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EWTN TV and Radio: Live and On Demand provides a comprehensive range of features for users to enjoy. With live streams of TV and radio, on-demand video and audio programs, news updates, and a program schedule, this platform offers a wealth of content to explore.

One of the standout features is the inclusion of a free RSV-Bible text with the entire Gospel of Mark audio, featuring Blair Underwood as Mark. Plus, users have access to the full text of the RSV-CE Bible and EWTN Live content. For those interested, the complete New Testament audio can be purchased at any time.

The EWTN Bible is powered by the Truth & Life Audio Bible, which presents the entire RSV-CE New Testament in the form of a celebrity-voiced "radio drama." With more than 70 actors lending their voices to bring the scriptures to life, this 22-hour audio production boasts movie-quality sound effects and an original music score. Endorsed with an Imprimatur from the Vatican and featuring a foreword by Pope Benedict XVI, this award-winning audio New Testament is truly exceptional. Some of the internationally-renowned actors involved in voicing the characters include Neal McDonough, Stacy Keach, Kristen Bell, Sean Astin, Michael York, Blair Underwood, Malcolm McDowell, Brian Cox, Julia Ormond, and John Rhys-Davies.

The creation of this world-class audio New Testament was no small feat. It required the efforts of 70 actors, 20 audio engineers, 10 studios across 3 continents, over 100 media development experts, and an impressive 10,000 production hours.

Additionally, the iPhone/iPad app for the EWTN Bible offers a range of convenient features. Users can access the complete text of RSV-CE synchronized with audio for the New Testament. They can navigate directly to any verse and instantly hear and read the Bible. The built-in playlist allows for focused listening, either completing the New Testament in 40 days or following the chronological order. Users can also create their own personalized playlist of verses to suit their preferences. The app remembers where users left off, includes a sleep timer, supports Airplay, and offers support for headphone pause and play buttons. Notably, the audio content of the entire 22-hour New Testament can easily fit on your iPhone or iPad.

Cardinal Raymond L. Burke, Perfect of the Apostolic Signature of the Holy See, praises the Truth & Life Dramatized audio Bible for its faithful representation of the Holy Scriptures, noting how the performances by world-class actors enhance the understanding of the divine words within their context. Laura Ingraham, a radio talk show host and New York Times bestselling author, describes the experience as revelatory and passionate, with a lyrical translation and immersive sound effects that transport listeners into the heart of each biblical passage. The Most Reverend Charles Chaput, Archbishop of Philadelphia, PA, recommends this faithful and powerful presentation of the Word of God for those looking to deepen their faith journey.