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Standard of Truth

Podcast · standardoftruth.podbean.com · US · EN
Hosted by Gerrit Dirkmaat

Standard of Truth, hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, a BYU associate professor of Church History and Doctrine, covers Latter-day Saint history and doctrine to strengthen faith. It has 319 episodes released weekly, typically about 70 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 40,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $360 to $1,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Standard of Truth

Engaged Latter-day Saint audience of a BYU scholar, rated 4.9 on Apple Podcasts

  • Over 1,000 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.9 average from a dedicated listener base.
  • Weekly episodes across more than 300 installments build a long, consistent catalogue.
  • Scholarly, faith-focused tone suits brands serving religious families and educators.
Best forfaith-based productsbooks and educational resources
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads, and no sponsor history exists yet.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Books & Literature10%
Formats
solo monologue, serialized episodes, lecture
Tone
scholarly, earnest
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 80 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–40k
Estimated, confidence 40%: apple_podcasts.ratings_count of 1,029 falls in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, adjusted down for an independent show with no sponsors, a weekly cadence and a niche religious audience.
Audience asks aboutWhat did Joseph Smith teach on a given doctrine?How do I evaluate anti-Mormon claims?What is the history behind a specific apostate or event?
Age
null%18-24
null%25-34
null%35-44
null%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United Statesnull%
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 funding_links field is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and episode titles cover doctrinal and historical topics such as the King Follett Sermon and apostate critics, with no flagged content.

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: 100 / 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 marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.
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About Standard of Truth

Standard of Truth is a weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU, according to the feed and the show description. It helps Latter-day Saints understand their history and deepen their faith, through solo episodes that often run 60 to 80 minutes. The show has published 319 episodes since June 2021 and is rated 4.9 from 1,029 ratings on Apple Podcasts.

Listeners are likely members of the Latter-day Saint community with an interest in doctrine and history. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 40,000 per episode; this is an estimate derived from Apple ratings, not measured data. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show has no confirmed advertising history.

A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels would cost roughly $360 to $1,000 per episode. The show suits faith-based and educational brands that want to reach an engaged, scholarly audience.

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

Questions about Standard of Truth

How much does Standard of Truth charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 20,000 to 40,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would be roughly $360 to $1,000. The estimate is derived from Apple Podcasts ratings and the show has no confirmed sponsorship history.

What is Standard of Truth about?

Standard of Truth is a weekly podcast hosted by BYU professor Gerrit Dirkmaat. It covers Latter-day Saint history and doctrine and aims to help listeners strengthen their faith.

How do I contact Standard of Truth about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.

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