Helping you understand the Bible in the easiest way possible.
Our story
"Why do you believe in the Bible?" That one question from a friend is where Long Story Short began.
I answered: "Because it’s the only way I can make sense of this messed-up world. The big questions we all have—why can’t we live in peace, what’s causing all the problems, who am I, why am I here, and what’s it all about—are all naturally answered when you follow the story of the Bible."
He paused and then said, "If that’s true, you need to make the Bible’s story more accessible for everyone."
And that’s exactly what we set out to do.
It started with books—photocopied, stapled together, then upgraded to glossy covers and cartoon illustrations. But here’s the thing—I’m not a big reader. So the next step felt obvious: a video series. And not just any series, but one filmed around the world—fitting for the best-selling book of all time, the Bible.
Fast forward to today: 50 countries, multiple translations, and millions of views later, Long Story Short has become a trusted resource for both Christians and non-Christians alike. For over a decade, we’ve been helping people understand the Bible and find answers to life’s biggest questions.
And we’re just getting started.
Torrey Hilton
Long Story Short Charitable Trust
Where are we going?
Have we stopped improving? Not a chance! That’s why you’re here on our brand-new website—and hopefully watching the refreshed version of our series.
Now condensed into 9 episodes, we’ve picked up the pace, added new footage, and refined the messaging to make learning about the Bible even easier.
We’ve also put a huge focus on our Q&A series, creating even more valuable content to help you explore the Bible’s story. We’d love to hear how it’s helped you, and we hope it brings clarity to the greatest story ever told.
Our presenters
Common questions
Long Story Short is for anyone curious to learn more about the story of the Bible and why Jesus is at the very heart of the plot line.
You can watch the series on your own, with a friend, or in a group.
The “Explained Series” is a nine-episode video series introducing the viewer to the primary storyline of the Bible. As we travel all over the world, we discover how the Bible is both God’s story and ours, and why Jesus is at the story’s very centre. Alongside each episode in the series, short Q&A videos provide clear answers to many relevant questions.
Long Story Short is a relaxed journey through the biblical backstory that ends up leading to Jesus. So it's a great way for churches to introduce people to the Bible’s redemptive story and the good news of the Gospel. This can be done individually, one-on-one, or in a small group with a Leader’s Guide. See the Church Leaders section for more information.
The Explained series is a fresh update of Long Story Short’s original eleven-episode series which tells the story of the Bible even better than before. Now just nine episodes, the Explained series contains brand new footage, is faster-paced and even more clearly-focused on the key themes of the biblical story than before. We think you’re going to love it!
Long Story Short is absolutely free to anyone, any time, anywhere. Why? Because we believe everyone should have an opportunity to hear and understand the greatest story ever told.
