“The Rosary In A Year” podcast topped Apple's podcast chart after releasing its first episode on Wednesday.
of podcast Released the first official episode on New Year's Day, top of the chart The situation continued as of Thursday afternoon. It even surpassed “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which has been at the top of the charts since 2022.
podcast is already religion and spirituality The series appeared in the Apple Podcasts section in October after it was announced by “Bible In A Year” podcast host Fr. Mike Schmitz. The occasion marks the third podcast for Catholic media company Ascension to top Apple's charts, with the podcast “Bible In A Year” tied for seventh place on the chart with “Catechism of the Year” It ranked number 3 on the spiritual chart. As of Thursday afternoon, the podcast was ranked No. 4 in the religion section.
Rosary in a Year Podcast Tops Apple Podcasts Charts (Apple Podcasts – Daily Caller News Foundation)
“The world has so much to offer, but we seek God,” said the podcast host and Catholic priest Fr. Mark-Mary Ames said in a statement. “In 1979, when the newly elected Pope John Paul II returned to communist-controlled Poland for the first time as pontiff, a crowd of more than 1 million people responded by chanting, “We want God!” shouted. We want God! We want God. 'I can't help but see this cry echoed by the millions of people who have attended a year of Scripture, a year of Catechism, and a year of Rosary. ”
Father Mark Mary Ames' podcast walks listeners through the Rosary prayers in episodes released daily throughout the year.
Catholic podcasts top Apple charts (Apple Podcasts – Daily Caller News Foundation)
The announcement adds to a national trend of Americans increasingly turning to religion. In 2024, Bible sales will skyrocket, enrollment at Christian colleges will increase, and Bible curriculum will expand to K-12 schools even as overall college enrollment declines. It is now introduced in (Related: 'A great sign of hope': As Americans flock to Christianity, religious leaders are eyeing a 'Fourth Great Awakening')
“The success of our podcast reflects our culture's growing desire for spiritual connection and purpose,” Ascension President and CEO Jonathan Strate said in a statement. ” he said. “Topping the charts again is a testament to our team’s hard work in leveraging digital media to reshape the way people engage with Catholic content.”
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