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Surround Bible

John Fornof
Christmas
Surround Bible
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Emmanuel
Easter
Nazareth
Museum Of the Bible
Proclaim Podcast Network
Mary
Joseph
Jerusalem
Caesarea Philippi
Bethsaida
Nazareth, Israel
Gabriel
Bethlehem
Prophecies
Bible

Our Newest Production from Surround Bible! A rabbi is on a secret mission and on the move. Compelled by a radical love, this rabbi starts performing miracles, and quickly gains a huge following. But he holds a secret that will eventually kill him, and forbids his followers from divulging his true identity. This is the story of Easter like you've never heard it before. Surround Bible: The True Stor... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes7Founded4 months ago
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ChristianityReligion & SpiritualityFictionDrama

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Latest Episodes

Peter, James, and John are shocked. Probably because

their rabbi is starting to glow. And that's when a Voice speaks out of the sky.

Meantime, the religious leaders, who have been diligently searching for their Messiah for thousands of years, now cr... more

Disciples in a boat. In a panic. They're battling a fierce storm, they're taking on water, they're about to die.

All this time, their leader is stretched out in the stern, asleep! When they shake him awake, Jesus stands up, and utters three words th... more

A lone rabbi on a secret mission.

A desert prophet who eats locusts and yells at religious leaders.

A dangerous destiny unites these twos at the waters of the Jordan.

This day will change the world.

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If these stories captivate your imaginatio... more

Our Newest Production Coming March 27th!

A rabbi is on a secret mission and on the move. Compelled by a radical love, this rabbi starts performing miracles, and quickly gains a huge following. But he holds a secret that will eventually kill him, and... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Anthony
Played the part of Anna, prophetess
Episode: The Real Story of Christmas, Part 2
Jonathan Cotton
Played multiple roles
Episode: The Real Story of Christmas, Part 2

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Mike Matoy
Host of Surround Bible; appears across episodes guiding dramatizations and production updates.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Unlike anything Ive ever listened to

    This is such a neat idea! Ive listened to many audio Bibles but this is by FAR the best! Can’t wait for more episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zestfest67
    United States3 months ago
  • So Excited For More

    I really enjoyed the Christmas story!! It made the Bible so real and vivid. One of the coolest audio Bible versions I have heard. I really felt the Spirit in some of the scenes and believe this will be Spiritually encouraging the more I get to hear. I love being in the word and that this is a new fun way I get to engage with it!

    I think they need to intensify the differences between ads and the audio experience, especially since the ads were about the story I was already listening to. That was ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    curlyhair13
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the immersive, movie-like production and strong performances.
The project's outreach and fundraising appeals are seen as engaging and transparent.
Some listeners note ads can be distracting when they interrupt the narrative, but remain hopeful for more installments.

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#131
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Apple Podcasts
#101
New Zealand/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#190
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Apple Podcasts
#209
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Apple Podcasts
#228
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Apple Podcasts
#246
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The Real Story of Christmas, Part 2
Q: What's the next big chapter for the Surround Bible?
The next project is The Real Story of Easter, focusing on the events from the Gospel accounts.

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What is Surround Bible about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Immersive biblical storytelling with cinematic sound design, this series retells Easter and Christmas narratives through a dramatic, character-driven audio format. Episodes blend canonical scenes with behind-the-scenes production notes, fundraising appeals, and partnerships with museums, creating a hybrid of devotional storytelling and production diary. The approach is unique in combining high-quality voice acting, a touring cast, and meta-promotional elements, making it appealing to listeners who want spiritual reflection alongside a theatre-like listening experience. Potential sponsors may find alignment with faith-based outreach, immersive audio, and collaboration-heavy campaigns.

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Surround Bible launched 4 months ago and published 7 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Chris Anthony
2. Jonathan Cotton

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