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Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry

Crossway·Hosted by Jackie Hill Perry·30 episodes

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Starting January 1st, listen to the ESV Bible in 365 days with bestselling author Jackie Hill Perry. Each daily podcast includes one Old Testament reading, one New Testament reading, and one reading from the Psalms. Over the course of a year, you’ll hear the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice.

Why listen

Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry gives you a steady, daily path through Scripture in short audio readings. Jackie Hill Perry's narration anchors a simple format: Old Testament, New Testament, and Psalms readings each day, making it a strong fit for listeners who want Bible reading woven into a commute, morning routine, or quiet moment.

Episodes

13 min
Jun 4, 2026Episode 155
June 4 (1 Kings 1; Psalm 123; 2 Timothy 1–2)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Kings1;Psalm123;2Timothy1–2 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

16 min
Jun 3, 2026Episode 154
June 3 (2 Samuel 23–24; Psalm 122; 1 Timothy 4–6)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel23–24;Psalm122;1Timothy4–6 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

10 min
Jun 2, 2026Episode 153
June 2 (2 Samuel 22; Psalm 121; 1 Timothy 1–3)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel22;Psalm121;1Timothy1–3 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

12 min
Jun 1, 2026Episode 152
June 1 (2 Samuel 20–21; Psalm 120; 2 Thessalonians 2–3)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel20–21;Psalm120;2Thessalonians2–3 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 31, 2026Episode 151
May 31 (2 Samuel 18–19; Psalm 119:169–176; 2 Thessalonians 1)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel18–19;Psalm119:169–176;2Thessalonians1 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 30, 2026Episode 150
May 30 (2 Samuel 16–17; Psalm 119:161–168; 1 Thessalonians 3–5)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel16–17;Psalm119:161–168;1Thessalonians3–5 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 29, 2026Episode 149
May 29 (2 Samuel 14–15; Psalm 119:153–160; 1 Thessalonians 1–2)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel14–15;Psalm119:153–160;1Thessalonians1–2 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

16 min
May 28, 2026Episode 148
May 28 (2 Samuel 12–13; Psalm 119:145–152; Colossians 3–4)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel12–13;Psalm119:145–152;Colossians3–4 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 27, 2026Episode 147
May 27 (2 Samuel 10–11; Psalm 119:137–144; Colossians 1–2)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel10–11;Psalm119:137–144;Colossians1–2 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 26, 2026Episode 146
May 26 (2 Samuel 7–9; Psalm 119:129–136; Philippians 3–4)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel7–9;Psalm119:129–136;Philippians3–4 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 25, 2026Episode 145
May 25 (2 Samuel 5–6; Psalm 119:121–128; Philippians 1–2)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel5–6;Psalm119:121–128;Philippians1–2 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 24, 2026Episode 144
May 24 (2 Samuel 3–4; Psalm 119:113–120; Ephesians 5–6)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel3–4;Psalm119:113–120;Ephesians5–6 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

11 min
May 23, 2026Episode 143
May 23 (2 Samuel 1–2; Psalm 119:105–112; Ephesians 4)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/2Samuel1–2;Psalm119:105–112;Ephesians4 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 22, 2026Episode 142
May 22 (1 Samuel 29–31; Psalm 119:97–104; Ephesians 2–3)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel29–31;Psalm119:97–104;Ephesians2–3 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 21, 2026Episode 141
May 21 (1 Samuel 26–28; Psalm 119:89–96; Ephesians 1)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel26–28;Psalm119:89–96;Ephesians1 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 20, 2026Episode 140
May 20 (1 Samuel 24–25; Psalm 119:81–88; Galatians 5–6)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel24–25;Psalm119:81–88;Galatians5–6 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

15 min
May 19, 2026Episode 139
May 19 (1 Samuel 22–23; Psalm 119:73–80; Galatians 3–4)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel22–23;Psalm119:73–80;Galatians3–4 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 18, 2026Episode 138
May 18 (1 Samuel 20–21; Psalm 119:65–72; Galatians 1–2)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel20–21;Psalm119:65–72;Galatians1–2 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

16 min
May 17, 2026Episode 137
May 17 (1 Samuel 18–19; Psalm 119:57–64; 2 Corinthians 11–13)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel18–19;Psalm119:57–64;2Corinthians11–13 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

12 min
May 16, 2026Episode 136
May 16 (1 Samuel 17; Psalm 119:49–56; 2 Corinthians 9–10)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel17;Psalm119:49–56;2Corinthians9–10 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 15, 2026Episode 135
May 15 (1 Samuel 15–16; Psalm 119:41–48; 2 Corinthians 7–8)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel15–16;Psalm119:41–48;2Corinthians7–8 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 14, 2026Episode 134
May 14 (1 Samuel 14; Psalm 119:33–40; 2 Corinthians 5–6)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel14;Psalm119:33–40;2Corinthians5–6 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 13, 2026Episode 133
May 13 (1 Samuel 11–13; Psalm 119:25–32; 2 Corinthians 3–4)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel11–13;Psalm119:25–32;2Corinthians3–4 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 12, 2026Episode 132
May 12 (1 Samuel 9–10; Psalm 119:17–24; 2 Corinthians 1–2)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel9–10;Psalm119:17–24;2Corinthians1–2 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

17 min
May 11, 2026Episode 131
May 11 (1 Samuel 6–8; Psalm 119:9–16; 1 Corinthians 15–16)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel6–8;Psalm119:9–16;1Corinthians15–16 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 10, 2026Episode 130
May 10 (1 Samuel 3–5; Psalm 119:1–8; 1 Corinthians 14)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel3–5;Psalm119:1–8;1Corinthians14 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

16 min
May 9, 2026Episode 129
May 9 (1 Samuel 1–2; Psalm 118; 1 Corinthians 12–13)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Samuel1–2;Psalm118;1Corinthians12–13 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

13 min
May 8, 2026Episode 128
May 8 (Ruth 2–4; Psalm 117; 1 Corinthians 11)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Ruth2–4;Psalm117;1Corinthians11 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

8 min
May 7, 2026Episode 127
May 7 (Ruth 1; Psalm 116; 1 Corinthians 10)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Ruth1;Psalm116;1Corinthians10 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

22 min
May 6, 2026Episode 126
May 6 (Judges 19–21; Psalm 115; 1 Corinthians 8–9)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Judges19–21;Psalm115;1Corinthians8–9 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

14 min
May 5, 2026Episode 125
May 5 (Judges 17–18; Psalm 114; 1 Corinthians 6–7)

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Judges17–18;Psalm114;1Corinthians6–7 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org