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Undeceptions with John Dickson

Podcast · undeceptions.com · AU · EN
Hosted by John Dickson

Undeceptions, hosted by John Dickson, explores misunderstood or forgotten aspects of life, faith, history, culture and ethics from a Christian perspective. The show has 266 episodes, released weekly, with a median length of about 64 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated). Indicative rate is $90 to $625 per episode, with a distinctive feature of Australia's top Christian podcast status.

Why brands sponsor Undeceptions with John Dickson

Australia's top Christian podcast with a loyal, highly rated weekly audience

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 332 ratings signals an engaged listenership.
  • Weekly episodes since 2019, 266 in total, build a consistent presence over time.
  • Long-form interviews and historical deep dives suit brands seeking thoughtful, considered placements.
Best forfaith-adjacent publishers and bookshopseducation and study resourcesvalues-aligned lifestyle brands
Watch forAudience is defined by faith; brands outside religious or ethical themes may see weaker fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion & Spirituality85%
Books & Literature5%
Society5%
Education5%
Formats
interview, solo monologue, documentary-style feature
Tone
thoughtful, measured
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
45 to 85 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 332 Apple ratings at 4.8 average indicates a band of 5,000 to 25,000, shifted by the 2019 start (over five years old, so no upward shift), weekly cadence, long episodes, and Podcast Index popularity 9.
Audience asks abouthow Christian history and doctrine should be understoodwhat the Bible says on contested questionshow faith relates to science, ethics and culture
Age
10%18-24
20%25-34
25%35-44
45%45+
Gender
40%women
60%men
Countries
🇦🇺 Australia40%
🇺🇸 United States35%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom15%
Other10%
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 website invites sponsorship enquiries through its contact page and offers a donate link.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicsmedium

Family friendly
Recent titles such as '187. On Slavery' and 'Tough Texts' cover historical violence and contested scriptural passages in an educational register.

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: 25 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks18 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
187. On Slavery2026-09-131 h 24 min
186. Question Answer XVII2026-09-0645 min
185: Dis / Ability2026-08-301 h 17 min
184. Forgive Us2026-08-231 h 19 min
183. With Lennox2026-08-171 h 14 min
182. Tough Texts2026-08-091 h 1 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 36 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Every week on Undeceptions we’ll explore some aspect of life, faith, history, culture, or ethics that is either much misunderstood or mostly forgotten. With the help of people who know what they’re talking about, we’ll be trying to ‘undeceive ourselves’ and let the truth ‘out’.
Undeceptions with John Dickson's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Undeceptions with John Dickson

Undeceptions is a weekly podcast hosted by John Dickson, a historian, author and Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College, according to the show's About page. Each episode explores a misunderstood or forgotten aspect of life, faith, history, culture or ethics, with interviews and long-form features. The feed lists 266 episodes with a median length of about 64 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 332 ratings, based on the Apple Podcasts listing. Listener figures are not published; our estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, concentrated among Christian audiences in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Brands seeking thoughtful, faith-adjacent placements should consider the show. A host-read mid-roll is indicatively priced at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. No sponsors were seen in the feed.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Undeceptions with John Dickson can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Undeceptions with John Dickson

How much does Undeceptions charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Indicative host-read mid-roll pricing is $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per thousand. Exact rates depend on placement and terms agreed with the show.

What is Undeceptions about?

Undeceptions, hosted by John Dickson, explores misunderstood or forgotten aspects of life, faith, history, culture and ethics. Episodes are weekly, typically 45 to 85 minutes, and often feature interviews with specialists.

How do I contact Undeceptions about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked directly.

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