Overview

• Chip Gaines used X to defend featuring Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs, urging critics to ask questions and listen before passing judgment
• Franklin Graham publicly condemned the inclusion of a same-sex couple on July 13, calling it a promotion of sin
• Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs said the series offers a chance to normalize same-sex families and bolster representation for LGBTQ viewers
• Since its July 10 premiere, the show has drawn both praise for inclusivity and disappointment from evangelical fans
• The faith-driven Magnolia fan base faces uncertainty as the Gaineses navigate brand identity shifts during inclusive programming