In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 2: The Cost of My Faith
May 27, 2025
Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cake Shop and author of The Cost of My Faith, shares his gripping journey of standing by his religious beliefs in the face of adversity. He recounts the legal battles that led him to the Supreme Court after refusing to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding. Phillips discusses the deeper principles of faith and freedom at stake, the personal toll of societal pressure, and the importance of integrity in artistic expression. His story is a profound reflection on conviction and resilience.
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Religious Liberty's Fundamental Role
- Religious liberty is the foundation on which all other freedoms hang, including press and speech freedoms.
- Countries without religious liberty often lack other basic freedoms, highlighting their profound interconnection.
Jack's Spiritual Conversion
- At 22, Jack Phillips had a powerful spiritual encounter with the Holy Spirit that led to his conversion to Christianity.
- This moment transformed him from a churchgoer to a committed follower of Jesus Christ.
Faith-Shaped Business Ground Rules
- Before opening Masterpiece Cake Shop, Jack and Debbie set clear ground rules respecting faith.
- They chose not to create cakes endorsing anti-American, racist, Halloween, or same-sex marriage messages.