Amy Mantravadi
@amymantravadi.bsky.social
Pilgrim seeking the beatific vision. Wife to Jai, mommy to Thomas, servant of Caesar 🐈⬛. Essays, novels, book reviews. Encourager of the Four Families. Servant of the Secret Fire. 🔥
amymantravadi.substack.com
amymantravadi.substack.com
“In this world of isolation and loneliness, when friendship is cheapened and disregarded, the grief one feels at the loss of a great friend is a sweetness unique to the times.”
My latest at Sub-Creations.
My latest at Sub-Creations.
Empty Chairs at Empty Tables
The unspoken grief of lost friendships and how Christ heals it
open.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“In this world of isolation and loneliness, when friendship is cheapened and disregarded, the grief one feels at the loss of a great friend is a sweetness unique to the times.”
My latest at Sub-Creations.
My latest at Sub-Creations.
What good does it do to crown a king on earth while trampling the King of Kings underfoot? None!
His reign is assured, his kingdom is coming, and he makes the sign of blessing over all his inheritance. Yes, Lord, save your people! Bless your inheritance!
(Christ the King Sunday)
His reign is assured, his kingdom is coming, and he makes the sign of blessing over all his inheritance. Yes, Lord, save your people! Bless your inheritance!
(Christ the King Sunday)
November 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What good does it do to crown a king on earth while trampling the King of Kings underfoot? None!
His reign is assured, his kingdom is coming, and he makes the sign of blessing over all his inheritance. Yes, Lord, save your people! Bless your inheritance!
(Christ the King Sunday)
His reign is assured, his kingdom is coming, and he makes the sign of blessing over all his inheritance. Yes, Lord, save your people! Bless your inheritance!
(Christ the King Sunday)
Hollywood films made between 1939-45 that are set in England are wild.
“Here’s Greer Garson and a bunch of Americans not even bothering to try a correct accent!”
“Here’s Greer Garson and a bunch of Americans not even bothering to try a correct accent!”
a woman sitting at a table with the words that was so british written below her
ALT: a woman sitting at a table with the words that was so british written below her
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hollywood films made between 1939-45 that are set in England are wild.
“Here’s Greer Garson and a bunch of Americans not even bothering to try a correct accent!”
“Here’s Greer Garson and a bunch of Americans not even bothering to try a correct accent!”
My review of Ryan P. Tinetti’s book The Quiet Ambition is now available at 1517. How should we live as Christians in this chaotic world? What did Thoreau get wrong in his book Walden? These questions and more are answered!
A Review of "The Quiet Ambition" by Ryan P. Tinetti
While Thoreau’s Walden is seen as a central text of that most American of virtues—self-reliance—quiet ambition as envisioned by Tinetti is exactly the opposite: dependence on God.
www.1517.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 PM
My review of Ryan P. Tinetti’s book The Quiet Ambition is now available at 1517. How should we live as Christians in this chaotic world? What did Thoreau get wrong in his book Walden? These questions and more are answered!
Now that Face to Face has been out for a week, I think I can safely reveal the titles we rejected…
2 Face 2 Furious
Reformation 2: Divine Control
Reformation: Episode 2 - Attack of the Peasants
Into the Bible Verse
Reformation 2: Judgment Day
Reformation II - The Wrath of God
2 Face 2 Furious
Reformation 2: Divine Control
Reformation: Episode 2 - Attack of the Peasants
Into the Bible Verse
Reformation 2: Judgment Day
Reformation II - The Wrath of God
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Now that Face to Face has been out for a week, I think I can safely reveal the titles we rejected…
2 Face 2 Furious
Reformation 2: Divine Control
Reformation: Episode 2 - Attack of the Peasants
Into the Bible Verse
Reformation 2: Judgment Day
Reformation II - The Wrath of God
2 Face 2 Furious
Reformation 2: Divine Control
Reformation: Episode 2 - Attack of the Peasants
Into the Bible Verse
Reformation 2: Judgment Day
Reformation II - The Wrath of God
Why did a woman in Berlin declare a “defeat of the male sex”? How is the “myth of ‘Man’” different from standard patriarchal thinking? All is revealed in my latest Sub-Creations article!
The Defeat of the Myth of "Man"
Some provocative words in a historic diary and what they mean for us today
open.substack.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Why did a woman in Berlin declare a “defeat of the male sex”? How is the “myth of ‘Man’” different from standard patriarchal thinking? All is revealed in my latest Sub-Creations article!
I was on the Doth Protest podcast again talking about my new Reformation novel, Face to Face. Also rabbit trails about other things of clear interest to humanity. Have a listen:
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear: Amy Mantravadi on her book Face to Face
YouTube video by Doth Protest: Reformation, History, & Theology
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I was on the Doth Protest podcast again talking about my new Reformation novel, Face to Face. Also rabbit trails about other things of clear interest to humanity. Have a listen:
Is there any true virtue in our days? Or merely different kinds of vice being pitted one against another?
Scripture says that those chief virtues - faith, hope, and love - will abide forever. We know this is by the power of God alone, who preserves goodness on earth.
Scripture says that those chief virtues - faith, hope, and love - will abide forever. We know this is by the power of God alone, who preserves goodness on earth.
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Is there any true virtue in our days? Or merely different kinds of vice being pitted one against another?
Scripture says that those chief virtues - faith, hope, and love - will abide forever. We know this is by the power of God alone, who preserves goodness on earth.
Scripture says that those chief virtues - faith, hope, and love - will abide forever. We know this is by the power of God alone, who preserves goodness on earth.
One more day until these books will be together forever! (And not just in my head.) I can't wait to share Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation with you all.
Erasmus, Luther, Melanchthon: I love you all, and I loved telling your stories!
Erasmus, Luther, Melanchthon: I love you all, and I loved telling your stories!
November 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
One more day until these books will be together forever! (And not just in my head.) I can't wait to share Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation with you all.
Erasmus, Luther, Melanchthon: I love you all, and I loved telling your stories!
Erasmus, Luther, Melanchthon: I love you all, and I loved telling your stories!
When Luke Skywalker asked, "Is the dark side stronger?", he said what we all wonder from time to time. Do we need to go dark to get things done? After all, they're offering us cookies.
All this considered in today's Sub-Creations article.
All this considered in today's Sub-Creations article.
Is the Dark Side Stronger?
A lesson from Yoda in achieving ultimate victory
amymantravadi.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
When Luke Skywalker asked, "Is the dark side stronger?", he said what we all wonder from time to time. Do we need to go dark to get things done? After all, they're offering us cookies.
All this considered in today's Sub-Creations article.
All this considered in today's Sub-Creations article.
People who would walk 1,000 miles for you:
- The Proclaimers, in 500 mile increments, if they can fall down at the end
- Vanessa Carlton, as long as you’re available tonight
- Jesus, if you ask him to walk 500 miles in 1 mile increments
- The Proclaimers, in 500 mile increments, if they can fall down at the end
- Vanessa Carlton, as long as you’re available tonight
- Jesus, if you ask him to walk 500 miles in 1 mile increments
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
People who would walk 1,000 miles for you:
- The Proclaimers, in 500 mile increments, if they can fall down at the end
- Vanessa Carlton, as long as you’re available tonight
- Jesus, if you ask him to walk 500 miles in 1 mile increments
- The Proclaimers, in 500 mile increments, if they can fall down at the end
- Vanessa Carlton, as long as you’re available tonight
- Jesus, if you ask him to walk 500 miles in 1 mile increments
Release day is almost here for Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation! Follow the stories of Erasmus, Luther, and Melanchthon in the year 1525 as they search for divine peace in a world spinning out of control. Order your copy today!
Face to Face
Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation follows the lives of Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, and Philipp Melanchthon as their world descends into chaos and violence in the year 1525. Having confro...
shop.1517.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Release day is almost here for Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation! Follow the stories of Erasmus, Luther, and Melanchthon in the year 1525 as they search for divine peace in a world spinning out of control. Order your copy today!
I’m on the Storymakers podcast today discussing my Reformation novels. It was a lot of fun talking with Mel.
Episode 28: Writing for the Weary: Gospel-Centered Fiction with Amy Mantravadi
YouTube video by mbirdnyc
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I’m on the Storymakers podcast today discussing my Reformation novels. It was a lot of fun talking with Mel.
My latest episode for Mockingbird discusses how an episode of Bluey encouraged me as a parent by providing absolution instead of advice. For all the discouraged parents out there.
Bluey Lost the Baby Race, And It’s Ok - Mockingbird
Parents don’t just need advice. They need absolution.
mbird.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My latest episode for Mockingbird discusses how an episode of Bluey encouraged me as a parent by providing absolution instead of advice. For all the discouraged parents out there.
My review of J.C. Scharl’s new play The Death of Rabelais is now up at @mereorthodoxy.bsky.social. I have tremendous respect for what she is doing with this project.
The Case for Bringing Back Verse Plays
Though barely attempted today, plays written in verse were once quite common. J. C. Scharl's latest is a triumph for the genre and a joy to read.
mereorthodoxy.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
My review of J.C. Scharl’s new play The Death of Rabelais is now up at @mereorthodoxy.bsky.social. I have tremendous respect for what she is doing with this project.
Today at Sub-Creations, I consider the example of recusant families in England and how it is virtue that allows us to survive difficult times: particularly the God given virtues of faith, hope, and love.
By Virtue, We Survive
A lesson from the English Reformation for our own time
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November 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today at Sub-Creations, I consider the example of recusant families in England and how it is virtue that allows us to survive difficult times: particularly the God given virtues of faith, hope, and love.
It’s Reformation Day. Time to treat yo self! Why not indulge 😉 in a fun novel about the Reformation?
Yes, history is fun. I can’t believe you would even question that. 😆
Yes, history is fun. I can’t believe you would even question that. 😆
Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi | Full Trailer
YouTube video by 1517
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October 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It’s Reformation Day. Time to treat yo self! Why not indulge 😉 in a fun novel about the Reformation?
Yes, history is fun. I can’t believe you would even question that. 😆
Yes, history is fun. I can’t believe you would even question that. 😆
With SNAP benefits potentially coming to a halt this weekend in the U.S., please consider donating to a local food bank. This is a great way to love your neighbor and bless others as God has blessed us.
October 31, 2025 at 12:44 AM
With SNAP benefits potentially coming to a halt this weekend in the U.S., please consider donating to a local food bank. This is a great way to love your neighbor and bless others as God has blessed us.
Every time you purchase a copy of this genuine paper book written by a fallible human, AI weeps.
Make AI weep.
Make AI weep.
Face to Face
Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation follows the lives of Martin Luther, Desiderius Erasmus, and Philipp Melanchthon as their world descends into chaos and violence in the year 1525. Having confro...
shop.1517.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Every time you purchase a copy of this genuine paper book written by a fallible human, AI weeps.
Make AI weep.
Make AI weep.
Lord, we pray for safety for those in Jamaica as they endure Hurricane Melissa. 🙏🏻🇯🇲
October 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Lord, we pray for safety for those in Jamaica as they endure Hurricane Melissa. 🙏🏻🇯🇲
I had a great discussion with @ginadalfonzo.bsky.social about classic films. You can watch the recording at the link.
Discussing Old Films with Gina Dalfonzo
A recording from Amy Mantravadi's live video
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October 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I had a great discussion with @ginadalfonzo.bsky.social about classic films. You can watch the recording at the link.
This is your friendly reminder that we are only a couple of weeks away from the release of my newest novel, Face to Face! Check out the trailer and pre-order today. You know, if you like fun stuff.
Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi | Full Trailer
YouTube video by 1517
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October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is your friendly reminder that we are only a couple of weeks away from the release of my newest novel, Face to Face! Check out the trailer and pre-order today. You know, if you like fun stuff.
This photo reminds me of one of my favorite song lyrics…
“Oh, where do we begin:
The rubble or our sins?”
Let every one of us begin with OUR sins. Let’s own our part of the problem and realize that the ultimate solution is the grace of God, forgiveness of sins, and resurrection from the dead.
“Oh, where do we begin:
The rubble or our sins?”
Let every one of us begin with OUR sins. Let’s own our part of the problem and realize that the ultimate solution is the grace of God, forgiveness of sins, and resurrection from the dead.
October 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This photo reminds me of one of my favorite song lyrics…
“Oh, where do we begin:
The rubble or our sins?”
Let every one of us begin with OUR sins. Let’s own our part of the problem and realize that the ultimate solution is the grace of God, forgiveness of sins, and resurrection from the dead.
“Oh, where do we begin:
The rubble or our sins?”
Let every one of us begin with OUR sins. Let’s own our part of the problem and realize that the ultimate solution is the grace of God, forgiveness of sins, and resurrection from the dead.
The story of how and why Martin Luther received his doctorate is more interesting than you might think, for it stands at the heart of two of the most important (and painful) relationships of his life. I wrote about it for 1517. Tolle lege!
How and Why Martin Luther Received His Doctorate
On October 19, 1512, Martin Luther formally graduated with his doctorate in theology.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The story of how and why Martin Luther received his doctorate is more interesting than you might think, for it stands at the heart of two of the most important (and painful) relationships of his life. I wrote about it for 1517. Tolle lege!
I am immensely grateful to 1517 for putting together this beautiful trailer for my novels, Broken Bonds and Face to Face. (Link for purchase below)
Face to Face: A Novel of the Reformation by Amy Mantravadi | Full Trailer
YouTube video by 1517
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I am immensely grateful to 1517 for putting together this beautiful trailer for my novels, Broken Bonds and Face to Face. (Link for purchase below)