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July 28, 2025 43 mins

Chip & Joanna Gaines – Discernment? | Cultural Outrage vs. Kingdom Clarity

Chip and Joanna Gaines are back in the headlines—but this time, it’s not about shiplap or Magnolia Market. It’s about discernment, controversy, and the tension between biblical conviction and cultural engagement.

In this live episode of True Word, Faith for LIFE!, Dr. Shawn Michael Greener unpacks the recent firestorm surrounding the Gaineses’ inclusion of a same-sex couple in their new Magnolia Network series. What does this moment reveal about American Christianity? Are we confusing outrage for discernment? Are we using Scripture as a sword—or as a spotlight?

🎯 In this powerful teaching, you’ll discover:

  • The real roots of discernment (bin and diakrisis) in Hebrew and Greek
  • Why 1 Peter 3:15 is the forgotten key to public witness
  • How to respond when Christian public figures don't meet cultural expectations
  • The dangerous temptation to conflate emotional reactions with spiritual insight
  • What the Gaines moment teaches us about the remnant in an age of reaction

🧠 Featuring Hebraic worldview, Ancient Near Eastern cultural insights, and Spirit-led analysis rooted in truth—not trend.

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🛑 Don’t just react—discern.
🔥 Be there LIVE tonight and let’s dive deep.

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