Substacks recommended by Tia Levings | The Anti-Fundamentalist

Recommended by Tia Levings

Books and art and politics and culture and creative process.

Long form writing on faith, books, the research I'm doing into popular Christian parenting teaching...a hodge podge of all things. I'm glad you're here!

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 and podcaster exposing fundamentalism and educating on cults

Lisa’s Substack

By Lisa Cooper Ellison

My personal Substack

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 published every week, plus occasional subscriber-only 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 Sexvangelicals

By Jeremiah and Julia

How to think relationally in an individualistic world.

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

By Sarah Fay

The only expert guide to Substack—where you grow your Substack, earn an income, and produce your best work ✦ Home of the 2024 Substack Growth Cohort

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.

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

Less and Less of More and More with Sarah Fay

Featured, bestselling Substack bringing the world a little 'Less and Less of More and More' + Cured: The Memoir. This isn't about becoming "better," just saner. Join 2000+ readers ✨

Not Your Helpmeet

By Autumn Martin Privett

Adventures in unlearning Baptist Fundamentalism.

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