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RELEVANT covers the intersection of Christian faith and modern culture for a younger audience, spanning spirituality, music, film, relationships and justice. Alongside the site sits its long-running RELEVANT Podcast and a RELEVANT+ membership for readers who want more.
Our verdict
RELEVANT has spent two decades as the go-to voice for young Christians trying to live out their faith at the intersection of spirituality and pop culture. The site is fluent in music, film, relationships and social issues in a way most faith outlets are not, and its long-running podcast has built a genuinely loyal audience that keeps coming back for the conversation as much as the content.
It is important to set expectations, though: RELEVANT is more a faith-and-culture magazine than a hard-news service. Coverage leans toward commentary, trends and reflection rather than breaking headlines, it is unapologetically American and young-adult in focus, and it now lives primarily on the web and in podcast feeds rather than a dedicated news app. A RELEVANT+ membership unlocks the deeper material.
If you are a millennial or Gen Z believer who wants faith engaged with the culture you actually live in, RELEVANT is one of the most distinctive brands out there. Just pair it with a dedicated newsroom if you also want to keep up with the day's church-world headlines.
How we scored it
Standout features
Faith & Culture
Music, film and life through a Christian lens.
RELEVANT Podcast
1,300+ episodes and counting.
Daily Newsletter
Top trending stories every weekday.
RELEVANT+
Membership unlocks exclusive content.
Justice & Society
Faith engaged with the wider world.
Mobile Web
Reads cleanly in any phone browser.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Distinctive, culturally fluent voice for young adults
- Strong coverage of music, film and relationships
- Beloved, long-running RELEVANT Podcast
- Plenty of free articles and a lively newsletter
- Engages faith with real-world culture and justice
– Cons
- Commentary-heavy rather than hard news
- Web and podcast only, no dedicated news app
- Deeper content sits behind RELEVANT+ membership
Best for
Millennial and Gen Z Christians who want faith thoughtfully engaged with music, film, relationships and culture.
Look elsewhere if
You want fast breaking church-world news, a dedicated app, or straight reporting over commentary.
Pricing
How it compares
| RELEVANT | Christianity Today | Premier Christianity | The Christian Post | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.2 | 8.6 | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium | Free |
| Cultural focus | Very strong | Moderate | Moderate | Light |
| Breaking news speed | Slow | Moderate | Slow | Fast |
| Dedicated app | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
Is RELEVANT free?
A large amount of the site and the podcast are free, while a RELEVANT+ membership unlocks exclusive content.
Is there an app?
RELEVANT is delivered mainly through its website, podcast feeds and newsletter rather than a dedicated news app.
What does it cover?
The intersection of Christian faith and culture, including spirituality, music, film, relationships and social issues.
Who is it aimed at?
Primarily younger Christians, spanning millennial and Gen Z readers looking to live out faith in modern culture.
What is the RELEVANT Podcast?
A long-running show with more than 1,300 episodes mixing culture, faith and interviews with notable guests.
