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The Starting Point Project, hosted by Jay Seegert, explores science and faith with a focus on strengthening Christian belief and equipping listeners to share the Gospel. The show has 191 episodes released weekly, typically 35 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor Starting Point

Engaged Christian listeners in a steady weekly faith and science audience

  • 191 episodes released weekly, with a consistent 35 to 50 minute format.
  • A 5.0 Apple Podcasts average across 205 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
  • No sponsors have been seen, so a host-read placement would stand out.
Best forfaith-based productsbooks and study resourcesfamily and education brands
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not reported downloads, so confirm numbers before committing.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality70%
Science20%
Travel5%
Current Events5%
Formats
solo monologue, multi-part series, guest interview
Tone
instructive, earnest
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
35 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment80/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: 205 Apple ratings suggest the 200 to 1,000 band (5,000 to 25,000), adjusted down for a show under four years old with a weekly cadence, moderate episode length and no sponsors seen, giving 2,000 to 8,000.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the Bible teach on difficult passages?How do science and Scripture fit together?What is the Christian response to world events and global governance?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
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 cover biblical study, science and travel, with a discussion of Israel and Palestine (#188) and global governance (#185) that carry political content but 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: 84 / 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 marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Exploring Science and Faith with host Jay Seegert The primary focus of The Starting Point Project is to help strengthen the Christian’s faith, so they are more confident in what they believe and consequently better positioned to mentor their own children and share the Gospel message with family, friends, relatives, co-workers or anyone else who lacks a true saving relationship with Christ.…
Starting Point's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Starting Point

The Starting Point Project is a weekly podcast hosted by Jay Seegert that explores science and faith. Its primary aim, according to the show's website and Apple Podcasts listing, is to strengthen Christian belief and prepare listeners to share the Gospel. Episodes run from about 35 to 50 minutes and cover topics such as biblical interpretation, science and Scripture, travel, and global governance. The show has 191 episodes since February 2023, and Apple Podcasts shows a 5.0 average from 205 ratings.

Listeners are estimated from ratings rather than reported downloads, placing the show at roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The audience is likely mostly American, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over, based on estimates from the feed and listing. No sponsors have been seen in the feed, and the show's funding links are empty.

At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a placement would suit faith-based products, study resources and family brands seeking an attentive, values-aligned audience.

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

Questions about Starting Point

How much does The Starting Point Project charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsor and placement.

What is The Starting Point Project about?

The show explores science and faith, aiming to strengthen Christian belief and equip listeners to share the Gospel. Episodes cover biblical topics, science, travel and current events, released weekly.

How do I contact The Starting Point Project about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked. Use the show's website as a starting point for inquiries.

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