Terry Mattingly

Terry Mattingly, Senior Fellow on Communications and Culture and author of the Rational Sheep newsletter, dives into the core journalistic values outlined by Bari Weiss for CBS News. He discusses the challenges elite newsrooms face with dissent and internal minorities, and why Weiss's hiring is contentious despite her progressive credentials. Mattingly emphasizes the need for fair and factual reporting, the importance of covering diverse viewpoints, and the potential for Weiss to bring critical stories about religion and free speech to light.

Terry Mattingly, a senior fellow on communications and culture and author, dives into the recent scandal surrounding Philip Yancey's confession to an extra-marital affair. He explores how media portrays 'good' evangelicals and Yancey's evolution within evangelicalism. The discussion touches on his message of grace, the changing dynamics of Christianity Today, and the impact of evangelical women's voices on accountability. Mattingly also raises questions about the timing of disclosures and the growing trend of scandals among evangelical leaders.

Terry Mattingly, a Senior Fellow on Communications and Culture and author of the Rational Sheep newsletter, discusses the media's oversight in religious coverage. He critiques the New York Times' handling of Anthony Hopkins' spiritual epiphany, emphasizing the importance of probing deeper into public figures' faith journeys. Mattingly highlights the theological significance of thankfulness in Catholic spirituality and calls for journalists to address fundamental religious questions more thoughtfully. The conversation reveals a gap in religious literacy among reporters.