Like many of you, I’ve loved watching Chip and Joanna Gaines build beautiful spaces and champion strong family values on our screens. Their creativity, charm, and commitment to excellence have inspired many of us as we’ve created homes of our own.
But when news broke recently that they publicly endorsed same-sex marriage, it stirred something deeper than décor or design. It stirred a spiritual ache. Honestly, I’m grieved.
As a Christian woman who loves Jesus and loves God’s Word, I want to speak gently but clearly to the moment we’re in—and to the tension many of you are feeling.
1. We Don’t Need To Let the People Who Inspire Our Style Also Shape Our Theology
It’s confusing when people we admire in one area make decisions or statements that conflict with biblical truth in another. But here’s a vital reminder: God’s Word—not celebrities or cultural trends—is our final authority.
When it comes to questions about marriage, identity, and God’s design for human flourishing, Scripture is not unclear or up for revision. From Genesis to Revelation, we see a consistent and beautiful picture of marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman—a sacred symbol of Christ’s love for his church (Ephesians 5:31–32).
We can appreciate someone’s creativity or public persona without letting their worldview subtly disciple us. That’s where discernment comes in.
2. Discernment Is a Non-Negotiable for Believers Today
We’re living in a time when truth is being redefined daily. Without discernment—spiritual wisdom rooted in the Word of God—we will be tossed around by every new opinion, trend, or “progressive” theology that sounds loving but subtly departs from truth.
Discernment isn’t about judging others harshly—it’s about guarding our own hearts and minds. Hebrews 5:14 reminds us that maturity comes through having our “powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”
Ask yourself:
- Does this align with God’s Word?
- Does this reflect the heart and holiness of Jesus?
- Is this biblical truth, or cultural compromise?
We must be women of the Word—anchored, alert, and unafraid to stand in love and truth.
