Veteran journalist and former senior news editor at Christianity Today (CT) Daniel Silliman has joined The Roys Report (TRR) as a senior reporter/editor.  

Silliman began his two decades in journalism covering crime in Atlanta and has since led major investigations into abuse and misconduct in Christian contexts. His reporting exposed sexual abuse by the late apologist Ravi Zacharias and the role Zacharias’ board played in covering it up.

Silliman also uncovered allegations that a Fuller Seminary professor secretly practiced polygamy. And during his time at CT, Daniel was trusted to independently report on sexual harassment within the publication itself.

“Daniel is a consummate journalist with a track record for fearless, accurate reporting,” stated TRR Founder and President Julie Roys. “He also has a sterling reputation among survivors of religious trauma for being compassionate and fair. We are thrilled he is joining our team and expanding our ability to investigate and hold Christian leaders and institutions accountable.”

Similarly, Silliman expressed an appreciation for the hard-hitting journalism TRR has done and his eagerness to continue it.

“There’s an old newspaper saying that journalism is publishing what someone, somewhere, doesn’t want published — everything else is public relations,” Silliman told TRR. “That kind of journalism requires courage and integrity. The Roys Report has proven to be up to the task — earning trust through fearless, consistent, committed reporting.”

In a post on X earlier this month, Silliman said that he was grateful for the six years he worked at CT, but now had “significant disagreements with the new leadership,” prompting his decision to leave.

A personal note: I am leaving CT. pic.twitter.com/yPcprmh27W

— Daniel Silliman (@danielsilliman) November 14, 2025

As TRR previously reported, former CT CEO Tim Dalrymple left the publication in May to become president of the John Templeton Foundation. Last week, CT named Nicole Massie Martin as its new CEO, and announced that former interim president Thomas Addington would transition to COO.

CT also recently named former WORLD Magazine Editor-in-Chief Marvin Olasky as its editor-in-chief.

In his first job reporting crime for the Clayton News Daily from 2006 to 2008, Silliman covered 100 murders. He also exposed mismanagement in the district attorney’s office. And he reported how officials had failed to prosecute a man accused of sexual abuse, allowing him to get a job as a bodyguard and driver for the head of the school board.

Reflecting on his time there, Silliman said, “I learned a lot about investigative work from some amazing veteran journalists and dedicated homicide detectives.”

Silliman also has a church background that lends itself to the kind of stories he’ll be covering at TRR.

“I was born in a church rocked by a series of sex scandals and raised in another where the leaders claimed divine authority and unchecked privilege,” Silliman said. “I learned to be suspicious of power and even more of secrets. I also learned that God loves the light, and Jesus brings light, healing, and restoration to those who want it.”

Silliman added he believes “Christians must demonstrate a commitment to truth, even when it’s inconvenient. In a world overcome by tribalism and partisan brain rot, fearless commitment to the truth can be a powerful testimony of allegiance to the one who is the way, the truth, and the life.”