Defenders Podcast is hosted by William Lane Craig, who presents a Sunday school class on Christian doctrine and apologetics. The show has 967 episodes released weekly, typically 13 to 14 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
A long-running, highly rated Christian apologetics class with a devoted audience
- 967 episodes released weekly since 2007, with a 4.8 average Apple rating from 714 ratings.
- Episodes run about 14 minutes, a format suited to focused, uninterrupted listening.
- Listeners engage with detailed doctrinal series such as the current Doctrine of the Last Things.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, lecture series, class teaching
- Tone
- scholarly, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Home recording
- Typical length
- 13 to 18 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover eschatology and sacramental theology, with no flagged content in the feed.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/52716.xml |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id252618196 |
| Spotify | open.spotify.com/show/1xasaeTDcRjpwcGGxOlKXf |
| RSS feed | feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/52716.xml |
Benchmark score: 94 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Doctrine of the Last Things Part 12: Parables of the Delay of the Paro | 2026-10-14 | 13 min |
| Doctrine of the Last Things (Part 11): Delay of the Parousia Continued | 2026-10-07 | 11 min |
| Doctrine of the Last Things (Part 10): Delay of the Parousia | 2026-09-30 | 14 min |
| Doctrine of the Last Things (Part 9): The Time of the Second Coming | 2026-09-23 | 13 min |
| Doctrine of the Last Things (Part 8): The Purpose of the Second Coming | 2026-09-16 | 12 min |
| Doctrine of the Last Things (Part 7): The Nature of the Second Coming | 2026-09-09 | 12 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Defenders is Dr. William Lane Craig's Sunday school class on Christian doctrine and apologetics
About Defenders Podcast
Defenders Podcast is a weekly Christian apologetics show hosted by William Lane Craig, as described on the show's feed and Apple Podcasts listing. Each episode presents a segment of his Sunday school class on Christian doctrine, with recent series covering the Doctrine of the Last Things and the Doctrine of the Church. The show has 967 episodes since April 2007, released weekly, typically running 13 to 14 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows a 4.8 average rating from 714 ratings. Listeners are estimated to be mostly older, US-based adults interested in theology, based on the niche and rating volume; these are estimates, not published data. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show appears to be listener-supported without visible advertising.
An estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode suggests a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits faith-based publishers, study resource providers and educational brands whose products fit a theological audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Defenders Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Defenders Podcast
How much does Defenders Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Defenders Podcast is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Rates are estimates, not published by the show.
What is Defenders Podcast about?
Defenders Podcast is a weekly Christian apologetics show hosted by William Lane Craig. It covers Christian doctrine through episodes from his Sunday school class, with recent series on eschatology and ecclesiology.
How do I contact Defenders Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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