Bob Smietana
Bob Smietana is an award-winning religion reporter and editor who has spent two decades producing breaking news, data journalism, investigative reporting, profiles and features for magazines, newspapers, trade publications and websites.
Most notably, he has served as a senior writer for Facts & Trends, senior editor of Christianity Today, religion writer at The Tennessean, correspondent for RNS and contributor to OnFaith, USA Today and The Washington Post.
Christian News
Nuns on the Bus Tour Members Say God Wants Everyone To Thrive—So Vote Accordingly
After six years without hitting the road for a political advocacy tour, the Nuns on the Bus are back, and this time they have brought friends along for the ride.
Christian News
Donald Trump’s Favorite Bible Might Be on the Way to Oklahoma Schools
The state of Oklahoma is in the market for some Bibles. They might get some help from Donald Trump.
Christian News
In a New Film, 12 Pastors Take a Leap of Faith—Hoping Friendship Can Overcome Their Divides
A new documentary, directed by Nicholas Ma, looks at whether friendship and faith can overcome polarization in the age of Donald Trump. Ma's father, the famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has been helping promote the film.
Christian News
In North Carolina, Sound of Chainsaws Brings Hope as Faith-Based Workers Clear Roads
While emergency officials continue to search for victims of Hurricane Helene, faith-based groups start the long, slow cleanup efforts.
Christian News
After Hurricane Helene, Faith Groups Ramp Up Disaster Relief
Even before Hurricane Helene made landfall in the United States, near Tallahassee, Florida, on Thursday (Sept. 26), faith-based disaster groups were on the move.
Christian News
Proposed Deal with Vanderbilt Could Keep a Struggling Episcopal Seminary in NYC Afloat
An earlier plan to partner with a music school with ties to a conservative Catholic donor fell through. The new lease, if approved, could help GTS through a fiscal crisis.
Christian News
Settlement Talks With Johnny Hunt Fail. SBC and Former President Likely Headed to Trial.
Court-ordered mediation between former Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt and lawyers for the nation’s largest Protestant denomination failed last week—meaning the dispute between the two parties is likely headed to a trial in November.
Christian News
The SBC Will Sell Its Nashville Headquarters To Defray Abuse-Related Legal Costs
SBC leaders also set up a new department to deal with the issue of abuse, though the fate of a long-delayed database of abusers remains unknown.
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