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The Listener’s Bible Commentary

Hosted by John Whittaker

The Listener's Bible Commentary, hosted by John Whittaker, teaches verse by verse through the books of the Old and New Testament. The show has 652 episodes on a weekly cadence, typically about 30 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a suggested rate of $40 to $200 per host-read ad.

Why brands sponsor The Listener’s Bible Commentary

Weekly, faith-based Bible teaching with a loyal, highly rated audience

  • 652 episodes of verse-by-verse Old and New Testament teaching on a steady weekly schedule.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 191 ratings, with 179 five-star reviews.
  • Listeners are engaged in multi-episode study series such as Leviticus and Numbers.
Best forBible publishers and study resource brandsFaith-based books and devotional productsChristian education and church software
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, and the show shows no current sponsors, so reach and ad acceptance are unproven.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Education10%
Formats
solo monologue, expository teaching
Tone
instructive, measured
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
25 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode2k–8k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 191 Apple ratings suggests the 2,000 to 8,000 band, with one band up applied for an active 652-episode show, and the 4.9 average rating and weekly cadence support the upper half.
Audience asks aboutWhat does a specific Leviticus or Numbers passage mean?How do Old Testament laws apply today?How can the commentary be used for personal or group Bible study?
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
Other30%
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 description links to listenerscommentary.com for study notes.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles cover Leviticus ritual law and atonement, including passages with violent sacrificial imagery, presented as scripture teaching.

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: 82 / 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 marks28 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Numbers 3-42026-10-1424 min
Numbers 1-22026-10-0723 min
Backstory and Overview of Numbers2026-09-3022 min
Leviticus, Holiness, and Using the Commentary for Discipleship | Fall 2026-09-1618 min
Leviticus 25-27, pt. 22026-09-0929 min
Leviticus 25-27, pt. 12026-09-0233 min

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

The Listener’s Bible Commentary provides clear teaching through the books of the Old and New Testament to help you learn and live the Bible. For notes, pictures, maps, and other details that will help you study the Bible, visit listenerscommentary.com.
The Listener’s Bible Commentary's own show description from the podcast feed

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About The Listener’s Bible Commentary

The Listener's Bible Commentary, hosted by John Whittaker according to the feed and Apple Podcasts listing, teaches the books of the Old and New Testament verse by verse. The show has published 652 episodes since April 2020, with a new episode roughly every week. Typical episodes run 25 to 35 minutes, and recent installments work through Leviticus and Numbers in multi-part series.

The show's Apple Podcasts page shows 191 ratings with an average of 4.9. The website, listenerscommentary.com, is referenced in the description for notes, maps and study details. Listener figures here are estimates, not published data: the show likely reaches roughly 2,000 to 8,000 listeners per episode, most probably American adults aged 35 and over who study scripture regularly.

No sponsors were found in the feed, so the show is not known to carry advertising. At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsor would buy a single placement in an episode. Faith-based publishers, Bible study resource brands and Christian education companies would be the best fit.

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

Questions about The Listener’s Bible Commentary

How much does The Listener's Bible Commentary charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Starbooked estimates $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per thousand. Final pricing depends on the show's terms.

What is The Listener's Bible Commentary about?

The show teaches the Old and New Testament verse by verse, with weekly episodes of about 30 minutes. Recent series cover Leviticus and Numbers, with study notes available on the show's website.

How do I contact The Listener's Bible Commentary 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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