Faith. Technology. Purpose.

About Bible Chat

The world’s most popular faith app 🏆

Bible Chat is the world’s most popular faith app, helping Christians find peace and support every day through God’s Word. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey - whether curious, questioning, or committed - the app’s features, such as daily Bible verses, live prayers, and spiritual journaling, serve as tools to ground yourself and uplift your faith.
Bible Chat was founded by Laurentiu Balasa and Marius Iordache in 2023, with one clear goal: to help people find meaning by helping them connect more deeply with the Bible, with prayer, and with their purpose in life.

At our core, we are a small team of technology builders, part of the Soulstream company. But we’re also people who have gone through hardship, doubt, and loneliness. That’s why we created Bible Chat, a space where anyone can find comfort, guidance, and peace, especially in their toughest moments.


About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is simple but powerful:
Let's use AI to ease human suffering.
Let's use it to heal, to forgive, and to grow.

We believe technology should do more than entertain or distract. It should help us grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. That’s why we’re using AI in a new way: to support reflection, prayer, and Bible study.

And we’re building all of this on a foundation of compassionate capitalism, a belief that business should serve people first. We strive to grow in a way that is ethically sound, spiritually aligned, and rooted in love.

> Learn more about compassionate capitalism.


Why We Started

Our story began during a time of deep personal pain. In late 2018, Laurentiu hit a low point in his life, despite achieving material success, he felt lost and spiritually empty. That season of suffering sparked a powerful realization: true peace comes not from what we achieve, but from knowing who we are and why we’re here.

In that moment, the idea for Bible Chat was born. We began working on a simple Bible reading app, but quickly felt called to do more. With God’s guidance, we created something new: a way to help people talk to the Bible itself, ask their deepest questions, and get answers rooted in love and truth.

> Learn more about our founding story.


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What Makes Us Different

We built the first AI in the world trained exclusively on the Bible. This means every response you receive in Bible Chat is aligned with the Scripture, not influenced by the internet or outside opinions. Behind this, we use a highly advanced system called Retrieval-Augmented Generation, so answers are clear, grounded in the authority of Scripture, and built to earn your trust.
But we don’t stop at answers. We also offer:

  • Personalized and live prayers

  • Bible study plans tailored to your struggles

  • Audio versions of the Bible

  • And more tools are designed to bring you closer to God


To ensure accuracy and faithfulness, we work closely with a council of pastors and priests from different Christian traditions. They help guide our AI and keep our spiritual foundation strong.

We believe the Bible is more than just ancient text. It’s the shared story that has shaped societies, sparked revolutions, and united people across time and cultures.

> Learn more about why the Bible matters.


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Our Experience and Expertise

We come from the world of technology, with years of experience building products used by millions. Laurentiu and Marius, our cofounders, have led successful tech ventures before, but this time, they chose to build something deeply meaningful.

Our team includes:

  • AI and software engineers who have developed cutting-edge systems from the ground up

  • Product designers and marketers focused on making digital experiences that feel personal, peaceful, and simple to use

  • Content specialists and faith-based advisors who ensure that everything we create is rooted in biblical truth - for more details, please check our editorial policy

  • A Biblical Council made up of pastors, priests, and theologians who review and guide our AI’s development. This council helps us preserve theological authority and ensures our AI provides answers you can trust.

We’ve combined this technical expertise with spiritual responsibility.

Every decision we make is focused on helping users grow in their relationship with God. We’re also looking to support people dealing with real emotional struggles, anxiety, grief, and depression.


Powered by community, not profit

Bible Chat is completely free to use, and that will never change. We believe everyone should have access to spiritual support, regardless of their financial situation. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to remove all barriers to prayer, Bible study, and faith-based guidance.

Around 5% of our users choose to subscribe and that small but mighty group makes a big difference. Their support helps cover essential costs like app development, server infrastructure, and outreach efforts. While we’re still operating at a loss, we see this as a long-term mission: a commitment to grow, to serve, and to keep improving every day.

Today, millions of Christians around the world use Bible Chat. We are deeply humbled by the trust they place in us, and inspired by the stories they share. With your help, we hope to one day reach and support a billion souls on their spiritual journeys.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the love from our global community. The app now holds a 4.9-star rating from over 150,000 Apple reviews and has received more than 9,750 reviews on Google Play - a powerful testament to its impact and the lives it’s touched.

> Check out some of our real app reviews here.


Giving Back

Each month, we donate to OpenSoul Foundation, a foundation that supports education and mental health programs in Bangladesh, Romania, and the U.S. This reflects what many of our users tell us: they’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, or emotional healing; and we want to be there for them.

> Learn more about our charity program.

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