A New Name, the Same Honest Heart
Dear friends,
When I started this Substack back in April, I had one modest goal: reach 10 subscribers who weren’t close friends or family.
Four months later, we’ve officially crossed 500 subscribers—and I can happily say the majority of you found your way here not out of obligation, but by choice. I’m truly humbled. Thank you for reading, sharing, commenting, and trusting me with your time and attention.
As I reflected on this milestone, I took a look back at what I’ve written so far—and where I hope to go next. While I’ll always be proud of The Other Side of the Pew, it’s become clear that this space has grown beyond faith alone. It’s evolved into a place where we wrestle with truth, ethics, heartbreak, courage, and accountability.
To better reflect that broader scope, I’ve decided to update the name of this publication to:
Hard Truths, Honest Heart.
You’ll notice a new logo and title, but I promise: the heart of this work remains the same.
I hope you’ll stick around as we keep growing, asking hard questions, and holding space for nuance, conviction, and care. Your feedback and thoughts are always welcome—I love hearing from you.
A quick note:
The web address and email sender name will look a little different from now on.
The new domain is: www.hardtruthshonestheart.com
You may also see that name in your inbox.
There’s nothing you need to do—you’re still subscribed and will continue receiving every post as usual.
If you prefer to read in a browser, feel free to bookmark the new link above.
Thank you again for your support. Here’s to the next 500.
With gratitude,
Jessica C.