Melissa Barnhart
Melissa Barnhart serves as Managing Editor for The Christian Post. She graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor of science degrees in government, religion and communications. Ms. Barnhart began her reporting career while still in college by working for a local newspaper outside Dallas, Texas, where she interviewed pastors, politicians, Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, a U.S. women's softball player in the 2004 Olympic Games, and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox. She joined The Christian Post in 2013.
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Fox News' Greta Van Susteren Blasts Gov't for Denying Treatment to Cancer Patients
On Fox News' "On the Record," Greta Van Susteren shames the federal government for spending $423,000 as part of the stimulus package to study the "correct use of condoms," while thousands of cancer patients are being denied treatment because they're on Medicare.
Robert Jeffress Agrees With Pope Francis' Commentary on Christians Who Complain Too Much
The Rev. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, says in order to avoid falling into the trap of complaining that Pope Francis warned against during his Wednesday Mass, Christians first need to understand how much God hates complaining.
Fla. Planned Parenthood to Distribute Condoms, Gift Cards to Girls, 14-18
Planned Parenthood of the greater Orlando, Fla.,-area is receiving federal grant money to promote the Health and Human Services (HHS) SIHLE program that teaches safe-sex practices to girls ages 14 to 18.
Michael Reagan Tells Piers Morgan Churches Needs to Stand Up for Marriage
Michael Reagan, the son of the-late President Ronald Reagan, defended his support for traditional marriage on CNN's "Piers Morgan Live" Wednesday, but also rescinded his crass remark that same-sex marriage might possibly lead to the acceptability of murder.
Blind Activist Chen Guangcheng Says Chinese Must Fight for Democracy
Blind activist Chen Guangcheng spoke about his continued fight for human rights and freedom in China during a half-hour live chat co-hosted by ChinaAid and The George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday.
Rep. Matt Salmon Opposes Same-Sex Marriage, Even Though His Son Is Gay
Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) spoke out to reaffirm his support for traditional marriage even though his son is openly gay and a former president of the Arizona Log Cabin Republicans.
Hobby Lobby Case Against Obamacare Mandate Moves to 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
The 10th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals is granting Hobby Lobby a full court hearing challenging the Obamacare regulation that requires religious employers to cover Plan B and Ella One emergency contraceptives that can cause an early abortion.
Immigration Reform: Will Congress Agree on Border Security, E-Verify?
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) quickly issued a statement over the weekend regarding the Gang of Eight's immigration reform plan after his colleague, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), said all members have agreed on a proposal.
Pensacola Christian College Sues Former Graduate for $100,000 Over Domain Name
Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Fla., claims that a former student is cybersquatting and profiting from the use of the PCC trademark, and is suing the 1996 graduate for $100,000 in damages.
Kentucky's 'Religious Freedom' Bill Isn't About Obamacare or LGBT Rights, Says Legislator
The Kentucky legislature voted Tuesday to override Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear's veto of HB 279, known as the religious freedom bill that faced staunch opposition from LGBT groups, Planned Parenthood and the ACLU.