Chip and Joanna Gaines New Show Promotes Homosexuality

Chip and Joanna Gaines, once celebrated icons of Christian family values, have sparked national controversy and deep disappointment after featuring a same-sex couple with children in their newest series, Back to the Frontier, which debuted July 10 on HBO Max.

For years, the Gaines built their Magnolia empire on the bedrock of traditional faith, family, and wholesome Americana. But with this latest show, which places three families in an 1800s homesteading environment, they have now chosen to promote a lifestyle that directly contradicts the biblical definition of marriage and family.

The inclusion of Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs, a same-sex couple raising twin boys, has triggered backlash from many evangelical leaders and conservative commentators who long trusted the Gaines brand to represent their values.

Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late Billy Graham, denounced the decision, saying:

“As Christians, we are to love others as God loves us. But that doesn’t mean endorsing sin. God’s design for marriage is between one man and one woman.”

Response from the Gaines Camp.

Rather than address the concerns directly, Chip Gaines responded with a vague post on X, stating:

“Talk, ask questions, listen... maybe even learn. Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st, understand later/never.”

To many believers, this felt less like a defense of faith and more like a passive-aggressive lecture aimed at those who still believe in biblical truth. Gaines' tone appeared dismissive of legitimate moral objections, and instead promoted a message of tolerance over truth—a troubling shift for a couple who once claimed Christ as their cornerstone.

The Gaines are not just entertainers; they are role models whose influence spans television, publishing, real estate, and home goods. For a decade, they served as symbols of how Christian families could thrive in a secular world without compromising their beliefs.

By platforming a same-sex couple with children, they are not simply telling a story—they are shaping a narrative that normalizes and endorses lifestyles contradictory to scripture.

The Gaineses’ decision to feature a same-sex couple in Back to the Frontier marks a serious departure from the biblical principles they once championed. It sends a disheartening message to millions of Christian families who supported them, hoping they would stand strong where so many others have fallen.

In the end, no amount of charm, shiplap, or frontier nostalgia can cover up the reality: when Christian leaders water down the truth to appeal to the world, they lose the very foundation that made them trustworthy in the first place.