Substacks recommended by Ryan

Recommended by Ryan

News and analysis about the power and pitfalls of the American church + the occasional rant, recommendation, and bit of lady wisdom

Katelyn tells the truth about evangelical elite culture with knowledge, experience, and courage

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Books 'n' movies

Ingrid writes fun (and often funny) takes on movies and books

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A weekly mix of African arts, culture, interviews and commentary.

Kim publishes fascinating interviews with remarkable minds

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Exploring the outdoor world through conservation, climate and adventure from my home in Northwest Iowa to the Arctic's Northwest Passage.

David is a Northwest Iowa native who sails around the world and talks climate

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I write about the Great Books, classic literature, and the contemporary publishing world.

Naomi always has interesting takes on the Great Books

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Dispatches from the front lines of Japanese pop culture.

Matt writes extremely well-written and polished essays on Japanese culture and its connections to American culture

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