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The Humble Skeptic

By Shane Rosenthal

Truth Isn't Afraid of Questions

Exciting podcast about faith in a post-faith world.

- Michael F. Bird

The Free Press

By Bari Weiss

A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism.

Bari Weiss is a great independent journalist who challenges people on the left and right.

- Michael F. Bird

Footnotes by Jemar Tisby

Where faith, history, and justice meet the fierce urgency of now

Tisby is at the forefront of religion and race discussions in America.

- Michael F. Bird

Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

Exploring connections between religion, gender, & politics and defending our democracy.

Kristin Du Mez offers a confronting socio-historical perspective on the intersection of patriarchy and religion in America. Plus, she's a very clever person to listen to!

- Michael F. Bird

Unsolicited Theology's Substack

Faithful and ongoing ecclesial renovation.

Faith Seeking Understanding

By Allan Bevere

I am Allan R Bevere, pastor (retired), professor, Bible Moth, Theologian-in-Exile, and Peddler of Hope. I write and speak on the Christian faith and 21st century life.

Alan does a wonderful job thinking about faith in our difficult age.

- Michael F. Bird

Further Up

By Bethel McGrew

Notes from a Christian humanist

A stack devoted to theology as the foundation of beauty.

- Michael F. Bird

Back Again with Ian Harber

Monthly collections from around the web reflecting on faith, life, and finding our bearings in the world's first post-Christian culture.

Ian is at the cutting age of discussions about deconstructing faith.

- Michael F. Bird

The Convocation

By Robert P. Jones

A collaborative Substack magazine featuring writing on faith, culture, and politics from award-winning authors Diana Butler Bass, Kristin Du Mez, Robert P. Jones, and Jemar Tisby.

Futura Doctrina

By Mick Ryan

A conversation about technology, ideas, people and their convergence in contemporary war and competition. Also covering issues related to the war in Ukraine, Chinese aggression against Taiwan and Indo-Pacific defence.

The Priory

By Karen Swallow Prior

Prayers of Attention

Karen is a terrific scholar of faith, literature, and culture.

- Michael F. Bird

Konstantin Kisin

Politically Non-Binary Opinions on Culture, Politics and Comedy

A contrarian voice in the European context.

- Michael F. Bird

The Scripture Academy: Theology That (Hopefully) Makes Sense

By Petey Bingham

Welcome to the Scripture Academy, a Substack that simply aims to demystify theology and make it accessible to everyone

Jesus, Justice & Joash

By Rev. Joash P. Thomas

Thoughts on Justice, Theology & Faith.

Medievalish with Grace Hamman

Meditations on literature, history, beauty, and faith

Church Blogmatics by Beth Felker Jones

Theology is more like poetry than geometry. Theology is "vile for the sake of the gospel" (so says my friend, John Wesley). Aspiring to a vile poetics.

Beth is an amazing theologian, full of insights, wisdom, and learning for the churches today.

- Michael F. Bird

Scot’s Newsletter

By Scot McKnight

Tov unleashed: pursuing goodness (tov) in church and life.

Scot is a great scholar and churchman at the intersection biblical studies and following Jesus.

- Michael F. Bird

Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr

Reflections on Evangelicalism, Medieval History, and Women's History

Dr. Beth Allison Barr is on the cutting edge of exposing the dangers of patriachy in the churches. A great historian and cultural commentator.

- Michael F. Bird

Anselm House

By Matthew Barrett

Eavesdrop on Matthew Barrett's Systematic Theology

Following Dr. Matthew Barrett as he writes a systematic theology.

- Michael F. Bird

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Byrd in Your Box

By Aimee Byrd

Imagining the real. Finding the poem in the church.

The Low-Level Theologian w/ Dr. A.J. Swoboda

An honest, humble, Jesus-centered theological devotional delivered to your inbox every Thursday.

A.J. does a great job of making theology accessible for the church.

- Michael F. Bird

Wine With Clementine

All things wine and hospitality

A wonderful website by a rising star in wine industry with reviews of top wines and commentary on all things about wine, fine dining, and the grapes of culinary indulgence.

- Michael F. Bird

Fitch’s Provocations

By David Fitch

Musings from the ground on up. Reflections on power, ideology, subjectivity (the formation of self), culture, and mission.

David Fitch writes about church and culture in provocative and challenging ways.

- Michael F. Bird

Consider This

By Jason James

Reflections on leadership, faith, and culture

Jason has some interesting stuff on religion, culture, and the odd questions people sometimes ask.

- Michael F. Bird

The Rapt Newsletter

By Rapt Interviews

From tech to art to books to habits, our award-winning newsletter is for busy but thirsty people of faith who want to explore widely, live deeply, and encounter God. We curate an essential selection of ideas and resources to usher you into his presence.

Terrific newsletter covering books, devotionals, Bible studies, films, podcasts, practices, music, poetry, and more.

- Michael F. Bird