Substacks recommended by Barney Quick

Recommended by Barney Quick

Free Markets, Individual Liberty, Limited Government, Patriotism, Strong National Defense, National Security Hawkishness, Moral Traditionalism, American Constitutionalism, Western Civilization, Religious Duty

Beauty Matters

By Jason M Baxter

Religion and the Arts: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Why It Matters

By Alexander Vindman

A newsletter about what's happening around the world and Why It Matters.

Food for Thought

By Tammy Muir

Retired artist/graphic designer with a side of foodie on a quest to rediscover her mojo.

She just launched this. I think her reflections on fashioning a work life of equal parts integrity, fulfillment, use of her unique gifts, and financial security will quickly find an audience.

- Barney Quick

Heard Tell

By Andrew Donaldson

Heard Tell: Covering culture and politics, but without all the caterwauling. Writing & media from Andrew Donaldson

The Blue Scholar

By Nate

What do plumbing and St. Benedict have in common? Me. Writing about ora et labora—prayer and work—vocation, theology, philosophy, blue collar life, the trades, plumbing, technology, tools, culture, and more.

The Natural Theologian

By Joel Carini

Helping Christians learn from secular sources.

Nicomachean Exhortations

By Shadow Rebbe

How to flourish- from the greatest philosopher of all time

Honest To Goodness

By Kaeley Triller Harms

A collection of thoughts about the intersection of women, the church, misogyny, marriage, divorce, motherhood, and a myriad other things that affect God's daughters.

Archedelia

By Matthew B. Crawford

Toward a political theory of the present.

Conservative Historian

By AD Tippet

History and Politics from a conservative perspective

Bastiat's Window

By Robert F. Graboyes

Robert Graboyes. Economist/journalist/musician writes on economics, ethics, health, technology, culture.

School of the Unconformed

By Ruth Gaskovski

Practical guidance for navigating daily life in the Machine Age.

Notes from the Middleground

By Damon Linker

Analysis and criticism of the antiliberal right, social-justice progressivism, and cultural topics

Du Mez CONNECTIONS

By KKDuMez

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

Stillness in the West

By Jack Leahy

Thoughts on the contemplative life at the end of the Human Age. "Acquire the Spirit of Peace and a thousand souls around you will be saved.” --St. Seraphim of Sarov.

Un-Woke in Indiana

By Thomas M Gregg

How I became a heretic and why I kind of like it...

Rob Henderson's Newsletter

Human nature, psychology, social class, luxury beliefs, and more.

This is Foster

By Michael Foster

Practical Theology for Christians.

Deep Calls to Deep

By Brandon Andress

Short, weekly writings that cultivate wisdom and encourage deeper contemplation for daily living.

Out of It

By Mary Gaitskill

Notes from outside the consternation machine

Very Serious

By Josh Barro

Josh Barro's newsletter about politics, the economy and culture.

The Cabin Conservative

By Polly Calhoun

Opinions on the American community, politics, faith & the many challenges in today's America for traditional principled Conservatives.

Energy Talking Points by Alex Epstein

Powerful, concise, well-referenced talking points on energy issues

Slack Tide by Matt Labash

By Matt Labash

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

Read For Power

An online magazine for short fiction and persuasive nonfiction.

The Upheaval

By N.S. Lyons (The Upheaval)

Exploring the shared upheavals of our era, including technological and cultural change, the ideological revolution consuming the West, the rise of China, and the crisis of liberalism.

The Apologetics Newsletter by Timothy Paul Jones

More patience. More beauty. More goodness. Less outrage. No panic.

The Honest Broker

By Ted Gioia

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Made From What's Not Real

By David Perlmutter

The writings and musings of Canadian historian and speculative fiction writer David Perlmutter

The Abbey of Misrule

By Paul Kingsnorth

Do not be conformed to this world

Saving Culture (from itself)

By Jenny Holland // Saving Culture From Itself

Personal politics for the politically homeless. Writing on life, love and the toxic culture that's driving us all mad.

Reality’s Last Stand

By Reality's Last Stand

Holding the line on free speech, science, and reality.

The Constitutional Vanguard

By Patterico

Liberty, free markets, and the Constitution

Persuasion

By Yascha Mounk

The community for those who believe that a free society is worth fighting for.

The Weekly Dish

By Andrew Sullivan

"To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle," - Orwell

Sarah Haider

More light, less heat.

Self-Evident with Justin Stapley

By Self-Evident w/ Justin Stapley

Justin Stapley offers commentary on both timely topics and timeless values, with a particular focus on constitutionalism and political philosophy.

I'm a Senior Contributor to this. It's actually several newsletters within one Substack. In august company, as there are several great writers there. Lots of deep dives into the principles underlying an enduring Western vision.

- Barney Quick

The Examine

By Seth Haines

The Examine is a reader-supported exploration of curiosity. Here, I explore the world through fiction, non-fiction, and the occasional photograph.

Aaron Renn

By Aaron M. Renn

Compelling insights on society, Christianity, family, cities, politics and economics.

Wear We Are

By Michael & Melissa Wear

From Michael and Melissa Wear, Wear We Are offers original analysis, exclusive interviews and curated news and content about faith, politics and public life.

Ken Klippenstein

No-nonsense reporting on the U.S. national security state and politics.

IMPORTANTVILLE

By Adam Wren

Get smarter about the intersection of Indiana politics and power.

Precipice

Recommended by Barney Quick