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Heidelcast, hosted by R. Scott Clark, covers Reformed confessional theology, church life and ecclesiastical debate. It publishes daily with 1,000 episodes in the feed, typically 23 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 15,000 per episode, implying a host-read mid-roll rate of about $90 to $380 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Heidelcast

Daily Reformed theology audience with a long, loyal back catalog

  • Daily episodes across 1,000 released episodes give steady, cumulative exposure.
  • Apple Podcasts shows 437 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, indicating an engaged listener base.
  • Listeners follow long-form doctrinal and church discussions where a considered endorsement carries weight.
Best forChristian publishing and booksseminary, education and church-related servicesfaith-adjacent software and resources
Watch forAudience is narrow and denominational; secular or general consumer products may fit poorly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Books & Literature10%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, co-hosted discussion, live recording
Tone
scholarly, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
15 to 25 minutes, with longer full episodes of 45 to 75 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment70/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–15k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 437 (200 to 1,000 band), daily cadence, 1,000 episodes, Podcast Index popularity 9, offset by a mature show age and a niche theological audience.
Audience asks abouthow to reconcile repentance and faithwhat the Westminster Confession teacheshow to respond to disagreement with church leadership
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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. Funding links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover the death penalty (Starkweather series) and Protestants and Patriots; the feed is not explicit-flagged.

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: 39 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks10 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Recovering the Reformed Confession
Heidelcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Heidelcast

Heidelcast is a Reformed Christian podcast hosted by R. Scott Clark, according to the feed author and owner fields. The show covers confessional theology, church life and ecclesiastical debate across daily episodes, with a feed count of 1,000 episodes and typical episode lengths around 23 minutes, alongside longer live and interview editions.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 437 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, and describes its release frequency as updated daily. The audience is estimated rather than measured, and the estimate of 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode is derived from the ratings band and cadence. The listener base is likely concentrated in the United States and skews toward older adults.

No sponsors were found in the feed, and the funding list is empty. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $380 per episode. Publishers of Christian books, seminary programs and faith-related resources are the most natural sponsors. Source: RSS feed, Apple Podcasts listing.

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

Questions about Heidelcast

How much does Heidelcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 15,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is roughly $90 to $380. Rates are estimates derived from public signals and are not published by the show.

What is Heidelcast about?

Heidelcast is a daily Reformed Christian podcast covering confessional theology, church life and debate about doctrine. It mixes short mini-episodes with longer interviews and live recordings.

How do I contact Heidelcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so you can start a sponsorship conversation from the listing.

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