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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
- Launched in 1976 by prayerful group including Wimbledon champion Stan Smith.
- Grew from 80 at first dinner to supporting 10,000 athletes today.
- Partners with ministries in 150 countries, equipping over 1,000 leaders.
God moved powerfully when sports-loving Christians gathered on February 18, 1976, convinced He cares deeply about athletics as a mission field.
They prayed boldly for luncheons, dinners, a full-time leader, regional fellowships, and England as Europe’s example in Christ-centered sports outreach.
The inaugural London dinner on June 19, 1976, drew 80 believers, sparking explosive growth to 400 attendees by 1978.
Registered as a charity in 1980 with Rev. Andrew Wingfield Digby as director, the ministry now runs camps, university events, and global partnerships.
Sport has always mattered to both God and humanity, generation after generation.
said Graham Daniels, general director.
Sport is a universal language. God has placed so many people at the heart of it—His mission field.
God cares about sport and the millions involved. And He would move if they prayed.
God’s kindness shines in answering those prayers, transforming a simple vision into worldwide gospel impact amid sports’ rising cultural power.
Like Daniels urges, let’s pray boldly today for revival in athletics, equipping believers to shine Christ’s light on fields everywhere.
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- Church of England Synod debated ending LLF process, but same-sex marriage wranglings persist despite media claims of closure.
- Legal advice confirms doctrine unchanged since 2017, bound by Scripture, Book of Common Prayer, and 39 Articles.
- Bishops’ motion laments distress, closes LLF by July 2026, yet launches new groups to prolong revisionist campaign.
The Church of England’s General Synod saw bishops propose a motion to conclude the divisive Living in Love and Faith process.
Headlines suggested frozen proposals for same-sex blessings, yet campaigners for doctrinal change declared full steam ahead.
The Archbishop of York to move: That this Synod: a) recognise and lament the distress and pain many have suffered during the LLF process, especially LGBTQI+ people; b) affirm that the LLF Programme and all work initiated by the February 2023 LLF Motion and subsequent LLF Motions will conclude by July 2026.
Orthodox Anglicans criticized the motion’s incoherence, as it appeases revisionists while ignoring biblical marriage truths.
Rev Dr Ian Paul highlights missed opportunity to refocus on kingdom priorities like evangelism and discipleship.
Stand firm for God’s design of marriage as one man and one woman, safeguarding family and freedom in Christ.
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May these witnesses inspire us to advance Kingdom boldly, defending faith freedoms everywhere.
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