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Virgin Monk Boy channels Magdalene’s wisdom and sacred defiance — confronting Christian Nationalism with unflinching truth, luminous fire, and heretic joy.

Truth in love & humor to boot. "Oh, Mary!" indeed, this heart and writing are gold. "Gold, in them dare scrolls, I say gold!" You're invited & welcome here.

- PreetamDas

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes

The bestselling newsletter from writer Sarah Bessey with exclusive essays, book conversations, good things, special devotional series, theology deep dives, community conversations, and so much more.

Musings From A Broken Heart

By Robert the contemplative

Theology, poetry, reflections, and restful meditations from a Black man in process

This is a Priority Stack, if hope, love, encouragement, and fine writing are also a priority for you. You're invited & welcome here

- PreetamDas

Father Nathan Monk

Home of Unholy Sh+t, the Russia Essays, and my upcoming podcast Literary Anarchism.

Religious, Reasonable, & Radical

By Bo McGuffee

A newsletter & online community for deeply spiritual Christians who like to think.

Our Collective Becoming

By Roberto Che Espinoza

Cultural Analysis with a Spirit of Hope: Translating theory to action for another possible world.

The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz

Authentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.

Coming Down to Earth with Barbara Brown Taylor

There is a portal right here on earth that opens every single day with a little breeze of solace coming through, a little slant of light shining on some beauty you might otherwise have missed. That’s where I want to meet you in this column.

Helpful Cats🐱

By David Nam

"Get ready for a weekly burst of joy with Helpful Cats—where playful cat memes, thoughtful quotes, and heartwarming videos come together to brighten your day and fuel your inspiration!"

Experimental History

By Adam Mastroianni

1) Find what's true and make it useful. 2) Publish every other Tuesday. 3) Photo cred: my dad.

Tim Whitaker

Former Christian Fundamentalist and Founder of The New Evangelicals

Here, right here, is an amazing man who might just be one that keeps us from believing some of our favorite absolute statements, like "All men are _____" or even, all Christians are ______", and that's an opportunity to Not be missed as Tim hhares his journey. You're invited & welcome here.

- PreetamDas

The Cottage

By Diana Butler Bass

Part retreat, part think tank. A place for inspiration and ideas about culture, faith, and spirit.

A Gathering of Spirits

By Carrie Newcomer

Carrie Newcomer's music, poetry and commentary on art, spirit and life.

Sacred Word with Jaiya John

By Dr. Jaiya John

Freedom Work. Medicine Words. Books. Creative Life. Sacred Healing.

The Way Of The Fool

By Morgan Guyton

A recovering know-it-all learning to be a student of love

There's a few people I'm consistently challenged to regulate about just How much I love their work & heart & words. @Morgan is one of those. Heart, soul, passion, and writing as only a Starchild could. You're invited & welcome here.

- PreetamDas

Light Against Empire

By Dino Alonso

Essays and dispatches on conscience, democracy, and the work of staying human.

A Better Timeline

By Sherry Breslau

What can we do to make our timelines more loving, honest, and worthwhile?

Sharing wonder, loving dogs And people, and a sense of humor, that's always good Rx

- PreetamDas

Love Lives Here with Michell C. Clark

Love for self. Love for community. Love for the world. All interconnected. All essential. All here.

@Michell C. Clark calms my holy expletives @f-bomb-psalms by reminding me in beautiful, formative writing that Love Lives Here and I believe it does it does, as well as hope. You're invited & welcome here.

- PreetamDas

Winn Collier

My attempt to share words that are more beauty and goodness, less "obfuscating nonsense" (nod to Stegner)

Quietly Becoming

By Salwa

A space to unlearn self-judgment, embrace the truth of who you are, and reclaim your right to rest, heal, and exist without apology.

Life Wisdom - Words of Taoism

Ideas for living a simpler life and finding your inner peace.

Freedom Papers

By From the Desk of Etienne Toussaint

Notes on Grief, Dignity, and the Inner Work of Liberation

Another fine, fine writer I have to not wear folks out with over sharing..."I could keep sharing these amazing quotes with you in text and email or you could just subscribe to Etienne's Substack. Your invited & welcome here.

- PreetamDas

Beau Stringer

Faith, Leadership, and Culture.

Deconstructionology with Jim Palmer

By Jim Palmer

Deconstructing life's biggest questions, existential health, and the issues that matter.

It's A slow lesson that comes, sometimes as days pass more quickly: collecting less, valuing more, curating better. There's just a handful of folks writing I don't want to miss, that because of time, I prioritize, that add meaning, feeling, and thought to my day; who often improve my day and head & heart space. This, @Jim Palmer is tops among them. You're invited and welcome here.

- PreetamDas

Words From This Body | Ailey Jolie

By ailey jolie

This is where I write the words of my body... words intended to inspire you to know yourself intimately, make friends with messiness, act fully, and live life fully within the wisdom of your very own body, too.

This Substack is a Priority for me. Absolutely amazing writing about healing that is healing, that makes a difference. Your invited & welcome here.

- PreetamDas

The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber

Grace for fuck-ups. Prayer for the impious. A space for spiritual misfits.

Brandan Robertson

Timely reflections on progressive Christian spirituality, culture, and politics by author, activist, and theologian Rev. Brandan Robertson.

Bradley Jersak

Bradley Jersak (Dean of Graduate Studies, SSU.ca)

Micah J. Murray

A Voice Crying in the Void

Docs/ology Films

Docs/ology connects smart films with ‘soulful’ people, with a focus on projects that authentically explore the human condition and affirm the dignity of all people,