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Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

Podcast · www.thedivinemercy.org/podcasts · US · EN
Hosted by Chris Alar

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar, a Marian Fathers production, examines Catholic doctrine, moral questions and saints in depth. The show has 239 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 50 to 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of about $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

Weekly in-depth Catholic teaching with a highly rated, engaged faith audience

  • 239 episodes released roughly weekly, with 50 to 70 minute deep dives on doctrine and saints.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 across 539 ratings, 518 of them five stars.
  • Listeners arrive for detailed answers to faith questions, suited to faith-aligned product sponsorship.
Best forfaith-based books and devotional productsretreat and religious education sponsors
Watch forAudience is narrow and specifically Catholic; secular consumer brands may see weak fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Books & Literature5%
Society & Culture5%
Formats
solo monologue, explanatory teaching, Q&A response
Tone
instructive, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 70 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 539 maps to roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with the show over five years old and no named sponsors; 239 episodes and weekly cadence support the middle band.
Audience asks aboutIs a specific Catholic practice required or sinful?What is the Church's teaching on contested doctrine?Who are the saints and mystics behind Divine Mercy?
Age
10%18-24
18%25-34
24%35-44
48%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
Philippines5%
🇮🇪 Ireland4%
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 website lists donation and shop pages but no funding links in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover doctrinal disputes such as excommunication and SSPX, which are contested in Catholic circles but not flagged explicit (explicit=0).

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: 27 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence3 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 14 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Each week, Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, examines in-depth an essential element of faith and morals that Catholics are called to proclaim, live, and celebrate. With wisdom, wit, and infectious enthusiasm, Fr. Chris digs deep into the richness, beauty, and truth of the faith that continues to transform hearts and lead people to God. May this podcast…
Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar is a weekly Catholic teaching podcast produced by the Marian Fathers and hosted by Very Rev. Chris Alar, MIC, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, according to the feed and the Divine Mercy website. Each episode examines an element of faith or morals in depth, from tithing and Sunday observance to anti-popes and the cause of Fulton Sheen. The show has 239 episodes and typical runs of 50 to 70 minutes.

Apple Podcasts lists 539 ratings with a 4.9 average, 518 of them five stars. The audience is estimated, not measured, at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, skewing older and largely American. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show is funded by the publisher's own ministry.

The show suits faith-aligned brands such as devotional publishers, retreat organizers and religious education providers. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $40 to $200 per episode.

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

Questions about Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar

How much does Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll rate is roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.

What is Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar about?

It is a weekly Catholic teaching podcast in which Fr. Chris Alar explains doctrines, moral questions and saints in depth. Episodes typically run 50 to 70 minutes.

How do I contact Explaining the Faith with Fr. Chris Alar about sponsoring an episode?

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