Troy Anderson: Investigative Journalist & Bestselling Author
Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Investigative Journalist & Six-Time #1 Amazon and ECPA Bestselling Author For more than three decades, Troy Anderson has investigated the stories, people and forces shaping our world. Today, his journalism, bestselling books and media work explore the intersection of faith, biblical prophecy, current events, culture and spiritual awakening.
A Career Built in Investigative Reporting
Long before becoming an international bestselling author, Troy Anderson built his career in journalism. For two decades, he worked as a reporter, bureau chief and editorial writer at newspapers including the Los Angeles Daily News and The Press-Enterprise, covering and investigating the people, events and issues shaping communities and the nation. He later served as executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media, expanding his work into national reporting on faith, culture and current events. He also served as senior editor of Godspeed magazine and executive editor and communications director for The Return International. Anderson's reporting and commentary have appeared in Reuters, Newsmax, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News and other media outlets. His work as an investigative reporter was also featured in the McGraw-Hill book Careers for Puzzle-Solvers & Other Methodical Thinkers. Over the course of his journalism career, Anderson has received more than two dozen local, state and national writing awards, including the 2011 and 2012 Eddie Awards and two 2015 Charlie Awards, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He has interviewed prominent leaders, authors and cultural figures including Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, Anne Graham Lotz, Rick Warren, Tim LaHaye, Greg Laurie, Lee Strobel, Kevin Sorbo, Nick Vujicic, Kirk Cameron and Pat Boone. Journalism became the foundation for everything that followed. The research, interviews and investigative methods Anderson developed as a journalist would later become the foundation of his bestselling books—bringing a reporter's approach to complex questions involving faith, biblical prophecy, culture, current events and the future.
From Investigative Reporting to Bestselling Books
Troy Anderson brought the same curiosity, research and investigative discipline that shaped his journalism career into his work as an author. His books combine investigative reporting, extensive interviews and historical research with explorations of faith, biblical prophecy, culture, geopolitics and the forces shaping the future. Anderson is co-author of the #1 bestsellers The Babylon Code and Trumpocalypse, published by FaithWords/Hachette Book Group, as well as The Military Guide to Armageddon and The Military Guide to Disarming Deception, published by Chosen Books/Baker Publishing Group. His subsequent books include Revelation 911, Your Mission in God's Army, The Trump Code, I've Been to Heaven and Designated Disrupter, continuing an expanding body of work examining biblical prophecy, spiritual awakening, leadership, culture and world events. Across his books and journalism, Anderson brings a reporter's approach to complex subjects—drawing upon decades of research and interviews with prominent leaders, experts and cultural figures.
Biographical Highlights
Three decades of journalism, bestselling authorship, editorial leadership and public speaking—investigating complex stories and communicating ideas to audiences around the world.
Journalism & Investigative Reporting
Two decades of experience as a reporter, bureau chief, editorial writer and editor at the Los Angeles Daily News, The Press-Enterprise and other newspapers. Troy's work has also appeared in Reuters, Newsmax, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, Charisma, Townhall, The Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury-News and other media outlets.
Editorial Leadership
Seven years of editorial leadership, including service as executive editor of The Return International, senior editor of Godspeed Magazine, and executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media. He has been the founder and president of Inspire Literary Group for five years.
Education & Journalism Awards
B.S., University of Oregon, news-editorial journalism. Minor: Political science. Recipient of more than two dozen local, state and national writing awards, including honors for feature writing, best series and investigative reporting, as well as the 2011 and 2012 Eddie Awards and two 2015 Charlie Awards. He was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He's a six-time #1 Amazon bestselling author, ECPA Bestselling author, and winner of the 2026 AWSA Memoir of the Year award.
Professional Associations
Member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, Investigative Reporters & Editors, the Association of Ghostwriters and Gotham Ghostwriters. He is also a graduate of the Act One and Movieguide screenwriting programs.
Speaking & Media Appearances
Speaker at conferences, churches and other venues, including large-scale events with thousands in attendance. Appearances have included The Renewal in Plant City, Florida; Hear the Watchmen conferences; Redigging the Wells of Revival on Azusa Street; Battle Ready Ministries conferences; and Movieguide's Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala.
Interviews & Notable Figures
Throughout his journalism career, Troy has interviewed prominent leaders and public figures, including Billy Graham, Franklin Graham, Anne Graham Lotz, Pastor Rick Warren, Dr. Tim LaHaye, Hal Lindsey, Pastor Greg Laurie, Kevin Sorbo, Lt. Gen. William G. “Jerry” Boykin, Joel Rosenberg, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, Nick Vujicic, Lee Strobel, Kirk Cameron and Pat Boone.
What Editors & Publishing Leaders Say
Editors, publishers and communications professionals who have worked with Troy Anderson describe him as a thoughtful, thorough and accomplished journalist, author, and interviewer.
Troy is a fine writer who obviously prides himself on smooth prose. He is reliable, professional, has creative story ideas, and does a thorough reporting job as well. I’d recommend his work to any magazine editor.
David Patten
Former Managing Editor, Newsmax magazine
Troy has written several thoughtful and intelligent stories about my authors. One that he did for Christianity Today online was extremely influential and garnered a lot of attention for the book, which became a best seller. He’s a pro.
Suzanne Wickham
Senior Director of Publicity, HarperOne and HarperCollins
As an editor at two different publications I worked with Troy as a freelance writer. Troy is an excellent journalist. He’s fast and accurate. And he writes well. I knew he could turn in a story that I could quickly take to press.
Rob Moll
Former Christianity Today Editor at Large
I’ve worked with Troy on numerous assignments, and he consistently delivers high-quality, well-written work on time. Troy is an excellent interviewer, always perceptive and extremely enjoyable to work with on articles. I highly recommend him for any assignment!
Lindy Lowry
Former Outreach Magazine Editor
Troy is a consummate professional.
Stan Guthrie
Literary Agent and Christianity Today Editor at Large
Troy Anderson recently interviewed me for a story, and I found him to be a very engaging and thorough interviewer. He has a high level of understanding, knowing what questions need to be asked. After reading his work I also discovered him to be very fair and very thorough in his research. I highly recommend him.
Christopher Cone, Th.D., Ph.D.
President, Tyndale Theological Seminary
Beyond the Books
Troy Anderson's work extends beyond journalism and authorship into publishing, media and faith-based initiatives. He is founder and president of Inspire Literary Group, where he and his team work with authors, leaders, experts and people from diverse backgrounds to develop, ghostwrite, coauthor, edit and bring books to publication. Anderson is also co-founder with Pastor Paul Begley of Revelation Watchers and founder and editor-in-chief of Prophecy Investigators, expanding his work across publishing, digital media, biblical prophecy, faith and current events.
Inspire Literary Group
Publishing • Ghostwriting • Author Development Visit INSPIRE LITERARY GROUP →
Revelation Watchers
Biblical Prophecy • Media • Current Events VISIT REVELATION WATCHERS →
Prophecy Investigators
News • Analysis • Biblical Prophecy VISIT PROPHECY INVESTIGATORS →
A Calling That Began Long Before the Books
Troy Anderson’s journey as a writer began long before his career in journalism. When he was nine years old, his grandmother, Trella Hope Schiller, told him that he was a descendant of the celebrated German poet, playwright and philosopher Friedrich von Schiller, author of Ode to Joy, the poem Ludwig van Beethoven set to music in The Ninth Symphony, and encouraged him to follow in Schiller’s footsteps as a writer. Those words stayed with him. Decades later, Anderson’s journey as a journalist and author would reconnect him with Schiller’s remarkable legacy and deepen his interest in history, culture, faith and the forces that shape nations.
The Poet of Freedom
Friedrich von Schiller became one of Europe’s most influential literary voices, exploring themes of freedom, human dignity, conscience and resistance to tyranny. His poem Ode to Joy later inspired the celebrated final movement of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. For Anderson, discovering more about Schiller’s life and ideas gave deeper meaning to the story his grandmother had shared with him as a child—and to his own growing interest in faith, freedom, history and the forces that shape nations.
Following the Story Back to Weimar
In November 2015, Anderson traveled to Weimar, Germany, to explore the world in which Schiller lived and wrote. He visited the Schiller Museum and historic places associated with Schiller’s life and legacy, connecting a story passed down through his family with the places where that history unfolded. Standing in Weimar brought together two chapters of Anderson’s own life: the childhood encouragement to become a writer and the investigative curiosity that would later define his career as a journalist and bestselling author.
A Legacy That Continues
What began as a childhood encouragement ultimately became a lifelong calling to investigate, write and tell stories that seek truth, meaning and hope. Today, Troy Anderson brings that calling to his journalism, bestselling books and media work—examining faith, prophecy, culture, freedom and the extraordinary forces shaping our world. From one generation of storytelling to another, the search for truth continues.
Seeking Truth. Inspiring Faith. Preparing for the Future.
At the heart of Troy Anderson’s work is a Christian faith and a conviction that journalism and storytelling can help people understand the times in which they live. His books and investigative work explore biblical prophecy, current events, culture and spiritual awakening—not simply to examine what may lie ahead, but to encourage discernment, faith and hope in uncertain times. Anderson’s work increasingly extends beyond books and journalism into media, documentary storytelling and cultural initiatives. Through projects such as The Hollywood Revival, he is helping bring together voices from entertainment, media and ministry around a vision for spiritual awakening and cultural transformation. Whether investigating a story, writing a book, developing a documentary film or TV series, or participating in a larger cultural initiative, Anderson’s mission remains rooted in the same purpose: to seek truth, illuminate the forces shaping our world and encourage people to approach the future with faith, wisdom and hope. Seek Truth. Strengthen Faith. Inspire Hope.
Continue the Conversation
Troy Anderson is available for media interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, conferences and conversations related to his books, investigative work, faith, biblical prophecy, culture and current events. For media, speaking, publishing and other professional inquiries, connect with Troy and his team.