An audiobook version (recorded by yours truly) of *Reading the Times* is now available on most platforms. It includes a new foreword. jeffbilbro.com/reading-the-n…

In which I recommend essays by @nora_delacour, @amysohn, @arisroussinos, @scottyspielman, @estice, @larissaphillip and others.

"God mode" can get you a lot of money, but there might be better ways to build. christianitytoday.com/2026/0…

I'm working through Polyani's *Great Transformation.* Wow. How have I never heard of the Speenhamland System in the context of recent debates over UBI? It seems very relevant.

Today I'm sharing thoughts about Magnifica Humanitas and discernment @FrontPorchRepub, with the help of some Teslas and horse-drawn buggies. Come for the Amish, stay for the whole FPR series on MH (see pieces so far by @estice & @alexsosler )!

This strikes me as simply false. But I'd love to read more on this line of thinking, particularly if it included particular examples rather than aspirational generalities.

I'm going to have a busy three weeks this fall, but I'm looking forward to some good gatherings. Let me know if you'll be at one of these. jeffbilbro.com/talks/

"He who is free is responsible for his work. He who is not responsible for his work is not free." Eric Gill.

In which I recommend essays by @sandeepvaheesan, @clairekelloway, @Shawn_Regan, @ClareCoffey, @SketchesbyBoze, @Tyler_A_Harper, and others.

This essay kicks off our series of responses to Magnifica Humanitas.

I was glad to have time to make the pilgrimage to Eighth Day Books on my way out of Wichita yesterday.

Yes! My forthcoming book aims to think through the implications of this Christian anthropology for AI. And as Harper notes, there's plenty of good work to draw from in this endeavor.

W. Aaron Vandiver writes on AI and the myth of limitless growth: frontporchrepublic.com/2026/…

I finally made it to the Land Institute. What a remarkable institution.

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We're excited to be hosting a Christian Writers Conference next spring @GroveCtyCollege. Consider joining us! gcc.edu/Home/Academics/Major…

Good to see my old friend @pourbrew in our local paper this week.

Yes! This is a wonderful book, one that always moves me when I re-read and teach it.

Colin Gilette writes about his uncle's farm: frontporchrepublic.com/2026/…

In which I recommend essays by @Pontifex, @AvitalBalwit, @PeterMommsen, @owroot, @moveincircles, @DKThomp, @DixieDillonLane, and others.

“The aim of small magazines like Plough is not simply to inform or entertain but to offer fresh perspectives that help readers think differently and equip them to live their lives more intentionally.” @PeterMommsen plough.com/en/topics/communi…