Jewish Reporter’s Addiction to Christian Media: A Personal Journey

In my time as a reporter for the Forward, I’ve covered a range of stories about Christianity, its influence on society, and its portrayal in media. You might be wondering why a Jewish publication like Forward covers movies that blend Jesus with mixed martial arts or TV shows about His apostles. Full disclosure: I’m a religion geek. Studied it in school, and now I write about culture, religion, and much more at Forward—it’s a small but mighty team!

For me, analyzing movies, TV shows, and other media is a useful way to explore what’s happening in our broader society. I believe it’s important for American Jews to pay attention to Christianity in the U.S. This includes the obvious news stories, like politicians modifying bills to allow false claims about Jews, but also more subtle methods of communication. These range from deciphering hidden meanings in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Crusader tattoos to understanding the significance of the diverse accents used by actors portraying Jesus’ disciples in popular Christian series like The Chosen.