A Brief History of Power
A Brief History of Power is hosted by Dr Adam Koontz and Pastor Willie Grills, two Lutheran pastors who examine history, the church and the forces that shape society. The show has 300 episodes released about every three days, typically 50 to 60 minutes, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Rate range is roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged Lutheran and history audience with a 4.9 Apple rating
- Three-plus episodes a week across 300 episodes builds steady, recurring exposure.
- Listeners rate the show 4.9 on Apple Podcasts across 351 ratings.
- Long episodes of around 50 minutes give room for a full host-read sponsor message.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, narrative
- Tone
- scholarly, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Ad CrucemMementoGnesio Health
- Categories promoted
- religious publishing, devotional products, health services
- Affiliate links
- No
Episode BHoP#373 is described as thanking sponsors Ad Crucem, Memento and Gnesio Health, and BHoP#374 promotes Memento.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover wars, cults and gangsters in historical context, with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | abriefhistoryofpower.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1188406469 |
| RSS feed | revfisk.podbean.com/feed.xml |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| BHoP#374 TS Eliot and the Urgency of Poetry - The Tenth Petition | 2026-10-16 | 60 min |
| Brief#64 Old Testament History - Part 1 | 2026-10-13 | 17 min |
| Brief#63 Lincoln the Man in Full | 2026-10-10 | 23 min |
| Brief#62 Postliteracy and Its Consequences | 2026-10-08 | 33 min |
| Brief#61 To Advance, Not to Retreat | 2026-09-24 | 18 min |
| BHoP#373 Your Questions on Confirmation, the Book of Enoch, Bible Tran | 2026-09-22 | 56 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
Every Monday and Thursday Dr. Koontz and Pastor Grills explore the past and present, and occasionally speculate about the future, talking about the world and the church, and those who rule them.
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About A Brief History of Power
A Brief History of Power is a podcast hosted by Dr Adam Koontz and Pastor Willie Grills, two Lutheran pastors who discuss history, the church and the present world. According to the show website, Koontz holds a PhD in Religion from Temple University and pastors Redeemer Lutheran Church in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, while Grills pastors Zion Lutheran Church in Arkansas. The show has 300 episodes and releases about every three days, with typical episodes of 50 to 60 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists the show at 4.9 stars from 351 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; based on the ratings, the show is estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience is likely to be religious, history-minded and older. The feed shows sponsors including Ad Crucem, Memento and Gnesio Health.
At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll typically costs about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits religious publishers, devotional products and history education brands looking for a faith-oriented audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. A Brief History of Power can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about A Brief History of Power
How much does A Brief History of Power charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are roughly $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement booked.
What is A Brief History of Power about?
The show is hosted by two Lutheran pastors who discuss history, theology, the church and current events. Episodes run about every three days and typically last 50 to 60 minutes.
How do I contact A Brief History of Power about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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