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.

Publisher Pulls Biblical Counseling Guide by Tim Clinton Over Missing Citations

Tim Clinton, head of the American Association of Christian Counselors, has long been accused of plagiarism.

Faith-Based Relief Groups Offer Food, Water and Emotional Support to Texas Flood Survivors

Along with food, water and supplies, Christian disaster relief groups are offering emotional and spiritual support to flood survivors in Texas Hill Country.

Former Member Sues John MacArthur’s Megachurch for Public Shaming

A former member has sued Grace Community Church, led by prominent evangelical pastor John MacArthur, saying church leaders disclosed confidential information about her during a church service.

Nashville’s Christian Music Stars Join Activists in Push To Save PEPFAR

During a mid-June event at Otter Creek Church, musicians and activists praised PEPFAR for saving millions of lives and urged evangelicals to call their representatives in Congress and show their support for the program.

At Memorial, Friends Mourn Loss of Jennifer Lyell, SBC Whistleblower and Publishing Exec

Jennifer Lyell, who lost her Christian publishing career after accusing a Southern Baptist professor and missionary of abuse, died earlier this month at age 47.

Patriotic Bible Blesses Trump With $1.3 Million in Royalties

President Donald Trump earned more than a million dollars in royalties for endorsing the God Bless the U.S.A. Bible, according to a newly released annual financial disclosure from the White House.

Prayer in School Divides Americans as Texas Law Takes Effect

A new report from Pew Research Center finds Americans split on prayer in school, with just over half saying Christian prayers led by teachers are OK. But approval ranges widely from state to state.

Dave Ramsey’s Company Faces Another Setback in Court Over Religious Discrimination

A federal appeals court ruled that a lawsuit against Christian financial guru Dave Ramsey by a former employee who was fired for being pregnant while unmarried can go forward.

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