TTW T-shirts & Donation Match

Hello TTW!
December is more than half way through, and the season of joy and busyness is in full swing! I hope that you and your family are blessed this holiday season. Just wanted to post a quick update on our donation match and t-shirt orders.

Donation Match: Every donation in December is being matched, dollar-for-dollar, by a few of TTW's most generous supporters - until New Years Day or until we reach our goal. The drive is going well, and it looks like we might reach our goal early. TTW is 100% listener supported, and so far this year, every $20 donated has enabled 8000 minutes of Bible engagement all over the world.

T-Shirts: We're still taking orders and the packages hit the mail today! According to the US Post Office, any mail that goes out by Friday to a US address will be delivered in time for Christmas. So we'll keep filling every order we can to try to get it to you in time. We don't keep an inventory, so we only do this once a year. Last orders accepted New Year's Day. Be sure to follow both steps below.

Step 1. Donate Here: TTW Donation Site on ChurchCenter
Or send a check to Through the Word, PO Box 303, Westminster CA 92684.
Suggested Donation: $35 for one, $20 for each additional, or any amount donated monthly.*

Step 2. Order T-Shirts Here: TTW T-Shirt Order Form
We can't send you a t-shirt unless you complete the order form. And that's it! Thanks for believing in the mission of TTW, and thanks for sharing us with your friends!

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Sole Podcast is on Break for the Holiday
We're taking a break from the Sole Podcast during the busy season. New episodes will return in January. You can find the first seven episodes here:
Listen to Sole on Apple Podcasts!
Listen to Sole on Spotify!
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Note: Didn't get your TTW water bottle? 
If you donated in September/October and did not receive a TTW water bottle, it may be that we do not have your current address in our new donation system. About fifty donors have not yet entered their address. If you donated and did not receive one, please complete this form with your mailing address and we will send your bottle right away:
TTW Water Bottle Address Form

Questions or Concerns? Contact our HelpDesk at help@throughtheword.org.

In Christ,
Pastor Kris  = )

*In accordance with IRS requirements, the approximate retail value of $20 for each t-shirt ordered is not tax-deductible. Any donation beyond the $20 per shirt will be tax deductible, and will be included on your annual donation receipt. 

TTW T-Shirts by Christmas? Order by Monday!

Hey TTW -
 Pastor Kris here. The countdown to Christmas is on, and our T-shirts are ready to send. If you already ordered one, we'll be sending them early this week. If you haven't ordered yet (or if you want to add to your order), you have until Monday Dec 16 to get your order in in time for us to mail them out by Christmas. We'll continue taking orders through the rest of the month, and we'll still do our best to get orders out as quickly as possible. Plus the Donation-Match is on for the rest of December - every donation gets matched dollar-for-dollar by some of our generous supporters! (Including donations for t-shirts, details below).

Step 1. Donate Here: TTW Donation Site on ChurchCenter
Or send a check to Through the Word, PO Box 303, Westminster CA 92684.
Suggested Donation: $35 for one, $20 for each additional, or any amount donated monthly.*

Step 2. Order T-Shirts Here: TTW T-Shirt Order Form

That's it! Thanks for believing in the mission of TTW, and thanks for sharing us with your friends! TTW is 100% listener supported, and so far this year, every $20 donated has enabled 8000 minutes of Bible engagement all over the world.

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Sole Podcast is on Break for the Holiday
We're taking a break from the Sole Podcast during the busy season. New episodes will return in January. You can find the first seven episodes here:
Listen to Sole on Apple Podcasts!
Listen to Sole on Spotify!
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Note: Didn't get your TTW water bottle? 
If you donated in September/October and did not receive a TTW water bottle, it may be that we do not have your current address in our new donation system. About fifty donors have not yet entered their address. If you donated and did not receive one, please complete this form with your mailing address and we will send your bottle right away:
TTW Water Bottle Address Form

Questions or Concerns? Contact our HelpDesk at help@throughtheword.org.

In Christ,
Pastor Kris  = )

*In accordance with IRS requirements, the approximate retail value of $20 for each t-shirt ordered is not tax-deductible. Any donation beyond the $20 per shirt will be tax deductible, and will be included on your annual donation receipt. 

Sole Episode 7! Plus T-shirts & Donation-Match

Hey TTW, Sole Podcast episode 7 is live! What happens when a group of rave kids take a weekend away from EDM and hard drugs and head off to family-style camp with a bunch of Christians - complete with s'mores and Bibles around the campfire? Rob & Colleen Myers are back with more adventures in grace.
Listen to Sole on Apple Podcasts!
Listen to Sole on Spotify!

And in case you missed it...

#1 Donation Match is On for December
Several of our most generous donors have teamed up to provide this awesome opportunity to double the impact of your donation to TTW. So all this month your gifts will be matched, dollar-for-dollar. That's pretty awesome! It's just a little way to encourage generosity among all of us and to help TTW's mission keep moving forward. Remember, TTW is 100% listener supported, and so far this year, every $20 donated has enabled 8000 minutes of Bible engagement all over the world. Updates coming soon on where God is leading us next!

#2 TTW T-Shirt Orders - This Month Only
This your one and only opportunity of the year to get these stylish and comfy shirts. Plus they're the perfect way to tell everyone you know about your favorite app. Who knows, you might give someone a Bible habit, and Bible habits change lives! So here's how it works...

We can't sell any - because we're not set up to sell anything, and we don't keep inventory. But we are sending them out as a thank you gift for any donors who request one, now through New Year's. We'll send as many as we can in time for Christmas - while supplies last. Once the supply is out, we'll save orders and send the next batch in January. All you need to do to get one is...

Step 1. Donate Here: TTW Donation Site on ChurchCenter
Suggested Donation: $35 for one, $20 for each additional, or any amount donated monthly.*

Step 2. Order T-Shirts Here: TTW T-Shirt Order Form

That's it! You will get an email to confirm, and we'll send you the T-shirts as soon as possible. Thanks for believing in the mission of TTW, and thanks for sharing us with your friends!

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Note: Didn't get your TTW water bottle? 
If you donated in September/October and did not receive a TTW water bottle, it may be that we do not have your current address in our new donation system. About a hundred donors have not yet entered their address. If you donated and did not receive one, please complete this form with your mailing address and we will send your bottle right away:
TTW Water Bottle Address Form

Questions or Concerns? Contact our HelpDesk at help@throughtheword.org.

In Christ,
Pastor Kris  = )

*In accordance with IRS requirements, the approximate retail value of $20 for each t-shirt ordered is not tax-deductible. Any donation beyond the $20 per shirt will be tax deductible, and will be included on your annual donation receipt.  

Donation Match + T-Shirts!

Hello TTW! Two big news items for today...

#1 Donation Match is On for December
Several of our most generous donors have teamed up to provide this awesome opportunity to double the impact of your donation to TTW. So all this month your gifts will be matched, dollar-for-dollar. That's pretty awesome! It's just a little way to encourage generosity among all of us and to help TTW's mission keep moving forward. Remember, TTW is 100% listener supported, and so far this year, every $20 donated has enabled 8000 minutes of Bible engagement all over the world. Updates coming soon on where God is leading us next!

#2 TTW T-Shirt Orders - This Month Only
This your one and only opportunity of the year to get these stylish and comfy shirts. Plus they're the perfect way to tell everyone you know about your favorite app. Who knows, you might give someone a Bible habit, and Bible habits change lives! So here's how it works...

We can't sell any - because we're not set up to sell anything, and we don't keep inventory. But we are sending them out as a thank you gift for any donors who request one, now through New Year's. We'll send as many as we can in time for Christmas - while supplies last. Once the supply is out, we'll save orders and send the next batch in January. All you need to do to get one is...

Step 1. Donate Here: TTW Donation Site on ChurchCenter
Suggested Donation: $35 for one, $20 for each additional, or any amount donated monthly.*

Step 2. Order T-Shirts Here: TTW T-Shirt Order Form

That's it! You will get an email to confirm, and we'll send you the T-shirts as soon as possible. Thanks for believing in the mission of TTW, and thanks for sharing us with your friends!

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#3 Sole Podcast Episode 6 is here!
 

Note: Didn't get your TTW water bottle? 
If you donated in September/October and did not receive a TTW water bottle, it may be that we do not have your current address in our new donation system. About a hundred donors have not yet entered their address. If you donated and did not receive one, please complete this form with your mailing address and we will send your bottle right away:
TTW Water Bottle Address Form

Questions or Concerns? Contact our HelpDesk at help@throughtheword.org.

In Christ,
Pastor Kris  = )

*In accordance with IRS requirements, the approximate retail value of $20 for each t-shirt ordered is not tax-deductible. Any donation beyond the $20 per shirt will be tax deductible, and will be included on your annual donation receipt.  

TTW T-Shirts! Plus Sole Episode 6!

Hey TTW! It's that time of year again... time to get TTW T-shirts! This your one and only opportunity of the year to get these stylish and comfy shirts. Plus they're the perfect way to tell everyone you know about your favorite app. Who knows, you might give someone a Bible habit, and Bible habits change lives! So here's how it works...

We can't sell any - because we're not set up to sell anything, and we don't store inventory. But we are sending them out as a thank you gift for any donors who request one, now through New Year's. We'll send as many as we can in time for Christmas - while supplies last. Once the supply is out, we'll save orders and send the next batch in January. All you need to do to get one is...

Step 1. Donate Here: TTW Donation Site on ChurchCenter
Suggested Donation: $35 for one, $20 for each additional.*

Step 2. Order T-Shirts Here: TTW T-Shirt Order Form

That's it! You will get an email to confirm, and we'll send you the T-shirts as soon as possible. Thanks for believing in the mission of TTW, and thanks for sharing us with your friends!

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Sole Podcast Episode 6 is here!


Note: Didn't get your TTW water bottle? 
If you donated in September/October and did not receive a TTW water bottle, it may be that we do not have your current address in our new donation system. About a hundred donors have not yet entered their address. If you donated and did not receive one, please complete this form with your mailing address and we will send your bottle right away:
TTW Water Bottle Address Form

Questions or Concerns? Contact our HelpDesk at help@throughtheword.org.

In Christ,
Pastor Kris  = )

*In accordance with IRS requirements, the approximate retail value of $20 for each t-shirt ordered is not tax-deductible. Any donation beyond the $20 per shirt will be tax deductible, and will be included on your annual donation receipt.  

Sole #5 | Drugs & Grace (Plus TTW 3.0 FAQ)

Loud electronic music, thousands of drugged out kids, and… free mom hugs? And pancakes with dad jokes?! Rob and Colleen Myers are the last people you’d expect to see at a rave, but week after week they show up with a group of Christian moms and dads and an RV full of grace. Their compassion is contagious, and their stories will break your heart. You gotta hear this story! (More stories at raveoutreach.com)

And as promised, it's time for...

The Sole Podcast Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share Contest.

We need your help to get Sole featured on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And to add a little incentive, we’re giving away a bunch of awesome Through the Word and Sole podcast gear! So here’s how to enter.

1. Rate, Review, Subscribe, or Share:
• Sole on Apple Podcasts
• Sole on Spotify
2. Complete the Entry Form (just name & email):
• https://solepodcast.com/contest2019/

For questions, contact help@throughtheword.org. Winners will be announced December 1^st (watch your email) and prizes will arrive in time for Christmas. Thanks so much for helping us reach the world through the Word!

In the studio for Series 2 with Rob & Colleen and Mike Bonomo

TTW 3.0 on Android - FAQ

As more of you make the transition to TTW 3.0 and as we start moving Android users to the new platform, I decided to post some tips and FAQ for the new app. If you are getting started, here's a few things you should know...

Tip #1: Use the Intro Plan!

The new app has a transformed layout and great design. We know you're gonna like it, but you will need a little help getting used to it. That's what the Intro Plan is for. It's a simple three-day plan designed to walk new users through all the features and help you find everything. Don't skip it!

Tip #2: Login with the Same Email from 2.0

To make sure you transfer your progress, login with the same email you used for TTW 2.0. If you forgot your password, there is an option to get a new one via email.

Tip #3: Your Journals are Moving - Check Your Email for Vital Info

With the new TTW 3.0, we are moving the journals (aka the Think step) to a separate platform called Evernote. It's an important step forward for the TTW app because it fixes some significant issues that many users had on 2.0, but it will take some getting used to if you use the journal regularly. So when you update to TTW 3.0, look for an email from help@throughtheword.org with full instructions and details.

Tip #4: You Can Still Access TTW 2.0 on the Website

The original app with all your data is still available at app.throughtheword.org. However, once you've logged in to 3.0, any progress that you make on 2.0 will not follow you to 3.0. That migration happens all at once. The web app will look just like the old app, only in a web browser (on your mobile device or computer). Log in to your account and all of your journals, your prayer list, and progress will still be there. We will keep it available to you as long as it keeps working, but we are not able to invest in upgrading or fixing bugs on the 2.0 app while also maintaining the new one.

Contact Us! Email questions to help@throughtheword.org. 

Patience is appreciated. You are important and most questions are answered same day, but we also have 27,000 daily listeners and a small team to respond - so thanks for your patience!

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TTW 3.0 FAQ & ISSUES

Issue: My app update is taking a long time (just keeps syncing)

Solution: The issue is likely a poor internet connection combined with a lot of TTW progress to import. Try again in a location with good wifi. If that doesn't work, email us at help@throughtheword.org, and we can run the update for you. Use subject: Update taking too long. 

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Question: Why did we move the Journal & Prayer List off the app?

Answer: It may seem counterintuitive for an app update to remove features, but it was actually a very important step forward for TTW. Long story short, the Journal and Prayer List features were creating the majority of our bugs and issues, but they were used by less than 10% of you. Those steps are still important! But maintaining them was simply costing us too much in both resources and lost users (due to bugs and crowded interface). And with so many new users starting TTW, we had to streamline in order to keep the app and all of our content free for everyone. For all of those reasons, we made the difficult decision to move both of those steps off of our app and onto Evernote - a free app that already does journaling very well. We do have plans to bring back a version of the journal that will allow you to open an Evernote journal from within the TTW app - which will give you the best of both worlds. Until then, we're asking you to create your journals separately on the Evernote app. Also remember that you can still access your prior journals on the TTW 2.0 web-app (see above). For more details on the journal, scroll down. 

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Question: How do I mark a chapter/day complete?

Answer: Each chapter will automatically be marked complete after the Audio Guide and Audio Bible play. You can skip that by either fast-forwarding to the end of the Audio Bible, or you can tap on the heart icon (left of play) twice (this is the sneaky way). Note: We will soon be adding a more intuitive way to mark complete by dragging the chapter right, but that is not ready just yet.

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Issue: TTW 3.0 does not have my plans and progress.

Solution: Not to worry, we saved your progress in 2.0, and it's an easy fix. There are couple possible issues. You may have logged in with a different email. If that's the case, try the sign in with a different email that you may have used for 2.0. If that doesn't work, email us at help@throughtheword.org and say "My 3.0 app doesn't have my progress." We'll help you from there.

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Question: Can I access my prayer list from TTW 2.0?

Answer: Yes - it is also available to you on the 2.0 web app at app.throughtheword.org (see answer above). We removed the prayer list from the 3.0 for the time being so that we could focus our upgrades on our core elements. We certainly want you to keep praying! 

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Issue: Text size is too small.

Solution: TTW font size can now be increased by in your iPhone or iPad Settings menu. Exit the TTW app, and go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Larger Text, then slide the toggle to on, and adjust the size as needed. We are also planning to increase the default size of the Bible text soon. (It's a bit small - sorry about that!).

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Question: Can I access my Journals on Evernote from a mobile device?

Solution: The email that we sent with directions to get your journals onto Evernote does require the use of a computer rather than a mobile device. However, you only need to use the computer once - only for the initial transfer of journals. Once those are transferred, you will be able to use the Evernote mobile app (free) to access all your journals and create new ones. Just get the Evernote mobile app and use the same login. Click here to get Evernote in the iOS App Store, or click here to get Evernote for Android.

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Issue: No landscape mode.

Solution: Landscape mode is now available on iPad, but not on phones and other tablets. It is on our future feature list, but for now, the new app is only available in portrait mode. 

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Issue: Where are the CSB, ESV, KJV, etc?

Solution: More translations are coming back! In order to get the new app update completed, we had to simplify a few things, including some confusion with Bible translation APIs. For the moment, we just have the NIV. The good news is that we will be bringing the other Bible translations back on the app soon!

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Any other troubles? Contact us at help@throughtheword.org!

Pastor Kris in Miami!

Hello TTW Friends,
   Pastor Kris here, sending you greetings from Miami, Florida! I'll be speaking this morning (Nov 24) at the Sunday morning services at Global Church. I love this church! Amazing people with beautiful diversity all under one roof as one family in Christ. If you're in the Miami area, please join us. Services today are 9am in English and 11am in Spanish (Sí, hablo poquito de Español). Join us at...

Global Church - 17701 NW 57 Ave, Miami, FL 33055
Or find it online at globalchurch.me

Hope to see you there! And in other news...

The Latest Sole Podcast is here!

Loud electronic music, thousands of drugged out kids, and… free mom hugs? And pancakes with dad jokes?! Rob and Colleen Myers are the last people you’d expect to see at a rave, but week after week they show up with a group of Christian moms and dads and an RV full of grace. Their compassion is contagious, and their stories will break your heart. You gotta hear this story! (More stories at raveoutreach.com)

And as promised, it's time for...

The Sole Podcast Rate, Review, Subscribe & Share Contest.

We need your help to get Sole featured on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And to add a little incentive, we’re giving away a bunch of awesome Through the Word and Sole podcast gear! So here’s how to enter.

1. Rate, Review, Subscribe, or Share:
• Sole on Apple Podcasts
• Sole on Spotify
2. Complete the Entry Form (just name & email):
• https://solepodcast.com/contest2019/

For questions, contact help@throughtheword.org. Winners will be announced December 1^st (watch your email) and prizes will arrive in time for Christmas. Thanks so much for helping us reach the world through the Word!

In the studio for Series 2 with Rob & Colleen and Mike Bonomo

TTW 3.0 on Android - FAQ

As more of you make the transition to TTW 3.0 and as we start moving Android users to the new platform, I decided to post some tips and FAQ for the new app. If you are getting started, here's a few things you should know...

Tip #1: Use the Intro Plan!

The new app has a transformed layout and great design. We know you're gonna like it, but you will need a little help getting used to it. That's what the Intro Plan is for. It's a simple three-day plan designed to walk new users through all the features and help you find everything. Don't skip it!

Tip #2: Login with the Same Email from 2.0

To make sure you transfer your progress, login with the same email you used for TTW 2.0. If you forgot your password, there is an option to get a new one via email.

Tip #3: Your Journals are Moving - Check Your Email for Vital Info

With the new TTW 3.0, we are moving the journals (aka the Think step) to a separate platform called Evernote. It's an important step forward for the TTW app because it fixes some significant issues that many users had on 2.0, but it will take some getting used to if you use the journal regularly. So when you update to TTW 3.0, look for an email from help@throughtheword.org with full instructions and details.

Tip #4: You Can Still Access TTW 2.0 on the Website

The original app with all your data is still available at app.throughtheword.org. However, once you've logged in to 3.0, any progress that you make on 2.0 will not follow you to 3.0. That migration happens all at once. The web app will look just like the old app, only in a web browser (on your mobile device or computer). Log in to your account and all of your journals, your prayer list, and progress will still be there. We will keep it available to you as long as it keeps working, but we are not able to invest in upgrading or fixing bugs on the 2.0 app while also maintaining the new one.

Contact Us! Email questions to help@throughtheword.org. 

Patience is appreciated. You are important and most questions are answered same day, but we also have 27,000 daily listeners and a small team to respond - so thanks for your patience!

---

TTW 3.0 FAQ & ISSUES

Issue: My app update is taking a long time (just keeps syncing)

Solution: The issue is likely a poor internet connection combined with a lot of TTW progress to import. Try again in a location with good wifi. If that doesn't work, email us at help@throughtheword.org, and we can run the update for you. Use subject: Update taking too long. 

---

Question: Why did we move the Journal & Prayer List off the app?

Answer: It may seem counterintuitive for an app update to remove features, but it was actually a very important step forward for TTW. Long story short, the Journal and Prayer List features were creating the majority of our bugs and issues, but they were used by less than 10% of you. Those steps are still important! But maintaining them was simply costing us too much in both resources and lost users (due to bugs and crowded interface). And with so many new users starting TTW, we had to streamline in order to keep the app and all of our content free for everyone. For all of those reasons, we made the difficult decision to move both of those steps off of our app and onto Evernote - a free app that already does journaling very well. We do have plans to bring back a version of the journal that will allow you to open an Evernote journal from within the TTW app - which will give you the best of both worlds. Until then, we're asking you to create your journals separately on the Evernote app. Also remember that you can still access your prior journals on the TTW 2.0 web-app (see above). For more details on the journal, scroll down. 

---

Question: How do I mark a chapter/day complete?

Answer: Each chapter will automatically be marked complete after the Audio Guide and Audio Bible play. You can skip that by either fast-forwarding to the end of the Audio Bible, or you can tap on the heart icon (left of play) twice (this is the sneaky way). Note: We will soon be adding a more intuitive way to mark complete by dragging the chapter right, but that is not ready just yet.

---

Issue: TTW 3.0 does not have my plans and progress.

Solution: Not to worry, we saved your progress in 2.0, and it's an easy fix. There are couple possible issues. You may have logged in with a different email. If that's the case, try the sign in with a different email that you may have used for 2.0. If that doesn't work, email us at help@throughtheword.org and say "My 3.0 app doesn't have my progress." We'll help you from there.

---

Question: Can I access my prayer list from TTW 2.0?

Answer: Yes - it is also available to you on the 2.0 web app at app.throughtheword.org (see answer above). We removed the prayer list from the 3.0 for the time being so that we could focus our upgrades on our core elements. We certainly want you to keep praying! 

---

Issue: Text size is too small.

Solution: TTW font size can now be increased by in your iPhone or iPad Settings menu. Exit the TTW app, and go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Larger Text, then slide the toggle to on, and adjust the size as needed. We are also planning to increase the default size of the Bible text soon. (It's a bit small - sorry about that!).

---

Question: Can I access my Journals on Evernote from a mobile device?

Solution: The email that we sent with directions to get your journals onto Evernote does require the use of a computer rather than a mobile device. However, you only need to use the computer once - only for the initial transfer of journals. Once those are transferred, you will be able to use the Evernote mobile app (free) to access all your journals and create new ones. Just get the Evernote mobile app and use the same login. Click here to get Evernote in the iOS App Store, or click here to get Evernote for Android.

​----

Issue: No landscape mode.

Solution: Landscape mode is now available on iPad, but not on phones and other tablets. It is on our future feature list, but for now, the new app is only available in portrait mode. 

---

Issue: Where are the CSB, ESV, KJV, etc?

Solution: More translations are coming back! In order to get the new app update completed, we had to simplify a few things, including some confusion with Bible translation APIs. For the moment, we just have the NIV. The good news is that we will be bringing the other Bible translations back on the app soon!

---

Any other troubles? Contact us at help@throughtheword.org!