Jeremiah Johnston

Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston is an associate pastor for apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church and president of the Christian Thinkers Society. His book "The Jesus Discoveries" (Bethany House) is a New York Times bestseller.

Man with hands in prayer

Opinion

May 3, 2026

America isn’t done with Jesus — and the bestseller list just proved it

The author explains why his book on archaeological evidence for Jesus reached the New York Times bestseller list amid claims America has moved past faith.

I’m a pro-life pastor who is very thankful the miracle of IVF allowed me to become a dad

Opinion

August 25, 2024

I’m a pro-life pastor who is very thankful the miracle of IVF allowed me to become a dad

We struggled with infertility for a painfully long five years. We tried everything. We saw marriage counselors, met with fertility specialists and attended prayer meetings.

Small sanctuary

Opinion

December 21, 2022

5 reasons why you should still go to church on Sunday, even if it's Christmas

Christmas falls on a Sunday in 2022. Some churches in the United States have decided not to hold a service on December 25 because it's, yes, Christmas Day! I pray they reconsider.

Texas school shooting begs the question: Where is God?

Opinion

May 26, 2022

Texas school shooting begs the question: Where is God?

After the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, we need the raw presence of God, and His presence will be present through your prayers.

A sign is posted above a crisis counseling call box on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Opinion

September 9, 2016

Let’s save lives: Here’s a strategy of compassion, concern and intervention to stop suicide

More U.S. citizens kill themselves than kill one another each year. When someone close to you talks about suicide or exhibits signs of suicidal desires, you can respond by taking these five specific action steps.