Hear the Word. Fuel Your Daily Walk.
Shema (Hebrew for "Hear/Listen") provides premium, high-quality audio recordings for your daily Bible reading plans. Play at 1x/1.5x/2x speed, toggle background music, and stream natively via voice commands on Apple HomePod, Google Nest, and Amazon Alexa.
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Curated Reading Plans
Choose a plan that fits your pace and focus to build a daily scripture habit
1-Year Chronological Plan
Read through the entire Bible in the historical order of when events actually occurred.
90-Day Wisdom & Praise
A daily audio plan focusing on the Psalms and Proverbs for daily encouragement.
Smart Speaker Integration
Bring Scripture into Your Smart Home
Siri / HomePod
Search for "Shema Bible" in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and say: "Siri, play Shema Bible podcast".
Google Nest / Assistant
Subscribe to the "Shema Bible" show on Spotify and cast or command Google Home speakers directly.
Alexa / Echo
Subscribe on Amazon Music or enable the custom Shema Alexa Skill and say: "Alexa, open Shema Bible".
Syndicate Shema directly to your favorite devices via standardized podcast feeds. Stream your plan using simple voice commands.
About Shema
The Shema project is dedicated to providing global believers with a modern, high-quality audio Bible streaming experience. Our name is derived from Deuteronomy 6:4: "Shema Yisrael" (Hear, O Israel).
Shema is sponsored by VI AI Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. We apply advanced speech tech, low-latency streaming networks, and custom voice interfaces to support spiritual growth.