Exvangelical

Blake Chastain

Booking Overview

Interview-led religion podcast examining evangelical subculture, religious deconstruction, and life after evangelicalism through conversations with authors, clergy, filmmakers, and activists. Credible pitches include authors and scholars of religion, clergy working across belief communities, filmmakers exploring faith and family, and advocates addressing religious trauma or social justice; booking difficulty is medium because the show features relevant independent professionals alongside more established public voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 242

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 310 subscribers

Instagram: 5.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

blake@exvangelicalpodcast.com

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Host

Blake Chastain - Author of Exvangelical & Beyond and host of a podcast exploring evangelical subculture, religious change, and life beyond evangelicalism.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Authors, clergy, religious scholars, filmmakers, activists, and other professionals with direct experience or substantive expertise related to evangelicalism, religious change, interfaith work, social justice, or belief and identity.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Documentary filmmaking, Religious leadership, Public writing and educational work, Community advocacy and organizing

Recent Guest Discussions

Katy Scoggin - Growing Up In Evangelical Culture, Family Relationships, Rigid Belief, Personal Change, And The Making Of Flood.

Amar D. Peterman - Evangelical Formation, Interfaith Work, Local Common Good, Pluralism, Neighborly Practices, And Learning From Religious Deconstruction.

B.K. O'Connor - Multifaith Upbringing, Loss Of Faith, Sacred-story Revision, The Divine Feminine, Patriarchal Religious Narratives, And Mythology.

Danya Ruttenberg - Jewish Community Responses To The War In Gaza, Antisemitism, Moral Injury, Religious Disagreement, And Working Across Differing Beliefs.

Jenny Booth Potter - Community Solidarity, Mutual Aid, Public Documentation, Ongoing Trauma, Material Needs, And Ways To Support Affected Communities.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Evangelicalism, Religious Deconstruction, Interfaith Dialogue

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Exvangelical

Katy Scoggin, director of Flood

September 16, 2026

We're back with an interview featuring Katy Scoggin, director of the documentary Flood. The documentary is available on the PBS YouTube channel until 10/13/26 at this link: https://youtu.be/Zm8AhHLTbuI?is=qoqQSvDA_KJ2zAgx Learn more at floodmovie.com or by visiting the linktree: https://linktr.ee/floodmovie Support my work directly at blakechastain.com. Buy Exvangelical & Beyond: https://bookshop.org/a/11130/9780593717073 Buy books from other authors who have appeared on the show: https...

Becoming Neighbors with Amar D. Peterman

April 17, 2026

In this episode, I speak with Amar D. Peterman, author of the new book Becoming Neighbors: The Common Good Made Local. Follow Amar online: https://amardpeterman.substack.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amarpeterman https://www.instagram.com/amarpeterman/ Affiliate links, which support the show: Buy the book: https://bookshop.org/a/11130/9780802884121 Buy Exvangelical & Beyond by Blake Chastain: https://bookshop.org/a/11130/9780593717073 Amar's book rec: I Believe in the Resurrection of t...

The Good Books: BK O'Connor, author of Eve: A Novel

April 10, 2026

This week I'm talking to B.K. O'Connor, author of Eve: A Novel. Buy Eve: A Novel on bookshop.org to support the show: https://bookshop.org/a/11130/9781592116690 Follow BK O'Connor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkivoconnor/ She and I appeared together on a panel in Brooklyn last month, which you can read about here: https://www.blakechastain.com/at-the-urbane-arts-club/ 00:00 Housekeeping Updates 01:00 Show Expansion Plans 02:19 Meet BK O'Connor 03:09 Growing Up Multi Faith 04:5...

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Frequently asked questions

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Exvangelical

How do I get in touch with Exvangelical?

Exvangelical is hosted by Blake Chastain. Its publicly listed email is blake@exvangelicalpodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Exvangelical?

The publicly listed email for Exvangelical: blake@exvangelicalpodcast.com.

How many listeners does Exvangelical have?

Podseeker estimates Exvangelical reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Exvangelical?

Exvangelical typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, clergy, religious scholars, filmmakers, activists, and other professionals with direct experience or substantive expertise related to evangelicalism, religious change, interfaith work, social justice, or belief and identity. Common among recent guests: Published books; Documentary filmmaking; Religious leadership. Recent guests include Katy Scoggin, Amar D. Peterman, and B.K. O'Connor.

How hard is it to get booked on Exvangelical?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Exvangelical cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Evangelicalism, Religious Deconstruction, and Interfaith Dialogue. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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