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Joshua Swanson is an author and frequent contributor to Christianity.com, writing from Jerusalem on faith, worship, prayer, and the stories behind the headlines.
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Christianity.com is one of the largest faith publishers online, part of the Salem Web Network, serving readers who come looking for Scripture, teaching, and a clear eyed read on the world. Joshua writes there as an author and frequent contributor.
His pieces carry the same instinct that shapes his broadcast work: go to the place, talk to the people who were actually there, and hand readers the context that a headline leaves out. Much of it is written from Jerusalem, where the ancient story and the daily news share the same streets.
- Current Events
The Truth about What Happened in Taybeh and Why Christians Must Be Careful with Headlines
“In a world quick to condemn but slow to verify, Christians are left with an important question: Are we being misled by headlines, or standing for truth?”
- Christian Life
Risky Things Jesus Did the Week He Died: Reflections on Holy Week from Jerusalem
“Obedience over safety. That's the theme of Holy Week. Faith isn't safe. But it is worth it.”
- Prayer
How Can Christians Pray for Israel?
“Scriptural teachings advocate for praying for Israel, and this directive is not contingent on the Israeli government's response to terrorist attacks.”
- Christian Life
What if True Worship Isn't What You Think?
“True worship is not just about what we sing; it's about what we surrender. A sacrifice that costs nothing is no sacrifice at all.”
- Church
Why Hymns Are the Heartbeat of Modern Worship
“Hymns bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, providing a rich, theologically grounded worship experience that resonates across generations.”
The Same Beat, in Print
Alongside his reporting for The 700 Club, Jerusalem Dateline, Newswatch, and Ministry Now, Joshua's writing gives readers room to sit with a story longer than a broadcast allows.
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