Recently, I had the opportunity to visit with Anthony Fauci for one of his rare interviews with a religion journalist. When I pitched the story to one prominent evangelical news outlet that promotes itself as being a balanced news organization,…
3 big questions can open a dialogue between adults and teenagers
Before stepping into the world of journalism, I served almost 20 years as a youth pastor and loved just about every minute of it. If you ask just about anyone working with or parenting a teenager, they will tell you…
Facing up to suffering in a new year
As I sat in my living room watching Ryan Seacrest ring in the new year, I couldn’t help but think that, although it’s a new year, the theme seems to be the same across America. Many of my brothers and…
Anthony Fauci: Faith leaders needed in the fight against COVID
Faith leaders are needed to help fight the coronavirus and its new variants, according to Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the chief medical adviser to the president. “Faith leaders have an enormous impact…
It’s complicated: The backstory to Norma McCorvey and Roe v. Wade you probably don’t know
Joshua Prager has written what critics are calling the definitive book on Norma McCorvey, her family and the landmark Supreme Court decision she sparked that’s once again at the center of public attention, Roe v. Wade. The Family Roe: An…
My conversation with Vince Gill on race and country music
A few months ago, if you had told me I would be talking with Vince Gill about race, I would have laughed you out of the room. For starters, I am a huge fan of Vince and his wife, Christian…
Mitch Albom: ‘God can answer your prayers sometimes with something that breaks your heart’
This Thanksgiving, broaden your view on thankfulness. I love Thanksgiving. In fact, next to Christmas, it’s my favorite holiday. I love everything about it — the sounds, the smells, and, of course, the food. Would it even be Thanksgiving without…
In Brunswick, Ga., a storm is brewing
I was born and raised in Orlando, Fla., and one of the things I remember from my childhood experience was knowing when a storm was coming our way. You just knew from the look and smell that you should prepare…
One of America’s favorite Christian authors finally tells his own story
If there was a look to being a New York Times best-selling author for the last several decades, Philip Yancey wouldn’t be it. Which is why even he is surprised at what his life has become looking back. Yancey, whose…