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Considering Catholicism

Hosted by Greg Smith

Considering Catholicism, hosted by Greg Smith, explains Catholic beliefs, history, Scripture and practice for curious Protestants, seekers and Catholics. The show has 499 episodes released roughly every four to five days, with a median length of about 34 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Considering Catholicism

A faith-focused show with a steady, engaged audience of Catholic inquirers and believers

  • 499 episodes released about every four to five days build a long, consistent listening habit.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 168 ratings signals a highly satisfied listener base.
  • Episodes average about 34 minutes, long enough for a considered host-read message.
Best forfaith-based and religious publishersbooks, courses or devotional productsfamily and Christian education services
Watch forAudience is niche and doctrinal; generic consumer offers may not resonate.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Philosophy10%
History5%
Formats
solo monologue, listener question response, multi-part series
Tone
explanatory, charitable
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
25 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
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%: 168 Apple ratings on a show under five years old (one band up), 499 episodes, steady semiweekly cadence, no sponsors visible, Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks aboutWhat the Catholic Church teaches on the sacramentsWhy Catholics believe what they believe about Mary, the Pope and purgatoryHow Catholic and Protestant faith differ on salvation
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
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 funding_links field is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover doctrine, sacraments and the papacy 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

Benchmark score: 54 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence20 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

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

Considering Catholicism explains the beliefs, history, Scripture, and life of the Catholic Church clearly and charitably. It's for curious Protestants, seekers, people in OCIA, and Catholics who want to know and share their faith. Host Greg Smith spent decades serving across the Protestant world, which gives him an insider's understanding of the questions people bring. Faithful to the Catechism…
Considering Catholicism's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Considering Catholicism

Considering Catholicism is a podcast that explains the beliefs, history, Scripture and life of the Catholic Church in a clear and charitable way. Hosted by Greg Smith, according to the feed and the show's website, it is aimed at curious Protestants, seekers, people preparing for entry into the Church and Catholics who want to share their faith. The show is faithful to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Smith describes decades of service across the Protestant world.

The feed lists 499 episodes, released about every four to five days, with a median running time of around 34 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating from 168 ratings. Listener numbers are not published, and the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is an inference from the rating count and show profile, not a measured figure.

No sponsors are visible in the feed or dossier. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would sit around $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits faith-based publishers, devotional and educational products, and family-oriented services.

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

Questions about Considering Catholicism

How much does Considering Catholicism charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would sit around $40 to $200. Rates are estimates and depend on the agreed terms with the host.

What is Considering Catholicism about?

Considering Catholicism explains Catholic beliefs, history, Scripture and practice clearly and charitably. It is aimed at curious Protestants, seekers and Catholics, and is faithful to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

How do I contact Considering Catholicism about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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