Difficult times often provoke special generosity. That has proven the case with many Christian ministries and businesses in these difficult and uncertain days. Here is some of the free or discounted material that has been made available. (Feel free to leave a Facebook comment if you know of material I’ve missed and I’ll update accordingly.)
The Pilgrim’s Progress
The new animated version of The Pilgrim’s Progress is free for the viewing.
Is Genesis History?
The film Is Genesis History? is now free to view online.
Ligonier Ministries
Ligonier Ministries has opened up their collection of teaching series, which represents something like 2,500 lectures. They’ve also added 20+ teaching series to Amazon Prime and unlocked the group study feature at Ligonier Connect so you can take courses with others.
Zondervan
Zondervan is offering two weeks to explore their MasterLectures series for free. Then, if you use code TIMCHALLIES you’ll get 50% off the first three months. I have put together a list of courses I recommend. My family is currently watching Greg Koukl’s The Story of Reality and enjoying it.
Truth:78
Truth:78 has resources to help with family discipleship.
Logos
Logos is offering free access to some of their resources and courses, plus a free Faithlife Connect subscription (which allows you to watch films, documentaries, etc).
Lifeway
Lifeway is offering free digital curriculum for many of their most popular products, including The Gospel Project, which we use at our church (click here to see why we use it).
Crossway
Crossway is offering free access to their ESV.org basic subscription plan to all users through May 31, 2020. This gives access to study Bibles and other solid resources. They’ve also good a handful of free ebooks.
Boyce College
Boyce College is offering expanded dual enrollment offerings for a reduced price. Courses begin March 31, April 6, and April 13 and cover a wide variety of subjects. (Also see this news release.)
Westminster Books
Westminster Books is offering Read Slow, which is a free download and provides encouragement to read books in a day of anxious headlines.
The Good Book Company
The Good Book Company has a bunch of deals: books for tough times, storybooks and activity books, expositional guides, and small group guides.
Adventures in Odyssey
Adventures in Odyssey is offering a free 4-week trial.
Audible
Audible has opened up Audible Stories for free. There are lots of classic and contemporary works there.
Simeon Trust
Simeon Trust has reduced the cost of their courses from $19 to $9.
Dwell
The Dwell Bible app is free for 60 days.
Redeem TV
Redeem TV has launched a beta of their software with lots of free shows and movies.
Kindle Books
Several publishers are offering discounted Kindle books for kids. You may want to track my Kindle Deals page for current and upcoming offers. For now, here’s the list:
God’s Design (Making Him Known)
Amazon Kindle Edition; Michael, Sally (Author); English (Publication Language); 121 Pages – 05/04/2016 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
God’s Word (Making Him Known)
Amazon Kindle Edition; Michael, Sally (Author); English (Publication Language); 128 Pages – 07/12/2016 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
God’s Gospel (Making Him Known)
Amazon Kindle Edition; Nelson, Jill (Author); English (Publication Language); 130 Pages – 07/13/2016 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
Beyond The Summerland: Binding of the Blade Book 1
Amazon Kindle Edition; Graham, L. B. (Author); English (Publication Language); 602 Pages – 05/25/2004 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
Johanna and Henriette Kuyper: Daring to Change Their World (Chosen Daughters Book 6)
Amazon Kindle Edition; van der Velde, Abigail (Author); English (Publication Language); 225 Pages – 07/06/2017 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
Hammer of the Huguenots (Heroes & History)
Amazon Kindle Edition; Bond, Douglas (Author); English (Publication Language); 235 Pages – 06/30/2015 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
The Battle of Seattle
Amazon Kindle Edition; Bond, Douglas (Author); English (Publication Language); 311 Pages – 11/15/2016 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
God’s Servant Job: A Poem with a Promise
Amazon Kindle Edition; Bond, Douglas (Author); English (Publication Language); 34 Pages – 10/25/2015 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
The Revolt: A Novel in Wycliffe’s England
Amazon Kindle Edition; Bond, Douglas (Author); English (Publication Language); 274 Pages – 07/13/2016 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
Faerie Gold: Treasures From The Land Of Enchantment (Classics for Young Readers)
Amazon Kindle Edition; Hunsicker, Ranelda Mack (Author); English (Publication Language); 01/29/2011 (Publication Date) – P&R Publishing (Publisher)
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