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The Bulletin is a weekly news commentary podcast from Christianity Today for Christians who want to understand the events, politics and cultural questions shaping their world. It has 305 episodes since November 2022, typically about 45 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate range of roughly $90 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Bulletin

A weekly faith-and-news audience with 598 Apple ratings and a Christianity Today brand

  • Weekly episodes from Christianity Today, with 305 episodes since November 2022
  • Average Apple Podcasts rating of 4.4 from 598 ratings
  • Listeners engage with news through a Christian lens, including politics, culture and spiritual formation
Best forfaith-based consumer brandsbooks and media for church audiencesbrand awareness among engaged Christian adults
Watch forPolitical news content may not suit brands seeking neutral or light-hearted placements.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
News and Politics55%
Religion & Spirituality30%
Society15%
Formats
co-hosted discussion, news roundup, interview
Tone
analytical, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
40 to 50 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 598 Apple Podcasts ratings places the show in the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000 downloads), supported by a 305-episode weekly show from a established publisher, Megaphone hosting, and a top Podcast Index popularity score.
Audience asks abouthow Christians should think about current political eventshow faith applies to midterm votingwhat the latest news means for churches and believers
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
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
Recent titles cover midterm elections, Trump and Xi, ICE traffic stop deaths and Zyn, a nicotine product, with political content central to the show.

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: 92 / 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 marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

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

The Bulletin is a podcast for Christians seeking insights into the events, questions, and people that are shaping their world. Each episode will help Christians consider the intersection of faith, culture and spiritual formation. Subscribe today!
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About The Bulletin

The Bulletin is a weekly podcast from Christianity Today, the publisher listed in the show's feed and Apple Podcasts. It covers news, politics and culture for Christians, focusing on how faith intersects with the events of the day and with spiritual formation. The show has 305 episodes since November 2022, released weekly, with a median length of about 45 minutes according to the feed.

Apple Podcasts shows 598 ratings with an average of 4.4 out of 5. Based on those ratings and the show's age and cadence, we estimate between 5,000 and 25,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers. Estimated listeners skew toward adults in the 35-plus range in the United States, but this is inferred and not confirmed.

No sponsors were found in the feed. Based on the estimate, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $620 per episode. This suits faith-based consumer brands and publishers seeking an engaged Christian adult audience.

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

Questions about The Bulletin

How much does The Bulletin charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically range from about $90 to $620. Final pricing depends on the show's current terms and the agreed placement.

What is The Bulletin about?

The Bulletin is a weekly podcast from Christianity Today that covers news, politics and culture for Christians. Episodes examine how faith applies to current events and spiritual formation.

How do I contact The Bulletin 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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