Tuesday, July 22 | Baylor University's LGBTQ Grant Controversy: Take the Money, Face the Backlash

Tuesday, July 22 | Baylor University's LGBTQ Grant Controversy: Take the Money, Face the Backlash

July 22, 2025 · 31 min

In this episode, we unpack the controversy surrounding Baylor University's LGBTQ research grant—how they acceptedthe funding, what the grant was intended for, and why the university ultimately turned it down after facing backlash. We discuss what this says about Baylor’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues, how public and internal pressures shaped the decision, and what it means for academic freedom and research integrity. Was this a missed opportunity—or a calculated retreat? Tune in as we break it all down. Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.