Tired of news that leaves you anxious, angry, or politically exhausted? The Pour Over delivers the biggest stories of the day in a quick, digestible format — summarized clearly, presented without political spin, and paired with Scripture and an eternal perspective to keep you grounded in Christ.^1
Founded in 2018 by Jason Woodruff, a pastor's kid with an MBA who found his own news consumption "unhealthy," The Pour Over started as a personal exercise summarizing headlines for friends and has since grown to over 1.6 million readers across a thrice-weekly email newsletter, a dedicated iOS app, a podcast, and a growing family of related products.^2 Each issue follows what the team calls the POUR method — Perspective, Openness to correction, Unconditional love, and Response — pairing every story with a biblical nudge rather than commentary or preaching.^5
Beyond the main newsletter, The Pour Over now offers Decaf (a weekly family-friendly edition written at a 7th-grade reading level with conversation prompts for parents), a companion podcast hosted by Joe Kim with episodes roughly ten minutes long, News Health (a weekly spinoff with 80,000+ subscribers exploring a spiritually healthy relationship with the news), Praying the News, TPO Explains, and a partnership with BibleGateway.^6^7 Two advising editors from opposite political sides review every story for balance, and the team publishes a detailed statement of faith rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ.^4
The entire operation runs ad-supported (always free to readers) and has grown to seven-figure annual revenue without outside funding.^3
Why People Love It"The Pour Over has changed my ability to absorb news and stay informed without feeling defeated, frustrated or politically triggered. The Christian perspective following each news topic centers me and focuses my gaze on Christ." — Casey^4
"I used to dread the news. It would bring on anxiety and feelings of sadness. With the Pour Over I can get a small dose of national and international news along with the HOPE of Jesus." — Jennifer^4
"They don't write news stories. They just tell you the news... They encourage hope, peace, and love in Christ from an eternal perspective." — iOS App Store reviewer^13
Notable- Founded by Jason Woodruff in 2018; grew from 10 subscribers to 1.6M+ readers without outside funding^2^1
- iOS app available (highly rated); no Android app currently^13
- Advising editors Matt DeLange and Will Bruno from across the political aisle review every story for balance^4
- Decaf edition for families written at a 7th-grade reading level with conversation prompts for parents^10
- News Health spinoff (80,000+ subscribers) on cultivating a spiritually healthy relationship with the news^7
- Podcast published Mon/Wed/Fri, roughly ten minutes per episode, hosted by Joe Kim^9
- BibleGateway partnership for reaching readers through the world's most-used Bible platform^8
- Detailed statement of beliefs affirming the Trinity, Scripture's authority, and Christ's saving work^15
- Featured on Theology in the Raw with Preston Sprinkle and Religion Unplugged^11
- Revenue model: ad-supported, always free to readers; seven-figure annual revenue^9
