The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. is a Catholic spirituality podcast from America Media that explores prayer, suffering, faith and daily spiritual practice through interviews with clergy, writers and public figures. It has 53 episodes released weekly, typically 50 to 60 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
A high-rated weekly Catholic spirituality show with an engaged, faith-focused audience
- Apple Podcasts shows 1,218 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, a strong sign of listener loyalty.
- Weekly episodes of roughly 50 to 60 minutes allow a host-read spot without disrupting the content.
- Guests range from cardinals and theologians to actors and comedians, widening reach beyond the core audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, solo reflection
- Tone
- reflective, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 45 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- America Media
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is America Media, which is named as owner and author.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover faith, suffering and political engagement (for example, 'Bishop Mariann Budde on preaching the gospel in a political world'), with no explicit flags.
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
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.americamagazine.org/thespirituallife |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1819566062 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/thespirituallife |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mariann Budde on preaching the gospel in a political world | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 4 min |
| What role does conscience play in our spiritual lives? | 2026-10-06 | 56 min |
| What does it mean to have a personal relationship with Jesus? | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 2 min |
| How do you face suffering with faith? | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 10 min |
| How Jesuit spirituality changed Andrew Garfield’s life | 2026-09-15 | 59 min |
| Music as a doorway to the divine with Matt Maher | 2026-09-08 | 59 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
What is prayer and how can we pray? How do I know if God is responding to my prayers? What does it mean to live a spiritual life? “The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.,” focuses on how people experience God in their prayer and their daily lives. The show combines practical wisdom with deep reflections from spiritual masters and well-known seekers, all tracing the mystery of God’s…
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About The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. is a podcast from America Media that explores prayer, faith and daily spiritual practice. Hosted by Jesuit priest James Martin, the show combines practical wisdom with reflections from spiritual masters and public figures, according to the feed and the show's website at americamagazine.org.
The show publishes weekly, with a median episode length of about 56 minutes. Its Apple Podcasts listing shows 1,218 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5. Listener figures are estimates rather than published data: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, mostly from the United States, and skewing toward older adults who are engaged with Catholic spirituality. No sponsors were seen in the feed.
Estimated rates run from $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll spot. That suits faith-aligned brands, book and media launches, and wellness or retreat products that want a thoughtful, trusted audience. Sources: the show's RSS feed, the Podcast Index and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
How much does The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll spot, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the sponsor's package.
What is The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. about?
The show explores prayer, faith and daily spiritual life through interviews with clergy, writers and public figures, hosted by Jesuit priest James Martin and published by America Media each week.
How do I contact The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. about sponsoring an episode?
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