Substacks recommended by Trey Ferguson

Recommended by Trey Ferguson

A first-time dad writes letters to his newborn son, Myles, every Monday, sharing the joy he didn't experience himself with the world. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' "Between the World and Me."

Gathered and Scattered

By Jenn

Stories lived, imagined, collected, and shared. Also let's be honest. Sometimes I have my stuff together, and sometimes I'm all over the place.

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.

Ru's Ruminations

By Zeru Fitsum

Ruminations of a Young and curious, Ethiopian Theologian

In Retrospect

By Frederick Joseph

In this ever-evolving thing we call life, we find ourselves at the crossroads of society's reckonings and personal awakenings. Here, we delve into the profound nuances of our global narrative, while traversing the corridors of politics and culture.

You Tender Breathing Thing

By Esperanza Gene

Reflections on human tenderness and dignity under the strain of compounding inhumane sufferings. In essays (& more) are offered breaks from pretending all is well. No need to hold that inhale here, You Tender Breathing Thing...

writing wholefarted

By Marla Taviano

A free poem every Thursday. Or you can join our writing community every Monday & Thursday.

Like... half the stuff I learned about myself as a writer? Marla had to convince me. She's a dope soul who knows how to write the stuff that feeds well.

- Trey Ferguson

When and Where I Enter

By Sharifa

Filtering life, faith, anger, and peace through the lens of my experience, my social location, and my God.

I want to write like Sharifa when I grow up.

- Trey Ferguson

this.

By Camille

musings on the things that keep us connected

Camille Hernandez is one of one when it comes to putting things into words. Poetry. Prose. Preaching. She's stellar. And check out her book "The Hero and The Whore" coming soon.

- Trey Ferguson

The Notes of Rest Fellowship

By Julian Davis Reid

Weaving together Christian faith, Blackness, music, and rest.

Musings From A Broken Heart

By Robert

Theology, poetry, reflections, and restful meditations from a Black man in process

Robert is a dear friend and brother of mine. I am a better thinker, writer, and person because of him. He is an exceptional thinker, writer, and person in his own right. You'd be well served by checking out his writing at Musings From A Broken Heart.

- Trey Ferguson

A Gentle Landing

By Rose J. Percy

Poetic ponderings for restless dreamers.

Find refuge in the thoughts and words of spiritual director, coach, teacher, and creator: Rose Percy.

- Trey Ferguson

Life is a Sacred Text

By Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg

Space to say true things, with ancient stories serving as mirrors and lights. Now living at LifeIsASacredText.com 🌱

Some Things Abuelita by Kat Armas

Where Kat Armas aspires to be an abuelita theologian.