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FCC Investigates YouTube TV Over Christian Content Concerns
In a recent move that has captured the attention of faith-driven Americans, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun questioning YouTube TV over allegations that it may be discriminating against Christian content. At the heart of this issue is the exclusion of the Great American Family network, a channel celebrated for its family-friendly and Christian programming, from YouTube TV’s offerings.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has taken a stand, addressing a letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., and Neal Mohan, CEO of Google. Carr’s letter highlights a complaint from Great American Media, which accuses YouTube TV of “deliberately marginalizing faith-based and family-friendly content.” This concern is particularly significant in an era where many feel that tech companies are increasingly silencing voices that promote traditional values.
Carr’s inquiry into YouTube TV’s decision to exclude Great American Family is timely, especially given that the network is readily available on other major platforms. Carr expressed his concerns by stating, “These allegations of faith-based discrimination come at a time when American public discourse has experienced an unprecedented surge in censorship.”
While the FCC’s authority over YouTube TV and other virtual multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) is limited, Carr emphasized the importance of understanding the nature of carriage policies in the virtual MVPD sector. This understanding could potentially inform the FCC’s broader regulatory approach.
Carr acknowledged that independent programmers often face challenges when their channels are not carried by MVPDs. However, he noted, “In the case of YouTube TV, concerns have been raised alleging that your company has a policy (secret or otherwise) that discriminates against faith-based programming.”
In response, a YouTube spokesperson offered to brief the FCC on the platform’s business decisions, stating, “We welcome the opportunity to brief the FCC on YouTube TV’s subscription service and the strategic business decisions we make based on factors like user demand, operational cost, and financial terms, and to reiterate that we do not have any policies that prohibit religious content.”
Great American Family, under the leadership of CEO Bill Abbott, has been a beacon for those seeking content that upholds traditional values. Since its launch in 2021, the network has seen impressive growth, with a 19% increase in household viewership and a 21% rise in total viewers in November alone. The network’s commitment to faith, family, and country sets it apart from mainstream platforms, which often portray these values in a dismissive manner.
Abbott, who previously led Crown Media Family Networks, has been vocal about his dedication to content that supports and encourages traditional values. He remarked, “In ‘mainstream’ entertainment, the portrayal of faith, family, and country is often dismissive, caricatured or outright derisive.”
As the FCC continues its investigation, the outcome could have significant implications for how faith-based content is treated in the digital age. For those who cherish the principles of faith, family, and freedom, this issue underscores the ongoing need to defend these values in the face of modern challenges.
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Faith Facts
- Children in impoverished areas face greater risk of leprosy due to overseas aid cuts, with stigma and isolation compounding their suffering.
- The Leprosy Mission warns that funding reductions hinder early detection and treatment efforts, leaving more cases undetected, especially among children.
- Christian advocates emphasize a duty to compassionately serve and restore every child affected, reflecting Christ’s call to love and action.
Young lives are diminished by leprosy when funding falters and support systems weaken, especially in underserved communities. Scarce resources mean children are denied opportunities for treatment, education, and acceptance, in direct opposition to our calling to uplift the vulnerable.
The Leprosy Mission is raising awareness during World Leprosy Day, urging believers and leaders to stand united for hope and healing. Community outreach and Christ-centered compassion are vital to end both the disease and its devastating stigma.
“The physical damage to young bodies is devastating — nerve damage, disability and pain. But the emotional damage is even deeper,” said Peter Waddup, chief executive of The Leprosy Mission Great Britain.
“Leprosy has become increasingly hidden. Hidden children and hidden suffering. Hidden because governments don’t prioritise it and overstretched health systems cannot keep up.”
“At The Leprosy Mission, we believe every child is created by God, known by name and born to be loved. Where there is suffering, we have a shared responsibility to respond with compassion.”
He added, “In the name of Jesus, we can spare Generation Alpha from leprosy and every generation that follows.”
Let us answer the biblical call to love our neighbors, advocating for dignity, healing, and hope among the world’s most vulnerable, so that no child is left behind in the shadows.
Faith Facts
- Leprosy continues to devastate children in Asia and Africa, causing lifelong disability and heartbreak.
- Stigma and lack of resources often mean children are left untreated and suffer in silence.
- Government aid cuts and global apathy have left vulnerable communities without help or hope.
Compassion for the most marginalized reveals the heart of Christ’s teaching, calling us not to turn away from children in need.
The suffering of Generation Alpha due to leprosy reminds us of the Biblical call to “defend the cause of the fatherless,” regardless of geography.
“Our compassion should transcend postcodes, passports and borders.”
This injustice cries out for a faith-driven response, refusing to let distance or discomfort blind us to real suffering.
By refusing apathy and embracing hope, we can help deliver healing and freedom to these children.
Christ commands us to love our neighbor.
Let us pray, act, and stand for every child afflicted by leprosy, showing the world that Christian faith leads with mercy, courage, and truth.
Faith Facts
- Jennifer Melle, a Christian nurse in England, had a disciplinary case dropped after pressure from leaders and the public.
- She was investigated for using accurate language regarding a male patient who identified as female, despite facing abuse from the patient.
- Melle will challenge her treatment at an employment tribunal, standing for truth and freedom of conscience.
Jennifer Melle was cleared after months of scrutiny simply for upholding truth and Christian principles in the workplace. Hospital officials backed down following public support and political intervention.
Eight Members of Parliament and many supporters stood up for Melle, recognizing the erosion of fairness when faith and conscience are punished rather than protected.
“It has been an incredibly long and painful journey,” Melle said, expressing gratitude for those who supported her stand for faith and justice.
Her ordeal is a reminder of the increasing challenges Christians face in public service when Biblical convictions conflict with prevailing ideologies.
Melle’s story encourages believers to remain steadfast, trusting God’s guidance while standing boldly for faith, family, and freedom in society.
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