Religion on the Mind, hosted by Dan Koch, is a psychology and spirituality interview show covering faith, deconstruction, therapy and wellness culture. It runs 444 episodes on a weekly cadence, with typical episodes of 35 to 90 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged niche audience of faith-focused psychology listeners, rated 4.7 on Apple Podcasts
- 539 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average signal an engaged, loyal listener base.
- Weekly episodes since December 2018 build a long-running, consistent audience relationship.
- Guests include psychologists, writers and therapists, lending credibility to host-read placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo monologue, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- thoughtful, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the website promotes the host's own psychology practice.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The description notes 'a little bit of cussing', and episodes cover sex education and purity culture (e.g. 'Study Hall: Sex, Aging & Purity Culture (#403)').
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.religiononthemind.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1448000113 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ALHT9909178333 |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| GGCH: Where Have All the Dinner Parties Gone? (#419) | 2026-10-12 | 38 min |
| Once Evangelical, Always Evangelical? (ROTM After Hours) (#419) | 2026-10-05 | 41 min |
| Holy Misfits with John Van Deusen (#418) | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 33 min |
| From CCM to Existential Coaching (#417) | 2026-09-21 | 1 h 46 min |
| Therapy vs. Coaching (#416) | 2026-09-08 | 1 h 24 min |
| Peak Youth Group Era with Tyler Huckabee (RELEVANT, Sojourners) (#415) | 2026-08-31 | 1 h 19 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Interviews with experts, writers, psychologists and more on the intersection between psychology, religion and spirituality… with a little bit of cussing. dan@religiononthemind.com
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About Religion on the Mind
Religion on the Mind is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Dan Koch, a licensed psychologist who specializes in spiritual trauma according to the show's website. Episodes explore the intersection of psychology, religion and spirituality through conversations with writers, therapists and researchers, with a 444-episode archive since December 2018.
Episodes typically run from about 40 to 85 minutes, based on the feed's recent episode durations. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 539 ratings with a 4.7 average. Listener demographics are estimates only, and the show's estimated reach is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode.
No sponsors were seen in the feed. At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys a single placement for a faith-interested, psychologically minded audience. Mental health services and faith-adjacent publishers are the best fit. Sources: the RSS feed, the show website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Religion on the Mind can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Religion on the Mind
How much does Religion on the Mind 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 $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates from audience signals, not a published price.
What is Religion on the Mind about?
Religion on the Mind is an interview podcast hosted by psychologist Dan Koch. It explores how psychology, religion and spirituality intersect, including faith deconstruction, spiritual trauma and therapy.
How do I contact Religion on the Mind 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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