The best religion newsletters

Historian Jemar Tisby writes weekly essays on faith, history, and justice, focusing on white Christian nationalism and the Black Christian tradition. Readers get historically grounded analysis of current politics, along with reflections on storytelling and activism for justice.

Essays on technology, media, culture and religion, drawing on scripture and history to examine Web 3, crypto, privacy and online advertising. Readers get an opinionated, well-read perspective from a writer-technologist with insider experience in ad tech and startups.

The Pillar delivers Catholic news reporting, commentary, and a daily morning roundup of notable stories about the Church. Readers get coverage of U.S. and global Catholic affairs, plus podcast episodes and analysis from its editors.

A long-running, installment-style history series covering the entire history of humanity across all regions, not just Europe. Issues dig into specific periods and themes in depth, such as the Carolingian Renaissance and Ottoman slavery, and the newsletter also offers paid Q&A and book compilations.

A reflective newsletter from Kate Bowler, a historian of American religion, blending personal essays, book club prompts and short spiritual blessings about mortality, meaning and faith. It also offers commentary on how religion and politics intertwine in American life.

Data-driven posts analyzing religion and politics, mostly in the United States with occasional international comparisons. Each issue uses public survey and dataset sources such as the GSS, Pew and ARDA to produce graphs and explain the findings.

A historian shares personal reflections and research notes on the odder corners of European religious history and folklore, including fairies, belief and the supernatural in literature. It also includes a podcast-style discussion series on how past events relate to spiritual realities in modern Britain.

A Substack on the interior and ascetical life of the Orthodox Christian tradition, written by Addison Hodges Hart. Issues combine reading recommendations, lecture guides and reflective essays on spiritual writers from both inside and outside the Christian mainstream.

Homilies on the Sunday Gospel and feast-day readings from an Orthodox Christian perspective, drawing on the Church Fathers. Each issue interprets the scripture passage and applies it to the reader's spiritual life.

Diana Butler Bass offers weekly lectionary-based Sunday reflections alongside occasional letters on politics, religion and culture in America. Issues combine scripture interpretation with field observations about Christian nationalism and the current political moment.

A Dutch Substack newsletter exploring history, art and faith, with long-form essays on pilgrimage, church history, and reflections on technology and nature. Readers get weekly deep-dive articles that connect historical and religious stories to broader questions about meaning and the modern world.

Paul Kingsnorth shares personal essays and updates on technology, faith, writing and life in Ireland, including news of his new publishing house and pilgrimage tours. Readers get reflective commentary on the Machine and AI, early Celtic Christianity, and behind-the-scenes notes from a small press.

A Substack from Lutheran pastor and author Nadia Bolz-Weber featuring sermons, personal essays and interviews on faith, doubt and spiritual life. Readers get irreverent, candid reflections on scripture and everyday experiences such as pilgrimage and travel.

A Substack by historian Beth Allison Barr offering reflections on evangelicalism, medieval history, and women's history, including book excerpts, teaching videos, and commentary on Rome and Christian patriarchy. Readers get scholarly perspective on the past and its links to contemporary religious debates.

An occasional journal from St Seraphim's Orthodox church in Walsingham, covering parish news, events such as the Sacred Landscapes of the British Saints convention, and texts of lectures and homilies. Readers get Orthodox theology, reflections on British saints and pilgrimage, and updates from the community.

Historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez writes about the intersections of religion, gender and politics, focusing on the Christian Right and threats to democracy. Issues combine news commentary, book recommendations and reporting on church responses to political events.

A personal and essayistic newsletter by a former Mormon writer who blends historical archive digging with reflections on AI, forecasting and the uncertain future. Issues range from cultural commentary on 'good enough' AI output to memoir-style pieces on faith, family and growing up gay.

A personal essay newsletter mixing rural Americana, backwoods travel, cultural criticism and religious and philosophical reflection. Readers get idiosyncratic, voice-driven writing, including meditations on art, modernity and the writer's own creative struggles.

Holy Post Media publishes essays, podcast episodes and bonus content on faith, culture and politics from a theologically orthodox, pro-neighbor Christian perspective. Readers get commentary on issues like the death penalty and loneliness, plus ad-free and bonus podcast material.

The Western Spirit is a blog exploring the Catholic heritage behind Western civilization, featuring historical essays on figures and places such as St. Frideswide's Oxford and the Knights Templar. It also offers commentary on contemporary European and American politics viewed through a religious and cultural lens.

Faith Matters shares podcast conversations, essays and Come Follow Me study resources exploring the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, along with announcements for its Wayfare magazine. Readers get reflective, art- and literature-informed takes on scripture and Latter-day Saint faith, plus seasonal guides such as Advent.

A feminist Substack mixing essays, satire and poetry on gender, sexual violence, and patriarchy in culture and institutions. Paid subscribers also get a quarterly book club and community discussion.

Christianity Today's newsletter delivers evangelical journalism, including magazine highlights, book reviews, podcast pointers and commentary on faith, culture and politics. Issues mix institutional news, such as the magazine's 70th anniversary, with columns and data-based analysis.

A personal newsletter by a Sikh scholar and media host that blends reflections on Sikh life, race and religion in America, and behind-the-scenes notes on the documentary series Undivided. Readers get commentary on current events, book recommendations with author interviews, and first-person updates.

A daily Substack of commentary defending Western civilization, covering politics, culture, education and social issues from a conservative perspective. Readers get opinion pieces responding to news, plus curated reading recommendations.

Alex O'Connor's newsletter announces new episodes of the Within Reason podcast, with short write-ups of guest conversations on philosophy, religion and science. It also carries creator updates such as award voting and tour ticket information.

An Eastern Orthodox author shares short personal notes, anecdotes and book news alongside observations on Orthodox faith and observances. Readers get a warm, informal glimpse into a clergy wife's life and writing.

A podcast-style newsletter in which host John Heers interviews Orthodox Christian guests on the occult, media, education and homesteading, with each episode accompanied by a chapter list. It treats modern culture through the lens of Orthodox Christian tradition and the Church Fathers, with a light and humorous touch.

TRIGGERnometry is a free-speech podcast and YouTube show hosted by Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster, featuring interviews on controversial political and social topics. Its issues in this sample are mostly guest announcements and sponsor reads, with little original writing shown.