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Hardly Initiated

Michael J. MacDonald, Kira Oliver

Booking Overview

Christian faith interview show focused on personal testimony, spiritual transformation, religious questions, and recovery, typically featuring external guests with compelling lived experiences of trauma, addiction, incarceration, sex work, or religious conversion. Suitable pitches include Christian testimony speakers, recovery and reentry advocates, ministry or community leaders, and professionals who can discuss faith-driven transformation; booking difficulty is likely low because recent guests are accessible practitioners and people with firsthand stories rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 507

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 541.0k subscribers

Instagram: 188.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hardlyinitiated@gmail.com

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Host

Michael J. MacDonald - Christian podcast host and faith commentator focused on testimony, spiritual transformation, religious questions, and practical Christian living.

Kira Oliver - Christian podcast host and faith commentator focused on testimony, spiritual transformation, religious questions, and practical Christian living.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Guests with credible firsthand experience of Christian conversion, trauma recovery, addiction recovery, incarceration, sex work, religious transition, mentoring, or community ministry who can discuss personal transformation candidly.
Required Achievements:  
Demonstrated personal transformation, Recovery or reentry experience, Mentoring or community outreach, A credible Christian testimony

Recent Guest Discussions

Keisha Gibson - Leaving Prostitution, Overcoming Addiction And Generational Trauma, Spiritual Warfare, Hearing God's Voice, Confession, And Christian Transformation.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Spiritual Transformation, Religious Conversion, Addiction Recovery

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hardly Initiated
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Hollywood Offered Him Millions but God Said Leave | Brandon ‘WriterBoy’ Washington

October 06, 2026

The opportunity involved a new streaming platform and prospective multimillion-dollar deals.The speaker’s account turns on a harder question: what happens when ambition and conviction stop pointing in the same direction?In this Hardly Initiated conversation, the speaker describes preparing to lead a venture, hesitating for two weeks, and confronting a decision understood as God’s direction. This is personal testimony about faith and business, not a promise that obedience guarantees money or c...

Can You Defend Your Faith Without Being Rude? | Da' T.R.U.T.H

September 29, 2026

join our waitlist to our EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY and be the first to have access https://stayinitiated.comYou grew up hearing about God. You learned the scriptures. You inherited the beliefs. But when life starts testing everything you’ve been taught… is your faith actually yours?Before Da’ T.R.U.T.H. was a Grammy-nominated Christian hip-hop artist and apologist, he was a pastor’s son who believed in God at five years old. Then came the questions. The doubts. The encounters that challenged belief...

Lust, Lies, and Liberation Keisha Gibsons Faith Journey

September 22, 2026

Keisha Gibson’s story is a powerful testimony of survival, faith, and transformation. Born into trauma and generational curses, Keisha faced molestation, addiction, and years of life on the streets. Yet through the grace of Jesus Christ, she found freedom from the chains of sin and a new identity as a bride of Christ.In this episode, Keisha shares candid reflections on spiritual warfare, the struggle with lust, and the importance of obedience over mere ritual. She challenges misconceptions ab...

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Frequently asked questions

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Hardly Initiated
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How do I get in touch with Hardly Initiated?

Hardly Initiated is hosted by Michael J. MacDonald and Kira Oliver. Its publicly listed email is hardlyinitiated@gmail.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 Hardly Initiated?

The publicly listed email for Hardly Initiated: hardlyinitiated@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Hardly Initiated have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Hardly Initiated?

Hardly Initiated typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Guests with credible firsthand experience of Christian conversion, trauma recovery, addiction recovery, incarceration, sex work, religious transition, mentoring, or community ministry who can discuss personal transformation candidly. Common among recent guests: Demonstrated personal transformation; Recovery or reentry experience; Mentoring or community outreach. Recent guests include Keisha Gibson.

How hard is it to get booked on Hardly Initiated?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Hardly Initiated cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Spiritual Transformation, Religious Conversion, and Addiction Recovery. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hardlyinitiated@gmail.com

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