You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo, hosted by Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle, covers a biblical worldview, Christian discipleship and parish renewal. The show has 402 episodes released roughly weekly, with median episodes around 33 minutes. Estimated downloads are about 8,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $144 to $625 per episode and a distinctive detail of a 4.9 Apple rating from 656 ratings.
Engaged Catholic audience of 400-plus episodes with a 4.9 Apple rating
- 656 Apple Podcasts ratings average 4.9 out of 5, with 613 five-star reviews.
- Weekly cadence over more than six years with roughly 33-minute episodes suits a steady sponsorship slot.
- Hosts Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle run a ministry tied to parish evangelization and clergy and lay leader training.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- encouraging, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Funding link to actsxxix.org/give labeled 'Support the show!' in the feed, with no sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles and descriptions cover faith, mission and parish life with no explicit flag (explicit=0).
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | youwerebornforthis.actsxxix.org |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1492145319 |
| RSS feed | feeds.fireside.fm/youwerebornforthis/rss |
Benchmark score: 91 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 403: World Mission Day | 2026-10-12 | 37 min |
| Episode 402: Testimonies from The Jesus Conference | 2026-10-05 | 13 min |
| Episode 401: A Conversation About The Resistance: God’s Plan for Renew | 2026-09-28 | 35 min |
| Episode 400: Let’s Go To Work | 2026-09-21 | 24 min |
| Episode 399: God Is Not Like Us And That’s a Great Thing | 2026-09-14 | 30 min |
| Episode 398: Everything is At Stake | 2026-09-07 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Join Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle as we talk about anything and everything that has to do with reacquiring a Biblical Worldview. This podcast seeks to encourage and inspire our listeners with hope firmly founded in the Lordship of Jesus. If you are blessed by our podcast, and wish to support us, please click https://www.actsxxix.org/give
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About You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo is a weekly Christian podcast hosted by Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle. The show covers reacquiring a biblical worldview, parish renewal and evangelization, in an episodic format with co-hosted discussion and occasional interviews. Per the feed, the show has 402 episodes, with a median length of about 33 minutes. The website describes Fr. John as an ACTS XXIX missionary and executive director, ordained in 1996, and Mary as a missionary and The Rescue Project lead.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with 656 ratings and an average of 4.9 out of 5, which suggests a loyal listenership. Estimated downloads are roughly 8,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), and the audience is likely to be US-based Christian adults, mostly 35 and older (estimated). No sponsors were found in the feed. The show carries a funding link to ACTS XXIX, so sponsorship fits faith-based books, ministry tools and retreat promotion.
A typical host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at $144 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits faith-based brands seeking an engaged, values-aligned audience. Sponsorship is best suited to Christian publishers, ministries and retreat organizers.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo
How much does You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is roughly $144 to $625 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals and are not published by the show.
What is You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo about?
The podcast discusses reacquiring a biblical worldview, parish renewal and evangelization. Hosts Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle talk about Christian discipleship in weekly episodes of about 33 minutes.
How do I contact You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked, so you can reach the team directly from the listing.
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