On The Line, hosted by Bryan Stecker, is a long-form Lutheran podcast that engages theology and culture, featuring guest scholars and pastors on liturgy, marriage, and church life. It has 145 episodes released weekly on Mondays, with a median length of about 140 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-form Lutheran theology show with a loyal, engaged audience of faith-based listeners
- Weekly episodes with guests from Lutheran seminaries, pastors and scholars
- Apple Podcasts shows 192 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5
- Median episode runs about 140 minutes, leaving room for host-read placements
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, long-form discussion
- Tone
- scholarly, earnest
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 100 to 180 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover abortion, IVF and the church's role in politics ('The Pill, Abortion, IVF—and the War on Human Life', 'The Church Cannot Become a Political Tool'), which is contentious but not explicit; the feed carries no explicit flag.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.buzzsprout.com/2244019 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1714165166 |
| RSS feed | rss.buzzsprout.com/2244019.rss |
Benchmark score: 82 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry | Beowulf, Courage, and the Christian Hero | 2026-10-12 | 2 h 57 min |
| Dr. Richard Stuckwisch | What Makes The Lutheran Liturgy Lutheran? | 2026-10-05 | 2 h 22 min |
| Dr. John Bombaro | The Biblical Vision of Marriage We’ve Forgotten | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 45 min |
| Peter Bloedel | Why Creativity Needs Tradition | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 59 min |
| Dr. Josh Miller | The Church Cannot Become a Political Tool | 2026-09-14 | 2 h 14 min |
| Duncan McLellan | That’s a Wrap, Folks—OTL is Headed to Ft. Wayne! | 2026-09-07 | 38 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
OTL is the Lutheran, Long-Form podcast that engages Theology and Culture. New Episodes Every Monday!
About On The Line
On The Line is a weekly long-form podcast hosted by Bryan Stecker that engages theology and culture from a Lutheran perspective. Episodes feature interviews with pastors, scholars and writers on topics such as liturgy, marriage, the church and politics. According to the feed, the show has 145 episodes, releases on Mondays, and runs a median of about 140 minutes per episode. The website at buzzsprout.com describes the show, and the feed lists Bryan Stecker as author and owner.
Apple Podcasts shows 192 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with the show listed since October 2023. Listener estimates are based on the Apple rating count and show age rather than published download figures, suggesting roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly English-speaking adults in the United States who are engaged with Christian theology.
The show has no sponsors seen in the feed. Estimated sponsorship rates run about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, which suits faith-based publishers, seminaries and Christian education brands looking for a committed, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. On The Line can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about On The Line
How much does On The Line charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may vary by placement and package.
What is On The Line about?
On The Line is a weekly Lutheran long-form podcast from Bryan Stecker that explores theology and culture through interviews with pastors and scholars. Episodes often run around two hours.
How do I contact On The Line 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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