Intersexion is a book for anyone craving a more authentic life. It’s a story about the intersections we find ourselves in by no choice of our own, and the life-giving choices we can make. Available at retailers everywhere or head to: lakedrivebooks.com/books/intersex… Cynthia Vacca Davis

"Reams of gruesome abuses were known, documented & neatly organized in spreadsheet boxes" ... and kept secret. #ThisistheSBC This powerful Sarah Stankorb piece was published 2 yrs ago. Institutionally, little has changed. Abuse reform a sham. #STILLtheSBC vice.com/en/article/the…

As early as five or six, evangelicals initiate their young. Make no mistake, there is little room for adolescence in this scenario. open.substack.com/pub/dvdmorris/…

In other news...While sidelining a clergy sex abuser database, the SBC Executive Committee disfellowshipped an Alaskan church for its "embrace of egalitarian views." The senior pastor was a man but they dared to believe women might be equal! #ThisistheSBC tennessean.com/story/news/rel…

Generations of American patriots, from our revolution onward, have fought for the principles Zelenskyy is risking his life to defend. But today, Donald Trump and JD Vance attacked Zelenskyy and pressured him to surrender the freedom of his people to the KGB war criminal who

I had no idea this would resonate so much. So many incredible comments. The good news is that it's not too late to grow. Grateful. "The Evangelical Kids Who Never Got to Be Kids" open.substack.com/pub/dvdmorris/…

“…evangelicalism became the apex predator of culture that we see today. It consumed other “religions,” complete with many customs and traditions, and became more a religion and culture substitute.” open.substack.com/pub/dvdmorris/…

And that’s the truth

Through personal stories, research, and sharp-witted analysis, Becky uncovers patterns of gaslighting within religion and spirituality. This book isn’t just about exposing abuse—it’s about reclaiming faith and spirituality on our own terms. lakedrivebooks.substack.com/p/wont-you-joi…

I'm quite glad about this. It feels super creative. Welcome Audrey.

Oh yes, yes indeed. Click through friends. Learn and grow.

Hey Franklin Graham, you really might enjoy reading some of these books. You might find them eye opening and your soul will thank you.

"If the MAGA crowd really wanted to know about men who rape & molest kids, they could start a lot closer to home than the elite world of billionaires who visited Epstein’s private island. They could start by focusing their gaze on the Southern Baptist Convention." 1/2

The latest from our publishing podcast. This is one of my favorite podcast titles, ever. open.substack.com/pub/publishing…

We’re only one week into our Holy Disobedience Kickstarter and we're almost HALF funded! Join us! Your participation counts. See link in bio. Or head over to: kickstarter.com/projects/laked…

"With liberalism, with so much historical mixing of cultures, with the way one religion in particular was and is used as a cudgel for supremacy, it’s not hard to agree that we lack robust, colorful, textured, rich-tasting traditions in the US." open.substack.com/pub/dvdmorris/…

I don’t often write about my day job, but this week on Substack I did. It's about the amazing new people who joined together at Hyponymous Literary. open.substack.com/pub/dvdmorris/…

Authors, publishing & exvangelical friends: we covered a lot in this recent Publishing Disrupted podcast with author Marla Taviano. open.substack.com/pub/publishing…

On this episode, Mick and I get into our own faith journeys. Between who we are as publishing people and our authors and their books, we are each influencing the other, and not pretending there’s neutrality. publishingdisrupted.substack.com/p/where-were-c…

I'm smiling because this book is both fun and weighty, a rare accomplishment. Becky Garrison takes on the narcissistic features of religion and spirituality in the United States. What, you don't see the narcissism? Uh oh, you might be living in narcissism. LakeDriveBooks (spiritual bks)