Substacks recommended by Michael F. Bird

Recommended by Michael F. Bird

Unsolicited Theology's Substack

Faithful and ongoing ecclesial renovation.

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

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.

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

The Rapt Newsletter

By Justin Camp w/ Rapt

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

Byrd in Your Box

By Aimee Byrd

Imagining the real. Finding the poem in the church.

The Priory

By Karen Swallow Prior

Prayers of Attention

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

- 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

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

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

Escarbando la Biblia

By José Landeta

Ciencias Bíblicas y devocionales

Biblical studies reflections for Spanish speakers.

- Michael F. Bird

Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

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

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

The Humble Skeptic

By Shane Rosenthal

Truth Isn't Afraid of Questions

Exciting podcast about faith in a post-faith world.

- Michael F. Bird

Fantastic Faith

By Kevin

Cool Christian comics and memes. Biblical lessons with love and humor.

Great cartoons about faith in action.

- Michael F. Bird

Konstantin Kisin

Politically Non-Binary Opinions on Culture, Politics and Comedy

A contrarian voice in the European context.

- Michael F. Bird

Engaging Scripture (with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta)

By Nijay K. Gupta

Engaging Scripture and Biblical Studies

Nijay is my exegetical brother and does great stuff in Bible and theology.

- Michael F. Bird

Biblically Connected

By Chris J Wilson

Get a weekly digest of connected Bible note tips, tricks and talk

A weekly digest of connected Bible note tips, tricks and talks.

- 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

Faith Seeking Understanding

By Allan R. 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

Thinking about...

By Timothy Snyder

Opening the future by understanding the past.

Meaningful Conversation

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

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

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

Offering historically informed perspectives on race, faith, and social issues to help you become a lifelong advocate for racial justice

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

- Michael F. Bird

Back Again with Ian Harber

Reflections on faith, life, and finding our bearings in the world's first post-Christian culture from a millennial neo-evangelical.

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

- Michael F. Bird

Word from the Bird

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