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 (2020-present), meeting readers at the intersection of faith and news.

My stories have earned numerous awards from secular and religious press associations, including the Religion News Association’s 2024 Supple Award for Feature Writing and the Society of Professional Journalists’ 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year honor.

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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