EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 55 MIN
Investigating Truth for the Church | Daniel Silliman | It's Elementary Podcast Ep. 27
from It’s Elementary - An Asbury Theological Seminary Podcast · host Asbury Theological Seminary
Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone are joined by Daniel Silliman, senior reporter and editor for The Roys Report and former senior news editor at Christianity Today, for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation on journalism, truth-telling, and the life of the Church. Silliman shares his fascinating background from growing up in the Jesus People movement to becoming a crime reporter and eventually a leading voice covering religion and evangelical life. Drawing from his academic work in American religious history and years of reporting, he reflects on what it means to serve both faith and neighbor through careful, honest storytelling. The conversation explores the unique challenges of being a Christian journalist in a polarized and often suspicious media environment, where even faithful reporting can be misread as hostility. The episode also delves into his work investigating abuse and misconduct within Christian organizations, and addresses why accountability, transparency, and truth are essential to the integrity of the Church. With pastoral sensitivity and theological conviction, Silliman frames investigative reporting not as opposition to the Church, but as a necessary act of love and faithfulness. MENTIONS • One Lost Soul: Richard Nixon’s Search for Salvation by Daniel Silliman • Reading Evangelicals: How Christian Fiction Shaped a Culture and a Faith by Daniel Silliman • The Roys Report - https://julieroys.com/ • Christianity Today - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ ASBURY SEMINARY LINKS Podcasts: https://asbury.to/podcasts Website: https://asburyseminary.edu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminary TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #ItsElementaryPodcast #ChristianJournalism #ChurchLeadership #Evangelicalism #FaithAndCulture #AsburySeminary
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Dr. David Watson and Dr. Jessica LaGrone are joined by Daniel Silliman, senior reporter and editor for The Roys Report and former senior news editor at Christianity Today, for a wide-ranging and thoughtful conversation on journalism, truth-telling, and the life of the Church. Silliman shares his fascinating background from growing up in the Jesus People movement to becoming a crime reporter and eventually a leading voice covering religion and evangelical life. Drawing from his academic work in American religious history and years of reporting, he reflects on what it means to serve both faith and neighbor through careful, honest storytelling. The conversation explores the unique challenges of being a Christian journalist in a polarized and often suspicious media environment, where even faithful reporting can be misread as hostility. The episode also delves into his work investigating abuse and misconduct within Christian organizations, and addresses why accountability, transparency, and truth are essential to the integrity of the Church. With pastoral sensitivity and theological conviction, Silliman frames investigative reporting not as opposition to the Church, but as a necessary act of love and faithfulness. MENTIONS• One Lost Soul: Richard Nixon’s Search for Salvation by Daniel Silliman• Reading Evangelicals: How Christian Fiction Shaped a Culture and a Faith by Daniel Silliman• The Roys Report - https://julieroys.com/• Christianity Today - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ ASBURY SEMINARY LINKSPodcasts: https://asbury.to/podcastsWebsite: https://asburyseminary.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminaryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the official position of Asbury Theological Seminary. The material presented is for general information purposes only. #ItsElementaryPodcast #ChristianJournalism #ChurchLeadership #Evangelicalism #FaithAndCulture #AsburySeminary
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