Melissa Barnhart
Managing Editor
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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Planned Parenthood Tells Underage Girl to Experiment With Whips, Asphyxiation; Go to Sex Shop (Video)
Pro-life group Live Action released its second undercover video Tuesday, titled, "Sexed: Planned Parenthood's Dangerous Advice for Kids," which shows a counselor advising an underage girl to go to a sex shop as she describes how to start experimenting with bondage and the various fetishes people have.
Illegal Immigrant Deported 4 Times Sexually Assaults 9-Y-O Girl; Mom Blames Feds' Lax Border Security for Crime
A Texas family blames the federal government's inability to secure the U.S. border for the alleged assault of their 9-year-old daughter by an illegal immigrant from Mexico.
Christian Charities Take on Border Crisis' Humanitarian Needs, Serve Refugees With 'the Heart of Christ'
Despite the heated political debate about whether or not to deport the tens of thousands of immigrants who've entered the U.S. illegally through Texas, Christian charities operating in border states say they're serving those in need with a heart of Christ.
US Border Crisis: Caring for Children Is Top Priority, Says Faith Leader Who Met With Obama, Perry in Dallas
One faith-based leader who met with President Barack Obama and Governor Rick Perry in Dallas Wednesday says the private meeting with local officials and faith leaders was productive in homing in on solutions that will meet the state's most immediate needs in dealing with the border crisis.
Dinesh D'Souza Says Costco's Decision to Pull His Book From Stores Was Political
Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza believes Costco's decision to pull his book, America: Imagine the World Without Her, from store shelves on July 1 was a political reaction carried out on the eve of the opening of his latest film.
How Christian Parents Should Respond to Their Child's Gay Identity Crisis
When a child first comes out as either being gay or having same-sex attraction their parents' initial responses are usually the wrong ones, says Chris Doyle, a psychotherapist who specializes in SSA.
Gov. Rick Perry Says US Must Send Immigrant Children Back Home to Send a Message
Texas Republican Gov. Rick Perry told members of the U.S. Homeland Security Committee Thursday afternoon that the illegal immigrants who've flooded the border since October must be sent back home.
Supreme Court Sides With Christian College in Birth Control Battle
The United States Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Christian college in Illinois is not required to cover emergency contraceptives it believes lead to the early termination of a pregnancy.
Planned Parenthood Employees Are Salesmen for Abortion, Says Former Clinic Director
Planned Parenthood employees are essentially salesmen for abortion, according to one former clinic director who believes the organization would cease to exist were it not for the profitability of abortion.
Robert Jeffress Says Hobby Lobby Victory Will Be Short Lived
Southern Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress of First Baptist Church in Dallas said the celebration surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby ruling might be short lived.
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