Truth For Life 8.7.0

version 8.7.0

Mar 22, 2024
Version 8.7.0
New updates and fixes, including:

• Now you can listen to the entire Daily Bible Reading Plan with the tap of a single button! On the Today screen, use the “PLAY ALL” button or use the more options menu (...) for additional options, including downloading for offline listening.
• Search results should now properly update when filtering the result types.
• Devotional text should no longer be truncated on certain devices.
• This is the last release of the TFL app that will support devices below iOS 15. Ensure you are running iOS 15 or newer before updating to the next release.

version 8.6.0

Feb 25, 2024
Version 8.6.0
New updates and fixes, including:

• Restored landscape orientation for video playback.
• Fixed several audio and media player bugs.
• Improved handling of device’s Reduce Motion settings.
• Fixed footnote navigation within Bible passages.
• Improved detection of Blog post content within the app.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 8.5.1

Jan 25, 2024
Version 8.5.1
Updates and fixes, including:

• Restoring AirPlay functionality for iOS 17 devices.
• Other under-the-hood optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 8.5.0

Jan 10, 2024
Version 8.5.0
New updates and fixes, including:

• Browsing Alistair Begg Devotionals by either Scripture or Topics.
• Truthpartners, you can now easily access your Truthpartner account overview from the Explore screen. Truthpartners are listeners like you who give monthly to make this 100% listener-funded ministry possible.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 8.4.0

Nov 22, 2023
Version 8.4.0
New updates and fixes, including:

• New Truthpartner features! Truthpartners are listeners like you who give monthly to make this 100% listener-funded ministry possible. Your My Account → Truthpartner screen has been updated, along with the ability to view and manage your current giving pledge.
• A few audio-related crashes have been resolved.
• Swiping on list items should now be more responsive, along with multi-touch swiping.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 8.3.0

Aug 23, 2023
Version 8.3.0
New updates and fixes, including:

• Listen at your own pace using the new audio playback speed options! Simply tap the 1x in the media player.
• Skip to next and previous buttons have also been added to the main media player.
• Alistair Begg Devotionals now include Questions for Thought each day.
• Series in Progress have returned to the Explore and My Library screens for signed-in users.
• Tapping a scripture link in a Blog post now brings you to that passage within the Bible section of the app.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 8.2.1

Jul 25, 2023
Version 8.2.1
Minor release to address audio playback and player controls bugs, including:
• Unresponsive Play/Pause button in certain situations
• Repeating or looping audio during playback on some devices
Thank you for your feedback, help, and patience in tracking down these issues!

version 8.2.0

Jun 29, 2023
Version 8.2.0
This release includes under-the-hood enhancements to aid with testing and development.

version 8.1.0

Jun 15, 2023
Version 8.1.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Truthpartners, you can now request your free monthly resources from the app! Use the Truthpartner Hub on the Explore screen, or the My Account → Truthpartner screen.
• Easily purchase or download Leader’s Guides for Series, when available.
• Downloading all Sermons in a Series is working again. Starting with version 8.0.0 of the app, there was a problem preventing those downloads from happening. After installing this update, a dialog window will inform you of the Series that did not download properly. To download those Sermons, use the more options menu (…) from the Series screen, and choose the Download option. We are sorry for the inconvenience!
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 8.0.1

May 23, 2023
Version 8.0.1
This update fixes audio issues on certain devices, including repeating and skipping playback, unresponsive controls, and occasional crashes.

version 8.0.0

Apr 22, 2023
Version 8.0.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• The Player and Listen Queue have a more reliable way of communicating. This ensures the app plays the correct Sermons, Programs, and Bible audio, seamlessly moving from one to the next.
• The audio software has been upgraded, eliminating numerous bugs and crashes.
• Your interactions with the Player should now be more responsive, as the underlying storage for the current media has been overhauled.

version 7.7.0

Mar 15, 2023
Version 7.7.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• You can now mark a Sermon as completed or not completed, when that Sermon is part of a Series you are tracking (i.e., any Series in My Library).
• When you Reset Series Progress for any Series you are tracking, your listening progress for all Sermons within that Series will now also be reset.
• Display improvements have been made for Series, including additional Supplemental Material when that content is available (e.g., Pathway to Freedom).
• iOS 12.4 or higher is now required.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 7.4.0

Jul 15, 2022 Version 7.4.0
This release adds the ability to request deleting your account, as well as other enhancements and fixes.

version 7.1.1

Mar 9, 2022 Version 7.1.1
This update provides more consistent Scripture reference display and handling throughout the app.

version 7.0.2

Dec 24, 2021 Version 7.0.2
This is a small release to fix an issue with the Profile screens.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Truth For Life team!

version 7.0.0

Dec 14, 2021 Version 7.0.0
Introducing the new Alistair Begg Truth For Life devotional! See how this new daily devotional is a perfect fit for new and seasoned believers alike, available on the Explore and Today screens. Use the Add to Library (+) feature to save for later, download for offline reading, or share with family and friends.

The previous daily devotionals are still available, and are now named “C. H. Spurgeon Devotionals” to differentiate between the two types of devotionals.

As always, this release includes other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 6.14.0

Nov 23, 2021 Version 6.14.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Enhanced performance when exploring Topics and Subtopics.
• Restored drag and drop functionality to reorder items within your Listening Queue.
• Resolved multiple My Library sorting issues when using the “Downloaded Only” toggle.
• Corrected the display for some Series extra content, such as external PDF resources.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 6.13.1

Oct 26, 2021 Version 6.13.1
This release provides under the hood updates, including an upgrade to the underlying audio player software.

Please note: the app now requires iOS11 or higher.

version 6.13.0

Oct 8, 2021 Version 6.13.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Refreshed App Settings screen.
• Updated email subscriptions management. Under Account → Profile → Email Subscriptions, tap the Update Subscriptions button next to your email address. This will send you an email message providing instructions for managing your subscriptions.
• Filtered content in My Library is now ordered by the date you added it to your library, with the newest on top.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 6.12.1

Sep 2, 2021 Version 6.12.1
• Small release to fix broken links in blog posts!

Truth For Life - 6.12.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Brand new Bible reading history! The app will now remember your previously visited Bible passages. When viewing a Bible screen, tap the Book/Chapter button at the top, then History.
• Smarter Program screen, with better handling when offline and during maintenance.
• Improved handling of Topics screens.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 6.12.0

Aug 26, 2021 Version 6.12.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Brand new Bible reading history! The app will now remember your previously visited Bible passages. When viewing a Bible screen, tap the Book/Chapter button at the top, then History.
• Smarter Program screen, with better handling when offline and during maintenance.
• Improved handling of Topics screens.
• Other optimizations, fixes, and enhancements.

version 6.11.1

Jul 28, 2021 Version 6.11.1
Under the hood updates to continue improving the app!

version 6.11.0

Jul 20, 2021 Version 6.11.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Smarter Today screen, with better handling when offline and during maintenance.
• New Profile screen, providing a view of your Truth For Life account information. Edit your Email Subscriptions, change your account password, and view your profile information across the app and website.
• Device font sizes are now used for Sermon transcripts.
• The Bible navigation has been fixed for some devices stuck on the default passage.
• Other optimizations and enhancements.

version 6.10.0

Jun 15, 2021 Version 6.10.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Smarter Explore screen, with better handling when offline and during maintenance.
• Browse Sermons and Series in multiple ways once again from the Explore screen.
• Updated Account screen, with links to your Profile and Truthpartner screens. Currently, these sign you into the truthforlife.org website outside the app, but stay tuned for tighter integration later this year!
• Device font sizes are now reflected for Bible passages, Devotionals, and Blog posts.
• Added the ability to pause audio with your wired headphones.
• Other optimizations and enhancements.
• Updated 3rd party libraries to comply with new Apple User Privacy and Data Use, and disabled auto-collection.

version 6.9.0

Apr 14, 2021 Version 6.9.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• New! Now you have easy access from Bible passages to related Sermons and Series.
• Enhanced browsing of Topics, allowing you to sort by Sermons and Series.
• You can now remove transitions within the app using the Reduce Motion setting in iOS.
• Several Blog display fixes.
• Other optimizations and enhancements.

version 6.8.0

Mar 23, 2021 Version 6.8.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Revamped the My Library screen! See your recently played list, and the items you’ve recently added. You can also browse your entire library in a new tabbed view.
• Sermon transcripts are now included on the Sermon screen, when available.
• Listen Queue improvements, fine-tuning prompts shown to clear the queue.
• Easier access to Bible book and chapter selection.
• Added the ability to download an entire Series from the Series screen using the more options menu (...).
• FIX: Starting up the app while offline and with a Listen Queue will no longer crash.
• FIX: Previously played Programs will now restart properly if trying to play it again.

version 6.7.0

22 Jan 2021 Version 6.7.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Enhanced listen queue! Now with a simplified player and a history of previously played items.
• Entire Series can now be added to the listen queue with the more options menu (...)
• Updated Bible navigation. Tap the book and chapter name in the tan title bar to access another passage.
• FIX: Rotating to landscape mode while watching older Sermons no longer causes a crash.
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements.

version 6.7.0

Jan 22, 2021 Version 6.7.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Enhanced listen queue! Now with a simplified player and a history of previously played items.
• Entire Series can now be added to the listen queue with the more options menu (...)
• Updated Bible navigation. Tap the book and chapter name in the tan title bar to access another passage.
• FIX: Rotating to landscape mode while watching older Sermons no longer causes a crash.
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements.

version 6.6.0

Nov 12, 2020 Version 6.6.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Refreshed Today screen
• Refreshed content for Sermons, Devotionals, Series, Programs, and blogs
• New list view look, with tabbed navigation
• FIX: Bible passage related crash resolved
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 6.5.0

Sep 26, 2020 Version 6.5.0
• Brand new listen queue to play audio continuously!
• Add an item to your listen queue using the More Options ( … ) menu, and choosing “Play Next” or “Play Later” when viewing any Daily Program, Sermon, or Bible passage
• To view your listen queue, open the media player and tap the list icon in the upper right-hand corner
• Press and hold an item in your listen queue to rearrange, or tap the button on the right-hand side to select for removal
• To begin playing an item from your queue, tap once and it will play immediately, replacing what’s currently playing
• When you have items in your listen queue, the media player will hint at what's up next. Swipe left on the album image to immediately begin playing the next item in your queue, replacing what's
currently playing.
• Your Recently Played list is always available from the My Library tab!
• Various bug fixes and enhancements

version 6.4.0

Aug 28, 2020 Version 6.4.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Restored ability to copy text from Devotionals
• Search input is easier to clear and cancel
• Live streams now show proper end time (when available)
• Improved ability to close the video player
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 6.3.0

Jun 30, 2020 Version 6.3.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Join Alistair Begg for worship each Sunday morning with the new live video stream!
• Sermon video player controls refreshed, including new AirPlay video support
• Signed in users now see a new Previous Downloads section in My Library, providing a history of your downloads across devices
• Favorited items for signed in users are now synced between devices
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 6.2.0

May 2, 2020 Version 6.2.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• New Recently Played list, along with a revamped My Library screen!
• Completed listening progress now displayed for Programs and Sermons, with syncing between mobile app and web (Sign in required)
• Capability to set Today screen as default launch screen
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 6.1.0

Mar 25, 2020 Version 6.1.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Refreshed Today screen, along with all of its resources!
• Tighter integration for Latest Blog Posts within the app
• Sign in with Apple now supported for sign in (iOS 13+ only)
• FIX: Resolved sign-in issue after creating a new account
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 6.0.2

Mar 5, 2020 Version 6.0.2
New updates and fixes, including:
• Ability to mark all messages as read
• Better refreshing of content on Explore screen
• Ability to dismiss “Where Do I Start?” section on the Explore screen
• FIX: Navigation bar doesn’t disappear from view
• FIX: Corrected Program thumbnail images
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 6.0.1

Feb 18, 2020 Version 6.0.1
New updates and fixes, including:
• Numerous layout and scrolling improvements for the new Explore screen
• Blog entries are now listed within the app for easier browsing
• FIX: Landscape mode for tablets is back!
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements

version 4.3.1

version 6.6.0

2020年11月12日 Version 6.6.0
New updates and fixes, including:
• Refreshed Today screen
• Refreshed content for Sermons, Devotionals, Series, Programs, and blogs
• New list view look, with tabbed navigation
• FIX: Bible passage related crash resolved
• Other under-the-hood optimizations and enhancements