Trench Talk
Trench Talk, from Practical Shepherding, is hosted by pastor Brian Croft with Jim Savastio and features discussions with other pastors on the practical details of pastoral ministry. The show has 300 episodes and releases weekly, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach working pastors in weekly, practical conversations about church ministry
- Three hundred episodes of consistent weekly releases since 2018 build a loyal listener base
- Episodes average about 35 minutes, giving room for a full host-read message
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 189 ratings signals a highly engaged audience
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, question and answer
- Tone
- practical, pastoral
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 33 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover ministry topics such as widows, marriage with unbelieving spouses and pastors leaving churches, with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1021730413 |
| RSS feed | practicalshepherding.com/trenchtalk?format=rss |
Benchmark score: 72 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ep. 338: Short Counsel for a Long Ministry with Austin Walker Pt. 1 | 2026-10-13 | 35 min |
| Ep. 337: Caring for members with unbelieving spouses | 2026-09-22 | 28 min |
| Ep. 336: Moving a church from topical to expository preaching | 2026-09-15 | 33 min |
| Ep. 335: Pastors thinking through retirement | 2026-09-08 | 37 min |
| Ep. 334: Discerning the care of Weaker Sheep | 2026-09-01 | 34 min |
| Ep. 333: Advancing the Church Conference (Equip 2026) | 2026-08-25 | 30 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Practical Shepherding is a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders to equip them in the practical matters of pastoral ministry. In this podcast, pastor Brian Croft sits down with other pastors to discuss the gritty details of pastoral ministry. Our goal is to examine the life and work of a pastor and give helpful guidance for our brothers laboring with us. This is a podcast…
About Trench Talk
Trench Talk is a podcast from Practical Shepherding, a Gospel-driven resource center for pastors and church leaders. Pastor Brian Croft and Jim Savastio, as described on the show's website, discuss the practical details of pastoral ministry with other pastors, covering issues such as caring for widows, leaving a church and preaching to the tender conscience. The show has released 300 episodes on a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 35 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 189 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5. Listeners are likely pastors and aspiring pastors, though no audience data is published, so the estimate of 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode is an estimate based on rating count and show age. The feed shows no sponsors, and the show is listed as ad-free.
A host-read mid-roll sponsorship would typically cost about $40 to $200 per episode based on estimated downloads. Publishers of Christian ministry resources and church software are best placed to sponsor the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Trench Talk can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Trench Talk
How much does Trench Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $200. Rates depend on the final booking terms agreed with the show.
What is Trench Talk about?
Trench Talk is a Practical Shepherding podcast where pastors discuss practical ministry issues such as caring for members, church revitalization and pastoral retirement, aimed at pastors and church leaders.
How do I contact Trench Talk about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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