17 Best Christian Podcasts to Bring You Closer to Jesus

Christian podcasts are great tools for strengthening our faith. Not only do Christian podcasts share truths found in the Word, but they also provide practical ways to apply those truths to our daily lives, helping us grow closer to Jesus.

To help you find your next binge-worthy podcast, we’ve rounded up several of our favorites.

What’s Here:

• Christian Podcasts for Women
• Christian Podcasts for Men
• Christian Podcasts for Parents
• Christian Podcasts for Kids
• Christian Podcasts for Everyone
• FAQs About Christian Podcasts
• BONUS: Hear Compassion President & CEO Talk About Generosity

Christian Podcasts for Women

1. “Made for This” with Jennie Allen

• New episodes? Yes, weekly.
• Who’s it best for? Women who want real, spiritual truth for everyday struggles.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music.

Jennie Allen is a 2X New York Times Bestselling author of “Find Your People” and “Get Out Of Your Head.” As a leader, her mission is to help all of us get closer to Jesus and know him more deeply.

The “Made for This” podcast features short, fun and real conversations about the struggles women face each day. During the podcast, Jennie meets those struggles head-on by leading us back to God who sets us free. Each week, Jennie releases one teaching episode and one interview.

2. “The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast”

• New episodes? Yes, weekly.
• Who’s it best for? Women who want to grow in their faith and live with purpose, no matter what comes next.
• Platform? YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

Candace Cameron Bure is an actress, wife, mother of three, producer, director, businesswoman and New York Times Bestselling author. But above all else, Candace loves Jesus and seeks to give him glory.

“The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast” is a place for women to go through their good and bad days together. During each episode, Candace and special guests have truthful conversations about living with kindness, class and purpose, no matter what life throws your way.

3. “The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast”

• New episodes? Yes, weekly.
• Who’s it best for? Any woman in any season of life who seeks Biblical truth.
• Platform? Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

“The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast” is led by Proverbs 31 Ministries president Lysa TerKeurst and various special guests each week. This podcast aims to spread the message that no matter what stage of life you find yourself in, you don’t have to figure out your faith alone.

Each episode offers Biblical truth on topics ranging from spiritual growth and theology to slowing down when life doesn’t seem to stop. There’s something for every girl here!

4. “Therapy & Theology” with Lysa TerKeurst

• New episodes? Yes, new episodes release each year.
• Who’s it best for? Women struggling through hard things who aren’t sure how they can move forward.
• Platform? Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

Lysa TerKeurst is the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and a 6X New York Times Bestselling author. Lysa has also walked through many hard things throughout her lifetime. Her experiences have inspired her to show other women how to walk through trauma and heartbreak.

In the “Therapy & Theology” podcast, Lysa is joined by her personal, licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle, the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Together, they tackle hard topics ranging from being brave to trusting after betrayal.

Christian Podcasts for Men

1. “The Frontline” by Matt Knoll

• New episodes? Yes, daily.
• Who’s it best for? Men who want to strengthen their walk with Jesus, their marriages and their families.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Matt Knoll is a pastor with a heart for encouraging men to remain strong and bold in the midst of life’s battles. “The Frontline” podcast provides honest truths about topics that matter, from avoiding temptation to entrusting your kids to God.

While some episodes are in-depth, other episodes, called “Off the Cuff,” are short and sweet, great for morning commutes and lunch breaks.

2. “Real Men Connect” by Dr. Joe Martin

• New episodes? Yes, Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Who’s it best for? Men who want to understand how to apply scriptural wisdom to every part of their lives.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartPodcasts, Stitcher.

A No. 1-rated podcast for men, “Real Men Connect” teaches men how to live, grow and lead better lives for God. Led by Dr. Joe Martin, the podcast dives into topics surrounding marriage, family, friendships, business, finances and so much more.

There are currently over 900 episodes to listen to and enjoy, with many featuring power-packed interviews with other men working to pursue God.

3. “Men in the Arena” by Jim Ramos

• New episodes? Yes, published periodically.
• Who’s it best for? Men who are trying to juggle families, marriages and jobs and want to pursue godly lives through it all.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castro.

Another No. 1-rated podcast, hosted by bestselling author Jim Ramos, “Men in the Arena” focuses on helping men become the best versions of themselves through biblical wisdom and truth. It’s specifically built for men in the “stress bubble of life,” who are working to juggle marriage, kids and work while following Jesus.

As you listen, you’ll hear from other godly men like John Eldredge and Gene Getz, who share their life experiences to inspire you to keep following Jesus no matter what surrounds you.

Christian Podcasts for Parents

1. “Focus on Parenting” by Focus on the Family

• New episodes? Yes, every Tuesday and Thursday.
• Who’s it best for? Parents looking for practical, faith-based instruction and encouragement.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Focus on the Family is known for “helping families thrive in Christ.” And this podcast is meant to help parents thrive while raising their little ones. Each episode delivers powerful Biblical truth about topics that matter to you, from praying for your teens to helping your kids through hard times.

Even better, episodes are short, averaging around 10-12 minutes each. You can easily listen during breakfast or while on a run, giving you quick encouragement any time of day.

2. “Let’s Parent on Purpose” by Jay Holland and Christian Parenting

• New episodes? Yes, monthly.
• Who’s it best for? Parents who want to strengthen their marriages and parenting skills while building a strong relationship with Jesus.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Led by Jay Holland, “Let’s Parent on Purpose” blends biblical truth with interviews from experts in marriage, parenting and Christian discipleship. Through this monthly podcast, you’ll learn how to become a better parent and spouse through Scripture and expert guidance.

3. “The Christian Parenting Podcast” by Steph Thurling

• New episodes? Yes, on Tuesdays.
• Who’s it best for? Moms and dads who want to become the parents God has called them to be, despite their imperfections.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Led by Steph Thurling, this is the podcast for imperfect parents who need wisdom from a perfect God. Steph leads tired moms and dads to the biblical resources needed to raise their littles with intention. During each episode, you’ll receive practical parenting tips and spiritual guidance from various guests.

Christian Podcasts for Kids

1. “Truth Seekers” by Sherilyn R. Grant and Christian Parenting

• New episodes? Yes, published periodically.
• Who’s it best for? Kids of all ages.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

“Truth Seekers” helps little ones explore the truths of the Bible by diving into the stories found in the Old and New Testaments. Each episode includes a fun Bible story, an application to daily life and a prayer, teaching little ones how to use the truths they’re uncovering.

2. “Kids Bible Stories”

• New episodes? Yes, on Wednesdays.
• Who’s it best for? Kids of all ages and their busy parents who need quick biblical truths to share.
• Platform? Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Radio Public.

The “Kids Bible Stories” podcast uses engaging storytelling to teach kids about Jesus and how to apply the gospel to their daily lives.

The fun and engaging episodes are also short, averaging around 10-12 minutes, which is great for busy families. Listen on the commute to school, during breakfast or while getting ready for the day.

3. “Jesus Is Better” by Alicia Yoder

• New episodes? No, but over 100 episodes to enjoy.
• Who’s it best for? Younger children who are diving into learning about Jesus and the Bible.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts.

Alicia Yoder uses this podcast to remind children just how much they need Jesus by pointing to him throughout the Bible.

Alicia retells Bible stories in a kid-friendly way with help from cute characters like Finn the Fish. She explains the life lessons kiddos can learn from each story in a way even your youngest littles can understand.

Christian Podcasts for Everyone

1. “BibleProject”

• New episodes? Yes, every Monday.
• Who’s it best for? Anyone who wants to explore the Bible in a deeper way.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, The BibleProject App.

BibleProject has one mission: to help people experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. The “BibleProject” podcast does just that by exploring the Bible and theology in deeper ways.

The podcast is a companion to BibleProject’s compelling animated videos you can find on their website. For example, watch this video to learn what mountains mean in the Bible, then listen to this podcast episode to learn how you can apply the idea of the mountain to your daily life.

Looking for more? See what the Bible says about compassion, justice and generosity with Compassion and the BibleProject.

2. “The Bible Recap” by Tara-Leigh Cobble

• New episodes? Yes, daily.
• Who’s it best for? Anyone who wants to better understand the passages they’re reading in the Bible, especially those following The Bible Recap’s one-year Bible reading plan.
• Platform? Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts.

“The Bible Recap” offers a wide range of tools to help you read, understand and love the Bible. This podcast offers daily, eight-minute episodes that highlight a summary of each day’s Bible reading from its one-year chronological plan (available on the Bible app).

However, you don’t have to follow the plan to enjoy the truth-filled episodes. In just a few minutes, you can start or end your day in the Word by picking an episode and reading the accompanying Bible verses.

3. “Hearing Jesus” by Rachael Groll

• New episodes? Yes, daily.
• Who’s it best for? Anyone who wants to learn how to hear Jesus and follow his call in their lives.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon, iHeartPodcasts.

The “Hearing Jesus” podcast by Rachael Groll is the ultimate daily devotional. During each episode, you’ll learn how to hear Jesus and grow spiritually by reading Scripture and discovering ways to connect it to your life.

Listeners love Rachael’s way of talking about hard topics with honesty and her ability to align those topics with biblical truths.

4. “Faith Over Fear” by Jennifer Slattery & Carol McCracken

• New episodes? Yes, on Tuesdays.
• Who’s it best for? Anyone struggling with fear or anxiety who wants to experience freedom in Jesus.
• Platform? Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube.

Author and speaker Jennifer Slattery leads this podcast focused on helping you trade your fear for boldness in Jesus. And in this scary world we live in, that’s a life-changing topic for all.

Jennifer guides listeners through topics like overcoming fear, biblical strategies for overcoming anxiety and finding God in hard seasons.

FAQs About Christian Podcasts

Where Do I Find Christian Podcasts?

Finding Christian podcasts to enjoy is simple. You could go to your favorite search engine and type in “Christian podcasts” and search that way. You can also go to your favorite streaming app, like Spotify, Google Podcasts or Apple Podcasts, and search for podcasts there.

Why Listen to Christian Podcasts?

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Guarding your heart means guarding yourself from things that might negatively affect your thoughts and feelings.

Why is that important here? What we watch, read and listen to matters. If we listen to negative things, it becomes easier to think and feel negatively. But if we listen to things that are pure and true, our thoughts and feelings will follow. And guess what? So will our actions.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” — Philippians 4:8, NIV

Filling our ears with the truth about Jesus will keep our hearts aligned with his. It will help protect us from the negative spiral of thoughts, emotions and actions. Listening to Christian podcasts is a great way to prioritize the truth and guard our hearts.

BONUS: Hear Compassion President & CEO Talk About Generosity

You only thought we were done sharing incredible podcasts that will grow your faith. But here at Compassion, we make it a priority to practice generosity in every way. And that includes sharing what we have with you and children in need around the world.

The “Rule of Life” podcast by Practicing the Way encourages us to arrange our everyday lives around becoming like Jesus. And one way we can become like him is by living generously.

In this episode, Compassion President & CEO, Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado discusses how we can generously serve those in need regardless of how close we are to them. After all, giving what we have to serve others, such as through child sponsorship, is a surefire way to bring us closer to Jesus.

What’s your favorite Christian podcast? We’d love to hear what you’re listening to! Share in the comments below.