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🏈 How a prominent national college football writer became a small-town pastor 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged NORMAN, Okla. — George Schroeder loves college football. He just loves Jesus more. Our paths first crossed when we both worked at The Oklahoman — me getting my … Continue reading 🏈 How a prominent national college football writer became a small-town pastor 🔌
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We’ll take your questions now
Is this newspaper one-sided? Are some topics off limits? Inquiring readers want to know. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle As a journalist, I ask a lot of questions. For a change, I decided to answer a few. As The Christian Chronicle’s editor-in-chief, I often hear from readers curious about what we do. In this special Q&A, I offer a bit of insight: “How do you determine … Continue reading We’ll take your questions now
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📰 ‘Our job is not to cover up sin’: Reporter Jerry Mitchell on faith and journalism 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged PEARL, Miss. — Jerry Mitchell is a legendary investigative reporter — and a devoted Christian who characterizes his secular job as both a calling and a ministry. … Continue reading 📰 ‘Our job is not to cover up sin’: Reporter Jerry Mitchell on faith and journalism 🔌
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Mission: Evangelize Spanish America
Herald of Truth works to share Jesus with the fast-growing Hispanic population. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle GREEN BAY, Wis. — “Our God, He Is Alive.” “Existe un Dios.” On a recent Sunday, the Green Bay Church of Christ — just two-tenths of a mile off Packerland Drive — sang the unofficial anthem of Churches of Christ in both English and Spanish. A typical Lord’s Day at the church, … Continue reading Mission: Evangelize Spanish America
🗞️ My 35 years in full-time journalism: What’s changed and what hasn’t 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged STILLWATER, Okla. — In August 1990, the first President Bush occupied the White House, Iraq invaded Kuwait, and a gallon of gasoline cost $1.19. I was a 22-year-old … Continue reading 🗞️ My 35 years in full-time journalism: What’s changed and what hasn’t 🔌
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Bobby Ross Jr. honored as 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year
The regional award celebrates outstanding journalism in Arkansas and six neighboring states. By Bobby Ross Jr. I was honored to win the 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year award from the Arkansas professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The regional Diamond Journalism Awards celebrate outstanding journalism in Arkansas and six neighboring states, including Oklahoma, where The Christian Chronicle is based. Winners were announced … Continue reading Bobby Ross Jr. honored as 2025 Diamond Journalist of the Year
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🏈 ‘God, why me?’: Deion Sanders never asked that while battling cancer 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Deion Sanders can’t — or won’t — stop talking about the Lord. Especially now. This week, Colorado’s head football coach mentioned God and faith at least three dozen … Continue reading 🏈 ‘God, why me?’: Deion Sanders never asked that while battling cancer 🔌
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‘Like losing a friend’: Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death hit Gen Xers so hard
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Oh no, not Theo. That was my first thought — and that of millions of Generation Xers — when the news broke this week of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s accidental … Continue reading ‘Like losing a friend’: Why Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s death hit Gen Xers so hard
⛪️ Conviction and controversy: Pastor John MacArthur’s legacy 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Pastor, theologian and author John MacArthur made a major impact on Matthew Dowling’s life and ministry. “Dr. MacArthur was the first preacher I heard who demonstrated expository … Continue reading ⛪️ Conviction and controversy: Pastor John MacArthur’s legacy 🔌
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