Comms 101
A few weeks ago I found myself on a college campus, offering a guest lecture on communications and…
Pledges Instead of Resolutions
It’s that time of year again. Specifically, it is actually almost next year. You know what that means.…
Covering Religion Today: Don’t Look Away. Don’t Ignore It. Be Curious, Be Empathetic
On Friday, June 24, the National Press Club Journalism Institute presented a workshop on how journalists of faith…
Lessons from Experts around the Table this Giving Tuesday
It’s not every day that you get to gather for a meal with true experts. But Giving Tuesday…
The More You Know…
When I checked in for my flight today, I had to do a reality check: but indeed this…
Confronting the Unthinkable by Reaching out in Faith
This is a traumatic time in America. We are living through a period of escalating gun violence, ripping…
Ingredients for Giving: Grateful, Gracious, Global and Generational
Today marks four weeks until Giving Tuesday. I have always loved how this day unites the world in…
Taboos that Urgently Need Breaking
Want to break some taboos with me? “Taboo” comes from the Polynesian word “tabu,” which can be translated…
Fostering a Culture of Encounter in the Media
One of my favorite things to do is to listen to people. What’s their story? What makes them…
When Faith Has a (Different) Story to Tell
Faith is often portrayed in a negative light in the media. Scandals. Bad behavior. Policies that seem to…