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Discover the Word Podcast

Podcast · discovertheword.org · US · EN
Hosted by Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, Rasool Berry

Discover the Word is a weekly Bible-study podcast from Our Daily Bread Ministries, with a rotating panel including Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan and Mart DeHaan. The feed shows 284 episodes of about an hour each. Estimated downloads run 5,000 to 15,000 per episode, so a host-read mid-roll is an estimated $90 to $380. The program began as a radio show in 1980.

Why brands sponsor Discover the Word Podcast

Established ministry-backed Bible study with a steady weekly audience of faith listeners

  • Apple Podcasts shows 469 ratings averaging 4.8, and the program has been listed there since 2010.
  • Weekly episodes of about an hour, released every Sunday in the recent feed, give predictable placement dates.
  • A named panel including Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan and Rasool Berry, with a production history back to 1980.
Best forChristian books and devotionalschurch and faith-based softwarefamily and wellness products
Watch forThe show belongs to a nonprofit ministry and may accept only faith-aligned advertisers, if it takes outside sponsors at all.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
panel discussion, sermon-style teaching, series by passage
Tone
reflective, instructive
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
60 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–15k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Based on 469 Apple ratings (200 to 1,000 band), a weekly show with 284 episodes on Transistor, and the ministry's established radio audience.
Audience asks aboutWhat a specific Bible passage means and how to apply itHow to follow multi-week studies such as Jacob or RuthHow to find the show on radio or streaming platforms
Age
6%18-24
16%25-34
24%35-44
54%45+
Gender
58%women
42%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States78%
🇨🇦 Canada6%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Our Daily Bread Ministries
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is produced by Our Daily Bread Ministries and its website links to a store and donations.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
The feed is not flagged explicit and titles such as 'Hearing God's Call' and 'The Gospel of Ruth - Week 1' are Bible-study topics.

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: 80 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence43 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks10 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Jacob and Jesus - Week 22026-10-111 h 6 min
Jacob and Jesus - Week 12026-10-041 h 15 min
Hearing God's Call2026-09-271 h 6 min
The Message of Good News2026-09-201 h 1 min
The Unspoken Contract2026-09-131 h 3 min
Here I Am!2026-09-061 h 2 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Discover the Word is a weekly, Bible-study podcast that invites you to join a team of hosts — and maybe a special guest or two — in breaking down passages of Scripture to discover fresh perspective and practical application.
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About Discover the Word Podcast

Discover the Word is a weekly Bible-study podcast produced by Our Daily Bread Ministries. A panel of hosts breaks down passages of Scripture, often in multi-week series such as Jacob and Jesus or The Gospel of Ruth, with attention to practical application. The show's website lists Bill Crowder, Elisa Morgan, Daniel Ryan Day, Rasool Berry, Vivian Mabuni, Mart DeHaan and Brian Hettinga as hosts.

According to the website, the program began as Radio Bible Class Daily in 1980 and added a weekly podcast in 2021. The feed shows 284 episodes with a median length near 63 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 469 ratings with a 4.8 average. Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode from ratings and catalog size, since the show does not publish download numbers.

No outside sponsors appear in the feed. At the standard host-read mid-roll rate, an episode is an estimated $90 to $380. The show suits faith-aligned brands, such as Christian publishers, church tools and family products, that want an engaged audience of Bible-study listeners.

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

Questions about Discover the Word Podcast

How much does Discover the Word charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $380 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads. The show publishes no rate card, and the ministry sets its own terms.

What is Discover the Word about?

Discover the Word is a weekly Bible-study podcast where a team of hosts breaks down passages of Scripture for fresh perspective and practical application, often across multi-week series with occasional guests.

How do I contact Discover the Word about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, which keeps the request, the dates and the creative brief in one place.

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