Church News
Church News, hosted by Jon Ryan Jensen and reporter Mary Richards, covers behind-the-scenes stories and interviews tied to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The show has 317 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 38 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $90 to $630 per episode.
Weekly faith-focused show with a 4.8 Apple rating and a devoted, mostly U.S. audience
- 317 episodes released weekly, each about 38 minutes long
- 878 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars, with 812 five-star reviews
- Covers Church leaders, members and history, with an audience that engages with the content
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, news roundup, panel discussion
- Tone
- reflective, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show is described as an official publication of the Church, and the site lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover faith, service and church history, with no flagged content.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.thechurchnews.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1534450783 |
| RSS feed | feed.cdnstream1.com/zjb/feed/download/41/4c/58/4… |
Benchmark score: 98 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Church’s ‘Dedicate’ series shows young adults building faith | 2026-10-13 | 39 min |
| October 2026 general conference — The gospel of Jesus Christ is for al | 2026-10-05 | 51 min |
| Grand Blanc Michigan Stake president on goodness, love and kindness 1 | 2026-09-28 | 26 min |
| Service unites and builds disciples of Jesus Christ, JustServe leaders | 2026-09-22 | 37 min |
| First couple sealed in San Diego temple reflects 3 decades later | 2026-09-15 | 20 min |
| Finding hope in the modern dating landscape with BYU’s Jason Carroll | 2026-09-08 | 40 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Experience behind-the-scenes stories and interviews relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Join Jon Ryan Jensen, editor of the Church News, and Church News reporter Mary Richards as they interview Church leaders, members who are making a difference, and writers from the Church News team.
About Church News
Church News is a weekly podcast from the Church News, an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and jointly published with the Deseret News. Hosted by editor Jon Ryan Jensen and reporter Mary Richards, it features interviews with Church leaders, members and writers, along with news coverage and behind-the-scenes stories. The feed lists 317 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 38 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 878 ratings with an average of 4.8 stars, 812 of them five-star. Listeners are likely to be members of the Church and others interested in its news and history. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, based on the ratings band, cadence and feed signals, and are an estimate only. The feed and website show no sponsors, so host-read rates are calculated from the estimate: about $90 to $630 per episode.
Brands seeking a faith-aligned audience should contact the show first, since it is an official publication and sponsorship may be restricted.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Church News can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Church News
How much does Church News charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Rates are estimated at about $90 to $630 per episode based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. Church News is an official publication, so actual terms depend on its own policies.
What is Church News about?
Church News covers behind-the-scenes stories and interviews about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with weekly episodes featuring Church leaders, members and the Church News team.
How do I contact Church News about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Because the show is an official publication, confirm that sponsorship is possible before booking.
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