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The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

Hosted by Justin Brierley

The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God, hosted by Justin Brierley, is a long-form documentary podcast on why new atheism grew old and secular thinkers are considering Christianity again. It has 65 episodes released roughly every two weeks, typically about 95 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a host-read rate of $40 to $200 per episode.

Why brands sponsor The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

Engaged faith audience following a long-form documentary on Christianity's return

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 448 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
  • Long episodes around 95 minutes give sponsors extended airtime.
  • Guests include well-known public thinkers, drawing attention beyond niche listeners.
Best forfaith-based book and media brandseducational and philosophy publishers
Watch forAudience is narrow and religiously committed; generic consumer products may not fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality90%
Philosophy10%
Formats
interview, documentary narrative, panel discussion
Tone
thoughtful, earnest
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
80 to 100 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
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 448 ratings with a 4.9 average, a show under two years old that is shifted one band up, a weekly-to-biweekly cadence, a high Podcast Index popularity bucket, and a Megaphone host.
Audience asks aboutWhy are people returning to belief in God?What do Christian and secular thinkers argue about Jesus and history?Is the rebirth of faith real or overstated?
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
35%women
65%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom30%
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
Other25%
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
Yes

Funding links to Patreon, PayPal and a US tax-deductible giving page appear in the feed description.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Discussion of the Charlie Kirk moment and political figures in episode titles makes political content medium.

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: 66 / 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 marks7 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks5 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.

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About The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God is a long-form documentary podcast presented by Justin Brierley, according to the show feed and his website. It examines why new atheism lost momentum and why secular thinkers are considering Christianity again, featuring interviews with figures such as Tom Holland, Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson.

The show has 65 episodes released about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 95 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 448 ratings with an average of 4.9. The website describes the series as accompanying the book of the same name.

Estimated listeners are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, based on ratings and feed signals; this is an estimate. No sponsors were seen, but the feed links to Patreon and PayPal support, so the show suits faith-based book, education and media brands. A host-read ad would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode.

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

Questions about The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

How much does The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated host-read rates are about $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's terms.

What is The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God about?

The show is a long-form documentary podcast hosted by Justin Brierley. It examines why new atheism lost momentum and why secular thinkers are considering Christianity again, through interviews with religious and secular figures.

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