Looking for the best religion podcasts? The best podcasts about spirituality? Then you've come to the right place!
Our top 10 roundup is pulled from the most popular podcast listening platform on the planet – Apple Podcasts – and is compiled based on ratings, reviews, subscribers, and consistency of new episode releases.
Before we dive in to our Top 10 Religion & Spirituality Podcasts though, let's answer some frequently asked questions you might have:
- What IS a Podcast?
- How Do I Listen to a Podcast?
- How Do I Subscribe to a Podcast?
- How Do I Make My Own Podcast?
- How Do I Made a Church Podcast?
Now that you know where to come for answers to your podcasting questions, let's crack on with some listening recommendations…
1. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.
Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading.
With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today!
2. Joel Osteen Podcast
Welcome to the Joel Osteen Daily Podcast. Joel & Victoria Osteen inspire people to reach their dreams, find fresh beginnings and live their best life. Both he and Victoria live in Houston, TX.
3. WHOA That's Good Podcast
The “WHOA That's Good” podcast welcomes you into The “WHOA That's Good” podcast welcomes you into meaningful conversations with authors, athletes, musicians, speakers, and stars of film and television in search of the answer to just one question: What is the best advice you have ever been given? Hosted by Sadie Robertson, best-selling author, founder of Live Original, and star of A&E's “Duck Dynasty” & season 19 of ABC's “Dancing with the Stars,” this fun and lighthearted podcast is sure to leave you saying, “WHOA That's Good!
WHOA That's Good Podcast Website
4. Made For This with Jennie Allen
Jennie Allen is the New York Times bestselling author of ‘Get Out Of Your Head' and the founder and visionary of IF:Gathering. She is a passionate leader following God's call on her life to catalyze a generation of women to live what they believe. Jennie has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband, Zac and their four children.
Made For This with Jennie Allen Website
5. Unashamed with Phil & Jase Robertson
The Duck Commander and his sons are unashamed of their Christian faith and want to share the Gospel with everyone, from new believers to longtime followers of Jesus. Phil, Al, Jase, and their special guests go beyond the four walls of the church to share God's Word and study the Bible with you. So pour a glass of tea, and experience fun and inspiring stories of faith and family, straight from West Monroe, Louisiana.
6. BibleProject
The creators of BibleProject have in-depth conversations about the Bible and theology. A companion podcast to BibleProject videos found at bibleproject.com
7. Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
Life isn't always bright and shiny, as Kate Bowler knows. Kate is a young mother, writer and professor who, at age 35, was suddenly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer. In, warm, insightful, often funny conversations, Kate talks with people about what they've learned in dark times. Kate teaches at Duke Divinity School and is author of “Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved).”
8. Joyce Meyer Radio Podcast
Enjoying Everyday Life® is a daily TV and radio broadcast provided by Joyce Meyer Ministries.
Joyce Meyer Radio Podcast Website
9. The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast
For over 25 years Proverbs 31 Ministries' mission has been to intersect God's Word in the real, hard places we all struggle with. That's why we started this podcast. Every episode will feature a variety of teachings from president Lysa TerKeurst, staff members or friends of the ministry who can teach you something valuable from their vantage point. We hope that regardless of your age, background or stage of life, it's something you look forward to listening to each month!
Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast Website
10. Tara Brach Podcast
Tara Brach, Ph.D is an internationally known meditation teacher and author of bestselling Radical Acceptance and True Refuge. Tara shares a weekly guided meditation and talk that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. The podcast addresses the value of mindfulness meditation and self-compassion in relieving emotional suffering, serving spiritual awakening and bringing healing to our world.
Top 10 Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
Hopefully, this roundup has you sorted out with a fresh batch of podcasts in your playlist.
If you still have questions about podcasting then remember to check out our answers to these frequently asked ones:
- What IS a Podcast?
- How Do I Listen to a Podcast?
- How Do I Subscribe to a Podcast?
- How Do I Make My Own Podcast?
- How Do I Make a Church Podcast?
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