Transforming culture through Christ-centered content

With your support, Denison Ministries reaches millions of believers with biblical truth through articles, devotionals, Bible studies, podcasts, worship music, videos, and books.

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Denison Ministries is comprised of four brands, each working together to accomplish the mission of transforming culture through Christ-centered content. Our brand Denison Forum helps people understand and engage with the cultural issues of our day through a biblical perspective. First15 provides an avenue to a closer relationship with God through daily devotionals, worship, and guided prayer. Foundations with Janet Denison builds a deeper understanding of Scripture and its application in each of our lives. And Christian Parenting equips parents to help their children to love and follow Jesus. We believe that the combined impact of these four brands is essential to see a spiritual awakening in our time.

Letter from Dr. Jim Denison

The night before writing this report, I introduced myself to someone at church who replied, “I know who you are. I read you every morning. And my wife and I support your work.” I thanked him for his kindness, explaining that his contributions allow us to give God’s word to the world without paywalls, subscription fees, or other financial barriers.

He responded, “We know. That’s why we give to you.”

Like my new friend, your generosity enables Denison Ministries to reach people around the world with biblical truth that draws people into a transforming relationship with Jesus. We began in 2009 with seven thousand subscribers; today, we have readers in every country on earth. This year, our content will be read, heard, or viewed more than ninety-five million times.

Every person we reach with God’s word is an extension of your partnership with us.

And together, you and I are partners in a cause that the King of the universe is empowering to advance his kingdom across the globe. God’s word always accomplishes his purpose (Isaiah 55:11). He is using our ministry to speak his truth to the crucial issues of our day because he “desires all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4).

As we approach our fifteenth anniversary, and our entire team is deeply grateful to God for the privilege of joining his Spirit in this global ministry, and for the honor of partnering with you, as your generosity makes our work possible.

In the inspired words of Fanny Crosby, “To God be the glory, great things he has done!”

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Denison Forum - News Discerned Differently

Denison Forum's impact by the numbers

Because of your prayers, conversations, support, and God’s blessing, our ministry has continued to grow, as evidenced by the numbers below:
Podcasts downloaded:
2,467,790
The Daily Article emails opened:
22,252,727
Articles
Read Online:
6,502,540
Social
Engagements:
457,493
Total Content
Experiences:
31,900,532

Transforming Lives
Transforming Culture

Love to read your articles each morning. Thank you for using your gifts so effectively. Your perspective is well-thought and clearly communicated. I have shared your articles on multiple occasions as they are the best concise explanations I have found on various topics. Grateful for your gifts and your wisdom that you share so freely & powerfully. Thanks!
Thank you for your deep insight and biblical perspective on our world today. I look forward to reading your letters every week day. Please continue to enlighten us and telling us to keep the Faith!
Thank you so much for all that you do! I have been so encouraged and equipped during these difficult and challenging days by your ministry and I am so happy to be able to contribute to this cause!

How might God be using the war in Israel to advance a spiritual awakening?

Read or listen to our latest free book on the war in Israel.
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The Daily Article

Informed Christians who want to change our culture read The Daily Article by Jim Denison every weekday morning.

Written from a nonpartisan and decidedly biblical perspective, The Daily Article tackles today’s toughest topics and covers the notable news stories everyone will be discussing that day.
Emails Opened: 22,252,727
Articles read online: 3,879,113
22,252,727
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opened
3,879,113
Articles
read
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Drawing people closer to God
in just fifteen minutes a day

From the very beginning, First15 has sought to help people connect with God in a deep and meaningful way.
Podcasts
Downloaded:
10,520,463
App
sessions:
2,760,828
Devotional emails opened:
22,519,065
Devotionals read online:
1,710,194
Social
Engagements:
435,892
Total Content
Experiences:
47,729,242
The First15 App

Most of us know the importance of a daily quiet time consisting of Bible reading and prayer, yet many struggle with finding a devotional resource that is both easy to understand and relatable to daily life. The First15 app is designed to make connecting with God easier than ever.

Total downloads: 90,764
App users: 47,303
App Sessions: 226,395
90,764
Total
Downloads
47,303
App
Users
226,395
App
Sessions
First15 Worship Logo

As believers, we want a real connection with God every day, not just on Sunday. We want the peace and passion that comes from living with God, not for God. But finding an abiding connection with God in the busyness of everyday life isn’t easy, especially on our own.

Streams in 2023: 293,561

Primeros15 is a Spanish translated version of First15, offering a daily devotional straight to our Spanish speaking audience's inboxes, every morning. The goal is to offer First15 in many more languages, starting with Spanish.

Devotionals read online:
218,205
Devotional emails opened:
553,585
Total Content engagements:
936,447

Guided Prayers

174,554
Prayers
viewed
25
Prayers
released
Guided Prayers

Drawing people closer to God in just fifteen minutes a day

I love listening to your message and song every morning. Thanks for your commitment in getting God’s word out.
Thank you First15 for the blessing you are in my life. I pray that God touches hearts through First15 like He did mine. God is so good all the time.
Your daily devotionals have spoken to my heart and helped me to grow spiritually. May God bless your wonderful ministry.

Helping more parents find freedom in being perfectly imperfect

Podcasts
Downloaded:
8,049,689
Books
Ordered:
5,246
Weekly emails opened:
2,577,191
Parenting Resources read online:
359,429
Social
Engagements:
1,624,232
Total Content
Experiences:
12,632,368

Christian Parenting
Podcast Network

The Christian Parenting Podcast Network curates the best parenting podcasts to help you leave perfection at the door and help you to become the perfectly imperfect parent God has called you to be. We invite you to explore our network of trusted parenting podcasts today!

Podcasts downloaded

2019 228K
2020 1.2M
2021 3.2M
2022 8.3M
2023 8M

The Christian
Parenting Podcast

In February of this year, we started a new podcast called The Christian Parenting Podcast. Hosted by Steph Thurling, Christian Parenting’s Executive Director, this podcast gives parents the space and resources they need to confidently raise their kids to know, love, and follow Jesus. Each week, Steph interviews guests who share their insight and expertise on raising kids, building strong families, and the Christian faith.

Welcomed our NEW
host of Pardon the Mess

Pardon the Mess welcomed a new podcast host in spring 2023, Courtney DeFeo! Courtney continues the Pardon the Mess legacy by using her natural sense of humor, relatable stories, and genuine faith to connect with parents all over the world. Pardon the Mess continues to encourage parents that God is loving and present in all of life, even the messy and hard parts! The Christian Parenting audience has resonated with Courtney and download numbers have increased since she stepped in as host.

Christian Parenting
Prayer Journal

The Christian Parenting annual prayer journal continues to be a popular product for families. Parents all around the country are using this resource to intentionally pray for their kids each and every week. Marked by Prayer gives parents the opportunity to pray that God would mark their kids with a faith that transforms them from the inside out. Each week includes a short devotional around a topic, space for parents to journal what they are grateful for, what they are praying over their children, and a sample guided prayer.

2,473
Copies ordered
37
Weeks prayed
over kids
121,329
Podcast episodes downloaded

Helping more parents find freedom in being perfectly imperfect

Thank you so much for helping me teach my children about loving God and loving others.
Thank you so very very much for all that each of you do! We are truly blessed by the Christian Parenting family!
I enjoy getting your timely encouragement by email and reading the blog to strengthen daily Christian walk as a parent in this ever-changing culture. Thanks!

Grounded in Truth

Foundations with Janet Denison exists to teach people about the transforming power of Scripture through digital Bible study.

App
Downloads:
4,492
Books
Distributed:
429
Weekly emails opened:
353,526
Resources read online:
211,356
YouVersion Studies
Completed:
5,007
Total Content
Experiences:
700,575

Wisdom Matters

In a sea of information, wisdom matters. That truth is the message behind Janet’s evening devotional, Wisdom Matters. Each short devotional focuses on one or two verses from the Bible so that the reader or listener can meditate and reflect on the truth of God’s word before going to bed.

11,141
Devotionals
read in the app
353,526
Devotional emails opened

Foundations Bible Studies

713
Bible study lessons read in the app
7,035
People signed up for Bible studies
2
Bible studies released in 2023

Grounded in Truth

Thank you for sharing your love of Jesus and your desire to know the Word and teach so many God’s word.
I sincerely appreciate your efforts to call out the name and faith in Jesus. I am always blessed by Janet’s writings!
It is a profound privilege to experience the presence of our Lord in and through this ministry! We see through the lens of God’s Word and embrace the Gospel with courage and conviction to live and serve according to His purposes. Thank you for your wise and compassionate leadership.