Michael Austin is a Christian commentator and communications consultant. He is the national spokesperson for Christian History Institute and is frequently interviewed about topics appearing in the Christian History magazine and emerging Christian movements. Austin’s study of various faith traditions has informed his unique perspective of the modern Christian church and its historical roots. A student of the Bible and Biblical history, he offers a fresh view, based a Biblical worldview and education history related to topical events & trends. Prior, Michael practiced Hindu meditation and Yoga under an Indian guru for over 15 years. Afterward, he studied mind-control methods and assisted families and counselors recover college aged students from the abusive cults. Austin is founder of Publish The Good News, a communications ministry and continues consultant to business, professional services firms and ministries.