatesUSD | $7.99≈ €6.81 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
Available Guides
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