The Classical Theism Podcast, hosted by John DeRosa, defends Catholic Christian ideas through guest conversations, with a strong focus on classical theism and Thomistic philosophy. The show has 250 episodes, released about every 8.6 days, with a median length near 58 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $90 per episode.
A long-running Catholic apologetics show with a loyal, engaged religious audience
- 250 episodes since 2021 with guests drawn from academic theology and philosophy.
- Around 58-minute episodes give host-read spots room for a full message.
- The Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 158 ratings suggests a committed listener base.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, debate debrief
- Tone
- scholarly, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and website carry no funding links.
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Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and titles cover theology, Scripture and apologetics, such as 'Ep. #299 - Did Jesus Really Fulfill the Messianic Prophecies?'
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.classicaltheism.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1432200694 |
| RSS feed | classicaltheism.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 17 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. #309 - The Authorship of the Petrine Epistles w/ Dr. Stephen Boyce | 2026-10-01 | 1 h 2 min |
| Ep. #308 - Catholicism vs. Everything Else w/ Ethan Muse and Pat Flynn | 2026-08-28 | 1 h 19 min |
| Ep. #307 - Fr. MJ Lagrange and Catholic Biblical Scholarship w/ Fr. Is | 2026-08-28 | 53 min |
| Ep. #306 - Are the Gospels Reliable History? w/ Dr. Craig Keener | 2026-08-04 | 51 min |
| BONUS|Divine Simplicity, Doctoral Dissertations, Discipline, and Rock | 2026-07-30 | 57 min |
| Ep. #305 - A Catholic Guide to the New Testament w/ Dr. Swafford | 2026-07-22 | 49 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 18 days ago, a new one about every 9 days.
The Classical Theism Podcast aims to defend Catholic Christian ideas in conversation. With the help of various guests, I defend three pillars of the Catholic Christian worldview: (1) the God of classical theism exists, (2) Jesus is our Messiah and Lord, and (3) He founded the Catholic Church. We place a strong emphasis on the first pillar, defending classical theism, drawing upon the work of…
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About Classical Theism Podcast
The Classical Theism Podcast is hosted by John DeRosa and defends Catholic Christian ideas through conversations with guests. Its episodes focus on classical theism, drawing on Thomistic philosophy, and on the historical reliability of the Gospels and the authority of the Catholic Church, as described in the feed and on the show website.
The show has 250 episodes in its feed, released about every 8.6 days, with a median episode length near 58 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 158 ratings with an average of 4.8, and the show is listed as updated monthly. These figures are taken from the feed and Apple Podcasts. Listener numbers are not published, so the estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the rating count and show age.
No sponsors were found in the feed or on the website. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $90 per episode, which suits faith-adjacent or educational brands seeking an engaged religious audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Classical Theism Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Classical Theism Podcast
How much does Classical Theism Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $90. Exact rates are set by the host; the contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80.
What is Classical Theism Podcast about?
The show defends Catholic Christian ideas through guest conversations, with an emphasis on classical theism, Thomistic philosophy, and the historical reliability of the New Testament.
How do I contact Classical Theism Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.
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