July 7, 2025 • 6 mins
This episode of The Jeff Adams Show dives deep into the biggest stories in Christian culture and media:
– Michael Tait dropped by Capitol Christian amid serious allegations – Newsboys respond with grief and shock – Over 400 baptisms reported at California beach revival – South Korea tests AI-powered church services – Kirk Cameron faces backlash for reading Bible-based kids’ books – Viral Christian influencer confronts Pride event with bold truth
Jeff brings personal insight as a former music exec with industry experience, reflecting on the fall-from-grace moments and the need for revival, justice, and grace in Christian spaces.
If you’re a Christian creative, media leader, or just someone who cares about the future of faith-based culture—this episode is for you.
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– Michael Tait dropped by Capitol Christian amid serious allegations – Newsboys respond with grief and shock – Over 400 baptisms reported at California beach revival – South Korea tests AI-powered church services – Kirk Cameron faces backlash for reading Bible-based kids’ books – Viral Christian influencer confronts Pride event with bold truth
Jeff brings personal insight as a former music exec with industry experience, reflecting on the fall-from-grace moments and the need for revival, justice, and grace in Christian spaces.
If you’re a Christian creative, media leader, or just someone who cares about the future of faith-based culture—this episode is for you.
Subscribe for more truth-driven content at the intersection of media and ministry.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jeff-adams-show--1225908/support.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome back to the Jeff Adams Show, where faith meets
media and sarcasm meets the Holy Spirit. I don't know
who needs to hear this today, but if you're using
chat GPT to write your Sunday sermon, just know Jesus
didn't die so you could copy and paste. Let's get
into it first up. Charisma magazine just reported that over
four hundred people were baptized on a beach in California
(00:21):
last weekend. Not at a megachurch, not at a conference,
that the beach. Hundreds of people walking into the ocean
and giving their lives to Jesus. No stage, no lights,
just obedience and water. And that's the kind of thing
we should be paying attention to right now. Meanwhile, South
Korea is now testing AI powered church services. I'm talking
(00:42):
AI generated sermon outlines, I led worship prompts, AI crafted liturgy.
It's not a revival, it's a firmware update. Listen. I'm
deep in the media world. I love technology. I use
AI tools every day in production and content strategy. But
let me be real with you, you can't automate the anointing. AI.
(01:04):
He might be able to write a clever sermon but
it can't break yolkes. AI can analyze data, but it
can't discern spirits. We don't need artificial intelligence in the pulpit.
We need authentic surrender behind it. Let's talk Kirk Cameron.
He's doing a national liberty tour, reading his new faith
based children's books in public libraries around the country, and
(01:24):
of course he's being accused of indoctrination. This is the
same system that celebrates drag Queen story hours in elementary schools,
but when Kirk reads God Made Boys and Girls, they
want to shut it down. I don't care how uncool
it sounds. That's the double standard, and parents are starting
to notice. We need more creators who are bold enough
(01:45):
to say something, especially when it's unpopular. On that note,
a Christian influencer went viral this week for confronting a
Pride event on the street eight million views, full blown firestorm.
Some people are praising it, say it was too harsh.
Here's what I'll say. If your boldness drives people away
from Christ, it's not ministry, its performance. But if your
(02:09):
silence avoids truth in the name of acceptance, it's not love,
it's fear. Salt and light have to show up together.
That's the tensions. That's the cost of real Christianity in
twenty twenty five. Now, I want to talk about something
closer to home. Let's talk about the Michael Tate situation
and the collapse that's shaking the Christian music industry. A
(02:30):
few weeks ago, The Guardian dropped a full investigation alleging
a long pattern of misconduct involving Michael Tate, the lead
singer of Newsboys. The article included disturbing claims, some of
which go back decades. Soon after, Capital Christian Music Group
dropped Newsboys from their label entirely, their brand new album,
(02:52):
Worldwide Revival Deluxe was effectively pulled from circulation. Major tours
and promotional appearance were canceled, Christian radio pulled songs, and
big promoters walked away. Then Newsboys the other band members
released a public statement. They said they were heartbroken, that
they were grieving, and that they felt deceived. Let me
(03:14):
pause here. I've worked in the Christian music industry. I've
been in green rooms, I've been on stages. I know Michael,
and I've had my own fall from grace moment. So
I don't come to this with judgment. I come with clarity.
I'm not here to speculate and I'm here to speak
plainly from experience. Michael Tait later posted a confession on Instagram.
He admitted he lived a double life. He confessed drug use,
(03:37):
He acknowledged sin. He didn't deny the allegations, but he
didn't fully take responsibility either. He said he was stepping
away and seeking help. That's a start, but it's not
the end of the conversation. Let me be crystal clear.
If crimes were committed, justice must follow. If victims were harmed,
their voices matter. And if we want revival, we cannot
(03:58):
keep protecting platforms over people. Now, some people outside the
Christian bubble, like Haley Williams from Paramore, came out swinging.
She said the Christian music industry enabled this, that it
profits off of vulnerability, and that maybe it needs to crumble.
You know what. She might not be wrong. This should
be a wake up call for the entire system. Too
many artists are given platforms without accountability. Too many leaders
(04:21):
are elevated because of charisma not character, and too many
people are left behind when the truth finally surfaces. I've
been there. I know what it's like when the lights
go off and all that's left is shame. I also
know what it's like to be covered in grace and
called back to life. So what do we do. We
stop pretending the Christian industry is immune to brokenness. We
(04:43):
stop canceling people and start confronting systems. We hold artists accountable,
but we also pray they find real repentance, not just
damage control. Jesus died for the worst of the worst,
and that includes Michael Tate, that includes me, that includes you. Well.
I hope he repents. I hope there's healing for those
who were hurt. And I hope the industry finally starts
(05:04):
rebuilding on something deeper than applause. Because the music might stop,
but your soul keeps playing. If you're in ministry, media
or music, you need to ask when the stage goes quiet,
who are you not the version of you? People clap
for the real one. Let's get back to that. Let's
build slower if it means we build deeper. Let's love
(05:28):
with conviction and truth, and let's never forget that revival
starts not with talent, but with tears. That's it for
this episode of The Jeff Adams Show. If this hit home,
Share it, comment, tag someone who needs to hear it.
I'll see you next time. Stay bold, stay weird, stay faithful.
Peace when Jeff is by the Prime Reps FRI
Welcome back to the Jeff Adams Show, where faith meets
media and sarcasm meets the Holy Spirit. I don't know
who needs to hear this today, but if you're using
chat GPT to write your Sunday sermon, just know Jesus
didn't die so you could copy and paste. Let's get
into it first up. Charisma magazine just reported that over
four hundred people were baptized on a beach in California
(00:21):
last weekend. Not at a megachurch, not at a conference,
that the beach. Hundreds of people walking into the ocean
and giving their lives to Jesus. No stage, no lights,
just obedience and water. And that's the kind of thing
we should be paying attention to right now. Meanwhile, South
Korea is now testing AI powered church services. I'm talking
(00:42):
AI generated sermon outlines, I led worship prompts, AI crafted liturgy.
It's not a revival, it's a firmware update. Listen. I'm
deep in the media world. I love technology. I use
AI tools every day in production and content strategy. But
let me be real with you, you can't automate the anointing. AI.
(01:04):
He might be able to write a clever sermon but
it can't break yolkes. AI can analyze data, but it
can't discern spirits. We don't need artificial intelligence in the pulpit.
We need authentic surrender behind it. Let's talk Kirk Cameron.
He's doing a national liberty tour, reading his new faith
based children's books in public libraries around the country, and
(01:24):
of course he's being accused of indoctrination. This is the
same system that celebrates drag Queen story hours in elementary schools,
but when Kirk reads God Made Boys and Girls, they
want to shut it down. I don't care how uncool
it sounds. That's the double standard, and parents are starting
to notice. We need more creators who are bold enough
(01:45):
to say something, especially when it's unpopular. On that note,
a Christian influencer went viral this week for confronting a
Pride event on the street eight million views, full blown firestorm.
Some people are praising it, say it was too harsh.
Here's what I'll say. If your boldness drives people away
from Christ, it's not ministry, its performance. But if your
(02:09):
silence avoids truth in the name of acceptance, it's not love,
it's fear. Salt and light have to show up together.
That's the tensions. That's the cost of real Christianity in
twenty twenty five. Now, I want to talk about something
closer to home. Let's talk about the Michael Tate situation
and the collapse that's shaking the Christian music industry. A
(02:30):
few weeks ago, The Guardian dropped a full investigation alleging
a long pattern of misconduct involving Michael Tate, the lead
singer of Newsboys. The article included disturbing claims, some of
which go back decades. Soon after, Capital Christian Music Group
dropped Newsboys from their label entirely, their brand new album,
(02:52):
Worldwide Revival Deluxe was effectively pulled from circulation. Major tours
and promotional appearance were canceled, Christian radio pulled songs, and
big promoters walked away. Then Newsboys the other band members
released a public statement. They said they were heartbroken, that
they were grieving, and that they felt deceived. Let me
(03:14):
pause here. I've worked in the Christian music industry. I've
been in green rooms, I've been on stages. I know Michael,
and I've had my own fall from grace moment. So
I don't come to this with judgment. I come with clarity.
I'm not here to speculate and I'm here to speak
plainly from experience. Michael Tait later posted a confession on Instagram.
He admitted he lived a double life. He confessed drug use,
(03:37):
He acknowledged sin. He didn't deny the allegations, but he
didn't fully take responsibility either. He said he was stepping
away and seeking help. That's a start, but it's not
the end of the conversation. Let me be crystal clear.
If crimes were committed, justice must follow. If victims were harmed,
their voices matter. And if we want revival, we cannot
(03:58):
keep protecting platforms over people. Now, some people outside the
Christian bubble, like Haley Williams from Paramore, came out swinging.
She said the Christian music industry enabled this, that it
profits off of vulnerability, and that maybe it needs to crumble.
You know what. She might not be wrong. This should
be a wake up call for the entire system. Too
many artists are given platforms without accountability. Too many leaders
(04:21):
are elevated because of charisma not character, and too many
people are left behind when the truth finally surfaces. I've
been there. I know what it's like when the lights
go off and all that's left is shame. I also
know what it's like to be covered in grace and
called back to life. So what do we do. We
stop pretending the Christian industry is immune to brokenness. We
(04:43):
stop canceling people and start confronting systems. We hold artists accountable,
but we also pray they find real repentance, not just
damage control. Jesus died for the worst of the worst,
and that includes Michael Tate, that includes me, that includes you. Well.
I hope he repents. I hope there's healing for those
who were hurt. And I hope the industry finally starts
(05:04):
rebuilding on something deeper than applause. Because the music might stop,
but your soul keeps playing. If you're in ministry, media
or music, you need to ask when the stage goes quiet,
who are you not the version of you? People clap
for the real one. Let's get back to that. Let's
build slower if it means we build deeper. Let's love
(05:28):
with conviction and truth, and let's never forget that revival
starts not with talent, but with tears. That's it for
this episode of The Jeff Adams Show. If this hit home,
Share it, comment, tag someone who needs to hear it.
I'll see you next time. Stay bold, stay weird, stay faithful.
Peace when Jeff is by the Prime Reps FRI
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