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For the Church Podcast

Podcast · ftc.co · US · EN
Hosted by Jared C. Wilson

For the Church Podcast, hosted by Jared C. Wilson for Midwestern Seminary, offers pastoral and theological conversation for church leaders. It has 376 episodes since 2017, released weekly at about 29 minutes. Estimated downloads run 4,000 to 12,000 per episode, with sponsorship priced at roughly $70 to $300 per episode. Recurring segments include a listener mailbag and a film club.

Why brands sponsor For the Church Podcast

Weekly, long-running podcast for pastors and church leaders, backed by Midwestern Seminary

  • 376 episodes since 2017 and a steady weekly release schedule show a durable, loyal listener habit.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 468 ratings averaging 4.9, a strong signal of engaged listeners.
  • Short episodes of about 29 minutes with recurring mailbag and film segments suit host-read mid-roll placement.
Best forChristian books and resourcesministry tools and church softwaretheological education
Watch forAudience is narrowly Christian and church-leader focused; the show is tied to a seminary, so non-ministry products may fit poorly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality80%
Education10%
Movies10%
Formats
solo monologue, listener mailbag, themed discussion
Tone
pastoral, reflective
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 40 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent30/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment90/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode4k–12k
Estimated, confidence 40%: Based on 468 Apple ratings (200 to 1,000 band), nine years on Megaphone with 376 episodes, weekly cadence and an institutional publisher.
Audience asks abouthow to preach and read the Bible faithfullyhow pastors handle ministry life and sabbaticalshow Christians should engage culture and media
Age
8%18-24
22%25-34
30%35-44
40%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Midwestern Seminary
Categories promoted
seminary education, Christian books and resources
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description names Midwestern Seminary as the publisher and the website promotes its seminary programs.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Ministry Sabbaticals' and 'How to Read the Bible' show church-focused content, and the feed is not flagged explicit.

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: 89 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks8 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Ministry Sabbaticals2026-10-1419 min
FTC Film Club2026-10-0736 min
FTC Mailbag2026-09-3042 min
Celebrity Christians2026-09-2330 min
How to Take Every Thought Captive2026-09-1622 min
Theology For Life2026-09-0930 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

For the Church Podcast with Jared C. Wilson. Another resource for the Church from Midwestern Seminary.
For the Church Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About For the Church Podcast

For the Church Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Jared C. Wilson and produced by Midwestern Seminary. According to the feed, it is another resource for the Church, and the website says the wider For the Church project exists to engage, encourage and equip the Church with gospel-centered resources that are pastoral, practical and devotional.

The feed lists 376 episodes since April 2017, released weekly with a median length of about 29 minutes. Recent episodes cover ministry sabbaticals, expository preaching, repentance and reading the Bible, with recurring mailbag and film club installments. Apple Podcasts shows 468 ratings with a 4.9 average.

Starbooked estimates 4,000 to 12,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings, age and hosting on Megaphone. Listeners are likely pastors, ministry leaders and engaged churchgoers. No sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $70 to $300 per episode. It suits brands serving churches, Christian education and faith-based publishing.

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

Questions about For the Church Podcast

How much does For the Church Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll ad at $70 to $300 per episode, based on 4,000 to 12,000 estimated downloads. The show does not publish its rates, so treat this as an estimate.

What is For the Church Podcast about?

It is a weekly podcast with Jared C. Wilson from Midwestern Seminary, offering pastoral and theological discussion for church leaders, with recurring mailbag and film club episodes and topics such as preaching and ministry life.

How do I contact For the Church Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. The website also has a contact form at ftc.co.

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