Substacks recommended by Samuel D. James

Recommended by Samuel D. James

Understanding God's Word in God's World

Smart commentary on complex issues from an author and journalist typically found talking politics, raising kids, and mixing drinks. Posts here weekly on religion, tech, family, rhetoric, and writing. Unsentimental & unconventional.

The Apologetics Newsletter by Timothy Paul Jones

More patience. More beauty. More goodness. Less outrage. No panic.

Back Again with Ian Harber

Reflections on faith, life, and finding our bearings in the world's first post-Christian culture from a millennial neo-evangelical.

Ian is a wise and careful voice for evangelicals wrestling with faith.

- Samuel D. James

Other Feminisms

By Leah Libresco Sargeant

Creating a culture that values interdependence over autonomy

Leah Libresco Sargeant does a fascinating job here of interrogating contemporary feminism from a distinctly Christian point of view, with often surprising results.

- Samuel D. James

FYI with Chris Martin

A newsletter full of miscellaneous recommendations, half-baked ideas, amateur fiction, and other forms of creative experimentation.

Chris is an energetic and insightful commentator on online culture and technology. His own content and his curated links are always stimulating.

- Samuel D. James

One Little Word

By Daniel Darling

Fresh content from Daniel Darling on a wide range of topics - insights on faith, politics, and culture, lessons from history, writing tips, and interviews with interesting guests.

Dan Darling is a great friend of mine and a remarkably gifted communicator. His newsletter gives you a little bit of everything.

- Samuel D. James

Digital Liturgies

Recommended by Samuel D. James