Copyright & Permissions

Ownership

Father's Heart Bible™ is an original English translation from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, published and owned by Spirit Media Publishing, the imprint of Spirit Media Inc., founded by Kevin and Shelly White. Kevin White led the translation and publishing process. First published June 21, 2026, online at fathersheartbible.com; print editions followed July 4, 2026. This is the First Edition (2026), a living text.

For the story and the method behind the translation, read the Preface and A Note on the Translation.

Quoting the Father's Heart Bible™

The Father's Heart Bible™ text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio) up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses without express written permission, provided the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible, nor account for more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total text of the work in which they are quoted.

When quoting, one of the following credit lines must appear on the copyright page or title page of the work:

Scripture quotations are taken from the Father's Heart Bible™, copyright © 2026 by Spirit Media Publishing. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

When quotations are used in non-salable media — such as church bulletins, orders of service, newsletters, or projected slides — a complete copyright notice is not required, but the initials FHB must appear at the end of each quotation. Quotations in excess of five hundred (500) verses or twenty-five percent (25%) of the work, and any commercial use of the FHB text in a commentary or other Bible-reference work, require written permission (see below).

Trademarks

Father's Heart Bible™, FHB, the Father's Heart Bible logo, and ComfortLeather™ are trademarks of Spirit Media Inc.

Permission requests

For permission requests beyond the allowance above, and for bulk-purchase inquiries, contact Spirit Media Publishing — email us .