Way of the Fathers
Way of the Fathers is a Catholic history podcast from CatholicCulture.org, hosted by Jim Papandrea, about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church. It has 176 episodes on a biweekly cadence, typically around 19 minutes. Estimated downloads are 4,000 to 10,000 per episode, with a sponsorship rate of $70 to $250 per episode. Season 5 covers the Doctors of the Church.
Steady biweekly Catholic history series with a loyal, highly rated audience
- 252 Apple ratings at 4.9 stars suggest an engaged listener base for a niche religious history show.
- Short episodes of about 19 minutes across 176 episodes since 2019 give a deep back catalog.
- Backed by CatholicCulture.org, which lists the show alongside its other podcasts and audiobooks.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, narrative, serialized seasons
- Tone
- scholarly, reverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 25 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- CatholicCulture.org
- Categories promoted
- religious media, books
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website says this is a listener-supported podcast and one recent bonus episode promotes the New Lives of the Popes podcast; no outside sponsors appear in the titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The feed is flagged not explicit and titles such as '5.44 St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Doctor of Merciful Love' are devotional and historical.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.catholicculture.org/wayofthefathers |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482317384 |
| RSS feed | wayofthefathers.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 69 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5.44 St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Doctor of Merciful Love | 2026-10-16 | 23 min |
| 5.43 St. Alphonsus Liguori: Prince of the Moralists | 2026-09-22 | 22 min |
| 5.42 St. Alphonsus Liguori: Most Zealous Doctor | 2026-09-09 | 29 min |
| 5.41 St. Francis de Sales: Doctor of Analogies | 2026-08-26 | 18 min |
| 5.40 St. Francis de Sales: The Gentleman Doctor | 2026-08-12 | 17 min |
| 5.39 St. Robert Bellarmine: Father of the Poor | 2026-07-22 | 26 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
A podcast about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church—the foundational figures of Christian history. A production of CatholicCulture.org, hosted by Jim Papandrea (formerly by Mike Aquilina). Currently covering all the Doctors of the Church! Seasons: 1: Church Fathers 2: Early Ecumenical Councils 3: Cities of God 4: Heresies 5: Doctors of the Church
About Way of the Fathers
Way of the Fathers is a podcast about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, produced by CatholicCulture.org. According to the feed, it is hosted by Jim Papandrea, with seasons one to three hosted by Mike Aquilina. The show runs in seasons covering Church Fathers, early councils, cities, heresies and, currently, the Doctors of the Church.
The feed lists 176 episodes since October 2019, released about every two weeks and running roughly 19 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 252 ratings with a 4.9 average. The website describes the show as listener-supported and links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Starbooked estimates 4,000 to 10,000 downloads per episode, based on ratings, catalog size and cadence. No outside sponsors appear in the feed. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $70 to $250 per episode. It suits Catholic publishers, faith-based events and educational brands that want a reverent, history-minded audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Way of the Fathers can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Way of the Fathers
How much does Way of the Fathers charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $70 to $250 per episode, based on an estimated 4,000 to 10,000 downloads per episode. Actual rates are set by the show and may differ.
What is Way of the Fathers about?
Way of the Fathers is a CatholicCulture.org podcast about the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the foundational figures of Christian history. Season 5 profiles the Doctors of the Church, hosted by Jim Papandrea.
How do I contact Way of the Fathers about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, so you can arrange a sponsorship without chasing an inbox.
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