The AC Podcast from Apologetics Canada, hosted by Troy Lydiate, helps churches engage cultural questions with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect. It has 267 episodes released roughly every seven days, typically 45 to 60 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per host-read episode.
A faith and culture show reaching a loyal church-based audience weekly
- 267 episodes released weekly, with a consistent format over more than four years.
- Apple Podcasts shows 216 ratings averaging 4.9 stars, a strong sign of listener loyalty.
- Episodes run around 50 minutes, giving host-read spots room to build trust.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, narrative
- Tone
- thoughtful, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. Funding links are empty and the description names only the host and the ministry.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover apologetics, denominations, addiction recovery and poverty with no explicit flags, and the feed is marked non-explicit.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | apologeticscanada.com/podcasts/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id732235712 |
| RSS feed | anchor.fm/s/10666f0c4/podcast/rss |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What's Next for Red Pen Logic? Welcoming Tim Barnett | 2026-10-16 | 51 min |
| Denominations in Conversation: Lutherans with Dr. Jordan B. Cooper | 2026-10-09 | 58 min |
| The Lion, the Logos, and Meryl Streep | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 3 min |
| More Than a Sunday Praise | Phil Wickham on “Everyday Hallelujah" | 2026-09-24 | 55 min |
| Praying to a Higher Power? | 2026-09-18 | 51 min |
| Reclaiming Beauty and Reverence in Christian Art | with Joshua Leventh | 2026-09-11 | 53 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Apologetics Canada Podcast helps churches understand and speak the language of our culture and address questions being asked with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect. Hosted by Troy Lydiate
About The AC Podcast
The AC Podcast is produced by Apologetics Canada and hosted by Troy Lydiate. According to the show's feed and website, it helps churches address cultural questions with intellectual honesty, gentleness and respect, through interviews and discussions on faith, denominations and culture. The feed lists 267 episodes, released about every seven days, with a median length of roughly 50 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows 216 ratings averaging 4.9 stars and describes the release frequency as biweekly, which differs from the weekly cadence in the feed. Listener figures are estimates only: we estimate 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly Canadian and American listeners interested in Christian thought. No sponsors were found in the feed, and the show carries no funding links.
Estimated rates run $40 to $200 per host-read episode. This suits faith-based ministries, Christian publishers and values-aligned family brands seeking an engaged, niche audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The AC Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The AC Podcast
How much does The AC Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll run about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and the placement requested.
What is The AC Podcast about?
The AC Podcast from Apologetics Canada, hosted by Troy Lydiate, explores faith and culture. Episodes cover apologetics, Christian denominations, art, literature and the application of faith to everyday life.
How do I contact The AC Podcast 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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