Name: Reporting Across the Divide
Start: 2026-04-17T16:00:00-0400
End: 2026-04-17T16:45:00-0400

Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT

In this moderated conversation, these seasoned journalists explore the challenges of reporting at the intersection of politics and religion in a polarized era: covering culturewar issues, writing about people across political and theological divides, and staying faithful to the principles of their craft while reflecting on how personal worldview shapes their work.

Book signing follows in the Covenant Fine Arts Center Lobby

Speakers

Eliza Griswold

A celebrated author, poet, and New Yorker reporter covering religion, politics, and the environment, Griswold is the author of Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church, a finalist for the National Book Award, and Amity and Prosperity: One Fa... Read More →

Kathryn Post

Kathryn Post is an award-winning national reporter for Religion News Service (RNS). Based in Pittsburgh, Kathryn covers topics such as religious "nones," religious higher education and abuse in religious contexts. She joined RNS in 2021 after earning a Master of Arts in Religion from... Read More →

Astead Herndon

Journalist Astead W. Herndon is a host and editorial director at Vox, where he helps lead politics coverage across text, video, audio, and social media platforms. Previously at The New York Times, he distinguished himself as a sharp, accessible voice on American politics, hosti... Read More →

Friday April 17, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
Covenant Fine Arts Center, Auditorium

Concurrent Session, Panel Session

2026 Festival of Faith and Writing

Eliza Griswold

Kathryn Post

Astead Herndon

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2026 Festival of Faith and Writing

Eliza Griswold

Kathryn Post

Astead Herndon

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