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Should I use RightNow Media?

Say hello to the streaming library of Bible study videos that inspires faith every day of the week. - rightnowmedia.org

· 19 hours ago

Churches, schools, and multi-site ministries wanting a deep video study library for every member should buy. Individuals should not seek a standalone purchase — access is meant to come free through a church, and free alternatives exist.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 13 public sources; pricing specifics and aggregate ratings are sparse.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support-quality evidence in sources reviewed.
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Individual

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Church / organization licenseCustom quote (not publicly listed)

Best for

  • Churches equipping small groups
  • Families with kids
  • Multi-site ministries
  • Christian schools

Not for

  • Individuals without a church subscription
  • Budget churches wanting published, predictable pricing
  • Denominations needing tradition-specific study depth
  • Anyone who just wants a simple free Bible app

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Pricing isn't public; per-church licensing means custom quotes and budget surprises.

medium

Google Play and App Store reviewers report recurring technical issues in the apps.

medium

Library breadth isn't denominational depth — clergy note limited tradition-specific studies.

low

Individuals can't subscribe directly; access hinges entirely on your church's license.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 25,000+ video Bible studies for adults, youth, and kids
  • Free for individuals when their church or ministry subscribes
  • Pastors report constant real-world use of studies and kids' shows
  • Global streaming library with customizable church collections

Cons

  • Many churches find it expensive
  • Very little Methodist-specific (denomination-specific) content
  • Android TV app: '1 star for technical issues'
  • Draws theological criticism from some reviewers

Sources & method

- 13 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x8security x1news x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 13

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Pastors love it; some churches call it expensive.
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Content praised; apps draw technical-issue complaints.
  • Feature depth: 4/5. 25,000+ studies spanning kids, youth, adults, global languages.
  • Support quality. No support-quality evidence in sources reviewed.
  • Security posture: 3/5. Public security page; no audit or breach data found.
  • 25,000+ Video library Bible studies for all ages
  • Free Individual access When your church or ministry subscribes
  • Custom quote Church pricing Per-church license; not publicly listed

Pricing

Individual

Free

  • Access granted via your church's or ministry's subscription

Church / organization license

Not disclosed

  • Access for every member
  • 25,000+ video library
  • Kids, youth, and adult content

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Pastors and families praise the library and kids' shows, but reviewers flag app technical problems, price, and thin denominational coverage.

“We LOVE it!! We use the Bible studies and the kids shows constant”
Reddit, r/pastors
“5 stars for content, 1 star for technical issues. I love”
Google Play, Android TV app review
“Many find RightNow Media expensive, with limited Met”
Facebook, UMC Clergy group

Companies that use it

  • Titus Kapatid Ministry
  • Bridgeway Church
Full analysis

Based on 13 public sources; pricing specifics and aggregate ratings are sparse.

Category-leading 25,000+ video Bible library; great if your church pays, skip as an individual — free alternatives exist.

Methodology

Based on 13 public sources; pricing specifics and aggregate ratings are sparse.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. RightNow Media | Streaming Video Library of Bible Studiesrightnowmedia.org
    official
  2. RightNow Media | Access RNMrightnowmedia.org
    official
  3. RightNow Media | Globalrightnowmedia.org
    official
  4. RightNow Media? : r/pastorsreddit.com
    review
  5. RightNow Media for Android TV - Google Playplay.google.com
    review
  6. RightNow Media - App Store - Appleapps.apple.com
    review
  7. What are the benefits and drawbacks of RightNow Media? (UMC Clergy)facebook.com
    review
  8. Do you use RightNow Media? (UMC Clergy)facebook.com
    review
  9. The Best RightNow Media Alternative for Youth Ministryblog.oriapp.co
    review
  10. Answers.tv Reviewlearnofchrist.com
    review
  11. BCC Media App Reviewlearnofchrist.com
    review
  12. 10 Best Bible App Alternativesteachfloor.com
    news
  13. RightNow Media Product Security Pagerightnowmedia.org
    security

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