Publish with Us

The Holy Shift publishes art, poetry, music, stories, articles, and essays that pique curiosity and probe faith from a fresh perspective.

We love giving our community a safe place to ask questions, invite nuance, and acknowledge the complexities of faith. We especially love work that explores the upside-down kingdom and prompts the reader to ask, what if upside-down is the right way forward?

While we are a Christian organization, our readers span the spiritual spectrum, and we do not require all work to be overtly Christian. We tend to avoid saccharine expressions of faith, preferring depth and subtlety. Personal stories, testimonies, and explorations of darker themes, such as grief, loneliness, and suffering, are welcome. We are unafraid to publish pieces postured correctively toward harmful ideologies and spiritual abuse within the church. We do not, however, publish anything contradicting an orthodox understanding of the Christian faith.

We welcome previously published material, but the author/artist is responsible for ensuring that publishing with us does not infringe on existing copywriting agreements. We ask that the author/artist wait at least 6 months when published with us before re-publishing the same work elsewhere. We appreciate reposts and linkbacks whenever possible.

The Holy Shift aims to spark hope and curiosity through creativity and explore tough questions and challenging truths conversationally.

Our goal is to be an invitational ministry that embodies humility, curiosity, and compassion. We hold dignity and unity in high regard and deeply appreciate art that advocates for beauty, goodness, and justice in the world.

Accepted submissions will be posted on the blog in tandem with current themes and often featured on social media. We are not a paying market, but we include short artist/author bios linking to websites and social media as appropriate. (We reserve the right to remove links or posts at any time for any reason.)

We’re looking for work that:

• Explores scriptural truths with honesty and depth

• Challenges mis-theologies that keep people feeling small, trapped, or lonely

• Helps readers understand that the life of faith isn’t about learning more or doing more—it’s about accepting God’s invitation to draw near and dwell well with Him

• Offers soul care practices and spiritual formation wisdom that help us connect deeply with God, ourselves, and others

Topics of particular interest include:

• Grief, lament, and navigating loss

• Trauma recovery and healing

• Soul care and spiritual formation practices

• Relational health, marriage, divorce, and singleness

• Women in Scripture and culture

• Navigating race and loving our neighbor well

• The upside-down kingdom and spiritual vertigo

• Advocating for the vulnerable

• Intersecting therapy and theology

• Contemplative prayer and practices

We also welcome:

• Personal essays and testimonies

• Poetry, art, and music

• Theological reflections

• Practical how-to guides for spiritual practices

• Explorations of women’s theology, history, dignity, and flourishing

Don’t see your topic listed? Send us a query! We’re open to compelling work that aligns with our mission to help people be curious, dig deep, and be surprised by God.

Submission Guidelines:

• Word count: 500-1500 words for articles; no length requirement for poetry

• Submit via [email/form]

• Include a brief bio (50-100 words)

• Please allow 2-4 weeks for a response

We can’t wait to read what you’ve written.