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"This beautiful collection of the Scriptures will minister to us for the rest of my life."

Cliff Barrows
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

"I am confident the Lord is using you and your wonderful ministry of drama to draw many people to Himself."

Charles R. Swindoll
Insight for Living

"He sounds as you might expect the writers of the text to sound if theywere speaking instead of writing... McLean reads the Bible like it is the Word of God." Entire review »

Donald Whitney
Professor of Biblical Spirituality,
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"This is a powerful recording. Max McLean presents the gospels and letters of St. Paul as living history. Real people are speaking about real events. The voice of Jesus conveys authority. Above all, this is not an academic or reflective reading. He conveys excitement and conviction, which sweeps the listener into the heart of the Word of God."

AudioFile, The magazine for people who love Audiobooks

"I can't begin to tell you how much God is enriching my 'soil' by listening to your astonishing rendering of the New Testament. You are a wick for the Holy Spirit. The Word is the flame."

Bob Buford, Founder & Chairman
Leadership Network & FaithWorks
Author, Halftime and Game Plan

"These are the most engaging recordings of the Bible I have ever heard. If you look in my car's CD player you will find Max McLean's Bible CDs. I use them to help me to memorize scripture."

Hank Hanegraaff, "The Bible Answer Man"
President, Christian Research Institute

"I just finished watching Genesis! Wow!"

David Jeremiah, Pastor
Shadow Mountain Community Church
El Cajon, CA

From Listeners

Good morning Max, I pray you get this e-mail.my name is pastor Harold. I have been listening to your morning scripture reading and I just wanted to tell you how much i enjoy them and how they lift me up everyday. I have been listening for a few months now and you are trully a blessed speaker. I am disabled and some days it take everything I got to just to get up and after listening to your scripture reading it gives me stength to get through the day. As pastors and teachers of the word we need to be fed as well and since Ihave been listening to your morning bible lessons it has gave me a spirit of refresh and renew. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of us because it trully has been a blessing in my life!! thank you again and I sure wish all the people from the k-love station would listen to you because they would trully be blessed. I can actually feel myself there in that date and time and going through these peoples lifes struggles and troubles. Thank you again for your devotion, in his name, pastor Harold.

Pastor Harold
Via email

I have been trying to read the bible with a yearly plan and I was seeing any improvement and not much understanding to the context it self. I knew that Bible gateway had this option, but never really had tried it. recently I started to listen to it while I try to follow along in my bible, and not only am I learning and understanding, but is also helping me learn to pronounce properly (my native language is Spanish). And now my 8 yr. old daughter who has been listening with me, is actually interested and asking questions about God's word. This is truly a blessing to us. Thank you.

Veronica
Via email

I am so busy that I have had a hard time sitting down and listening to God's word.  Now - I love to listen to Max reading the scriptures.  I listen in the night when I go to bed and when I exercise during the day and in the car to and from work.  I am so very thankful to be able to listen to God's word regularly now.  Thank you Max!!!!!!

Temple
Via email

I LOVED EVERY CD THAT YOU SENT ME. I ALSO RECIVED THEM IN A TIMELY MANNER. I HAVE  LEARNED  THINGS THAT I HAVE FELT IN MY HEART. THANK YOU FOR SHARING AN ABUNDANCE  OF LOVE AND LEARNING I CAN PASS THIS ON TO OTHERS. GOD BLESS!

Eunice
Via email

I purchased the Listeners Bible and it is the best money I have spent on myself in a very long time!

Vicki
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I just want to say that although I'd been acquainted with (Max McLean's)  his wonderful reading style, I only recently really heard how he makes the Bible come alive.  A friend let me have her mp3 Niv, as she'd gotten another... so, I got it from her-all on 4 mp3 cd's!

I've been blind all my life, am an avid Braille reader, but have also paid attention to narrators of talking books . I'm a performing pianist/singer/sometimes songwriter.  Above all, I'm a born-again Christian.  And sometimes I have to travel to share my music and witness at various churches, schools and other places across the nation, much as Mr. McLean does.

I've heard other Bible recordings, the late Alexander Scourby reading the King James Version, actor Marvin Miller, Efram Czimbalist Jr., and a few lesser knowns.  I've even enjoyed the dramatic presentations of the KJV, Living and NIV as done by various groups.  But Max McLean is truly tops.

Duncan
Via email

Just a quick note to say a very special thanks to you all at Listener's Bible and of course to thank Max for his beautiful, artistic and creative renditions.  I used my 20% discount today and downloaded Pilgrim's Progress, I'm only a third of the way through but am enjoying it immensely. I work at home as an artist and have heaps of listening time. Your ministry is much appreciated!

Jane Via email

Max McLean reads the Bible in such a manner that we almost feel we are there back in time. When I listened to/read the book of Revelation, I could not stopin fact, I listened to the entire book in one daythis is not something I would have done on my own.

Lee
Poquoson, VA

I have to tell you what a huge help your listener's Bible is to me. I spend so much time in my car.  I listen to the CDs.  I don't get bogged down in passages, you just keep on reading to me and I get it done.  I'm at Job.  Just when I think the bible can't get more beautiful!  I love this book.  I've been studying for 3 years. I was brought up by Atheists.  I'm learning in my 50's. I just had to thank you.  It's just what I needed!  God Bless you!

SS
Albuquerque, NM

For the past two years or so, drawn by the Spirit of God to immerse ourselves in His Word, my husband and I have been listening to the scriptures 24/7 and we use the Listener's Bible CD's and MP3's exclusively, after initially comparing a variety of audio recordings of the Bible. Immersing ourselves 24/7 in the Word with a special concentration in the New Testament, listening to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we have and continue to be transformed. Our understanding of "What is Truth" has dramatically changed as we listen over and over again to the truth of His Word. We have told many people about the Listener's Bible, as we share what God has been doing in our lives. As we talk with people, as it turns out that others, like us, all around the country and the world are also being drawn into a new relationship with God through Jesus Christ through listening to scripture around the clock. They too report they are experiencing a spiritual transformation by the power of the Word, like never before. The Listener's Bible has been an amazing blessing, allowing us to continually feed upon His Word, whether working around the house, as we sleep through the night or when driving our car. Thank you and God bless you!

CB
Lorane, OR

I want to tell you that I am so thankful for this tool. I finally realized that my ears have sooo much more time than the rest of my body.. I have been listening regularly while working or driving and I am thrilled almost to tears sometimes when I realize that I am receiving God's word at a time that is usually wasted on daydreaming....

DJ
Yuba City, CA

"This is the best audio bible I've ever heard..."

Listener
Los Angeles, CA

I simply cannot express how much the New Testament tapes have meant to me! I listen to them all the time.... This is the wisest investment I have made in a long, long, time.

MF
Via Internet

I have been listening to Max McLean via biblegateway.com . I have recently started a regiment to read the entire Bible in a few months. I love listening to Max's vocalization of the NIV. It brings some extra expression and "color" to the verses I read. I just wanted to say "thank you." Your ministry blesses me greatly!

Pastor HDJ
Via Internet

My children have about a 30 minute ride to and from school each day and I have been very concerned about the wasted time in the car. Since I bought the Listener's Bible, I play it in the car with them and they really pay attention. I am so grateful for the opportunity to expose them to the Bible at such a young age. I also dearly appreciate my opportunity to learn more.

SF
Via Internet

My dear sister is dying in a University of Pittsburgh hospital. My soul has been in anguish for over two days. This morning I downloaded Philippians from your site. Your servant ministers this book in such a way, that I hungrily devour the strength that lies within.

SF
Via Internet

I bought the entire Listener's Bible both OT and NT in January of 2005 at a Canadian Bible Society bookstore in Calgary, Alberta. I listen to it usually hours every day. When I am eating a meal, 90% of the time I have it on. I am a long distance trucker so your Bible on CD is coming out of my truck CD player at many times throughout the day.

AL Claresholm

Please tell Max McLean that I do my Bible study every day with his voice in the background. That makes God's word more tangible to me and more insightful. This blesses me daily.

FC
Via Internet

Max McLean's readings are brilliant. I was worried that I was getting another high speed reading that races through the text without reference to the message. I am delighted to say that I need not have worried. These recordings are excellent - the text really come alive! This is going on my Palm right away for listening on the way to college.

JL
Rutherford, NJ

I received a full set of CDs of the Bible by Max McLean as a Christmas present from my family. I find it extremely useful and well done. I spend a number of hours in my auto and to be able to listen to Mr. McLain's wonderful presentation of the Word has been a great way to redeem the time.

MR
Via Internet

[In response to a giveaway of surplus inventory of the NIV Bible on tape we received this response]
I have received the NIV Bible on tape and can't tell you how much I appreciate them. It is a very wonderful addition to my Christian Library. I just love Max McLean's spoken word, and now have both the New Testament and the Valley of Vision by him. I wish I was closer to New York City so I could get to his performances. I am home all the time due to having Multiple Sclerosis . It is so peaceful to put a tape in my tape player and listen to Max present the Bible. Thanks again for thinking of me when an extra set was available.

WBR Jr.
Via Internet

I started to cry the first time I heard it. It's been an unbelievable help for me with the Lord.  I listen for hours each day. Max McLean is truly one that the Lord has used greatly in my life.  The Listener's Bible has been very life changing for me.

AL
Via Phone

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