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Acts

23 stories

The early church explodes. From a room in Jerusalem to the ends of the Roman Empire.

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The Ascension

Jesus leads his disciples to a hillside, blesses them, and rises into the sky. Two angels say 'he'll be back.'

Pentecost

The Holy Spirit arrives like fire and wind. Everyone starts speaking languages they never learned. The church is born.

The Beautiful Gate Miracle

A disabled beggar asks Peter for money. Peter says 'I don't have money, but I have something better.' The man walks.

Ananias & Sapphira

A couple lies about their donation to the church. They both drop dead. God is not messing around with fakes in the early church.

Stephen, the First Martyr

A man full of faith and fire preaches the truth. They stone him to death. He forgives them while dying.

The Church Scatters & Philip

Persecution scatters believers everywhere. Philip ends up baptizing an Ethiopian official on a desert road. The gospel spreads.

Saul Meets Jesus on the Road

A Christian-hunter gets blinded by a light. Jesus says 'why are you persecuting me?' Saul becomes Paul. The greatest 180 in history.

Peter's Miracles in Lydda & Joppa

Peter heals a paralyzed man and raises a dead woman. The apostles are walking in the same power Jesus had.

Cornelius & the Sheet Vision

God sends Peter a vision of forbidden food and says 'eat.' The message: salvation isn't just for Jews anymore.

The Antioch Church

A diverse church launches in Antioch. For the first time, followers of Jesus are called 'Christians.'

James Killed, Peter Escapes

King Herod executes James. He arrests Peter too — but an angel breaks him out of prison in the middle of the night.

Paul's First Missionary Journey

Paul and Barnabas hit the road. New churches spring up, old habits resist, and the gospel goes where it's never been.

The Jerusalem Council

The early church debates the biggest question: do non-Jews have to follow Jewish law? They land on grace.

Earthquake at Philippi

Paul and Silas are in prison, singing hymns at midnight. An earthquake blows the doors open. The jailer converts.

Thessalonica Riot & Berean Scholars

One city riots, the next one fact-checks Scripture daily. Two very different receptions for the same message.

Athens: The Unknown God

Paul finds an altar labeled 'To an Unknown God.' He says 'let me introduce him.' Philosophy meets revelation.

Riot in Ephesus & the Bonfire

Believers burn their magic books worth millions. Silversmiths riot because they're losing money. Power confronts profit.

Eutychus Falls Out a Window

Paul preaches so long that a young man falls asleep, falls out a third-story window, and dies. Paul raises him back.

Farewell at Miletus

Paul says goodbye to the church leaders at Miletus. There are tears on the shore. He knows he won't see them again.

Arrested at the Temple

Paul visits the temple in Jerusalem and a mob drags him out. Roman soldiers save his life. The trials begin.

Trials Before Governors

Paul gets passed from one Roman official to another. Each one finds no fault, but nobody sets him free. He appeals to Caesar.

Shipwreck & Malta

A brutal storm, 14 days lost at sea, the ship breaks apart. Everyone makes it to shore. A snake bites Paul. He shakes it off.

Paul Under House Arrest

Chained to a Roman guard in a rented room, Paul keeps preaching. Chains can't stop the word.

Frequently Asked Questions

What stories are in the Book of Acts?

Bible Tea covers 23 stories from Acts, including The Ascension, Pentecost, The Beautiful Gate Miracle, Ananias & Sapphira and 19 more. Each story is available as immersive audio narration.

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What is the Book of Acts about?

The early church explodes. From a room in Jerusalem to the ends of the Roman Empire. Bible Tea retells each story from Acts as modern, immersive audio you can listen to anywhere.

How long are the Acts audio stories?

Each Acts story on Bible Tea runs between 5-15 minutes of immersive audio narration — perfect for a commute, workout, or before bed.