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The Deconstructionists, hosted by John Williamson, explores building new faith through interviews with theologians, pastors and scholars on topics such as human evolution, grief and the Bible. It has 288 episodes, released roughly every 8 days, with typical episodes of about 36 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Deconstructionists

A 288-episode faith and theology show with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • 784 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.4 average across a show running since 2016
  • Guests include theologians and scholars such as Bart Ehrman, offering a credible, thoughtful context
  • Explicit flag is 0 and episodes run about 36 minutes, suited to mid-roll host reads
Best forfaith-adjacent books and coursesreflective wellness or grief-support productseducation and study tools
Watch forEstimated downloads are inferred from ratings, not published, and the monthly release cadence is slower than weekly.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
interview, two-part episode series, solo monologue
Tone
thoughtful, exploratory
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
30 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: Apple Podcasts shows 784 ratings over a show of 288 episodes listed since 2016, which maps to the 200 to 1,000 ratings band (5,000 to 25,000) adjusted down for a monthly Apple release frequency and a niche religion audience; the 784 ratings and 4.4 average are the main signals, with the RedCircle host and no sponsors pulling the estimate down.
Audience asks abouthow to rebuild faith after leaving a churchwhat the Bible says about violence, grief and love of strangershow scholars and pastors reconcile faith with science
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom5%
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; funding_links is empty and the description names no sponsors.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover scripture, grief and church life, including 'Violence and the Bible', 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: 51 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence17 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

A podcast about building new faith. Its all about construction, but sometimes that means you have to deconstruct a little. Questions, exploration, mystery...
The Deconstructionists's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Deconstructionists

The Deconstructionists is a podcast hosted by John Williamson, published via RedCircle, that covers building new faith through conversations with theologians, pastors and scholars. The feed lists 288 episodes since January 2016, with a release roughly every eight days and a typical length of about 36 minutes. Recent episodes include a two-part interview with Dr. Bart Ehrman and a series on human evolution and the image of God.

Apple Podcasts shows 784 ratings with an average of 4.4 stars, and the listing is updated monthly. Audience size is an estimate: roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, mostly United States listeners interested in religion and spirituality. No sponsors appear in the feed or description.

At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $40 to $200 per episode. The show suits faith-adjacent books, courses and reflective wellness products.

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

Questions about The Deconstructionists

How much does The Deconstructionists charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates depend on the agreed placement and terms.

What is The Deconstructionists about?

The show explores building new faith through interviews and discussions with theologians, pastors and scholars. Topics include the Bible, grief, human evolution and leaving church, with episodes around 36 minutes long.

How do I contact The Deconstructionists 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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