Michael L. Brown (born March 16, 1955) is an American radio host, author, apologist, activist, and proponent of Messianic Judaism, Christian Zionism,[1] and the Charismatic Movement.

[citation needed] Brown, who was raised Jewish and holds Fundamentalist Pentecostal views, is president and professor of practical theology at FIRE School of Ministry in Concord, NC.

[5] The Southern Poverty Law Center has profiled him for his promotion of "junk science" on topics connected to sexual orientation, such as in his regular claims that, rather than being genetic, homosexuality is caused by childhood trauma, as well as his support for conversion therapy.

[9] But he also posted on his website that he "renounces" homophobic views, such as advocated by Steven Anderson (who called for the death penalty for homosexuals)[10] and said that "gay people should be treated with respect and dignity".

[16][17] Erin alleged that Brown engaged in inappropriate interactions, including hand-holding, swats on the backside, and kisses on the lips, during her employment at the ministry.