Thinking Fellows
Thinking Fellows, hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco and Bruce Hilman, covers theology, philosophy, Christian history and apologetics in lay-level conversations. The show has 528 episodes released weekly, typically about 47 minutes each. Estimated downloads are roughly 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, implying a rate of about $90 to $625 per episode.
A highly rated, long-running Christian theology podcast with a loyal weekly audience
- 863 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars signal an engaged, satisfied listener base.
- 528 episodes released weekly give a sponsor sustained presence over a long run.
- Lay-level theology and apologetics attract listeners who take faith topics seriously.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview
- Tone
- thoughtful, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the description and funding links are empty.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent titles cover theology, church history and culture with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.1517.org/podcasts/thinkingfellows |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1079727939 |
| RSS feed | thinkingfellows.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 74 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to the Augsburg Confession | 2026-10-09 | 30 min |
| Did the Internet Kill Christianity? | 2026-10-09 | 47 min |
| Who is the Kingdom of God? | 2026-10-01 | 43 min |
| Not of the World For You | 2026-09-24 | 40 min |
| Lost in Translation? | 2026-09-18 | 47 min |
| Are We Being Formed by AI? | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Thinking Fellows is a 45-minute podcast about theology, philosophy, Christian history, and apologetics. It is hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco, and Bruce Hilman. The Thinking Fellows bring high-level subject matters to fun and insightful lay-level conversations each week.
About Thinking Fellows
Thinking Fellows is a weekly podcast hosted by Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco and Bruce Hilman, produced by 1517 Podcasts and distributed through Libsyn. Each episode explores theology, philosophy, Christian history and apologetics in accessible conversation, and the feed describes the show as roughly 45 minutes long. The show has released 528 episodes since January 2016, with the latest published in October 2026.
The show has 863 ratings on Apple Podcasts averaging 4.8 stars, according to Apple Podcasts data. Listener demographics are estimated rather than measured, based on the ratings count and the show's niche, and the estimated downloads range from about 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. Sponsors are not visible in the current feed.
Based on the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode under the Starbooked rate card. This suits faith-based publishers, Christian education providers and church resource brands looking for a focused, engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Thinking Fellows can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Thinking Fellows
How much does Thinking Fellows charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode on the Starbooked rate card. Actual pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Thinking Fellows about?
Thinking Fellows is a weekly podcast about theology, philosophy, Christian history and apologetics. Hosts Scott Keith, Caleb Keith, Adam Francisco and Bruce Hilman discuss these topics in accessible, lay-level conversations.
How do I contact Thinking Fellows 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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