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Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

Hosted by Jonathan Leeman, Mark Dever

Pastors Talk, hosted by Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever of 9Marks, is a weekly conversation about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry. The show has 349 episodes, published weekly, typically 30 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 4,000 to 15,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of roughly $70 to $380 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

Weekly pastoral conversation with a 4.8 Apple rating and 349 episodes

  • 718 Apple ratings with a 4.8 average show a loyal, engaged listener base in church leadership.
  • Weekly 30 to 55 minute episodes give a predictable, long-running placement for a host read.
  • Content is focused on ministry, leadership and church life, a clear and consistent audience for relevant products.
Best forbooks and study resources for pastorschurch software and ministry toolsfaith-based education and courses
Watch forAudience is a narrow religious niche, and download figures are estimates, not published numbers.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Education10%
Formats
co-hosted conversation, interview, special episode
Tone
reflective, instructional
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 45 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 episode4k–15k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple ratings_count of 718 (band 200 to 1,000 implies 5,000 to 25,000), adjusted down for a niche religious audience, no sponsors, and a broad Podcast Index popularity score of 9.
Audience asks abouthow to apply scripture to pastoral workhow to lead and raise up church leadershow to handle church discipline and membership
Age
10%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
40%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
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
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The show page links only to Apple Podcasts and Spotify and carries no funding link.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles and descriptions cover pastoral ministry and church topics; the American Revolution special episode is a historical and theological discussion, 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: 85 / 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 marks21 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks10 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.
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About Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

Pastors Talk is a weekly podcast from 9Marks, hosted by Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever. Each episode is a conversation about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry, covering topics such as church leadership, preaching and raising up leaders. The show has 349 episodes as of its latest listing, released weekly, and episodes typically run between 30 and 55 minutes, according to the feed and the 9Marks website.

The show's Apple Podcasts listing shows 718 ratings with a 4.8 average. Podcasts do not publish download counts, so listener figures here are estimates from the rating count and the show's age and niche. Based on those signals, the show likely reaches roughly 4,000 to 15,000 listeners per episode, mostly in the United States and most likely interested in church leadership and ministry. The feed shows no sponsors, so the show is currently unsponsored.

A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at about $70 to $380 per episode on Starbooked. This suits ministry publishers, church software providers and faith-based education brands looking for a focused pastoral audience.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

How much does Pastors Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 4,000 to 15,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $70 to $380 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.

What is Pastors Talk about?

Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry. Episodes cover church leadership, preaching and related ministry topics.

How do I contact Pastors Talk 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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