The Desert Sanctuary

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karl4hand@gmail.com

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Honoring the Journey · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

You Can Be Both · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Desert Sanctuary?

The Desert Sanctuary is hosted by Karl Forehand and Laura Forehand. Its publicly listed email is karl4hand@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 The Desert Sanctuary?

The publicly listed email for The Desert Sanctuary: karl4hand@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Desert Sanctuary have?

Podseeker estimates The Desert Sanctuary reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Desert Sanctuary?

The Desert Sanctuary typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Former clergy or ministry leaders, mental health professionals, religious-trauma specialists, authors, advocates, and people with compelling lived experience of Christian fundamentalism or religious harm. Common among recent guests: Published memoirs or books; Professional mental health practice; Former pastoral or ministry leadership. Recent guests include Aaron Tomlinson, Sherri Bothwell, and Tia Levings.

How hard is it to get booked on The Desert Sanctuary?

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

What topics does The Desert Sanctuary cover?

Recent episodes cover Religious Trauma, Deconstruction, Christianity, Spirituality, and Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.