I hate flying, but I love on-the-ground reporting — so I spend plenty of time in the air.

My journalistic travels have taken me to all 50 states and 20 countries.

I’ve filed thousands of stories for The Oklahoman (1993-2002), The Associated Press (2002-2005) and The Christian Chronicle (2005-present), where I serve as editor-in-chief.

Based in Oklahoma City, I also write Religion Unplugged’s Weekend Plug-in column — meeting readers around the world at the intersection of faith and news.

Besides my regular gigs, I freelance for national media ranging from AP to Christianity Today to the Washington Post. My byline has appeared everywhere from the Paris-based international wire service Agence France-Presse to the front page of the Los Angeles Times to the homepage of USA Today.

And talk about burying the lede: I’m crazy in love with my wife, Tamie, and a super-proud father and grandfather.

Besides my family, I’m passionate about my faith, Texas Rangers baseball and country music (the classic kind). And suddenly, I’ve become a dog person.

Check out my top stories. Find me on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Authory. Hey, if you’re really bored, Google me.

— Bobby

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