FAQ

Questions, answered honestly.

Everything you'd want to know before you download.

What is RenewedSpirit?+

A Bible chat, plus personalized daily devotionals. Talk it out with a Scripture-rooted companion whenever the weight hits, then use Check In morning and evening for Scripture and prayer shaped around what you're carrying. Everything else in the app helps grow your faith and renew your spirit around those two.

What actually happens the first time I open it?+

A short onboarding conversation gets to know where you are, then you land in the app. Check In asks what you're carrying and creates a personalized devotional with relevant Scripture and prayer. If you'd rather just talk, open Pour It Out and say the honest thing — no format, no perfect words required.

Is an AI Bible chat actually biblical?+

It's a companion, not a pastor, a prophet, or a substitute for the church. It answers with Scripture and points you back to the passage so you're reading God's Word, not a chatbot's opinion. Weigh everything it says against the Bible — that's the point.

What's free and what costs money?+

There's a 3-day free trial of the full app, and two meditations — Cast Your Cares and Sweet Sleep — stay free. After the trial, full Pour It Out access, expanded audio, meditations and plans is an optional subscription billed through the App Store. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

What are the morning and evening Check Ins?+

They are personalized daily devotionals shaped around your response. Morning Check In helps you begin with God through Scripture and prayer. Evening Check In helps you notice gratitude and God's goodness, then release the day to Him. You can do one or both.

What is Prayer Lock?+

Pray before you scroll. You pick the apps that pull you away, and before they open RenewedSpirit asks how you're feeling and how your connection with God feels, then gives you a prayer written for that answer. Say amen and the apps unlock. It's a redirect, not a blocker — which is exactly why it works when screen time limits don't.

What is the Olive Grove?+

Your Pour It Out conversations and Check Ins grow a living 3D grove, with new life and milestones appearing as you keep showing up. It replaces the usual streak counter, because a number that resets to zero turns a spiritual habit into something you can fail. Miss a day and the grove is still there when you return. You can also share your grove or a milestone to celebrate your progress and encourage someone else.

Can I put a Bible verse on my home screen?+

Yes — there are five widgets: Verse of the Day, Olive Grove, Pray Now, Reading Plan and Be Still, for both the home screen and the lock screen. Our guide walks through adding one step by step.

How do I add a widget to my iPhone?+

Touch and hold an empty spot on your home screen until the icons jiggle, tap the + in the top-left, search for RenewedSpirit, pick a size and tap Add Widget. For the lock screen, hold the lock screen, tap Customize, then tap the area under the clock and choose the widget. Open the app once first so the widget has content.

What do I get besides the chat?+

Bible reading with annotation, chapter-by-chapter audio with a sleep timer, guided Scripture meditation, reading plans, saved verses and prayers, Be Still (breath paired with a verse), Prayer Lock, your olive grove, and five home and lock screen widgets.

What if I don't know what to say, or can't pray right now?+

That's exactly the moment this was built for. Say one honest sentence — or nothing at all and tap Be Still, which pairs slow breathing with a verse until you can think again.

Which Bible translations does it use?+

Five for reading: NKJV, CSB, NLT, BSB and WEB. Audio narration is in the BSB. Full copyright notices are on our Terms page.

Can I listen to the Bible while I fall asleep?+

Yes. Audio runs chapter by chapter with a sleep timer, and the Sweet Sleep meditation is one of the two free ones — both built for the nights it's hard to settle.

Is my data private?+

Your check-ins, prayers, and chats are yours. We don't sell user data. See our Privacy page for exactly what's collected and how it's used.

What denomination is the app built around?+

RenewedSpirit holds to historic, biblically grounded Christianity. Scripture is the core — not a particular tradition. Believers from many denominations use it.

Is this a replacement for therapy, church, or a pastor?+

No. RenewedSpirit is a daily spiritual companion, not clinical mental-health care. It supports — never replaces — your church, your pastor, and a counselor. If you're in crisis, please call or text 988.

I'm not sure I'm a Christian — can I still use it?+

Absolutely. The app is honest about its grounding in Scripture, but anyone curious is welcome to bring their real questions.

Is there an Android version?+

RenewedSpirit is on iOS today, and Android is coming. Google Play badges will go live the moment it's ready.

Does it work offline?+

Most core practices work offline once they've loaded. Chat, audio, and first-time Bible content need a connection.

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Bring one weight to God. Renew your spirit day by day.

Download RenewedSpirit, take 90 seconds to be honest with God, and begin a daily rhythm rooted in Scripture and prayer.

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