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Mortification of Spin

Hosted by Todd Pruitt, Carl Trueman

Mortification of Spin, hosted by Todd Pruitt and Carl Trueman, is a casual conversation show on Christian church life, theology and culture. The feed lists 570 episodes released roughly every two weeks, with a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate range of $40 to $200 per episode. Its distinctive trait is the British-accented co-host banter.

Why brands sponsor Mortification of Spin

Engaged Christian audience listening to weekly theology and culture conversations

  • 570 episodes since 2013 give a deep, established back catalogue.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 835 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
  • Guests include well-known theologians and church historians, lending credibility to host reads.
Best forbooks and publishingfaith-based educationchurch and ministry tools
Watch forOpinionated religious and political content may not suit secular consumer brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Society10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
Tone
witty, thoughtful
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
28 to 35 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 835 Apple ratings in a show more than five years old at a 50 to 200 band, adjusted upward for 570 episodes and high Podcast Index popularity (9), with no named sponsors.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the Bible teach on church discipline?How should Christians think about AI and culture?What is classical Reformed theology?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles such as 'Pandemic of Lunacy' and 'Religious Freedom' indicate opinionated commentary on contested cultural and religious topics, though no explicit flag is set.

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: 81 / 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 marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 12 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

Mortification of Spin is a casual conversation about things that count. Todd Pruitt and Carl Trueman deliver a humorous, informal podcast with bite. Listen for engaging and thought-provoking conversations on the challenges facing the Church and the Christian, and decide for yourself if words spoken in a British accent truly carry more weight…
Mortification of Spin's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Mortification of Spin

Mortification of Spin is a long-running podcast on Christian theology, church life and culture, hosted by Todd Pruitt and Carl Trueman according to the show's feed and website. The feed lists 570 episodes since February 2013, released about every two weeks, with a typical length of roughly 30 minutes. Episodes mix co-hosted banter with interviews, including guests such as Kevin DeYoung and Chris Castaldo.

Apple Podcasts shows 835 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5. Listener numbers are not published. Based on rating counts and show age, the estimated audience is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a measured figure. The feed shows no visible sponsors in recent episodes.

At an estimated $40 to $200 per episode, a host-read mid-roll could suit faith-based publishers, theological education providers and church ministry tools. Brands should weigh the show's religious and cultural focus against their own positioning.

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

Questions about Mortification of Spin

How much does Mortification of Spin charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show and are not published in the feed.

What is Mortification of Spin about?

Mortification of Spin is a casual podcast on Christian theology, church life and culture, hosted by Todd Pruitt and Carl Trueman. It features co-hosted conversation and guest interviews.

How do I contact Mortification of Spin about sponsoring an episode?

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

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