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Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

Hosted by Matt Powell, Nathan VanHorn, Gandalf Savage

Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast, hosted by Matt Powell, Nathan VanHorn and Gandalf Savage, examines the Bible as a story and history. The show has 273 episodes released weekly, with episodes that typically run in the range of its feed length. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

Weekly Bible commentary with a loyal, highly rated audience of 244 listeners

  • 273 episodes released weekly since October 2020 give sponsors a long, consistent run.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 244 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, a strong signal of engagement.
  • Faith-based and educational audiences are a focused niche for relevant brands.
Best forfaith-based publishers and resellersBible study and language learning tools
Watch forDownload estimates are inferred from ratings, not published figures, so verify with the show before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Education15%
Formats
co-hosted banter, commentary, thematic episodes
Tone
conversational, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
not available in dossier

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 244 Apple ratings suggest the 2,000 to 8,000 band, shifted one band up for a show under five years old, with 273 episodes, weekly cadence and a Squarespace-hosted feed as supporting signals.
Audience asks aboutWhat does a specific Bible passage mean in its historical context?How do biblical themes connect to modern culture and fiction?Which Bible stories are historically grounded?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
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
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The feed lists no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Vaping and Gnosticism' and 'Discrimination' are religious and historical commentary, and the feed is not flagged explicit.

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: 80 / 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 marks25 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Ozymandias2026-10-13–
A Very Linear Artform2026-10-06–
Oops! All Exodus2026-09-29–
Most Tuesdays Mornings2026-09-22–
Speed Running2026-09-15–
Mar102026-08-25–

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Bible is the most read book ever, but for many it is merely fiction. Join our conversation as we connect the dots to reveal that the story of the Bible is not only true, it's better than fiction.
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About Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Matt Powell, Nathan VanHorn and Gandalf Savage, according to the feed and the show's website. It examines the Bible as history and story, and its 273 episodes since October 2020 cover topics from Exodus to Gnosticism in conversational episodes. Recent titles run on a seven-day cadence.

Apple Podcasts lists 244 ratings with an average of 4.9 out of 5. Based on those ratings and the show's age, listener figures are estimated at 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the audience appears to be mostly American adults who are interested in religion and history. These audience figures are estimates and are not published by the show.

The feed shows no sponsors or funding links. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. Faith-based publishers and Bible study tool makers are the most natural fit for this show.

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

Questions about Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast

How much does Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $40 to $200. The show has not published its rates, so confirm with the hosts before booking.

What is Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast about?

The show examines the Bible as history and story, with conversational episodes by Matt Powell, Nathan VanHorn and Gandalf Savage. Its weekly episodes have covered topics from Exodus to Gnosticism.

How do I contact Better Than Fiction Bible Podcast 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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