JD’s Substack

Essays, interviews and notes that inspire curiosity, creativity and aliveness.

The Pudding is a digital publication that explains ideas debated in culture with visual essays.

A celebration of poetry and historical interest pieces

This newsletter will include observational humor, gratitude, small doses of advice, memories of heroic persons I knew up close, reminiscence about ordinary life back before Twitter and thoughts about American life and other pleasures.

Ministry in the Flood of Sexual Chaos

Your guide to strategy and policy in the age of platform ecosystems, BigTech domination, and AI.

Leveling up at work and in life. Storytelling, problem-solving, and leadership skills—with Dream Teams author Shane Snow.