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The History in the Bible Podcast, hosted by Garry Stevens, is a serial guide to the history behind the Bible for listeners of all faiths and backgrounds. It has 239 episodes, released roughly every 14 days, with a median length of about 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are roughly 1,000 to 3,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of about $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor History in the Bible

A long-running, scholarly audience drawn to biblical history and archaeology

  • 239 episodes since 2015 give a deep, searchable archive that keeps listeners engaged
  • Apple Podcasts shows 632 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, a sign of an attentive audience
  • Companion books on the website suggest listeners buy niche educational products
Best forbooks and educationfaith-adjacent learning products
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, and no sponsors are seen.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Books & Literature10%
History5%
Formats
solo monologue, narrative, companion bonus episodes
Tone
scholarly, droll
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode1k–3k
Estimated, confidence 40%: 632 Apple ratings suggests the 2,000 to 8,000 band, adjusted down for the bimonthly cadence, long run without sponsors, and a niche religious audience; the lower band is also supported by the independent-show default.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the Bible's history look like outside the text?How do archaeology and scripture relate?What happens in the afterlife topics covered in the Afterlife series?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States40%
🇦🇺 Australia15%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
Other30%
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
books
Affiliate links
Yes

The website promotes companion books sold on Amazon, which the author describes as earning about two dollars per book.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover scripture, Jewish and Christian history, and Afterlife topics with no explicit flags.

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: 20 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks2 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 43 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

A guide to the history presented in the Bible, for people of all faiths and backgrounds, presented by an independent podcaster, and biblical studies buff. I explore the religion of ancient Israel, the beginnings of Christianity, then finally the evolution of the heirs of Abraham to the year 200. I discuss every single book in every Bible (there are more than you think!). Lightly garnished with a…
History in the Bible's own show description from the podcast feed

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About History in the Bible

The History in the Bible Podcast is hosted by Garry Stevens, who introduces it on his website as a layman's guide to a century of research into biblical texts and archaeology. The show runs as a serial with 239 episodes, released about every 14 days, with a median episode length of roughly 33 minutes. Recent series cover Afterlife topics, companion bonus episodes, and biblical books in sequence.

Apple Podcasts lists 632 ratings with an average of 4.4 stars, which points to a modest but engaged listenership. Audience figures on this page are estimates, not published numbers: roughly 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, skewing older and English-speaking, based on the ratings count and show signals. No sponsors appear in the feed.

The show suits book publishers, education brands, and faith-adjacent learning products. Estimated rate is about $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, buying access to a niche religious history audience.

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

Questions about History in the Bible

How much does The History in the Bible Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read mid-roll rates are about $40 to $90 per episode, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and is set through the show's booking process.

What is The History in the Bible Podcast about?

The podcast, hosted by Garry Stevens, is a serial guide to the history behind the Bible, covering ancient Israel, early Christianity, and the Afterlife series. Episodes run about 33 minutes.

How do I contact The History in the Bible Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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