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The Church Answers Podcast

Thom Rainer, Jess Rainer

Booking Overview

This is a primarily solo-expert show focused on church life, congregational health, and leadership, with occasional interviews featuring senior Christian-sector leaders. Pitchable candidates include pastors, denominational executives, church-health consultants, and church finance or ministry leaders with substantial organizational experience; booking difficulty is high because the demonstrated guest profile includes prominent industry leadership.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@churchanswers.com

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Host

Thom Rainer - Church leadership author, consultant, and founder of Church Answers who focuses on congregational health and organizational leadership.

Jess Rainer - Church leadership contributor focused on practical issues affecting congregations, ministry operations, and church health.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior leadership experience in churches, denominations, Christian organizations, or ministry-focused institutions, with demonstrated expertise in congregational health, church administration, finance, or leadership.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a major Christian organization or church, Significant experience improving congregational health or ministry operations, Executive-level expertise in church leadership or administration

Recent Guest Discussions

Ryan Blackwell - The Story Of First Baptist Church Of San Francisco

Recent Topics

Christianity, Church Leadership, Congregational Health, Church Finance, Church Administration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Church Answers Podcast
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Why Have (Most) Churches Stopped Using Spiritual Gift Inventories?

October 07, 2026

Thom reviews the history of a tool that received widespread use for three decades. He looks at the reasons why it has almost faded away. The post Why Have (Most) Churches Stopped Using Spiritual Gift Inventories? appeared first on Church Answers.

Fostering Connections in the Community and Church Through Sports

October 07, 2026

Josh Jordan, Family Life Pastor, from First Baptist Church Covington, LA joins Jess and Thom on the show to discuss how his church has used Upward Sports to engage families in their community. The post Fostering Connections in the Community and Church Through Sports appeared first on Church Answers.

The Volunteer Model Is Breaking

September 30, 2026

Jess and Thom discuss why this reality has reached a crisis stage in many churches. The post The Volunteer Model Is Breaking appeared first on Church Answers.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Church Answers Podcast?

The Church Answers Podcast is hosted by Thom Rainer and Jess Rainer. Its publicly listed email is info@churchanswers.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 The Church Answers Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Church Answers Podcast: info@churchanswers.com.

How many listeners does The Church Answers Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Church Answers Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Church Answers Podcast?

The Church Answers Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior leadership experience in churches, denominations, Christian organizations, or ministry-focused institutions, with demonstrated expertise in congregational health, church administration, finance, or leadership. Common among recent guests: Leading a major Christian organization or church; Significant experience improving congregational health or ministry operations; Executive-level expertise in church leadership or administration. Recent guests include Ryan Blackwell.

How hard is it to get booked on The Church Answers Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Church Answers Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Church Leadership, Congregational Health, Church Finance, and Church Administration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@churchanswers.com

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