Living on the Edge

What Living on the Edge does

Living on the Edge is a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry founded in 1995 by Chip Ingram and headquartered in Suwanee, Georgia. The organization produces biblical teaching content organized into topical series covering discipleship, marriage, parenting, apologetics, and spiritual growth, and distributes that content across radio (Bott Radio Network, Family Talk 131 Sirius/XM, Grace Net Media, OnePlace.com, Pray.com), major podcast platforms (iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon, iHeartRadio, TuneIn), a proprietary mobile application on iOS, Android, and Amazon, and a direct-to-consumer e-commerce store. Its core technology stack consists of an AWS-hosted digital content delivery platform with Google OAuth authentication, Stripe-based payment processing, and donor management via Gravyty and Donor Search. The ministry organizes its work around five programs: Broadcast Ministry, Next Generation Discipleship, International outreach, The Real You (a spiritual-gifts assessment), and Primemovers.

The business model is hybrid and donation-centric. The primary revenue source is charitable giving from individual supporters, structured around recurring partner commitments starting at $1 per month and one-time gifts, supplemented by free membership accounts that funnel users toward donation conversion. A secondary revenue stream is product sales through the e-commerce store — books (e.g., "I Choose Joy"), study guides, DVDs, affirmation cards, and bundled curriculum priced between $6.99 and $28.98. Recent product launches include the 2026 broadcast series "The Jesus Revolution," the 2025 re-release of "I Choose Joy," a 2025 free "How to Find Peace" downloadable resource, and the 2022 online course "How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture." The customer base is long-tail and individual: radio and podcast listeners, free members, and product purchasers, with no enterprise or institutional customer concentration.

The organization operates with 11-50 employees, holds ECFA accreditation, a Charity Navigator rating, and the GuideStar Platinum Seal, and discloses Florida Consumer Disclosure compliance. International broadcast reach spans Samoa, Canada, New Zealand, Belize, the Caribbean (West Indies), Mexico, and Venezuela, making it both a U.S.-anchored and internationally distributed media ministry. Leadership comprises founder Chip Ingram (Teaching Pastor), Theresa Ingram (Women's Teacher & Author), Angela Smith (Compliance Officer & HR Manager), and Steven Hopkins (Director of Technology).

Name

Living on the Edge

Legal name

Living on the Edge Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://livingontheedge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Living on the Edge is a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry founded in 1995 that produces Chip Ingram's biblical teaching content, distributed via radio, podcasts, a mobile app, and e-commerce to individual donors, listeners, and product purchasers in the U.S. and seven international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting and Discipleship Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Evangelical & Charismatic Broadcasting (MPABALAC), Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC), Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming (MPABALAM)

Keywords

• Christian broadcasting ministry
• Biblical discipleship resources
• Religious nonprofit media
• Online bible study courses
• Christian radio programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Suwanee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Living on the Edge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on partner donations. One-time and monthly recurring donation options are available starting at $1.
2. Product Sales: Sale of books, study guides, DVDs, affirmation cards, bundles, and other biblical study materials through the online store. Products range from $6.99 to $28.98.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Living on the Edge is a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry that produces and distributes faith-based content including radio broadcasts, podcasts, books, study guides, online courses, and mobile app resources aimed at spiritual growth and biblical discipleship. The organization delivers teaching content from founder Chip Ingram and other contributors across multiple media channels to individuals and church audiences.

Product overview

Living on the Edge is a Christian ministry organization offering a multi-platform Bible teaching ecosystem. The core offering centers on Chip Ingram's radio broadcasts/podcasts distributed via the Chip Ingram App, the Chip Ingram Podcast, and broadcast radio partners. The ministry provides structured discipleship through content series (such as I Choose Joy, I Choose Peace, Holy Ambition, Be Strong and Courageous, Why I Believe, and Precious in His Sight), online courses like 'How to Hear God's Voice in Scripture,' and the Seasons discipleship program. An e-commerce store offers related books, study guides, DVDs, truth cards, and affirmation cards in various formats. Additional offerings include The Real You spiritual gifts assessment tool, small group study materials, daily devotional content, and donation/partnership programs. The product portfolio spans free content (broadcasts, podcasts, free resources) to paid products (books, study guides, courses, merchandise), unified by Chip and Theresa Ingram's teaching content across multiple delivery channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Living on the Edge Radio Broadcast

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bott Radio NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternet radio distribution partner for daily and weekend broadcast programming. Programming aired Mon-Fri at 4:00 AM CT, 6:00 PM CT, 10:30 PM CT, and Sat-Sun various times.
• Family Talk 131 Sirius/XMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite radio partner broadcasting Chip Ingram's daily program on Sirius/XM channel 131, Mon-Fri at 7:30 PM ET and 9:30 AM ET.
• Grace Net MediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternet radio partner broadcasting programming Mon-Fri at 2:30 PM ET.
• OnePlace.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChristian radio app and website partner for podcast and broadcast distribution.
• Pray.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based app partner for daily broadcast programming at 9:30 AM PT Mon-Fri.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Moody Radio: Chicago-based Christian radio broadcaster producing daily teaching programs, podcasts, and related books/content under the donor-supported nonprofit model. Direct overlap in broadcast and discipleship distribution.
• Ligonier Ministries: Reformation-focused teaching ministry producing daily radio programs (Renewing Your Mind), online courses, books, and study guides through a donor-supported nonprofit. Highly comparable broadcasting and education model.
• InTouch Ministries: Founded by Charles Stanley in 1977, InTouch is a daily radio/podcast teaching ministry with broadcast distribution, app, and direct donor support. Operates as a 501(c)(3) evangelical teaching ministry on the same distribution model.
• Insight for Living: Chuck Swindoll's daily radio broadcast ministry producing teaching content, books, study guides, and digital courses through donor support. Direct overlap in evangelical radio teaching, study guides, and app distribution.
• Focus on the Family: Large evangelical radio broadcast ministry with daily programming, podcasts, mobile app, books, and donor-funded model. Operates as a 501(c)(3) with multi-platform content distribution comparable to Living on the Edge.
• Turning Point Ministries: Dr. David Jeremiah's broadcast ministry producing daily radio programs, podcasts, books, and study resources through a donor-funded nonprofit. Near-identical operating model and product portfolio to Living on the Edge.
• Desiring God: John Piper-founded teaching ministry producing daily podcasts, free resources, books, and online courses funded through donations. Closely matches the Christian teaching/content/donor-funding model.
• FamilyLife Today: Cru-affiliated daily radio program and digital ministry producing marriage/parenting content, podcasts, study materials, and resources for church leaders. Closely comparable evangelical teaching/discipleship model.

Others

• OnePlace.com: Christian audio streaming platform aggregating ministry broadcasts and podcasts (including Living on the Edge's programming). Functions as a distribution channel rather than a producer, making it an ecosystem partner more than a competitor.

Emerging players

• RightNow Media: Video streaming library for churches and small groups providing thousands of Bible study videos on subscription. Overlaps with Living on the Edge's online courses and small group study offerings but is church-licensing oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/LivingOnTheEdge
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LivingOnTheEdge
• Facebookfacebook.com/livingontheedge
• Instagraminstagram.com/livingontheedge

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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