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260: Substack, Social Media, and Platforms: How to Use Them Without Losing Control
The Christian Business Advantage
The Christian Business Advantage
260: Substack, Social Media, and Platforms: How to Use Them Without Losing Control
May 18, 2026
Alyssa Avant
In this episode of Don’t Build on Borrowed Land: Smarter Content Strategies for Authors, Alyssa takes an honest and balanced look at platforms like Substack and social media. Are they worth using? Should authors go all in—or avoid them altogether? Alyssa shares the pros and cons of Substack, why platforms should be tools instead of foundations, and how to use them strategically without losing control of your content or audience. Learn how to build a content ecosystem that supports long-term growth while still taking advantage of the visibility and connection platforms can offer.