About The Gospel Mag
Why we built this
Faith shouldn’t be hard to find—or hard to read. Yet most people bump into paywalls, endless pop-ups, or opinion pieces dressed up as reporting. Plenty of sincere readers simply give up. In fact, a clear majority of U.S. adults seldom or never read scripture outside services, even though many want to—access and friction matter. We’re here to remove the friction and bring the Word (and trustworthy faith news) back within easy reach.
We also see a hopeful counter-trend: millions are still reaching for Scripture every day—Bible app usage has hit record highs, with ~14 million daily users reported in 2024. There’s hunger. There’s momentum. The challenge is to meet it with clarity, charity, and zero paywall drama.
What we are
TheGospelMag is your daily faith recharge—short, clear, non-denominational pieces that help you live the Gospel in ordinary life. Think: a concise scripture focus, one practical takeaway, and a quick, respectful briefing on faith-adjacent news when it actually matters. You’ll get the essentials in a few minutes, without hot takes or culture-war bait.
- Scripture first. We start with the text and let it speak.
- Plain language. No theological fog. We explain terms in one line, then move.
- Right-sized reading. Built for modern attention—brief but meaningful, with links to go deeper.
- Open access. No subscription wall. Ever. (Many respected Christian outlets rely on paywalls; we’re choosing another path.)
How we work (and keep trust)
- Receipts over rhetoric. When we summarize faith news, we cite primary sources whenever possible—official statements, transcripts, court filings, data.
- Labels that mean something. We separate Devotion, Explainer, and News—and we keep Opinion rare and clearly marked. These practices echo widely recognized media-ethics guidance on transparency and corrections.
- Corrections, visibly. If we miss something, we fix it in public. Trust is a habit, not a tagline.
- Tools with a leash. Yes, we use modern tools to sift the firehose, but human editors set the bar and the tone—especially on sensitive topics like grief, health, or allegations.
What we’re not
We’re not a doom-scroll feed for outrage, and we’re not a gated monastery of 3,000-word essays. We sit in the sweet spot: short enough to finish before your coffee cools, substantial enough to shape your day. No partisan tilt. No “both-sides” contortions. Just faithful, proportionate coverage—and Scripture that meets you where you are. (Daily prayer and scripture habits remain steady for many Americans; we want to make that a little easier, every day.)
Why us (in a crowded field)
Because access + clarity + consistency wins. Many legacy outlets ask you to subscribe before you can even sample. Meanwhile, enormous audiences are seeking straightforward, mobile-friendly Scripture and devotional content—usage trends prove it. We’re bridging those worlds: a free, daily, scripture-anchored brief with just enough context to live it out, not argue about it.
What you’ll get, daily
- Verse + context in plain English
- One practice (something you can actually do today)
- A short explainer when headlines touch faith, churches, or religious liberty
- Community prompts—share a note, a prayer, a win (civilly, succinctly)
Who it’s for
Believers, questioners, and the quietly curious—especially those who want the good stuff without the noise. Our core audience skews adult and practical: “Give me Scripture. Give me the gist. Help me live it.” (And if you want more, we link you to the source, not a maze.)
Our promise
- No paywalls. No partisan spin. No culture-war bait.
- Primary sources when possible; plain-language summaries always.
- Corrections in the open.
- Respect for your time and attention.
If your faith feed feels loud, gated, or exhausting, you’re not imagining it. We built TheGospelMag to be the opposite: open, calm, verifiable, and practical—so you can get encouraged, get informed, and get on with your day.
