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Mere Fidelity

Hosted by Derek Rishmawy, Alastair Roberts

Mere Fidelity, hosted by Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts, is a weekly conversation show on theology, culture and the church from the Mere Orthodoxy network. It has 321 episodes since 2017, typically about 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode. Episodes often feature guests such as Andrew Wilson and Bonnie Kristian.

Why brands sponsor Mere Fidelity

Engaged Christian theology audience with a 4.7 Apple rating and steady weekly output

  • 373 Apple ratings averaging 4.7 stars, with 327 five-star reviews
  • Weekly episodes of about 55 minutes sustained since 2017
  • Long-form discussions of theology and culture suit considered brand messaging
Best forbooks and publishingeducation and seminary programsfaith-aligned lifestyle products
Watch forAudience is narrow and theologically specialized; download estimates are inferred, not published.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Books & Literature5%
Politics5%
Society5%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, interview, replay
Tone
thoughtful, scholarly
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
50 to 65 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 373 Apple ratings (band 200 to 1,000, about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode), 321 episodes, weekly cadence, Buzzsprout hosting, Podcast Index popularity 9, and a show older than five years.
Audience asks aboutHow should Christians read difficult Bible passages?What is the place of theology in contemporary culture?How do denominations and traditions relate to one another?
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
30%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada8%
🇦🇺 Australia4%
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; the feed lists no funding links and the Mere Orthodoxy site references advertising through its contact page only.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover theology, Wendell Berry, and political theory such as 'Conservatism, with Dr. Yoram Hazony', with no explicit flags in the feed.

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: 87 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

From the Mere Orthodoxy Podcast Network: The Podcast reflecting on God's Word and our world. Thoughtful weekly conversations about theology, the culture, and the church, hosted by Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts. Featuring Andrew Wilson, Brad East, James Wood, and Joseph Minich.
Mere Fidelity's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Mere Fidelity

Mere Fidelity is a weekly podcast from the Mere Orthodoxy Podcast Network, hosted by Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts according to the show's feed and website. Each episode runs about 55 minutes and covers theology, culture and the church, often with guests such as Andrew Wilson and Brad East. The show has released 321 episodes since February 2017.

The show's Apple Podcasts page shows 373 ratings with an average of 4.7 stars, of which 327 are five-star reviews. Based on these signals, the listenership is estimated, not confirmed, at 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward English-speaking, faith-engaged adults in the United States. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show has no established advertising history.

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad. Brands in theology-adjacent publishing, education and faith-aligned lifestyle categories are the best fit for this audience. Source: the show feed, the Mere Orthodoxy website and Apple Podcasts.

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

Questions about Mere Fidelity

How much does Mere Fidelity charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms and the placement you request.

What is Mere Fidelity about?

Mere Fidelity is a weekly podcast on theology, culture and the church, hosted by Derek Rishmawy and Alastair Roberts. Episodes run about 55 minutes and often feature guest scholars and writers.

How do I contact Mere Fidelity about sponsoring an episode?

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

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