Pray.com’s Passover Podcast Hits 3 Million Downloads Milestone

The biblical celebration of Passover is observed April 1 through 9th and this year contineus to get more exposure among Christians. Pray.com joined with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews on a special podcast in commemoration of the season. The podcast has racked up millions of listens.

“The Chosen People,” a cinematically produced podcast that follows the greatest heroes of the Old Testament, offers listeners across faith backgrounds an opportunity to learn, reflect and connect with the deep roots of faith. This podcast, distributed in partnership with iHeartMedia, will surpass three million downloads during this Passover season. This milestone reflects both the hunger for meaningful faith-based content and the incredible impact of this collaboration.

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“We create world-class technology that helps bring timeless truths to the next generation,” Pray.com, CEO Steve Gatena said. “Our partnership with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews on ‘The Chosen People’ is a beautiful example of how storytelling can bridge traditions and bring people together in faith. This Passover, we celebrate not only the story of deliverance but also the ways our faith communities are coming together to inspire and uplift each other in a digital age.”

Pray.com serves millions of people each day with Bible teachings, daily devotionals and digital resources. Listeners in 185 countries access its growing library of content that spans denominations, traditions and generations. It is committed to being the place where people can come to grow their relationship with God, wherever they are.

According to a press release, Pray.com invites everyone — Jewish, Christian and seekers alike — to reflect on the power of deliverance, the importance of community and the hope that faith brings to the world.

Passover starts at sunset Wednesday April 1 and runs through nightfall on April 9. Per biblical tradition, Jews in Israel typically celebrate Passover for seven days, and many Jews outside the country celebrate it for eight days, according to Chabad.org.

–Alan Goforth