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Unshackled - A Ministry of Pacific Garden Mission

@unshackledpgm · US · EN

Unshackled (@unshackledpgm), a US Christian radio drama ministry tied to Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, produces short-form and long-form true-story dramas. The channel has about 18,400 subscribers, around 741 median views per video, and uploads several times a week. Sponsored integrations are rated at $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views, roughly $150 to $250 per video, because most uploads are Shorts.

Why brands book Unshackled

Faith-based true-story audience with consistent weekly reach and a loyal, mostly American base

  • About 18,400 subscribers and 1.88 million lifetime views on a channel active since 2016
  • Median of 741 views per video, with full-length episodes reaching up to about 7,800 views
  • Uploads about 46 times in 90 days, giving brands steady weekly placement
Best forfaith-based brand awarenessnonprofit or ministry partnerships
Watch forShorts-heavy channel with low median views; audience is niche and not suited to general consumer goods.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Religion and Spirituality70%
Film and Television20%
Society10%
Formats
short audio drama clips with animated or still art, long-form audio drama episodes, live recording promos
Tone
earnest, dramatic
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
under 30 seconds for Shorts, about 30 minutes for full episodes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement3.0%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow to attend a live recording at Pacific Garden Missionwhere to hear the daily devotionalwhat happens next in a multi-part story
Age
10%18-24
15%25-34
20%35-44
55%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada5%
Other10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel promotes its own ministry, app and giving page.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Episode titles such as '3951 Stephen McPherson Part 1' and 'Nicky' reference addiction and abuse, though the content is framed as a religious testimony.

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.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube18k74146

Benchmark score: 39 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers5 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days30 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform4 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest today.

The official YouTube channel of Unshackled: The Longest Running Radio Drama Series in The World. You can visit Pacific Garden Mission on Saturdays for a free live production at 4:30pm. 1458 S. Canal St. Chicago, IL 60607 unshackled.org unshackled@pgm.org UNSHACKLED! Mission Statement We proclaim the Gospel through all the venues of UNSHACKLED! so that people will hear and be saved. 312-281-1263
Unshackled - A Ministry of Pacific Garden Mission's own profile description on YouTube

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About Unshackled - A Ministry of Pacific Garden Mission

Unshackled is a US Christian audio drama ministry, run in connection with Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago, that posts true-story dramas, daily devotionals and live recording promos on YouTube. The channel has about 18,400 subscribers and most uploads are short clips under 30 seconds, with full episodes running about 30 minutes. Median views are around 741 per video, so the audience is best estimated as older, American and faith-motivated; these figures are estimates from channel data.

The channel is best suited to ministries, faith-based nonprofits and brands with a religious or family-values angle. Rates for sponsored integrations run $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views because of the Shorts share, or about $150 to $250 per video, which is a CPM of $4 to $8 per 1,000 views compared with $10 to $30 for typical paid ads.

Brands should weigh the channel's small but focused reach against its strong community connection to the Chicago mission and its long archive of stories.

Written from Unshackled - A Ministry of Pacific Garden Mission's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Unshackled - A Ministry of Pacific Garden Mission can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Unshackled

How much does Unshackled charge for a sponsored video?

Based on the channel's median views, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, using a rate of $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views because most uploads are Shorts. Final rates are set by the creator or ministry and are not confirmed on the channel.

What does Unshackled post about on YouTube?

Unshackled posts short audio drama clips and longer true-story episodes about faith, redemption and recovery from addiction. It also shares daily devotionals and promotions for live recordings held at Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago.

How do I contact Unshackled for a brand deal?

The channel lists the email unshackled@pgm.org and a phone number. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.