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Recommended by Tia Levings

Books and art and politics and culture and creative process.

I offer analysis of popular Christian parenting teaching and the way it impacted evangelical families. I also occasionally post off-topic about faith, writing, or stories.

Ahmed Baba's Newsletter

Political news analysis that is unapologetically pro-democracy and anti-disinformation. Delivered to your inbox 1 to 2 times a week. Become a free or paid member.

Exvangelical Explainers with Clare Heath-McIvor

Hi! I'm Clare Heath-McIvor. I write on Dominionism, bad theology, church culture, culture wars, exvangelical life and forging a path out here in the real world with the "normals." You know, things that seem bonkers to people who weren't raised in church.

Preacher Boys

By Eric Skwarczynski

A newsletter equipping survivors and leaders in the fight against clergy abuse.

Speaking Up: Exposing Fundamentalism

By Andrew Pledger

Cult survivor, podcaster, and writer exposing fundamentalism

Writing Your Resilience

By Lisa Cooper Ellison

Inspiration and writing advice from a trauma-informed writing coach. Discover your authentic voice. Support your mental health. Write the stories that change lives, especially your own. Get your free Trauma-Informed Guide for Writing the Tough Stuff.

The Keepthings

By Deborah Way

What memento would you keep after the death of someone you love? These are the stories of lost loved ones, inspired by the things they left behind. A new story of love + grief every week, plus occasional subscriber bonus content.

Over the Influence

By Jo Piazza

A hilarious and often factual romp through the world of social media, old-school media, publishing and whatever else catches our fancy.

Relationship 101

By Jeremiah and Julia

The relationship and sexual health the church (and so many other organizations) didn't want you to have.

Fantastic trauma-informed resource for relationships after high-control religion.

- Tia Levings

John Verner's Substack

My reports on religions, cults, and their tactics.

Substack Writers at Work with Sarah Fay

For writers and creators who want real, meaningful growth on Substack ◻️ From the foremost Substack strategist Sarah Fay ◻️ Join thousands of paid subscribers ◻️ A top-3, bestselling, featured Substack globally

In Polite Company

By Sarah Stankorb

Reasoned conversation about topics other people avoid in polite company.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it might save yours.

Excellent writing but also unparalleled writing instruction.

- Tia Levings

I'm Listening

By Rev. Angela Denker

Step away from the noise. Take a breath. Join me as I listen.

With my background, I could easily disavow Christianity entirely and no one would really blame me. But Christians who "get it," meaning they understand the message of Jesus apart from the current evangelical expressions matter--to me and to our future. Angela's work is through, kind, and intelligent. I deeply hope her work helps reclaim the language of faith, away from the oppressors.

- Tia Levings

My Blue Peninsula

By Cait West

Writing about Life after Christian Patriarchy

Cait is a fellow survivor and writer who offers insight into the ongoing process of healing. Her memoir, Rift, is out in 2024.

- Tia Levings

Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

Understanding the connections between religion, gender, & politics, and trying to save our democracy in the process.

From the author of "Jesus and John Wayne," Kristin's news never fails to reinforce the strategy behind what I experienced in high-control evangelicism.

- Tia Levings

Emily in Your Phone

By Emily Amick

Lawyer, democratic strategist & journalist. Author of New York Times bestselling book Democracy in Retrograde. Former counsel to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Millenial Girlie.

Beyond Pathological with Sarah Fay

Where we rethink what is and move into what’s possible + the online home of the award-winning, bestselling author of 'Pathological: The True Story of Six Misdiagnoses' and 'Cured: The Memoir'

Not Your Helpmeet

By Autumn Privett

living in the “real world” after leaving high-control religion

The Hartmann Report

By Thom Hartmann

A Daily Newsletter of Renaissance Thinking about Progressive Politics, Economics, Science, and the Political News Issues of Our Day

I've really appreciated the thoughtful well-roundedness of Thom's posts and as I continue my quest against fundamentalist thinking, I search for resources like this one.

- Tia Levings

Letters from an American

By Heather Cox Richardson

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

I need my news calm, intelligent, and written considering the historical and cultural context. Heather's Stack hits the mark.

- Tia Levings

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes

The popular newsletter from writer Sarah Bessey with exclusive essays, the books worth reading, good things, special devotional series, theology deep dives, community conversations, and so much more.

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you

The Post-Evangelical Post

By Blake Chastain

Home of the Exvangelical podcast & a newsletter about belief, tech, & society—with a focus on US white evangelicalism.

There's life after and beyond evangelicism.

- Tia Levings