Brian is often quoted in news reports on topics of religion, politics, and communication. Below are many of the times he has been quoted or interviewed. Request an interview: [email protected].

  • KRCG (March 5, 2021). Interviewed about Christian Nationalism.
  • CBS News (March 4, 2021). Interviewed about Christian Nationalism and religious liberty.
  • KY3 (Feb. 26, 2021). Interviewed about controversy at Southwest Baptist University.
  • Deseret News (Feb. 19, 2021). Interviewed on church-state legislation and coronavirus.
  • Christian Post (Feb. 2, 2021). Cited on interview about Baptists and racism.
  • “State of Belief” (Jan. 9, 2021). Interviewed on congressional prayer and religious liberty.
  • Louisville Courier-Journal (Jan. 8, 2021). Cited on faith, politics, and morality.
  • Baptist News Global (Oc. 22, 2020). Cited on reporting about Southwest Baptist University conflict.
  • Baptist Standard (Sept. 2, 2020). Interviewed on Baptist history and slavery.
  • United Press International (June 4, 2020). Interviewed on church-state legislation.
  • Religion News Service (May 12, 2020). Interviewed on parenting in a pandemic.
  • KSHB (April 6, 2020). Interviewed on churches and coronavirus.
  • KBIA (Feb. 18, 2020). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Columbia Missourian (Feb. 18, 2020). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Report from the Capitol (Summer 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Jefferson News-Tribune (May 7, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Springfield News-Leader (May 3, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (May 1, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Columbia Missourian (April 30, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • KOMU (April 30, 2019). Interviewed on church-state legislation.
  • Washington Post (April 20, 2019). Interviewed on religion and politics.
  • Columbia Tribune (April 17, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Joplin Globe (April 11, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Joplin Globe (April 6, 2019). Interviewed on church-state legislation.
  • Newsweek (March 26, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • KOMU (Feb. 21, 2019). Interviewed on church-state legislation.
  • The Independent (Feb. 20, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • The Hill (Feb. 20, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Feb. 20, 2019). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Ethics Daily (Jan. 16, 2019) Interviewed on Baptist denominational cooperation.
  • “Mission in 5” (Dec. 10, 2018). Interviewed on Baptist denominational issues and politics.
  • “BJC Podcast” (Nov. 2, 2018). Interviewed on podcasting.
  • New Yorker (Sept. 24, 2018). Cited on religion and politics.
  • Jefferson City News-Tribune (Sept. 9, 2018). Interviewed on political campaign activity ban.
  • Washington Post (June 13, 2018). Interviewed on Mike Pence speech at Southern Baptist Convention meeting.
  • Washington Post (June 13, 2018). Interviewed on Baptists and partisan politics.
  • Baptist News Global (Feb. 15, 2018). Cited on Baptists and homosexuality.
  • Washington Post (Dec. 1, 2017). Interviewed on presidential rhetoric and Christmas.
  • Washington Post (Oct. 11, 2017). Interviewed on religion and politics.
  • Americans United (April 14, 2017). Interviewed on government aid to churches.
  • Church & State (Feb. 2017). Interviewed on the ‘Johnson Amendment.’
  • Deseret News (Oct. 3, 2016). Interviewed on politics, incivility, and parenting.
  • Portageville Missourian-News (Sept. 10, 2016). Cited on faith and politics.
  • Baptist News Global (Aug. 11, 2016). Cited on religion and politics.
  • Baptist News Global (April 28, 2016). Cited on church-state legislation.
  • Baptist News Global (March 15, 2016). Cited on religion and presidential campaigns.
  • Religion News Service (March 10). Cited on religion and exit polls.
  • Ethics Daily (March 8, 2016). Interviewed on politics and civility.
  • Ethics Daily (March 7, 2016). Interviewed on the Baptist World Alliance.
  • Christian Science Monitor (March 6, 2016). Cited on evangelicals and politics.
  • Sojourners (March 2016). Interviewed on faith and climate change.
  • Ethics Daily (Jan. 28, 2016). Interviewed on the Iowa Caucuses and religion.
  • Religion Dispatches (Jan. 3, 2016). Cited on religion and politics.
  • Pacific Standard (Dec. 9, 2015). Interviewed on faith and climate change.
  • Virginian-Pilot (Oct. 27, 2015). Cited on political language.
  • Ethics Daily (July 21, 2015). Interviewed on Baptist-Muslim dialogue.
  • Word&Way (May 8, 2015). Cited on religion and racism.
  • Baptist News Global (May 6, 2015). Cited on religion and racism.
  • JCTV’s “Focus” (April 29, 2015). Interviewed on public transportation advocacy.
  • Baptist News Global (Dec. 19, 2014). Cited on religion and politics.
  • Baptist News Global (Dec. 19, 2014). Interviewed on religion and Cuba.
  • Ottumwa Post (Nov. 21, 2014). Interviewed on presidential action on immigration.
  • Baptist News Global (Nov. 21, 2014). Cited on religion and Cuba.
  • Jefferson City News-Tribune (Oct. 21, 2014). Interviewed on religion and Cuba.
  • Ethics Daily (Sept. 8, 2014). Interviewed on faith.
  • Associated Baptist Press (Aug. 12, 2013). Cited on Clarence Jordan.
  • Associated Baptist Press (July 24, 2013). Cited on religious demographics and political communication.
  • Ethics Daily (June 14, 2013). Cited on religion and politics. 
  • WHSV (June 10, 2013). Interviewed on impact of social media on TV viewing. 
  • WHSV (April 18, 2013). Interviewed on impact of social media on news information. 
  • Associated Baptist Press (March 27, 2013). Cited on religion and political discourse.  
  • Correio Braziliense (March 2, 2013). Interviewed on papal legacy. 
  • The Breeze (Feb. 14, 2013). Interviewed on media and politics.  
  • Religion Dispatches (Feb. 13, 2013). Cited on impact on Christian journalism ethics. 
  • WHSV (Nov. 7, 2012). Interviewed on impact of Twitter on politics. 
  • KWTO’s “Morningline” (Oct. 24, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Harrisonburg Daily News-Record (Oct. 23, 2012). Cited on environmental rhetoric and politics. 
  • Associated Baptist Press (Oct. 23, 2012). Cited on environmental rhetoric and politics. 
  • The Breeze (Oct. 18, 2012). Cited on environmental rhetoric and politics. 
  • WHSV (Oct. 3, 2012). Interviewed on impact of Twitter on politics. 
  • Ethics Daily (Sept. 10, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns. 
  • Ethics Daily (Aug. 31, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Religion Dispatches (Aug. 2, 2012). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • WHSV (July 20, 2012). Interviewed on impact of YouTube on news. 
  • WHSV (July 17, 2012). Interviewed on impact of YouTube on journalism and politics. 
  • WMRA’s “The Spark” (June 29, 2012). Interviewed on Clarence Jordan, Cotton Patch Gospel, and Koinonia Farm. 
  • Religion Dispatches (May 25, 2012). Interviewed on Christian journalism ethics.
  • WMRA’s “Virginia Insight.” (May 17, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (May 14, 2012). Interviewed on Christian journalism ethics.
  • WHSV (May 1, 2012). Interviewed on cultural impact of Facebook.
  • Harrisonburg Daily News-Record (April 27, 2012). Cited on citizen expectations on elected officials.
  • Religion Dispatches (April 23, 2012). Interviewed on Christian journalism ethics.
  • Religious Herald (March 31, 2012). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (March 16, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (March 12, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • WHSV (Feb. 27, 2012). Interviewed on impact of Twitter on news.
  • “State of Belief” (Jan. 14, 2012). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns. 
  • Harrisonburg Daily News-Record (Dec. 6, 2011). Cited on rhetoric of “Occupy Wall Street.”  
  • The Breeze (Dec. 5, 2011). Cited on rhetoric of “Occupy Wall Street.” 
  • Church & State (Sept. 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns. 
  • The New Republic (July 9, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.  
  • Fort Worth Star-Telegram (July 9, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns. 
  • American Independent (July 8, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Religion Dispatches (July 7, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Daily Iowan (June 13, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Cityview (June 9, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (June 8, 2011). Cited on religion in politics.
  • Church & State (June 2011). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Madison (Spring/Summer 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • “Culture Shocks” (April 13, 2011). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Chronicle of Higher Education (Feb. 18, 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • The Breeze (Feb. 6, 2011). Cited on social media in Egyptian protests.
  • Harrisonburg Daily News-Record (Feb. 5, 2011). Cited on social media in Egyptian protests.
  • KREF’s “Religious Talk” (Jan. 30, 2011). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • The Breeze (Jan. 27, 2011). Interviewed on State of the Union Address.
  • WMRA’s “Virginia Insight” (Jan. 13, 2011). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (Jan. 10, 2011). Cited on religion and public discourse.
  • Harrisonburg Daily News-Record (Jan. 8, 2011). Interviewed on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Church & State (Jan. 2011). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (Nov. 15, 2010). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Church & State (Oct. 2010). Cited on religion in presidential campaigns.
  • Ethics Daily (Aug. 25, 2010). Cited on religion in politics.
  • Ethics Daily (Aug. 20, 2010). Cited on church membership issues.
  • Ethics Daily (July 6, 2010). Cited on religion in politics.
  • The Breeze (April 19, 2010). Interviewed on Internet speed and teaching.
  • Anniston Star (May 29, 2009). Cited on religion and nationalism.
  • Decatur Daily (May 29, 2009). Cited on religion and nationalism.
  • Montgomery Advertiser (May 29, 2009). Cited on religion and nationalism.
  • Ethics Daily (May 29, 2009). Cited on religion and nationalism.
  • Winchester Star (May 8, 2009). Interviewed on social media and politics.
  • Ethics Daily (April 6, 2009). Cited on the Internet and news.
  • Ethics Daily (March 23, 2009). Cited on the Internet and news.
  • Columbia Tribune (June 14, 2008). Interviewed on religion and the environment.
  • Ethics Daily (April 4, 2008,). Cited on religion and racism.
  • Word&Way (March 20, 2008). Cited on Christian communication.
  • Ethics Daily (March 5, 2008). Cited on religion and racism.
  • Columbia Missourian (Feb. 15, 2008). Interviewed on the Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant.
  • Vox (Oct. 2007). Cited on Christian communication.  
  • Ethics Daily (Oct. 3, 2006). Cited religion and war.
  • United Methodist Messenger (Sept. 2007). Cited on Christian communication. 
  • Columbia Tribune (Sept. 1, 2007). Cited on Christian communication. 
  • The Maneater (Aug. 31, 2007). Cited on Christian communication. 
  • Columbia Missourian (Aug. 28, 2007). Interviewed on Christian communication.  
  • Baptist Standard (Aug. 3, 2007). Cited on Christian communication.
  • Texas Observer (July 12, 2007). Interviewed on blogging and denominational politics. 
  • Whitsett Journal (Spring 2007). Cited on blogging.  
  • Associated Baptist Press (May 21, 2007). Interviewed on religion and politics.  
  • Youthwork (April 2007). Cited on Christian communication.
  • Word&Way (March 22, 2007). Cited on Christian communication.
  • Ethics Daily (Nov. 1, 2006). Interviewed on problems of anti-Muslim rhetoric.
  • Ethics Daily (Aug. 16, 2006). Cited on blogging.
  • Ethics Daily (Aug. 2, 2006). Cited on religion and foreign policy.
  • Columbia Missourian (March 13, 2006). Interviewed on religion and politics.