Holly Berkley Fletcher
@hollybfletcher.bsky.social
Ex-CIA. Author of The Missionary Kids (Aug 2025) PW starred review! Kid of missionaries 🇰🇪 Exvangelical. PhD historian.
https://hollyberkleyfletcher.substack.com
@TheBulwark @Lawfare @liberalcurrents
Co-Host @DogShirtTV
Art For Democracy @ Etsy
#OneThing
https://hollyberkleyfletcher.substack.com
@TheBulwark @Lawfare @liberalcurrents
Co-Host @DogShirtTV
Art For Democracy @ Etsy
#OneThing
Pinned
You might be wondering...Why should you read my book about a narrow subset of white evangelicals? Well, because it's about so much more than that, and it is kind of insane, too. Poisonwood Bible? BORING #TheMissionaryKids @broadleafbooks.bsky.social #WhiteEvangelicalism
Although Trump has most reached African Dictator level, Melania is lagging as an African First Lady. I suggest he go get Grace Mugabe and see what he can accomplish then.
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Trump needs a First Lady downgrade
He could do much worse. And other Friday "Fun," 14 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Although Trump has most reached African Dictator level, Melania is lagging as an African First Lady. I suggest he go get Grace Mugabe and see what he can accomplish then.
hollyberkleyfletcher.substack.com/p/trump-need...
hollyberkleyfletcher.substack.com/p/trump-need...
To quote Dana Carvey as HWB: Na Ga Da it
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
To quote Dana Carvey as HWB: Na Ga Da it
I played religion reporter and followed a group of exvangelicals——>mainliners for a year for this 3 part serie i think is worth your time. open.substack.com/pub/hollyber...
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I played religion reporter and followed a group of exvangelicals——>mainliners for a year for this 3 part serie i think is worth your time. open.substack.com/pub/hollyber...
Ok this seems like something
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Ok this seems like something
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If you happen to be in Salt Lake City on November 19th, grab a ticket for a Principles 1st event with my friend, @hollybfletcher.bsky.social.
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Principles First Dinner in Salt Lake City, Utah - Principles First
Join Principles First in Salt Lake City, Utah, for our Signature Speaker Series where we will host an engaging in-person discussion on Religious Liberty: A Shared Constitutional Guarantee. We are thri...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
If you happen to be in Salt Lake City on November 19th, grab a ticket for a Principles 1st event with my friend, @hollybfletcher.bsky.social.
www.principlesfirst.us/event/save-t...
@principlesfirst.bsky.social
www.principlesfirst.us/event/save-t...
@principlesfirst.bsky.social
Anti Australian bias
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Anti Australian bias
Reading about Advent to a dear friend waiting for her health to return = holy ground
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
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November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Reading about Advent to a dear friend waiting for her health to return = holy ground
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
If you are in the San Diego area, do not miss the opportunity to see Ben Between Africa in conjunction with another amazing documentary www.eventbrite.com/e/framing-me...
Framing Memories
A special double feature of archive-driven personal films, an evening of art, discussion, and connection.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
If you are in the San Diego area, do not miss the opportunity to see Ben Between Africa in conjunction with another amazing documentary www.eventbrite.com/e/framing-me...
Reposted by Holly Berkley Fletcher
I did some legit religion reporting for this one! Please read and share. Parts 2 and 3 will drop later this week.
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Crossing the Football Field
Part I of a deeply reported series
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November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I did some legit religion reporting for this one! Please read and share. Parts 2 and 3 will drop later this week.
open.substack.com/pub/hollyber...
open.substack.com/pub/hollyber...
So...I lived at about 8,000 for a good chunk of my life (in Kenya)... Ideally I would never fly at that altitude...
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
So...I lived at about 8,000 for a good chunk of my life (in Kenya)... Ideally I would never fly at that altitude...
It's like clothing is trying to be ugly these days
I know there are bigger problems but man can we not look like garbage out there
I know there are bigger problems but man can we not look like garbage out there
November 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It's like clothing is trying to be ugly these days
I know there are bigger problems but man can we not look like garbage out there
I know there are bigger problems but man can we not look like garbage out there
I suddenly feel better about my parenting
November 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
I suddenly feel better about my parenting
Reposted by Holly Berkley Fletcher
We’re flying today and this is just a gentle reminder to thank the TSA
they’re working without pay and it’s a tough job
they’re working without pay and it’s a tough job
November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We’re flying today and this is just a gentle reminder to thank the TSA
they’re working without pay and it’s a tough job
they’re working without pay and it’s a tough job
I love a good m-dashed clause
November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I love a good m-dashed clause
Guess what, Instagram will FINALLY now post your photos in whatever size you took them in. YOU'RE WELCOME
But you still can't put a link in your post so quit asking.
But you still can't put a link in your post so quit asking.
November 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Guess what, Instagram will FINALLY now post your photos in whatever size you took them in. YOU'RE WELCOME
But you still can't put a link in your post so quit asking.
But you still can't put a link in your post so quit asking.
Reposted by Holly Berkley Fletcher
On today’s #DogShirtTV, @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org & @hollybfletcher.bsky.social discuss how Holly’s book #TheMissionaryKids is being received by #journalists and #academia, and the importance of #CriticalWriting on #religious communities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1cL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1cL...
Writing on Religion
YouTube video by #DogShirtTV
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November 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
On today’s #DogShirtTV, @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org & @hollybfletcher.bsky.social discuss how Holly’s book #TheMissionaryKids is being received by #journalists and #academia, and the importance of #CriticalWriting on #religious communities.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1cL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1cL...
Narcissistically wounded Donald Trump is my favorite Donald Trump
At least until he launches a violent coup then it's not as fun
At least until he launches a violent coup then it's not as fun
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Narcissistically wounded Donald Trump is my favorite Donald Trump
At least until he launches a violent coup then it's not as fun
At least until he launches a violent coup then it's not as fun
CONGRATS to our next VA governor and my fellow former CIA officer @abigailspanberger.com ! I was thrilled to be a campaign volunteer for the first time now that I am no longer bound by the Hatch Act. I will be doing more canvassing next year. It's actually fun! Join us! Elections (still) matter!
November 5, 2025 at 4:09 AM
CONGRATS to our next VA governor and my fellow former CIA officer @abigailspanberger.com ! I was thrilled to be a campaign volunteer for the first time now that I am no longer bound by the Hatch Act. I will be doing more canvassing next year. It's actually fun! Join us! Elections (still) matter!
This is amazing. LOLOL
Seems like the guy who threw the sandwich at the federal agent is holding his own in the trial today.
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This is amazing. LOLOL
My big take away from the Zohran win--candidates should (genuinely, authentically) smile more. I don't know if he'll do a good job, but he has the best smile anywhere around.
November 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
My big take away from the Zohran win--candidates should (genuinely, authentically) smile more. I don't know if he'll do a good job, but he has the best smile anywhere around.
Reposted by Holly Berkley Fletcher
Michael Steele is on @msnbc.com correctly noting that one reason the GOP doesn’t seem concerned about plummeting poll numbers or tonight’s results is that they have been hard at work to out their finger on the scale in 2026.
Key election offices and observers have been MAGA-fied.
Key election offices and observers have been MAGA-fied.
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Michael Steele is on @msnbc.com correctly noting that one reason the GOP doesn’t seem concerned about plummeting poll numbers or tonight’s results is that they have been hard at work to out their finger on the scale in 2026.
Key election offices and observers have been MAGA-fied.
Key election offices and observers have been MAGA-fied.
The ghost of Dick Cheney will save American democracy
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
The ghost of Dick Cheney will save American democracy
Live your life in such a way that if you end up seriously ill like my very best friend, there's a line of over a dozen people with families and jobs of their own waiting to take their turn staying with you in the hospital.
Please pray for our dear Christina. Thank you.
Please pray for our dear Christina. Thank you.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Live your life in such a way that if you end up seriously ill like my very best friend, there's a line of over a dozen people with families and jobs of their own waiting to take their turn staying with you in the hospital.
Please pray for our dear Christina. Thank you.
Please pray for our dear Christina. Thank you.
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social 12th book
After Taylor Swift‘s 12th album
A Beautiful Year of a Show Girl 😂
This is what we all need
After Taylor Swift‘s 12th album
A Beautiful Year of a Show Girl 😂
This is what we all need
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
@dianabutlerbass.bsky.social 12th book
After Taylor Swift‘s 12th album
A Beautiful Year of a Show Girl 😂
This is what we all need
After Taylor Swift‘s 12th album
A Beautiful Year of a Show Girl 😂
This is what we all need