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Bare Marriage

Podcast · tolovehonorandvacuum.com · EN
Hosted by Sheila Gregoire

Bare Marriage, hosted by Sheila Gregoire, is a weekly podcast examining Christian teaching on marriage, parenting and sex, with a critical look at purity culture and evangelical gender roles. The show has 360 episodes since January 2019, typically running about 72 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with rates of roughly $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Bare Marriage

A weekly, engaged audience of faith-based couples discussing marriage and sex

  • Weekly episodes of about 72 minutes build steady listener habits over 360 episodes.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 1,295 ratings averaging 4.6 stars, signalling a committed listener base.
  • Host-read ads suit brands serving married couples, parents and faith communities.
Best forrelationship and couples productsparenting and family goods
Watch forAudience is religiously specific, and the show's critical stance toward evangelical teaching may not suit every faith-oriented brand.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Relationships20%
Parenting10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, co-hosted discussion
Tone
candid, analytical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: About 1,295 Apple ratings points to the 5,000 to 25,000 band, shifted nowhere since the show is over five years old, with a weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity of 9 and no network sponsors named.
Audience asks aboutHow does Christian teaching shape marriage roles?What is wrong with purity culture advice?How can couples talk about sex within faith?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
70%women
30%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

A Patreon funding link (patreon.com/baremarriage) appears in the feed, and no sponsor mentions found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Episodes discuss sex and purity culture openly, as in 'Episode 327: For Men Only by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn Talks Lust and Sex', though the explicit flag is 0.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 100 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

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About Bare Marriage

Bare Marriage is a weekly podcast hosted by Sheila Gregoire that examines Christian teaching on marriage, parenting and sex. The show runs 360 episodes since January 2019, with episodes typically around 72 minutes and new releases each week, according to the RSS feed and Apple Podcasts listing. It critically reviews purity culture books and evangelical gender roles, often through interviews and solo commentary.

Apple Podcasts shows 1,295 ratings with a 4.6 average, and the listener base is estimated at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a figure derived from the rating count and not published by the show. The audience is likely faith-based married adults and parents, mostly in the United States, though these demographic splits are estimates only. The feed names a Patreon funding link and no sponsors were found in the feed.

A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode under the Starbooked rate model, suiting relationship, parenting and family brands with a faith-aware message. Brands should review the show's critical tone toward evangelical teaching before sponsoring.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bare Marriage can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Bare Marriage

How much does Bare Marriage charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ.

What is Bare Marriage about?

Bare Marriage is a weekly podcast hosted by Sheila Gregoire that examines Christian teaching on marriage, parenting and sex, including critical reviews of purity culture books and evangelical gender roles.

How do I contact Bare Marriage about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Sponsorship inquiries can be directed through the show's website contact page.

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