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Joe Rogan, a well-known name in the podcast world, has recently seen a change in his usual domination of the charts. This shift came with the rise of a religious prayer podcast which has added a layer of complexity in how top spots are ranked and are being achieved on media platforms.
Joe Rogan hosts "The Joe Rogan Experience", a podcast that has remained consistently in the top charts for many years with various topics and unique discussions. He usually stays at the forefront in most rankings in the digital landscape. He provides different viewpoints that tend to spark discussions across multiple forms of media which leads to a strong listener base and an important space within the podcasting realm.
Rogan is not defined by a single viewpoint his approach makes a space where discussions are held with a multitude of viewpoints and ideas often challenging various mainstream narratives. From the guests who are often well-known in their specific industry to the various topics discussed each show has the potential to become a learning experience.
A podcast "The Rosary in a Year (with Fr Mark-Mary Ames)", challenged Joe Rogan's top position by becoming number one on Apple Podcast charts in 2025. This new contender in the podcast space brings a religious element that is very different than many current shows in this specific category of charts. This demonstrates that audiences are seeking many types of content within a wide variety of areas.
Hosted by Father Mark-Mary Ames it was created as a way to have listeners move through and have a relationship with Jesus. It guides listeners to create a strong habit of daily prayer and connect to something greater. This message struck the right tone and created new listening interest as well as a loyal following for all those looking for specific types of guidance.
“The Rosary in a Year” beat out multiple well-known podcasts on Apple charts which was followed by another podcast host the " Shawn Ryan Show ” taking the top spot on Tuesday, which resulted in "The Joe Rogan Experience" going to number seven. This marked a significant change by highlighting new listener habits while introducing content that focuses on a deeper spiritual connection which continues to prove important to many.
Ascension has many other podcasts following a format that encourages listeners to connect to different religious ideas which gives all unique resources with consistency and time to reflect through their own path of faith. As the podcasts continue to be produced in this style it is shown to resonate across cultures and varying demographics which demonstrates a strong push for spiritual wellness. The formats are very appealing to listeners who are looking to build knowledge or create a routine.
Despite changes to chart rankings "The Joe Rogan Experience" still has much influence in media with millions of downloads for certain episodes including one where President-Elect Donald Trump was featured as a guest which reached over 53 million views. Joe Rogan had supported Trumps ideology publicly on the platform. With the many different points made within conversations he holds with diverse guest types it is a location where many want to hear discussions occur.
The episode with Elon Musk continues to lead the charts with over 69 million views. His support has resonated with those who seek different methods of how conversations are being had about current events along with all things happening in the digital world.
Father Mark-Mary gives all of the glory for the success to God noting that it was important for his focus to stay on providing people a way to connect through prayer which allowed his project to reach others. His desire is not about him at all he also acknowledges many who do more for the spiritual world however being on the number 1 platform gave all access to see all sides and areas of personal and global importance.
This change in ranking shows faith based content still has impact on an important scale showing a larger demographic in new media formats. The podcasts have created an interest from many communities who may have not seen the platform as an outlet for growth. By reaching the top on such a large scale the content creates conversations that have impact beyond its main demographic of audience.