Adrian Ashford covers religion for the Houston Chronicle. Ashford studied religion and politics at Harvard University and wrote a thesis on a new theology of religious exemptions. After college, he spent two and a half years as the faith reporter at The Dallas Morning News through Report for America. Before coming back to the God beat, he covered campaigns and elections for the South Carolina Daily Gazette. He’s also covered arts and entertainment for The Boston Globe and USA TODAY. Ashford grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, and as a kid memorized 21 chapters of the Bible.
Beat: Religion and the intersection of faith and culture
Houston is celebrated for its status as a religiously diverse city; one with a rich tapestry of faith communities shaping the cultural and social landscape of the region. Our religion reporter plays a crucial role in exploring this vibrant intersection of faith and culture, holding religious leaders and organizations accountable while delving into how their actions and teachings resonate within our modern environment.