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Why We Retracted a Report About Violence in Afghanistan

Andy Olsen

A note from CT’s editorial director for news about our reporting on an attack on a house church.

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Christianity Today’s AI Use Policy for Writers

Bonnie Kristian

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How We Manage Fast-Turnaround Stories

Bonnie Kristian

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A Tip for Monday Blues from a Legendary Journalist

Emily Belz

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The Challenge of Writing News That’s Not Discouraging

Emily Belz

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November 17, 2025

How CT Editors Hone On-the-Ground Reporting from Around the World

Angela Lu Fulton

An inside scoop on CT journalism.

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September 30, 2025

Journalism Wisdom from J.I. Packer

Emily Belz

An inside scoop on CT journalism.

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September 17, 2025

Rejection Is a Constant in Journalism

Daniel Silliman

An inside scoop on CT journalism.

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September 8, 2025

The Tricky Task of Interviewing with Sympathy and Distance

Daniel Silliman

An inside scoop on CT journalism.

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August 23, 2025

Navigating News Bias Doesn’t Require Reading Overload

Kate Shellnutt

An inside scoop on CT journalism.

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