Exvangelical, hosted by Blake Chastain, explores life inside and outside the evangelical subculture through conversations with people who left evangelicalism for other Christian traditions, other spiritual paths, or no faith. The show has 242 episodes, roughly one every three weeks, with a median length of about 50 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Engaged, long-running audience of religion and culture listeners, with 427 Apple ratings averaging 4.7
- 242 episodes since 2016 give a deep archive that keeps earning listens
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 427 ratings signals a loyal listener base
- Guests include authors and journalists, which lends the show credibility with readers and thinkers
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, minisode
- Tone
- reflective, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 50 to 70 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to postevangelicalpost.com for $5 per month or $50 per year and a statement that 25% of net proceeds go to the Religious Exemption Accountability Project and White Homework.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover political topics such as 'The NAR & Trump's Return to Power' and '2024 Election', and the feed is not flagged explicit, but the content is adult-oriented in its discussion of religious trauma and sexuality, as in 'Shame-Sex Attraction'.
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.exvangelicalpodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1135731794 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/BCEP3942536358 |
Benchmark score: 32 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Katy Scoggin, director of Flood | 2026-09-16 | 1 h 6 min |
| Becoming Neighbors with Amar D. Peterman | 2026-04-17 | 1 h 11 min |
| The Good Books: BK O'Connor, author of Eve: A Novel | 2026-04-10 | 1 h 5 min |
| Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg Returns | 2026-03-20 | 56 min |
| What's Still Happening in Minneapolis-St. Paul Right Now with Jenny Bo | 2026-02-27 | 48 min |
| Money, Lies, and God with Katherine Stewart | 2026-02-13 | 39 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 33 days ago, a new one about every 21 days.
Exploring the world inside and outside the evangelical subculture, one conversation at a time. "Exvangelical" is a shared starting point with many destinations; it acknowledges the impact (predominantly white/white-led) evangelicalism has had on our lives, but does not dictate our current or future beliefs & practices. On this podcast, you'll hear stories of people who've left evangelicalism for…
About Exvangelical
Exvangelical is a long-running interview podcast hosted by Blake Chastain that explores life inside and outside the evangelical subculture. Episodes feature conversations with people who have left evangelicalism for other branches of Christianity, other spiritual traditions, or no faith, and with authors and journalists covering religion and politics. The show's website, postevangelicalpost.com, presents it as a production of The Post-Evangelical Post, LLC.
The feed lists 242 episodes since July 2016, released about every three weeks, with a median episode length of roughly 50 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average rating from 427 ratings. Audience figures are estimates only: the show appears to reach roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, skewing American and adult. No sponsors were visible in the feed, and the show is funded through listener memberships.
Brands in the faith, books, publishing or civic space may find the show a fit. Estimated rates run $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, buying a single spot in an engaged, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Exvangelical can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Exvangelical
How much does Exvangelical charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated host-read mid-roll rates run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Exvangelical about?
Exvangelical is a podcast hosted by Blake Chastain that explores life inside and outside the evangelical subculture through conversations with people who left evangelicalism and with authors covering religion and politics.
How do I contact Exvangelical about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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