I’m so glad you’re here.
This is Choosing Human—a newsletter about faith, family, and the future of being human.
The world is moving fast. Technology promises progress, family life feels noisy and rushed, and even the meaning of being human is up for debate. This is a space to pause, reflect, and choose a different way: a fully human way of living, rooted in God’s design for our bodies, our families, and our future.
What You’ll Find Here
I write in three streams, all connected by a single vision: how to live fully human in an accelerating world.
Motherhood, Incarnate
Prayerful reflections, seasonal rhythms, and practical guides for moms seeking peace and presence.Brave New Us
Essays and podcast conversations on biotechnology, faith, and human dignity—what it means to be human in the age of AI, CRISPR, and artificial wombs.Author Updates
News about my books (Grow Where You’re Planted, The Bellbind Letters), media appearances, and published essays.
About Me
I’m Samantha Stephenson—author, podcaster, and bioethicist. My work has appeared in Public Discourse, Crisis Magazine, and Our Sunday Visitor. I’m a Paul Ramsey Fellow at the Center for Bioethics and Culture, and I host Brave New Us, a podcast in the top 2.5% globally with over 30,000 downloads and climbing.
My Books
Grow Where You’re Planted — a prayerful guide to seasonal abundance and sustainable family life (coming spring 2026 from Sophia Institute Press!)
The Bellbind Letters — a creative take on C.S. Lewis’s spiritual classic for Catholic moms (coming Lent 2026 from OSV Press!)
Reclaiming Motherhood — a theology of the body for motherhood
Mama Prays — a devotional for the early years
You’ll hear updates, behind-the-scenes, and preorder info here as these books make their way into the world.
Join the Journey
At Choosing Human, you’ll receive reflections that invite you to slow down, dig deeper, and live more fully human. Some weeks that looks like a prayer at the kitchen table; other weeks, it’s a big question about the future of biotechnology.
If you want clarity, grounded hope, and a vision of life that cherishes our humanity, you’re in the right place.
I’m honored to have you here. Let’s begin.
AMDG,
Samantha