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John NelsonBehind the Gospels
Followers12,553
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)11K+
Paid subscribers100+ badge
Best board spot#93 History Bestsellers
Recommended by54
New recommenders, 30 days+2
Recommends7
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

John Nelson

12,20012,40012,60012,80013,000 Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 12,553

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When their recommendations started

John Nelson

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Live recommendations by month started, last 24 months, Substack's dates. Outlined months are incomplete: Substack lists only the 50 newest recommenders.