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The Gottesdienst Crowd, hosted by Jason Braaten, is an English-language Lutheran podcast covering confessional theology, liturgy, and preaching. It has 100 episodes released roughly every five days, typically 55 to 65 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.

Why brands sponsor The Gottesdienst Crowd

A steady, long-form Lutheran audience that listens closely to every episode

  • Roughly 100 episodes released about every five days, each near an hour long
  • 183 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.7 average signal an engaged listener base
  • Clean, low-production format where a host-read message reads as a personal recommendation
Best forchurch supplies and devotional booksfaith-based education and seminary resources
Watch forAudience is narrow and denominational, so reach is small and specific to confessional Lutherans.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Books & Literature5%
Politics5%
Formats
solo monologue, topical discussion, sermon review
Tone
scholarly, earnest
Language
English
Production
Home recording
Typical length
55 to 65 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%: 183 Apple ratings (band 50 to 200, roughly 2,000 to 8,000 downloads), weekly-to-five-day cadence, and a 100-episode back catalog, with no sponsor or network signals and a Podcast Index popularity of 9.
Audience asks aboutHow should Lutheran pastors approach liturgy and church practice?What does confessional Lutheran doctrine teach about specific theological questions?How do current church reports and synod matters affect congregations?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States75%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
Other15%
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; the funding_links list is empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Episode titles cover theology and liturgy, with one title, 'Defending Life in the Courtroom', touching on abortion-related legal topics; no explicit flag is set.

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: 64 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence30 / 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 7 days ago, a new one about every 5 days.

We foster confessional integrity, liturgical preservation, and preaching that doesn’t stink.
The Gottesdienst Crowd's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Gottesdienst Crowd

The Gottesdienst Crowd is an English-language Lutheran podcast hosted by Jason Braaten, according to the show feed and its Podbean website. It covers confessional theology, liturgical practice, and preaching, with episodes released roughly every five days and typically running 55 to 65 minutes. The show has 100 episodes in its feed and a current series of Trinity-season reflections.

Apple Podcasts lists the show with 183 ratings and a 4.7 average, which places it in the mid-size band for a niche religious show. Based on these signals, listeners are estimated to be mostly older, US-based Lutherans, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published data.

No sponsors appear in the feed or website. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode, and the show suits faith-based publishers, church suppliers, and seminary resources.

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

Questions about The Gottesdienst Crowd

How much does The Gottesdienst Crowd charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Exact rates are set by the show, so confirm terms directly before booking.

What is The Gottesdienst Crowd about?

The show covers Lutheran confessional theology, liturgy, and preaching. Episodes are hosted by Jason Braaten and usually run about an hour, with reflections and topical discussions.

How do I contact The Gottesdienst Crowd 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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