Substacks recommended by Footnotes by Jemar Tisby

Recommended by Footnotes by Jemar Tisby

PRRI (Public Religion Research Institute) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to conducting independent research at the intersection of religion, culture, and public policy.

This is some of the best data you'll find on religion and all of its related topics (e.g. race, politics, nationalism, etc.)

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Democracy Is Hard

By Ruth Braunstein

Breaking down religion, politics, and money. Dive into why democracy is hard — but worth the work.

The Preamble

By Sharon McMahon

News, politics, and history from #1 NYT-bestselling author Sharon McMahon. Breaking down government and law in straightforward ways you won’t find anywhere else. If you want clarity and context—delivered with sanity and reason—The Preamble is for you.

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.

The Throckmorton Initiative

By Warren Throckmorton

These days I am writing about Christian nationalism, history, and religion. Most of my content is still at wthrockmorton.com. That includes articles about Mars Hill Church, Gospel for Asia, David Barton, Uganda, psychology and much more.

From Streets to Scholarship by Terence Lester

From Streets to Scholarship is a newsletter about dignity, compassion, justice, faith, culture, and what we can do to create change.

Modern-day justice and activism with a scholarly lean

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Marginalia with Beth Allison Barr

Reflections on Evangelicalism, Medieval History, and Women's History

Fascinating historical insights and contemporary application. Helping us understand gender dynamics within Christianity and evangelicalism

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Under the Desk

By Prof. Anthea Butler

A professor and journalist's take on the intersection of race, religion, and politics.

Dr. Butler is an astute historian of religion, and her insights always illuminate!

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Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

Exploring connections between religion, gender, & politics and defending our democracy.

Civil War Memory

By Kevin M. Levin

Reflections on the History and Legacy of America's Bloodiest and Most Divisive Conflict

TIPLINE by Garrison Hayes

Exploring your questions about history, culture and politics!

White Too Long by Robert P. Jones

Analysis and reflections on religion, white Christian nationalism, & protecting a pluralistic democracy. Hosted by NYT bestselling author Robert P. Jones, president/founder of PRRI.

Border-Stalkers

By Jon Ward

Anti-reductionism through liminality, paradox & nuance.