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Detransitioner Maia Poet shares hard-hitting posts about the transgender phenomenon from the perspective of someone who has been deeply hurt by this movement. Her voice is a crucial witness to the horrific impacts of gender ideology on minors, especially those who are autistic and/or same-sex attracted.
If you have ever wondered what the church fathers have to say about current controversies, look no further than Saints and Society. Christians of all sorts should find this a helpful and thought-provoking resource.
Tolkien fans who want to dive deeper into the world of the Lord of the Rings should all give Ringfolk a read! Replete with character analysis, chapter summaries, and more, this is one Substack you will not regret subscribing to.
The Literary Ladies' Tearoom is a highly interesting look into the lives of authors from the past. I have learned much from these posts and find them fascinating to read!
On Autistic Qualia, AuDHDer Ellin Park writes about her experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic person as well as life through the lens of neurodiversity. In addition, she sometimes shares comments from other autistic people for a fuller picture of what autism looks like. Her posts will resonate with autistic adults and develop a greater understanding of neurodiversity for those curious.
The Bard Owl is a bit of a weird mix of Christian content about church stuff, Christian books, theology, the Bible, and evangelical culture. It's highly interesting for nerdy Christians looking to stay informed!
Not Peer Reviewed is a highly insightful look at issues in the church, myths surrounding Bible stories, and other nerdy Christian topics from a New Testament scholar. Each post is packed with juicy details and cool facts that will leave you with more knowledge and perhaps change your perspective. It's a publication I always look forward to reading!
Literary Christian Meatloaf is an inspiring and heartfelt look at Christian culture, motherhood, literature, and other subjects of interest for those who love to think deeply. The posts are always insightful reads!
As a young Catholic convert, Autumn Mackenzie writes things surrounding religion, the current cultural landscape, and women's health. It is worth a read for a fresh and engaging perspective on issues concerning the young generations!
Schrödinger's Poodle is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of the Christian faith and science. Its author, Sarah Salviander, is an astrophysicist and atheist-to-Christian convert who is passionate about demonstrating that Christianity and science are not in conflict.
I love Katelyn Beaty's thoughtful analysis of contemporary evangelical church culture from a biblical standpoint. Her posts encompass things like church scandals, religious trauma, lies about the Bible, and how Christians today can fight against such injustices that have arisen.
If you find yourself randomly quoting LOTR, speculating about upcoming adaptations of Tolkien's work, or dreaming of visiting Middle-Earth, you should probably subscribe to Jokien with Tolkien. With weekly posts full of humour, fun facts, and deep insights, it is a publication nearly every fantasy fan will adore.
Those who have several C. S. Lewis quotes floating around in their brain and a passion for classic fantasy will feel right at home at The Wardrobe Door. From Narnia read-alongs to Bible devotionals, things related to Lewis and Tolkien and general Christian and fantasy nerd stuff, I greatly enjoy reading from this publication!
Evangelical Think Pieces is definitely one of the funniest things on Substack. The writing is a satirical critique of aspects of North American Evangelical culture. It also retells biblical stories in some of the strangest ways I have come across and is all around hilarious.
I always enjoy reading posts from Something Funny, Something True. The content is mainly centred around literature, especially the works of Jane Austen, so it is a fun read for book fans. Amy Colleen also writes about faith and parenting, often infused with humour that will bring a smile to your face.
Tower of Adam has some really cool Bible study information on all kinds of interesting passages and general Bible things that Christians should know. It is an excellent Substack that I quite enjoy and love learning from!
This is the first Substack publication I ever subscribed to and have loved ever since. Here, theologian and author Dani Treweek writes about singleness in Christianity and other issues in the contemporary church as someone who has never been married. Her posts are always detailed, thoughtful, and insightful for single and married Christians alike.
This is a wonderful publication for writers, readers, and anime lovers who aspire to see the beauty in the ordinary of life.
Michael Bird is a New Testament scholar, Anglican, author of several books, YouTuber, and Substack writer. His posts on Word from the Bird consist of explanations of confusing Bible passages, overviews of theological debates, snapshots of instances in church history, analysis of contemporary politics from a Christian perspective, and more. I highly recommend this publication for any and all Bible nerds!
Catholic feminist author Claire Swinarski writes about issues affecting women in the church with a fresh perspective that is neither patronizing nor timid. Every thoughtful Christian woman, whether Catholic or not, can benefit from her writing, which is bold, inspirational, and rooted in Christian values.
As a librarian and book enthusiast, Nicole Bennett shares reviews of the books she reads. Anyone who loves middle grade and young adult books will find this a delightful publication to subscribe to!