Stephen B RobertsStephen B. Roberts is a nationally recognized interfaith chaplain, educator, and author whose work bridges the worlds of faith, ethics, education, and social transformation. With over thirty years of experience in professional chaplaincy and spiritua care, he brings a clear, compassionate, and thoughtful voice to today's urgent conversations about religion, identity, and the pressures of modern life.Stephen is the author of A Truth Versus The Truth: How Religious People Embrace or Resist the Modern World, a groundbreaking and accessible exploration of how people of faith navigate the challenges of contemporary society. Using a compelling framework he developed called the Modernity Spectrum, Roberts examines how religious individuals and communities around the world respond to issues like science, gender, sexuality, modesty, education, and violence. The book draws on real-world examples, interfaith dialogue, and decades of practical experience, making it both informative and deeply human.A Board Certified Chaplain, Stephen has served in national leadership roles in disaster spiritual care, including with the American Red Cross following major national emergencies and crises. He is a respected voice in the development of chaplaincy standards and competencies, having co-authored and edited several essential textbooks that help shape the profession. His contributions extend across hospital, hospice, prison, university, and community settings, helping chaplains offer care that is ethical, culturally competent, and spiritually grounded.Stephen is also the founder of ChaplainDL, a pioneering online learning platform that has expanded access to high-quality continuing education for spiritual care providers. Through innovative programming, he has supported chaplains across religious traditions, helping them remain current and effective in today's rapidly changing care environments.He earned his MBA from the Wharton School and brings intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and institutional insight to his work in religion, ethics, and leadership. Stephen divides his time between New York City and the Hudson Valley, where he writes, teaches, and fosters interfaith cooperation, inclusive spiritual care, and meaningful dialogue across religious/cultural boundaries.A Truth Versus The Truth is his most personal and accessible work to date-an invitation to explore how belief evolves, survives, and finds new meaning in a rapidly changing world. Read More Read Less