Listener sentiment
The Deep End w/Taylor Welch continues to draw strong enthusiasm from its core audience, with the vast majority of recent ratings highly favorable. Listeners consistently praise the show for tackling spiritual and biblical topics that traditional church settings avoid — spiritual warfare, healing, deliverance, fringe theology, and supernatural themes — and many describe a transformative impact on their faith, prayer life, and relationship with God. The guest roster is a recurring highlight, with reviewers singling out conversations with figures like Gary Wayne, Jamie Winship, and Wendy Backlund as especially paradigm-shifting, and the unfiltered dialogue between hosts Taylor and Jake is appreciated for its authenticity and willingness to disagree openly. A small but persistent minority raises concerns: some find the hosts' interpersonal dynamic off-putting, perceiving condescension or excessive rambling and long-winded questioning, while others worry about theological boundaries, citing new-age language and claims they consider heretical. A few listeners also note that episodes could be tighter, with too much incidental chatter padding the runtime. One recent reviewer expressed interest in more marriage-focused content featuring Lindsey's perspective. Overall, the show remains a niche favorite for listeners seeking unconventional, deep-dive Christian spirituality, though its fringe leanings and loose conversational format are not for everyone.
Apple4.9 · 313
Summary generated Sep 8, 2026
