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The Deep Dish

Melissa Kruger, Courtney Doctor

Booking Overview

A Christian discipleship conversation show focused on biblical theology, spiritual formation, and applying Scripture to everyday life, typically featuring established Christian authors, Bible teachers, pastors, and ministry leaders as external guests. Credible pitches include female Christian thought leaders, authors, Bible teachers, and pastoral or ministry experts with a strong theological grounding and practical wisdom; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 51

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 280.0k subscribers

Instagram: 403.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org

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Host

Melissa Kruger - Christian author, Bible teacher, and vice president of discipleship programming at The Gospel Coalition.

Courtney Doctor - Christian author, Bible teacher, and director of women’s initiatives at The Gospel Coalition.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published Christian authors, Bible teachers, pastors, theologians, and experienced ministry leaders with strong biblical knowledge and the ability to apply Christian doctrine to practical life and discipleship.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with established Christian publishers, Leadership or teaching roles in churches, ministries, or Christian organizations, Recognized expertise in biblical theology, discipleship, spiritual formation, or Christian living

Recent Guest Discussions

Jen Wilkin - Children’s Literature, Reading To Children, And Using Books As A Tool For Discipleship.

Blair Linne - Anxiety, Panic Attacks, The Relationship Between Mind, Body, And Spirit, And Compassionate Support For People Who Struggle With Anxiety.

Tara-Leigh Cobble - Overcoming Fear And Perfectionism In Bible Reading, Developing Consistent Scripture-reading Habits, And Using Bible Study Resources.

Kyle Worley - Union With Christ, Christian Identity, Assurance, And The Practical Implications Of Christian Doctrine.

Rory Shiner - Union With Christ, Christian Identity, Assurance, And The Practical Implications Of Christian Doctrine.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Discipleship, Biblical Theology, Women's Ministry, Bible Study

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Deep Dish Live: Endurance in the Faith (with Nancy Guthrie and Jen Wilkin)

October 01, 2026

In this live recording from TGCW26, Courtney and Melissa talk with Nancy Guthrie and Jen Wilkin about how to persevere in faith for the rest of your life.They make the point that we shouldn’t give up on something just because it is hard, and they discuss how to cling to faith through suffering, prosperity, and even when our Christian heroes fail. Listen to and be encouraged by the Bible promises that keep these four women anchored in the faith.Resources Mentioned:Revelation (Bible Study) by J...

Why Kids' Books Matter (with Jen Wilkin)

September 17, 2026

Melissa and Courtney talk with Jen Wilkin about their mutual love of children’s books and why reading to children can be a key part of discipleship (as well as a delight!). They talk about what books they loved as children as well as the ones they read to their own kids. They consider the benefits and limitations of children’s Bibles, and discuss why they’ve written books for kids.Books Mentioned:The Book of VirtuesThe Chronicles of NarniaAre You My Mother? Go, Dog, Go!The Little Rabbit ...

God-Given Tools for Fighting Anxiety (with Blair Linne)

September 03, 2026

Courtney and Melissa talk to Blair Linne about her struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and the tools that have helped her to fight anxiety. They discuss the mind/body/spirit complexities of anxiety, when anxiety becomes sinful, and how to listen with compassion and wisdom to others who are struggling. Blaire’s story and wisdom provide great encouragement and hope for any Christian walking through anxiety. Resources Mentioned: Made to Tremble by Blair Linne A Practical Treatise of Fear ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Deep Dish?

The Deep Dish is hosted by Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org. 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 Deep Dish?

The publicly listed email for The Deep Dish: podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org.

How many listeners does The Deep Dish have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Deep Dish?

The Deep Dish typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published Christian authors, Bible teachers, pastors, theologians, and experienced ministry leaders with strong biblical knowledge and the ability to apply Christian doctrine to practical life and discipleship. Common among recent guests: Published books with established Christian publishers; Leadership or teaching roles in churches, ministries, or Christian organizations; Recognized expertise in biblical theology, discipleship, spiritual formation, or Christian living. Recent guests include Jen Wilkin, Blair Linne, and Tara-Leigh Cobble.

How hard is it to get booked on The Deep Dish?

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

What topics does The Deep Dish cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Discipleship, Biblical Theology, Women's Ministry, and Bible Study. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org

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