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The Authentic Christian

Podcast · www.gbntv.org · US · EN
Hosted by Aaron Gallagher

The Authentic Christian, hosted by Aaron Gallagher with rotating guests, discusses everyday Christian life, culturally relevant topics and the biblical principles behind them. The show has 200 episodes released weekly, typically 60 to 90 minutes long (median about 72 minutes). Estimated downloads are roughly 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per mid-roll read.

Why brands sponsor The Authentic Christian

Engaged Christian listeners in long-form weekly teaching on faith and culture

  • Weekly releases over six years give a long, stable back catalogue of 200 episodes.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 504 ratings signals a loyal, engaged audience.
  • Non-explicit content with a clear, values-aligned tone suits faith-based and family brands.
Best forfaith-based productsbooks and Bible study resourcesfamily and values-driven services
Watch forSponsorship must suit a religious audience; the show already carries its own network's sponsor message.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality95%
Books & Literature5%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, topical discussion
Tone
earnest, instructive
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
60 to 90 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 episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 50%: Apple Podcasts shows 504 ratings (2,000 to 8,000 band), 200 episodes over about six years, weekly cadence, Subsplash hosting, church-network affiliation.
Audience asks aboutWhat does the Bible teach about a specific doctrine?How should Christians respond to culture?How can I understand Scripture more clearly?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Gospel Broadcasting Network
Categories promoted
religious media
Affiliate links
No

The feed description states the show is sponsored by the Gospel Broadcasting Network, which is the show's own network, and no third-party sponsor mentions were found in the feed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover doctrine, baptism and Scripture; the feed is marked non-explicit (explicit flag 0).

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: 90 / 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

EpisodeDateLength
How Does God Give Assurance?2026-10-141 h 11 min
By What Authority?2026-10-071 h 42 min
Infant Baptism Part Two2026-09-301 h 37 min
Infant Baptism Part One2026-09-231 h 24 min
Why Did Paul Say That Christ Did Not Send Him To Baptize?2026-09-161 h 14 min
What Does Integrity Look Like?2026-09-091 h 5 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

What does it mean to be an Authentic Christian? Join Aaron Gallagher and a variety of guests as they discuss the everyday struggle of a Christian, culturally relevant topics, and the Biblical principles that should guide their response. New Episodes will be released every Wednesday from July through December. Sponsored by the Gospel Broadcasting Network. #christianpodcast
The Authentic Christian's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Authentic Christian

The Authentic Christian is a weekly religion podcast hosted by Aaron Gallagher, with guests discussing everyday Christian life, culturally relevant issues and the biblical principles that should guide believers. The feed, published through Subsplash, lists 200 episodes released weekly, with a typical episode running about 72 minutes according to the feed metrics.

The show is affiliated with the Gospel Broadcasting Network, whose website lists The Authentic Christian among its podcasts. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average rating from 504 ratings. Listener figures are estimates: the show is likely reaching roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, mostly older adults in the United States interested in Bible study and Christian apologetics.

The show's only sponsor mention in the feed is its own network. Estimated mid-roll rates are $40 to $200 per episode, which would suit faith-based publishers, Bible study resources and values-driven family brands.

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

Questions about The Authentic Christian

How much does The Authentic Christian charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated mid-roll host-read rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Actual pricing depends on the show's current terms.

What is The Authentic Christian about?

The Authentic Christian is a weekly Christian podcast hosted by Aaron Gallagher. It discusses everyday faith, culturally relevant topics and the Bible principles behind them, with guests joining many episodes.

How do I contact The Authentic Christian 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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