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Light + Truth, hosted by Dan Cruver for Desiring God, presents classic sermons from John Piper on Christian faith, suffering, purity and hope. It has 915 episodes released five days a week, typically about 27 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), a rate of $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor Light + Truth

Daily sermon audience of engaged Christian listeners, with 915 episodes of archive

  • Five episodes a week of classic John Piper sermons, about 27 minutes each
  • 1,465 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5
  • Listeners are drawn to faith, suffering, hope and purity themes
Best forfaith-based books and devotional productsBible study and christian living resources
Watch forSermon content is ministry-owned, and host-read ads may need to fit a religious teaching context.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality100%
Formats
archival sermon, solo monologue
Tone
reflective, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
17 to 30 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 episode20k–50k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 1,465 Apple ratings (band of 1,000 to 5,000, about 20,000 to 80,000 per episode), adjusted down for a sermon archive with no visible sponsors and a show under four years old, plus a daily cadence and Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks abouthow to resist lust and pursue puritywhat the Bible teaches about sufferinghow to find hope in hardship
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Desiring God
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Desiring God, its own ministry.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultmedium
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles such as 'Sexual Desire: God's Gift, Satan's Target' and 'God's Design for Sexual Desire' discuss sexuality in a religious teaching frame, not explicit content.

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: 50 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Your Failure Is Not Final2026-10-1627 min
Beauty That Breaks Lust2026-10-1517 min
Gratitude Unseats Lust2026-10-1427 min
Know God, Fight Lust2026-10-1324 min
Why God Wills Purity2026-10-1217 min
Sexual Desire: God’s Gift, Satan’s Target2026-10-0928 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.

Classic sermons from John Piper to help you see Christ clearly and treasure him truly. Five days a week, 20 minutes per episode. Hosted by Dan Cruver.
Light + Truth's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Light + Truth

Light + Truth is a daily podcast from Desiring God, hosted by Dan Cruver, that presents classic sermons from John Piper. The show covers Christian faith, suffering, purity and hope, drawing on archival teaching to help listeners see Christ clearly, according to the feed and the Desiring God website.

The show has 915 episodes released five days a week, with a median length of about 27 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 1,465 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5. The audience is estimated, not measured, at roughly 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and older and listeners in the United States.

No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show is published by its own ministry. Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at about $360 to $1,250 per episode, suited to faith-based books, devotional products and Bible study resources.

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

Questions about Light + Truth

How much does Light + Truth charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Light + Truth is estimated at 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, so a host-read mid-roll is about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms and availability.

What is Light + Truth about?

Light + Truth is a daily podcast from Desiring God, hosted by Dan Cruver, featuring classic John Piper sermons on Christian faith, purity, suffering and hope, with episodes about 27 minutes long.

How do I contact Light + Truth about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly, so check the listing for availability.

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