Have you ever used a typewriter?
Absolutely. There's something about the sound and weight of the keys that's so satisfying.
How is social media changing news?
Many people view news as an exchange. Facts and reportage suffer.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
William Boot.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It's the search for truth.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Water, wine, and a little bread.
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter.
Who do you wish followed you?
Evelyn Waugh
Why did you become a journalist?
I prefer to think of myself in a state of becoming.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
I did. I was a staff writer. I also wrote in college. I think I'm better in radio, though.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
The story of the Christian response to persecution is fascinating and under-engaged.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
The same advice I give for everything else: pray.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Afternoons.
What's your favorite drink?
Gin.
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
I should probably say the chapel...
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The New York Times.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
The press doesn't get it.
