Meet the Team

Contributors

Tom Ascol has served as a Pastor of Grace Baptist Church (www.truegraceofgod.org) in Cape Coral, FL since 1986. He graduated from Texas A&M University (BS, Sociology) and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv, PhD in theology). Tom serves as the President of Founders Ministries (www.founders.org) and The Institute of Public Theology (www.instituteofpublictheology.org). He has served as an adjunct professor of theology for several colleges and seminaries and has written hundreds of articles for various journals and magazines.Tom regularly preaches and lectures at various conferences throughout the United States and other countries. In addition, he has edited and contributed to several books over the years and hosts a weekly podcast called The Sword & The Trowel. He and his wife Donna have six children along with four sons-in-law and a daughter-in-law. They have eighteen grandchildren.
As a Northern Irishman, Jamie has been in pastoral ministry for over a decade and currently serves as an Associate Pastor in Hope Church Craigavon. He is also a video creator, having amassed over 1 million views on YouTube and 4 million on X in under 18 months.
Jamie’s niche interests include Irish church history and most any sport. He is married to his wife Dany, with whom he has two boys.
Megan Basham is a culture reporter for the Daily Wire and the author of Beside Every Successful Man: A Woman’s Guide to Having It All, and Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded The Truth For A Leftist Agenda. She is a frequent contributor to Morning Wire, one of the top 10 news podcasts in the United States. She has also written for the Wall Street Journal, the Telegraph, First Things, National Review, and World Magazine, where she worked as a film and television editor.
Joel is the Managing Editor of the most popular satire site in the world, The Babylon Bee. He and his work have been featured on Newsweek, Fox News, and Newsmax, and derided by CNN and the New York Times as "dangerous disinformation under the guise of satire." He is the author of several books, including the international bestseller The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness and the bestselling sci-fi/fantasy novel The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Boot (M.A., Ph.D.) is a Christian thinker and cultural apologist, Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity. He is adjunct instructor for culture and apologetics at Bryan College, Tennessee. He also served as founding pastor of Westminster Chapel, Toronto for 14 years.
Now resident home in Great Britain, Joseph has worked in the fields of Christian apologetics, worldview education and church leadership for over twenty-five years on both sides of the Atlantic. He has spoken and guest lectured globally at numerous university events, seminaries, churches, colleges, and conferences. He regularly addresses pastors and Christian leaders as well as academic, medical, legal, and political professionals and has publicly debated leading atheistic thinkers and philosophers in Canada and the United States.
Lewis Brackpool is an independent journalist and social commentator from the southeast of England. He also hosts the podcast "The State Of It" where he discusses politics, culture, and agendas.
Rosaria Butterfield holds a Ph.D. in English Literature from The Ohio State University, is an author, speaker, pastor's wife, homeschool mom, and former professor of English and women's studies at Syracuse University. She is the author of several books, including The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert (Crown and Covenant, 2012), Openness Unhindered (Crown and Covenant, 2015), The Gospel Comes with a Housekey (Crossway, 2018), and Five Lies of our Anti-Christian Age (Crossway, 2023).
Michael Clary is the founder and lead pastor of Christ the King Church (Cincinnati, OH), co-founder of King’s Domain ministries, and author of “God’s Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality” (Reformation Zion, 2023).
Michael graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2008 with a Masters of Divinity. He is a contributing scholar for the Center for Baptist Leadership and has published writings for American Reformer, The Federalist, Founders Ministry, King’s Domain, and Sola Ecclesia. He also has published work on his own Substack.
Michael hosts the Plain Speech Podcast and co-hosts the Current Reality Podcast. He and his wife, Laura, live in Cincinnati with their four children.
Chase Davis is the Lead Pastor of Ministry of The Well Church in Boulder, CO. A two-time graduate of Denver Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.), Chase is also a Ph.D. candidate at the Free University Amsterdam studying historical theology. He is the author of Trinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and Spirit and hosts the Full Proof Theology podcast.
Josh Daws is the host of The Great Awokening Podcast, where he is dedicated to helping Christians navigate the complex and rapidly changing cultural landscape through his biblically-based cultural analysis. He strives to provide insightful and thought-provoking commentary on current events and cultural trends on his podcast and X. He hopes to be a valuable resource for those looking to engage with culture in a meaningful and informed way. In addition to his work in media, he and his wife make their home in Georgia, where they also homeschool their four children.
Dr Aaron Edwards is an academic theologian, writer, and preacher. He worked for several years at a UK evangelical Bible College, before being infamously fired for defending a Biblical view of sexuality. Before this he was a lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, where he previously completed his PhD. He lives near Sheffield, UK, with his wife Molly, and six children. He has written numerous articles and books, including Taking Kierkegaard Back to Church (2022) and A Theology of Preaching and Dialectic (2018). He also co-hosts a podcast on issues between church and culture (Pod of the Gaps) and another on evangelical reformation for men (That Good Fight). He writes regularly at thatgoodfight.substack.com
Mike Edwards is a former law enforcement officer and current business owner with a passion for communicating gospel truth into the stuff of everyday life. He received his BA in Philosophy at University of Detroit, Mercy and a Masters in Ministry from Calvary Baptist Institute. Mike has assisted in church planting efforts, served the local church in both paid and lay capacities over the years and is glad Jesus wins in the end.
Keith Foskey is a pastor, podcaster, and humorist. He has served the congregation of Sovereign Grace Family Church since 2006. His academic background includes degrees from Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary and Ashford University. Keith has gained widespread recognition for his engaging online video series such as The Denominational Meetings, If They Were Churches, and the satirical news show Church Soup. Additionally, he contributes to the satire section of FLF Magazine and performs as an amateur stand-up comedian. Keith and his wife Jennifer have been married for 25 years and together have six children.
Michael Foster is the pastor of East River Church. He is a graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the co-author of It’s Good to Be a Man. He and his wife, Emily, live with their eight children on a small farm in Batavia, OH.
The son of a pregnancy resource center director, Seth Gruber was helping save unborn children from abortion while still in his mother's womb. He has been a voice and defender for preborn babies ever since. As a leading voice in the pro-life movement, Seth has spoken more than 300 times to over half a million people. He is the host of The Seth Gruber Show (FKA, UnAborted with Seth Gruber) and travels as a speaker to educate the public, discredit the opposition, and inspire the Church to end the great evil of our time. Seth founded The White Rose Resistance in 2022, which has quickly become the fastest-growing pro-life ministry in America. This summer, Seth will launch a new book and a vital documentary, "The 1916 Project," to further awaken The American Church to her pivotal role in today's culture war. At thirty-two, Seth's passionate work for the preborn, The Church, and America is just getting started.

Joshua Haymes is the host of The Reformation Red Pill Podcast, and Co-Founder of http://TheForge.Press. He has a degree in Religion and Philosophy. He is currently working on a Masters In Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary.
Josh Howard serves as the teaching elder at a church in Southwest Michigan, where he lives with his wife and four kids. Josh holds degrees from a few seminaries (PhD, ThM, MDiv, MS) and has done adjunct and extension teaching on occasion. In his spare time, Josh hosts a few podcasts, serves as general editor at Eschatology Matters, and writes in various places. Josh’s most recent book is “Stories About the End of Things: Revealing Themes of Eschatology Through Scripture” (College & Clayton Press, 2023).
Travis Johnson is a convictional conservative Christian leader known for being Lead Pastor of Pathway Church, CEO of People for Care and Learning, and founder of BUY A TREE. CHANGE A LIFE. His outspoken convictional voice at the crossroad of the Gospel and culture has rallied other pastors to Stand, not bow. His entrepreneurial bent has resulted in Gospel expansion, growing networks, generous teams, and new and growing organizations. Gospel outreach, cultural engagement, and unapologetic, straight-edged Spirit-led ministry is the goal. Travis is a member of the National Faith Advisory Board, has served on the Church of God Executive Council, Visit Mobile, and boards of other notable organizations.
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An Indiana native, Laura Kern attended Hillsdale College in Michigan. While earning her bachelor's degree in American Studies, Laura worked remotely for the Susan B. Anthony List, a Washington, DC based pro-life political action committee. After graduating, Laura joined the communications team for former Vice President, Mike Pence, during his 2012 gubernatorial campaign and later served on the board of directors for Indiana Right to Life. Laura and her husband now reside in southwest Ohio and have five energetic children whom Laura enjoys the great blessing of educating at home.
Kurt Mahlburg is a husband, father, freelance writer, and a familiar Australian voice on culture and the Christian faith. He is the Senior Editor at Australia’s largest Christian news site The Daily Declaration. His writings can also be found at Mercator, Intellectual Takeout, The American Spectator and the Spectator Australia. He has previously worked as a primary school teacher and a young adults pastor, and has also served as a missionary. Kurt has authored or co-authored five books, including his breakout title Cross and Culture: Can Jesus Save the West?
Rod D. Martin, founder and CEO of Martin Capital, Inc., is a venture capitalist, technology entrepreneur and futurist from Destin, Florida. He was a senior advisor to PayPal founder and CEO Peter Thiel, served as policy director to Governor Mike Huckabee, and was thrice elected president of the National Federation of Republican Assemblies. He is a former officer of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest Protestant denomination.
In his early 20s, Wes cried out to Jesus and experienced salvation and deliverance from a life of severe substance abuse and perversion. Since then, he has continued to be amazed at the grace and mercy of Jesus. Wes has served in various pastoral and leadership roles within the church, ranging from Baptist to independent Charismatic churches, and currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Grace Church St. Louis. He and his wife recently celebrated their 23rd anniversary and have four children ranging from 9 to 16 years old. His favorite Bible passage for most of his life has been Luke 24:32, and he absolutely loves voyaging the mountains of Colorado, hunting elk with family and close friends.
Jared has served in pastoral ministry since 2000. He has a PhD in Systematic Theology from SBTS, is the author of The Lust of the FLesh: Thinking Biblically About "Sexual Orientation," Attraction, and Temptation, and a co-author of The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ. Jared and his wife Amber have four children--Caden, Ava, Ian, and Jude.
Michael Moore is a bi-vocational pastor, Instagram content creator, and YouTuber. During his 15 years as a bi-vocational pastor, he has taught on Church History, the canonization of scripture, and the tools Christians have available to assist in the reading of the Scriptures. As a content creator, Michael has employed various strategies to address issues within Christianity and help believers use biblical discernment in all aspects of life. In his free time Michael enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and enjoying the simple things in life.
Residing in Harrisburg, Illinois, TW is a devoted pastor, husband, father and outdoor enthusiast. As the Lead Pastor of Little Chapel Church, he guides his congregation with an unwavering commitment to God’s Word and a passion for discipleship. Through is teaching and personal example, he inspires men to live with integrity, responsibility and a deep reverence for biblical principles. He believes in the essential work to seeing men become all who God has called them to be. TW Norman is happily married to his wife, Tina, and together they are raising three sons; Titus, Tryg, and Taven.
Doug Ponder is the Dean of Faculty and Professor of Biblical Studies at Grimké Seminary. He also serves as a teaching pastor at Remnant Church in Richmond, VA, which he co-founded in 2009. He has written articles for various organizations and has contributed to published volumes as an author, copyeditor, independent translator, and research assistant. Doug lives in inner-city Richmond with his wife, Jess, and their four sons.
Dr. Price (DPhil, University of Oxford) came to Gordon-Conwell in 2015, serving as an adjunct instructor in Theology, Christian Ethics, and Apologetics. He also teaches Theology, Religion, Ethics, and Philosophy at a host of other institutions. His work emphasizes the unique aspects of the theological vision in the Gospel. Dr. Price earned his BGS in Music and Philosophy of Education from Virginia Commonwealth University, his MDiv from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, his ThM from Duke Divinity in Theology and Church History, and his DPhil in Theology and Ethics from Oxford under John Webster. He served as President of the Oxford Society of Law in Religion (2008) and was an Evangelical representative at the 13th Ecumenical Council in Di Bose, Italy. Ordained in 1998, he has engaged in numerous teaching, preaching, and equipping roles. He lives in West Hartford, CT, with his wife Sandra and their two sons, Sebastian and Julian Finn.
Jon Root is a sinner saved by grace, husband, an independent content creator, writer and speaker who covers faith, sports and culture. Jon is an experienced sports and conservative media personality who previously worked for the San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors organization, NBC Sports Bay Area, Turning Point USA and more. He filters all of his cultural commentary through Scripture, presenting it in a unique, genuine and energetic way. He’s also no stranger to controversy online ??
John has been a trusted voice in family and child psychology since 1971, known for his practical, humorous, and engaging approach to child-rearing and family living. John's nationally-syndicated newspaper column ran weekly for 45 years, appearing in 750 papers. John has authored eighteen best-selling parenting books (including Parenting by the Book and The Bible Parenting Code, both of which are Christian best-sellers) and is a sought-after speaker. John and Wilma have been married for 56 years. They enjoy two children and seven grandchildren. See johnrosemond.com for more information.
Ben Schettler, president of The Center for Truth in Love and host of The Biblical Worldview Show, is dedicated to equipping believers to articulate Bible-based truths on challenging topics. He is the author of several group series including “Gospel Evidences”, “Leading Gen Z” and “Lies Aren’t Love.” Passionate about apologetics, biblical worldview, and discipleship evangelism, Ben empowers individuals to engage in meaningful conversations grounded in Bible truth. Ben lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife and son.
Pastor Jeff is the founder and Senior Pastor of BRAVE Church, which began with a handful of people in 2010 and now has two Denver-area campuses and an online venue reaching thousands around the world each week for Christ. Pastor Jeff’s calling to Preach the Word has led to a daily radio show, which can be heard at several different times in Denver, as well as thirty-three other stations around the country. Pastor Jeff has a deep love for the church and a passion for the spread of the gospel and the advancement of the kingdom. Additionally, Pastor Jeff coaches a year-long internship with young men and is working hard to launch more BRAVE campuses and BRAVE Academies locally and throughout the United States. Pastor Jeff is married to his wife, Kimberly, and they love spending time together with their three children.
Colin J. Smothers (PhD) serves as executive director of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (http://cbmw.org) and executive editor of Eikon: A Journal for Biblical Anthropology. He also serves as director of the Kenwood Institute (http://kenwoodinstitute.org) and is an adjunct professor at Boyce College. He is the author of several essays and books, most recently co-authoring an eight-week curriculum, Male & Female He Created Them (Christian Focus, 2023). Colin and his wife live in Louisville, Kentucky with their six children.
Lindsay Whitlow is married to Steven and they have 4 kids. She stepped out of her full-time job at the church that they planted to be a stay-at-home mom. A former church kid, she was raised on Focus on the Family, Narnia, LOTR, and Bible Quiz, and hopes to give their children the same glorious upbringing. Her hobbies include amateur remodeling projects, occasionally making music, and searching for the perfect coffee maker.
Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio, Steven is the founding pastor of Redemption Church and Revere Bible College. He has been in full-time ministry for nearly 20 years as a youth pastor, lead pastor, and church planter. Steven is also an entrepreneur with ownership interests in multiple franchises. He is married to his wife Lindsay and they have four delightful children.
C. R. Wiley’s childhood was like something out of a story by Roald Dahl.He was a ward of the state for a time, and he hated the 8th grade so much that he took it twice.
Wiley has been a pastor, college professor, real estate investor, landlord, and building contractor. He’s been happily married for over 38 years, with three grown children and five grandchildren. He has homes in Connecticut and Washington.
Wiley has written for Touchstone Magazine, Modern Reformation, National Review, First Things, and more. His books include "In the House of Tom Bombadil" and "The Household and the War for the Cosmos." His short fiction has appeared in The Mythic Circle. He co-hosts The Theology Pugcast and serves on the boards of the Academy of Philosophy and Letters and New Saint Andrews College. He is also a Senior Editor at Touchstone Magazine.
Pastor Mike Winger is the featured teacher of BibleThinker online ministry. He graduated from the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and was ordained in 2006. Mike has since transitioned into laboring full time with BibleThinker to provide free teaching content worldwide. He is strongly committed to a careful and thoughtful study of the Bible with a view toward answering skeptics’ challenges with reason and Scripture. He believes that God has called him to make disciples through this BibleThinker teaching ministry and is driven by great confidence in the sufficiency and truth of the Bible and the Christian worldview to not only inform us of the reality and truth of Jesus and the Bible, but to equip us to live all of life rightly and to worship God in truth.
Rev. Nathanael Wright (B.A, MDiv.) is the Canadian Director of the Ezra Institute. He is a Christian leader, theologian and cultural apologist, and has worked in Christian ministry and church leadership in Canada for over fifteen years.
While acquiring a Bachelors degree in English Literature and minoring in Cultural Studies at Western, Ontario, he came to faith in Christ through campus outreach ministry where God birthed in him a great passion for evangelism and apologetics. Nathanael went on to work as a youth pastor while pursuing his theological studies at Emmanuel Bible College and McMaster University. After several years in this role, he was apprenticed at West London Alliance Church in Ontario and then accepted his first senior pastorate at Crossroads Bible Church in Ingersoll, Ontario, in 2013 which has grown to about 1,000 people under his care. He continues to serve at Crossroads in senior leadership.
 
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