Substacks recommended by Samantha N. Stephenson

Recommended by Samantha N. Stephenson

Letters from a Catholic Feminist

By The Catholic Feminist

For Catholic women who want to be inspired, informed, + intentional.

Paging Dostoevsky

By Kelly Garrison

A Catholic exploration of literature and great ideas.

Human Flourishing

By Aaron Kheriaty

Welcome to my writings on civil liberties, bioethics, public health policy, and society. I regularly post updates here on my legal efforts to oppose government censorship, advocate for transparency from public agencies, and protect medical freedom.

Maiden Mother Matriarch

By Louise Perry

A podcast about culture and politics, hosted by Louise Perry.

The Duty of the Moment

By Erika Bachiochi

"If riches are desirable in life, what is richer than Wisdom, who produces all things? And if prudence is at work, who in the world is a better artisan than she?"

Some Kind of Therapist

By Stephanie Winn

Illuminating the inner wilderness.

Countercultured

By Alexandra DeSanctis

Countercultured is for readers interested in politics, culture, ethics, and everything in between. It’s a place to think through the things that matter and that shape who we are.

Into the Fire

By Robert P. George

Robert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. He has served as Chairman the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

Rest & Rise

By Caitlan Rangel

Feeding the faith that invites us to rest and animates us to rise

Haley Stewart's Newsletter

Imagination, Faith, and Good Books

If you’re drawn to the intersection of faith and literature, Haley Stewart’s newsletter is a gem. She writes with clarity and warmth, inviting readers to see the world through the lens of the Catholic imagination.

- Samantha N. Stephenson

Liturgy in the Home with Maria

Where Wildflowers Grow

By Kimberly Cook

Uncovering the Maternal Soul and the Eternal Purpose of Woman

MOTHERHOOD UNTIL YESTERDAY

By Elena Bridgers

Honest inquiry into the hardest parts of motherhood — through the lens of evolution, anthropology, and the best available science.

Lauren Montgomery

All the thoughts that can’t be contained from this theology loving wife and mama of 5…

Planting Season

By Stacy Bronec

Stories about learning to love an unexpected life from an accidental farm girl in Montana.

Fairer Disputations

By Serena Sigillito

Fairer Disputations is an international community of scholars, public intellectuals, journalists, and advocates that aims to advance a sex-realist feminism.

Rethinking Fertility

By Emma Waters

Hosted by Emma Waters, a policy expert in reproductive health, Rethinking Fertility is about navigating reproductive technology, and what it means to be human in an age of limitless medical possibility.

Peachy Keenan's Extremely Domestic

Content for Discontents

Few writers capture the absurdities of our cultural moment with the wit and clarity of Peachy Keenan. Extremely Domestic is both entertaining and grounding — a delight to read.

- Samantha N. Stephenson

Abigail Favale

Abigail Favale's Newsletter

The Wild Return

By Melody Lyons

Restoring right order of mind, body, soul. Running to the Heart of Jesus Christ.

Eight on the Eights

By Lindsay Schlegel

Author and editor Lindsay Schlegel celebrates all the good bits of connecting online—book recommendations, humor, works in progress in word and fiber, and conversation.

Human, being

By Erin Nystrom

an exploration and celebration of what it means to be human.

HeyReprotech

By Alison Motluk

Weekly reporting on assisted reproduction

Allison Motluck’s HeyReprotech is one of the sharpest looks at the frontiers of reproductive technology. Thoughtful, curious, and rigorously researched, it’s essential reading for anyone who wants to understand where science is taking us.

- Samantha N. Stephenson

Writing with Jesus

By Katie Donohue Tona

Where laughter is found, tears are shed, & faith is made steadfast. Writings on wrestling with God, motherhood, & some comedy to lighten the mood.

The Holy Labor

By Laura Kelly Fanucci

Original essays on theology & spirituality from Laura Kelly Fanucci. Plus a round-up of others' creative work each Wednesday, to help you in your own holy labor.

⭐ Worth Your Time

By Ericka Andersen

Honest stories, sharp commentary, and grounded Christian insight on the places life gets messy—faith, politics, motherhood, sobriety, and the culture shaping us. If you want writing that’s thought-provoking, hope-filled + relevant, stick around.

A Homemaker's Manifesto

By Isa Ryan

Reclaiming classical femininity, upholding traditional Christian values, and healing from the sexual revolution

Women's Work

By Emily

From the hands that weave to the breasts that feed.

Caitlin Bean

Eddie LaRow

Acquisitions Editor at Baker Books.

Helen Roy Writes

thinking out loud on family, friendship, and human flourishing

Missionary of Beauty

By Cecilia Blackwell

Writing about the good life through a kaleidoscope lens of beauty, wonder, and the extraordinary grace of ordinary life.

Girlfriends

By Danielle Bean

Inspiration for Catholic women who want practical ideas, wisdom, and encouragement as they seek peace, balance, and joy in daily living.

Danielle Bean’s Girlfriends feels like sitting down with a trusted friend. She brings honesty, encouragement, and a deep love for the faith into conversations that meet women right where they are.

- Samantha N. Stephenson

Fertile Faith

By Caitlin Estes

Practical education & faithful conversations about fertility from Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin Estes (MDiv).

Through a Glass Darkly

By Emily Stimpson Chapman

Church teaching for the head and the heart.

Radically Genuine

By Dr. Roger McFillin

Radically Genuine exposes the ugly truth behind psychiatric diagnoses, medications, and therapy culture that create lifelong patients. If you're ready to question everything you thought you knew about living well, this is your starting point.

Them Before Us

Helping you navigate difficult discussions around divorce, abortion, surrogacy, IVF, gender ideology, and more. Get the language you need to defend your beliefs and protect the rights of children.

Them Before Us is a powerful voice reminding us that children’s rights come first. Their work challenges cultural narratives by centering the needs of the smallest and most vulnerable. An essential perspective for anyone who cares about faith, family, and the future.

- Samantha N. Stephenson

Mallory Smyth

Catholic, Culture, Find God in it all with me.

Life Considered

By Haley Baumeister

the body, sex, and procreation — in medicine, society, and our own lives

With curiosity and care, Haley Baumeister curates resources that matter. Life Considered always leaves me with something worth pondering at the crossroads of faith and culture.

- Samantha N. Stephenson

The Third Way

By Alexandra Macey Davis

Helping Catholic working moms create happy lives at home, without losing their faith or their ambition

Listen to Your Motherhood

By Serena Sigillito

All the babies, none of the bathwater.

Word and Silence

By Claire Dwyer

The Contemplative Writer

Growing Olives in Nashville

By Emily Zanotti

Toddler public relations, bad Catholic hot takes, necessary activities of a feminist tradwife, and the daily adventures of Headless Frank Farms

Family Revival

By Noelle Mering

I write against the disintegration of the age and for something nobler than our fate. Upcoming book on the No Contact movement. Author of Awake, Not Woke and co-author of the Theology of Home book series.

Thinking Freely with Nita Farahany

Somewhat frequent thoughts on how to think freely in the digital age

Virtue Signals

By Alden Lee McRae

A full-time law student's creative outlet with an intentionally ironic title. Writing about feast days, faith-inspired fashion, pop culture, and more.