Bodies Behind The Bus
Bodies Behind The Bus is an episodic podcast centering the voices of spiritual abuse survivors, beginning with stories from the Acts 29 network and later branching into other organizations. It has 142 episodes released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 85 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $90 per episode.
A committed, niche audience of spiritual abuse survivors and their allies
- Apple Podcasts shows 679 ratings with a 3.9 average, indicating an engaged listener base.
- Long-form survivor interviews of 55 to 90 minutes give sponsors extended listening time.
- The show has run steadily for over four years with 142 episodes on a biweekly schedule.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, narrative, solo monologue
- Tone
- serious, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 55 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
A 'Support this Podcast' funding link points to sacredwilderness.org, and no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles such as 'Amanda's Story / YWAM / NIKO' and 'American Dominion: The Rise and Radicalization of a New Christendom' cover abuse testimony and religious extremism, so the content is heavy and not suited to younger audiences.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sacredwilderness.org/bodiesbehindthebuss |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1601586078 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/1906938.rss |
Benchmark score: 87 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda’s Story / YWAM / NIKO | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 58 min |
| Sarah's Story / YWAM / Pt. 2 | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 5 min |
| Sarah's Story / YWAM / Pt. 1 | 2026-10-05 | 57 min |
| Jamie's Story / YWAM / Canada | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 22 min |
| Skyla's Story / YWAM Kona, HI | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 40 min |
| Shelby's Story / YWAM / Switzerland / Pt. 2 | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 37 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The Bodies Behind the Bus is a podcast centering on the voices of spiritual abuse survivors. We began with stories out of the Acts 29 network and have branched into many organizations since our launch. We are the discarded few. We have been abused, gaslit, ignored, slandered, deceived, intentionally hurt, and betrayed. Our stories were manipulated and our voices were stolen. We were left alone…
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About Bodies Behind The Bus
Bodies Behind The Bus is an episodic podcast that centers the voices of spiritual abuse survivors, starting with stories from the Acts 29 network and later covering other organizations, according to the show's description in its RSS feed. The show is published on Buzzsprout and linked to the Sacred Wilderness website, which lists a team page. Episodes have run about every 14 days across 142 episodes, with a median length near 85 minutes, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts.
Apple Podcasts shows 679 ratings with a 3.9 average, placing the show in a mid-sized niche audience. Listener estimates, which are not published by the show, suggest roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, with an audience that is likely to be adult, American, and heavily engaged with religious recovery topics. The show includes a 'Support this Podcast' funding link and no sponsor mentions in its recent episodes.
A host-read mid-roll could be priced at an estimated $40 to $90 per episode, based on the audience range. This suits mental health services, recovery resources, and counseling platforms that want to reach survivors with a sensitive, relevant message.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Bodies Behind The Bus can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Bodies Behind The Bus
How much does Bodies Behind The Bus charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would fall in the $40 to $90 range. Final pricing depends on the show's current audience data and the terms agreed with the team.
What is Bodies Behind The Bus about?
The podcast features stories from spiritual abuse survivors, beginning with the Acts 29 network and later covering other church organizations. Episodes are typically 55 to 90 minutes long and are released about every two weeks.
How do I contact Bodies Behind The Bus 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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