Welcome to The Rogue Scholar

Live faithfully. Think clearly. Train for what matters.


What You’ll Take Away

This Substack exists to train and transform modern men and women for life in a fragile world. If you’re tired of shallow content, weak convictions, and spiritual confusion—this is where you regroup, rearm, and rebuild.

Whether you're a father, protector, thinker, or disciple of Christ, The Rogue Scholar is your field manual for:

  • Building resilience in body, mind, and soul

  • Gaining clarity in a chaotic culture

  • Grounding yourself in eternal truths

  • Leading your family and community with wisdom and strength


Who This Is For

This Substack is for those who want to become:

  • Stronger in their faith, fitness, and convictions

  • Sharper in their discernment and thinking

  • More prepared, resilient, and free

If you're seeking to live as a Warrior-Scholar-Saint—unshaken by the world and unwavering in truth—you’re in the right place.


What You’ll Get

Free Subscribers Get:

  • 1–2 weekly posts on spiritual resilience, preparedness, and antifragility

  • Access to public essays, field notes, and readiness briefings

  • Biblical reflections, history-driven insights, and personal challenges

Paid Subscribers Get:

  • Full access to all archives (500+ posts)

  • Exclusive Wednesday and Friday posts

  • Behind-the-scenes reflections, training logs, and tactical breakdowns

  • The inner circle—for those walking the narrow path on purpose


About Me

I’m Vance Gatlin II—follower of Christ, thinker, father, and fighter for truth.

I’ve spent the last decade forging my life through hardship, Scripture, philosophy, and training. I write not as a guru, but as a fellow pilgrim, helping others live grounded and prepared in a world that is set on shaking everything loose.

This isn’t theory. It’s training.


How Often Will I Email You?

  • Free subscribers: 1–2x per week and free previews to deeper content

  • Paid subscribers: 2–3x per week, including deeper, private content



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If you're building a life of faith, fortitude, and freedom, upgrade to paid and walk this path with me.
Let’s train to be dangerous to evil, gentle to the weak, and unwavering in truth.

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