Best Faith & Spirituality Newsletters on Substack

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Tipping Point Prophecy Update - Jimmy EvansSubscribeJoin Jimmy Evans, Mark Hitchcock and other experts for daily wisdom and news analysis through the lens of Bible prophecy.HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTS7 Prophetic Predictions for 2022A personal announcement and what the Bible says about the coming yearPOPULAR POST843 LIKES2 RESTACKS280 COMMENTSFrom the Global Front in IsraelPray for Peace, but Prepare for the Worst (02.27.26)PUBLISHED A DAY AGO50 LIKES2 RESTACKS20 COMMENTS3. The Corners by Nadia Bolz-WeberSubscribeGrace for fuck-ups. Prayer for the impious. A space for spiritual misfits.RECENT AND TOP POSTSIf you can't take in anymore, there's a reasonan essay on circuit breakers, empty buckets, and the shame-show of social mediaPOPULAR POST993 LIKES100 RESTACKS112 COMMENTSMy Embarrassment On shame spirals, pride masquerading as humility, and the cringe-y but radical act of sending yourself lovePUBLISHED A DAY AGO504 LIKES60 RESTACKS57 COMMENTS4. The Beautiful Mess by John Pavlovitz - Jennifer PavlovitzSubscribeAuthentic words for everyone trying to figure out the best way to be human.HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSTo The People I Know Who Voted for Him,To the people I know who voted for him,POPULAR POST11383 LIKES2012 RESTACKS133 COMMENTSHey, Don't Forget to Be HappyWelcome to another day.PUBLISHED AN HOUR AGO16 LIKES1 RESTACKS1 COMMENTS5. The Cottage - Diana Butler BassSubscribePart retreat, part think tank. A place for inspiration and ideas about culture, faith, and spirit. RECENT AND TOP POSTSMary the TowerWhat would Christianity be like if Mary Magdalene hadn't been hidden from view?POPULAR POST538 LIKES57 RESTACKS127 COMMENTSBlessed are those who make peaceFirst thoughts on illegal warPUBLISHED AN HOUR AGO36 LIKES2 RESTACKS3 COMMENTS6. Letters From Love with Elizabeth GilbertSubscribeThis is heart workHUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSLETTERS FROM LOVE — With Special Guest Martha Beck!Dearest Family!POPULAR POST1858 LIKES88 RESTACKS849 COMMENTSLETTERS FROM LOVE — With Special Guest Nichelle Tramble Spellman!Why trust the bad news more than the good?PUBLISHED 6 DAYS AGO428 LIKES15 RESTACKS637 COMMENTS7. Christian Warrior Training - Keith GravesSubscribeJoin Christian Warrior Training for practical insights and training resources on church security. Our articles and videos empower church security teams to better protect their congregations and communities.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTS15:49BREAKING: Protesters entered Cities Church in St. Paul during worship, alleging a pastor has ties to ICEI warned this would happen to a church earlier this week. Now it happened.POPULAR POST182 LIKES19 RESTACKS51 COMMENTSThreat Intelligence Update: U.S.–Iran Conflict and Church Security PostureActive combat operations overseas increase the likelihood of lone actor and proxy threats against churches in the United States.PUBLISHED 2 HOURS AGO22 LIKES1 RESTACKS8. The Hood Healer’s SubstackSubscribeNot just the City, The World.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSGrace in the Unraveling: Choosing Myself, Choosing FaithLife updates and Something for your heart~POPULAR POST879 LIKES23 RESTACKS142 COMMENTS1:07:45Live with The Hood HealerA recording from The Hood Healer's live videoPUBLISHED A DAY AGO144 LIKES09 COMMENTS9. Stranger Theology - Joel MuddamalleSubscribeExplore the stranger parts of the Bible with Blurry Creatures and Dr. Joel Muddamalle Season 1: The Cosmic Mountain | Theology Essays/Articles RECENT AND TOP POSTSWhen the spirits Answer Back (Part 1)Why Western Christianity Forgot the Spiritual World - And How To Recover ItPOPULAR POST219 LIKES20 RESTACKS77 COMMENTSLeviticus and the Fear of Never Being Clean EnoughThis essay is part of the Stranger Theology: The Bible In A Year journey.PUBLISHED A DAY AGO32 LIKES3 RESTACKS3 COMMENTS10. Sarah Bessey's Field NotesSubscribeHello and welcome to Sarah Bessey's Field Notes! This is a weekly newsletter with exclusive essays about faith and spirituality, occasional devotional series, community conversations, book recommendations, and so much more. Sarah Bessey's Field Notes has consistently been in the top ten faith and spirituality newsletters and remains one of the most popular on Substack.RECENT AND TOP POSTSI have this, for nowA few of my certainties at the momentPOPULAR POST176 LIKES7 RESTACKS49 COMMENTS"I don't want an easy faith, I want a brave faith."Celebrating Rachel Held Evans' "Braving the Truth" + The SuperlativesPUBLISHED 4 DAYS AGO151 LIKES9 RESTACKS38 COMMENTS11. Astrology with Alice - Alice BellSubscribeAn astrology newsletter that covers everything from birth chart placements to timing techniques, plus in depth monthly horoscopes. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSYour Guide to the Astrology of 2025Every major transit for 2025 and what it means for your rising sign. Also included are key dates to watch for within these longer transits.POPULAR POST146 LIKES12 RESTACKS18 COMMENTSWhat's Meant for You Won't Miss YouPlus, what the recent Saturn-Neptune conjunction meansPUBLISHED 3 DAYS AGO75 LIKES1 RESTACKS13 COMMENTS12. Eindrücke aus der geistigen und spirituellen Welt - Egon FischerSubscribeWie ein Alter Ego die geistige Welt wahr nimmt und deutet sowie ein paar Informationen aus der geistigen Welt über das aktuelle Geschehen, die Menschheit und ihre Zukunft.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSDie globalen Folgen der US Wahl - Trump wird Präsident - 2025 kippt allesDie US Wahl wird ab 2025 alles verändern. Zusammenbruch der alten Welt und Aufbruch in die neue Welt finden parallel statt. Wohin blickst du?POPULAR POST293 LIKES10 RESTACKS114 COMMENTSDie Transformationszeit: Der Wertewesten auf dem Prüfstand.Alles wankt: Die Wirtschaft, Währungen, Regierungen, der ganze Wertewesten und auch der Körper. Eine Bestandsaufnahme.PUBLISHED 10 DAYS AGO108 LIKES5 RESTACKS5 COMMENTS13. End Times Bible Prophecy with Britt GilletteSubscribeIn this newsletter, Britt Gillette explores today's news headlines and how they relate to biblical prophecies of the end times.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTS45:06🚨SPECIAL ALERT🚨 The Bank of Japan is in Full Panic Mode!If This Continues, Japanese Banks and Insurers Will Collapse...POPULAR POST148 LIKES17 RESTACKS23 COMMENTSToday Marks One-Year of Full-Time MinistryHere’s What Happened…PUBLISHED 39 MINUTES AGO7 LIKES014. The Soul Minimalist - Emily P. FreemanSubscribeContinuing the conversation about discerning our next right thing in faith, work, and life for those who want to move beyond the pro/con list with NYT Bestselling author and spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSDon't Wait Until It's PersonalWhat I Learned After My Child Came OutPOPULAR POST411 LIKES30 RESTACKS101 COMMENTSHow to Reflect on Your SeasonJournal Club: Monthly Check-in #3PUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO29 LIKES05 COMMENTS15. Slack Tide by Matt Labash - Matt LabashSubscribeTaking life as it comes, not necessarily in that orderRECENT AND TOP POSTSAmerican Psycho Don't get used to Trump's Muzak of InsanityPOPULAR POST163 LIKES23 RESTACKS120 COMMENTSFishing The Dung StreamWithstanding our politics and our turd water, often one and the samePUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO82 LIKES7 RESTACKS24 COMMENTS16. Through a Glass Darkly - Emily Stimpson ChapmanSubscribeChurch teaching for the head and the heart.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSCircling the DrainOn Feminism, the Patriarchy, and What Marriages Really NeedPOPULAR POST168 LIKES17 RESTACKS33 COMMENTSBury Your DeadOn Being HumanPUBLISHED 7 DAYS AGO88 LIKES10 RESTACKS33 COMMENTS17. Future of Jewish - Joshua HoffmanSubscribeFuture of Jewish is the ultimate newsletter about Judaism and Israel. Subscribe to better understand and become smarter about the Jewish world.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSToday, in Canada, it is like Nazi Germany in the 1930s.But I, as a Canadian "Gentile," will live and die a friend of the Jewish People.POPULAR POST483 LIKES87 RESTACKS229 COMMENTSThis Israeli woman just made history.Elsewhere in the Middle East, women ask for permission. In Israel, they command warships.PUBLISHED 16 HOURS AGO72 LIKES15 RESTACKS9 COMMENTS18. The Dalai Lama's Cat: Buddhist compassion in action - David MichieSubscribeInsight, tools and uplifting wisdom from Tibetan Buddhism. Sign up for stories and articles to enhance your inner peace and wellbeing. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSOne mind, dear reader? Or two?A Dalai Lama's Cat storyPOPULAR POST138 LIKES0100 COMMENTSSnap promotion for Good Karma Refuge for Elephants todayA quick note to let you know that you can get my latest novel, The Good Karma Refuge for Elephants, in e-formats for only $2.99 today.PUBLISHED 4 DAYS AGO25 LIKES1 RESTACKS9 COMMENTS19. Father Nathan MonkSubscribeHome of Unholy Sh+t, the Russia Essays, and my upcoming podcast Literary Anarchism.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSNo matter what Pete Hegseth says, his tattoos are anything but typical symbols of Christianity In the months leading up to the presidential election, Trump frequently used the phrase “the enemy within” to describe those in opposition to his political ideologies.POPULAR POST9030 LIKES1775 RESTACKS8 COMMENTSBecoming a storyteller has changed my life but the journey is just beginningOne of the promises I made when the first few of y'all took the risk supporting my writing here on Substack is that I would always let this group in first with anything I am doing.PUBLISHED 3 DAYS AGO93 LIKES8 RESTACKS2 COMMENTS20. Graphs about Religion - Ryan BurgeSubscribeLast year I made over 1300 graphs about religion and/or politics. I want to share them with you all. Without a whole lot of commentary, or any outward appearance of bias. My goal is to make my readers understand the world of religion in a better, more complete way. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSThe Data is Clear: People Are Having Less SexAnd it's not just the youths!POPULAR POST46 LIKES11 RESTACKS61 COMMENTSWho is Telling the Truth About American Religion?Navigating the (sometimes) massive gap between the "gold standard" surveys and the online panels.PUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO43 LIKES1 RESTACKS17 COMMENTS21. Pulling the Thread - Elise LoehnenSubscribeI read a lot and share what I learn. Spiritual Seeker. Pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are so we can re-write a truer version. Host of the podcast Pulling the Thread and author of the NYTimes Betseller ON OUR BEST BEHAVIOR.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSThe Most Loving Thing You Can DoSome practical things you can do to prepare for an eventuality...POPULAR POST919 LIKES101 RESTACKS64 COMMENTSThe 3 Great Insights of Kabbalah (Daniel C. Matt, PhD)Listen now (59 mins) | "What’s the danger? The danger of mysticism, I would say there’s two aspects. One is psychological, because the mystic is trying to melt into the divine..."PUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO2 LIKES1 RESTACKS22. Du Mez CONNECTIONS - Kristin Du MezSubscribeDu Mez CONNECTIONS explores the history of gender, religion, and politics, offering insightful commentary on today's events. Frequently quoted in the national and international media, the newsletter examines topics ranging from evangelical masculinity & authoritarianism to ideals of white Christian womanhood and Christian consumer culture, paying special attention to the cultural and religious dynamics undergirding contemporary threats to American democracy.TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSConfronting Doug WilsonAnd how we got herePOPULAR POST969 LIKES250 RESTACKS156 COMMENTSThis week, and A Call to ChristiansI'll be in IL, IN, and RI, starting tomorrow...PUBLISHED 5 DAYS AGO152 LIKES32 RESTACKS26 COMMENTS23. Faith Matters - Zachary DavisSubscribeWe seek to be a companion to individuals on their journey of faith and spiritual transformation. We hold honest, thoughtful and expansive conversations about the restored gospel and how we experience it both in our personal lives and in our church community. We serve as a catalyst in promoting faith and flourishing. We hope to accompany and inspire individuals on the path of transformation—in the process of waking up and growing up in Christ. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTS1:15:36Jared Lambert: A Deeper Look at the Creation StoryA special episode of Sanctuary: Discovering the TemplePOPULAR POST45 LIKES3 RESTACKS2 COMMENTSWhat do we do when life feels unfair?Faith Matters resources to accompany your Come Follow Me study: March 9-15PUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO024. Wayfare - Faith MattersSubscribeWayfare is a companion and guide on the journey of faith. We publish a range of original writing: essays, stories, interviews, dispatches, profiles, poetry, miracles, sermons, and works of book, film, and art criticism. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSThe Four Horsemen of New TheismThe Prophets of Modern Re-EnchantmentPOPULAR POST470 LIKES96 RESTACKS129 COMMENTSMy Son’s Cross Country RaceBoys and girls, buzzing with energy, stutter at the line of cones. Which marks the start of a two-mile race, the first of the season.PUBLISHED A DAY AGO1 LIKES1 RESTACKS25. Jen HatmakerSubscribe5x NYT bestseller | Speaker | Host of #forthelovepodcast | 👸🏼 of the #jenhatmakerbookclub | Mom to 5 maniacs My memoir AWAKE is releasing September 23. Learn more at jenhatmaker.comTENS OF THOUSANDS OF SUBSCRIBERSRECENT AND TOP POSTSI Finally Got Sick of My Own Bullsh*tWhat happens when we tell ourselves the truthPOPULAR POST767 LIKES19 RESTACKS67 COMMENTSWomen Are Running EverythingWith or Without Your PermissionPUBLISHED 2 DAYS AGO61 LIKES6 RESTACKS7 COMMENTSRelated Faith & Spirituality SubstacksAsheville Raven and CroneEncaminarteBy encaminadosGoetic MusingsGod Made Me Gay with Mike MaeshiroFlame of TheryonOff the CollarBy Joseph YooHoly Heretics By Gary AlanIdentity/CrisisBy Yehuda KurtzerStories of Don DolindoBy Maura Roan McKeeganThe Expository PulpitBy Barry DavisMoe AlohaThe Everyday ThingsBy Lilly WatsonDivine Detours By Stephen DeereStandard of Truth Podcast NewsletterBy Dr. Gerrit DirkmaatEventos Canção NovaBy Vai falar por mimTechniques of Ecstasy By Simone KotvaNo Bad Cards with Lindsay Mackremind me to loveBy Sebene SelassieGutsy Christianity: The Afterparty By Rosa A. 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