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Biblically objective journalism across a magazine, daily news, and top-rated news podcasts.
Our verdict
WORLD News Group has spent more than three decades reporting the news through a Christian lens, and its app pulls the whole operation together: the biweekly WORLD Magazine, a daily news feed, opinion and arts coverage, cartoons, and the group's well-known podcasts. The tone is measured and fact-forward rather than reactionary, which is a big part of the appeal.
Audio is where the app really shines. The World and Everything in It is one of the most polished daily news podcasts in Christian media, and the app lets you stream or download episodes with adjustable playback speed, plus World Radio News for shorter updates. Magazine issues download for offline reading, articles save cleanly, and push alerts keep you current without overwhelming you.
The download is free, and you can buy individual magazine issues for $4.99, but the full experience assumes a WORLD membership (roughly $69 and up per year for print plus digital). The interface, while functional, feels a step behind the cleanest news apps, and its 4.5-star rating reflects some sync and login friction users have reported. For listeners and readers who value careful, worldview-driven journalism, it is well worth the price.
How we scored it
Standout features
Daily Podcast
The World and Everything in It, streamed or downloaded.
WORLD Magazine
Read or download each biweekly issue offline.
Daily News
A curated feed with a 14-day article archive.
Speed Controls
Adjust podcast playback speed to your pace.
Arts & Culture
Reviews, opinion, and the magazine's cartoons.
Breaking Alerts
Optional push notifications for major stories.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Excellent daily podcasts, including The World and Everything in It
- Careful, fact-forward reporting from a clear Christian worldview
- Download full magazine issues and podcasts for offline use
- Adjustable audio speed plus short World Radio News updates
- Covers news, opinion, arts, and culture in one place
– Cons
- Full access requires a paid WORLD membership
- Interface feels dated next to the slickest news apps
- Some users report login and cross-device sync friction
Best for
News consumers who want careful, sourced reporting from an openly Christian worldview and love a strong daily news podcast for the commute.
Look elsewhere if
You want a free, ad-supported feed, expect a cutting-edge interface, or prefer news without an explicit faith perspective.
Pricing
How it compares
| WORLD News Group | Christianity Today | The Gospel Coalition | The Christian Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Journalism quality | 8.5 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Audio & podcasts | 9.0 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Breadth of coverage | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 7.5 |
FAQ
Is the WORLD News Group app free?
The app is free to download and single issues cost $4.99, but full magazine and archive access requires a WORLD membership.
What podcasts are included?
You can listen to The World and Everything in It and World Radio News, with streaming, downloads, and adjustable speed.
How much is a WORLD membership?
Membership generally starts around $69 per year for print plus digital, with several tiers available on WORLD's site.
Can I read the magazine offline?
Yes, you can download full issues for offline reading and podcast episodes for offline listening.
Is WORLD's coverage neutral?
WORLD reports from an openly Christian worldview and states that framing plainly, aiming for fact-based rather than reactionary coverage.
