The Hidden Substack Growth Method Nobody Is Talking About (Because They Don’t Know It Exists)
A strategy so simple… even AI couldn’t figure it out.
Well….good day Christian writers! Guess what? I have some excellent news for you! And, no. This isn’t sarcasm.
Ever felt like growing on Substack sometimes feels like standing outside in the rain holding a soggy cardboard sign that says “Please notice me?” SAME. You type up your best post and send it into the oblivion hoping the algorithm will pick it up. Meanwhile….It’s somewhere taking a nap.
We keep getting told that you cant figure out Substack’s algorithm…you just restack, hope, and pray your notes gain momentum.
But I’ve discovered something. And, I’ve been keeping this secret to myself for months.
I found a backdoor.
And, no, this isn’t some weird trick or hack.
Definitely not one of those “posts at 11:07 p.m.” superstitions.
A real, quiet hallway nobody seemed to walk down —a narrow path if you will -
and once I stepped inside, things changed fast.
And the part that still cracks me up?
AI didn’t find this.
The growth gurus didn’t find it.
None of the big writers found it.
I found it — on accident — scrolling Pinterest on my couch.
I didn’t take strategy sessions or one of those “fake” growth courses. (Which by the way is ridiculous. I’ve seen growth courses go upwards of $1000!)
So what exactly did I do? I just simply paid attention to something everyone else ignored. That’s it.
And before we go further, let me show you why this matters…
Proof Before Anything Else
Here’s the part that still blows my mind:
One of my paid subscribers actually came through an image I shared on Notes — that’s when it clicked for me that this method was genuinely reaching people.
I didn’t type up some huge article or a long, fancy post. Nope. Just a single image from Pinterest.
And I’ve only been here 7 months.
So if you’re thinking:
“Yeah okay… another guy claiming he has some secret.”
Thats okay. I brought receipts:
This image ALONE got me 95 new subscribers.
This isn’t luck.
It’s not viral magic.
It’s the Pinterest → Notes → Substack method actually working.
Just a simple system nobody else is talking about.
People Are Doing Step One — But Nobody Is Doing Step Two
If you need to learn how to curate, remix and create images on Pinterest, this article explains it perfectly 👇
There are countless tutorials online about how to:
save pins
curate boards
organize images
collect Christian wallpapers
find “aesthetic” faith content
People love learning how to save things. But almost nobody takes it past Step One.
Everyone stops at:
“Cool, now my boards look neat.”
I asked a different question:
What if I USE these pins somewhere nobody else is using them?
Pinterest is overflowing with:
scripture graphics
Christian wallpapers
devotional quotes
healing images
prayer visuals
I didn’t collect them.
I turned Pinterest into a Substack content bank.
So now each image becomes:
a scroll-stopper on Notes
a peaceful pattern interrupt
a link magnet
a follower
sometimes… a paid subscriber
Pinterest → Notes → Substack
That one shift changed everything.
But then something else clicked…
The “Moment Strategy” — How to Ride Waves Without Chasing Them
Big writers have their own rhythm.
When something starts blowing up on notes, they jump in fast with essays, reactions, and thought-pieces.
And honestly? There’s nothing wrong with that at all. Their approach works for them.
But sometimes you’ve gotta step off the main road for a minute.
You’ve gotta look at what everyone else is doing…
and then do the thing nobody is thinking about.
It’s the quiet ideas—the ones sitting in the corner minding their business—that end up turning into gold.
(And by the way, here’s another solid article you can dig into if you want to study the “moment” pattern a little more. You’re welcome.) 👇👇👇
So what do I do?
I drop visuals.
While the platform is shouting,
I’m posting:
a Bible verse
an aesthetic Christian wallpaper
a gentle reminder I saved from Pinterest
And people stop scrolling because visuals win against paragraphs — every time.
Here’s the breakdown:
While the platform is shouting and everyone’s firing off thought - takes and extremely long paragraphs……
YOU can be posting things that actually feed people:
a Bible verse
an aesthetic Christian wallpaper
a gentle reminder the Holy Spirit used to nudge me that morning
Something simple, peaceful, and points to Jesus.
Because visuals don’t just “win against paragraphs.”
They settle the room and calm the heart.
They bring Scripture into places filled with noise.
They slip the Word of God into timelines that forgot they needed it.
The Gut Punch
Here’s the truth no one talks about:
You know who restacks visuals?
Well, It’s not the influencers.
Or the 20k follower crowd.
Not even the Substack “thought leaders.”
It’s the Christians.
The prayer warriors.
The church ladies with flower profile pictures.
They restack EVERYTHING visual.
A verse graphic?
Restacked.
A peaceful wallpaper?
Restacked.
A gentle reminder?
Restacked.
They’re not trying to sound deep.
They’re just looking for something encouraging.
Influencers chase attention.
The Believers quietly create it.
And then something else clicked…
The Gentle Rhythm of Christian Notes
Christian Notes moves fastest in the morning, around lunch, and early afternoon.
It’s not an algorithm trick —
Just older believers following their natural rhythms. They LOVE routine.
Morning (6–9 AM)
Coffee. Bible. Encouragement.
They restack everything peaceful.
Lunch (11–1 PM)
A second wave of sharing.
Early Afternoon (1–3 PM)
A quiet third bump.
After 4 PM?
Things naturally slow down. (This is during the weekday. Weekends are a little random. Forget about Sundays, we’re worshiping Jesus. Hallelujah!!)
So when your visuals hit Notes in the morning and midday?
They land exactly when believers want something calm.
You’re not gaming anything.
Just simply showing up when your audience is actually there.
And the wildest part?
Pinterest is only HALF the strategy.
The real secret — the part nobody is talking about —
lives on a platform most people forgot exists…
THE NARROW PATH CREATOR BUNDLE
Exclusive for Annual Subscribers
Lets be transparent, because Christians deserve that.
This “secret method” I’m teaching isn’t theory — it became the backbone of how I grew The Narrow Path Collective.
So if you want to go further, here’s what I’m giving only to annual subscribers
**1. Canva Short Tutorial
Create Christian Images**
A simple, step-by-step walk-through showing you:
how I make Scripture visuals in minutes
how to build scroll-stopping Christian wallpapers
how to make scripture video shorts
how to model EXACTLY what works on Notes
and how to do it even if you’ve never touched Canva in your life
This alone can grow someone’s Substack from crickets to conversations.
It’s worth mentioning that Canva is limited on the Free Version. I would highly suggest investing in the Premium Version.
(Preachers, Pastors, Ministers…..Guess what? Canva is FREE if you have an eligible 501c)
Yes — Canva is free for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits
There’s a version called Canva for Nonprofits that offers all the features of Canva Pro — totally free. Canva
If approved, your nonprofit (or ministry/organization) and up to 50 team members get access to premium tools: stock imagery/video/audio, templates, brand kits, unlimited folders, 100 GB storage, background removal, resize tool, social scheduling, collaboration features, and more. Canva
📋 What it takes to qualify
To get the free nonprofit access you need to:
Be officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (or equivalent charitable organization in your country). Canva For Non-Profits.
Operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a mission-focused on public or community benefit (not a business or political entity).
Provide proof of your nonprofit status during the application — usually your IRS tax exemption letter or official nonprofit ID. How to apply.
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Where to start
Official homepage: Canva for Nonprofits — “Apply for Canva for Nonprofits” page
Eligibility guidelines: lays out exactly who qualifies (501(c)(3), independent nonprofit, not-for-profit, mission-based)
Application process: create a free Canva account (if you don’t have one), then fill out the application form with nonprofit information + tax ID document.
**2. NoteScoutPro (Chrome Extension) - Available on Gumroad
This thing helps you:
track what Notes are trending
spot “moments”
ride waves without refreshing every 3 minutes
see where visuals get the most traction
It’s currently $10 on Gumroad, but annual subscribers get it included.
Also can be found on our website: www.narrowpathcollective.org - At top, scroll to “products.”
See my perfect circle there? 😎
3. “30 Days to 300” Mini Course:
A tight, practical training showing exactly:
how I gained 300 subscribers in under 30 days
how to use visuals strategically
how to build trust quietly
how to avoid the mistakes new Christian writers make
how to schedule your growth and prayers at the same time
It’s currently $10 on Gumroad, but annual subscribers get it included.
4. New Writer Collaboration Deal:
This is only part of my subscription plan.
If you’re a Christian writer trying to grow, I’ll:
collaborate with you on Notes,
restack your strongest posts,
help you shape 1–2 visuals,
and introduce your work to my audience when it fits naturally.
It’s not a “promotion package.”
It’s discipleship in writing form.
And it’s something I ONLY offer behind the paywall, because this took HARD work and HOURS of lost sleep to do well.
PLUS everything already included in my annual plan:
✔ The Emergency Pocket Book (Mini E-Guide)
✔ Monthly Random Word Report - Bonus Content
✔ Doomsday Scroller’s Monthly Briefing
✔ Early Access to Mid-Week Article
✔ Audio For Weekly Devotionals
✔ Full Archive Access
✔ And 8% cheaper than going monthly
LASTLY….The 2nd secret to my notes workflow.
ALL for $55 a year.
Why so cheap?
Because I’m building this for Christians — not corporations.
And I know what it feels like to have a calling but no roadmap.
This bundle gives you:
the training
the tools
the encouragement
the collaboration
and the community
…all centered around doing Kingdom work and sharing your testimony effectively.
Sooooo….If you’re sitting there wondering…man I’d like to purchase this but I just don’t know. Well…fair. Nobody is trustworthy anymore. BUT….there’s this 👇👇
Leviticus 19:35–36:
“You shall do no wrong in judgment, in measures of length or weight or quantity. You shall have just balances, just weights…”
OH…and THIS 👇👇👇👇
James 5:4
“…the wages of the laborers… which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you.”
Sooo yeah. I’m not here to scam anybody. You’re not worth my eternal soul.
Access to the cool kids club 😎 👇👇👇