Podcast Summary: Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey Episode: Ep 1215 | Baylor University’s New LGBTQ Program Betrays Baptist Roots
Release Date: July 9, 2025
Host/Author: Blaze Podcast Network

Introduction

In Episode 1215 of Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey, Allie delves into the controversial developments at Baylor University, a prominent Baptist institution in Texas. She examines the university's recent grant aimed at fostering LGBTQ inclusion within Christian congregations and critiques what she perceives as a progressive departure from Baylor's Baptist foundations.

Baylor University's New LGBTQ Inclusion Grant

[00:00] Allie Beth Stuckey:
Allie introduces the primary focus of the episode: Baylor University's acquisition of a substantial grant from the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation. The grant, amounting to over $643,000, is designated for research intended to promote LGBTQ inclusion and belonging within church communities.

Notable Quote:
"Baylor put out a press release about this. They are proud of this. They are excited about this. They are thankful for this grant money." – Allie Beth Stuckey [04:35]

Grant Details:
The funding supports the "Courage from the Inclusion and Belonging Practices for LGBTQIA Plus and Women in Congregations" project. This initiative involves interviews, focus groups, and surveys with young adults to develop trauma-informed training resources for churches, aiming to create more inclusive environments for LGBTQIA individuals and women.

Allie's Perspective:
Allie criticizes the grant as an example of "toxic empathy," arguing that the research is designed to manipulate Christian congregations into affirming identities she considers sinful. She asserts that the language used in the press release, such as "institutional betrayal," unfairly places blame on churches for upholding biblical teachings on sexuality.

Notable Quote:
"This research will be weaponized, will be used as a tool of emotional manipulation, a mallet of manipulation to hit you believing person over the head, biblical Christian person, into accepting that which God calls sin." – Allie Beth Stuckey [12:50]

Analysis of Language and Terminology

Allie dissects the terminology used in Baylor's press release, particularly the phrase "institutional betrayal." She argues that this term, originally coined to describe the failures of institutions in protecting individuals from harm, is misapplied by Baylor to suggest that upholding biblical sexual ethics equates to betrayal.

Notable Quote:
"This is actually institutional capture of a previously Christian, solid place like Baylor University by bad actors, by progressives who are using the emotional manipulation of toxic empathy to make you feel bad for abiding by scripture." – Allie Beth Stuckey [16:20]

Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation's Influence

Allie provides background on the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation, established in 1994 by the founders of Cisco Foods. Initially supporters of Baptist efforts, the foundation has shifted towards funding progressive Christian organizations that promote inclusivity.

Notable Quote:
"These foundations, which are very well funded, seek to infiltrate the church with progressive and secular dogma that they usually cloak in some kind of Christian sounding language." – Allie Beth Stuckey [22:15]

Funding Patterns:
She highlights previous grants by the foundation to other Baptist institutions, emphasizing a pattern of promoting racial justice and LGBTQ inclusion through theological reinterpretation.

Baylor's Gradual Shift Away from Baptist Roots

Allie traces Baylor's shift towards progressive policies, noting key changes since the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage. She points out the removal of condemnatory language against homosexual acts from Baylor's student conduct code and the establishment of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives.

Notable Quote:
"Baylor's increasing reliance on the self proclaimed progressives holding the purse strings, that's exactly what's going on here." – Allie Beth Stuckey [38:50]

Student and Faculty Reactions:
The episode covers instances of backlash from students and faculty opposing the shifts, including Title IX complaints and debates over religious exemptions.

Impact on Baylor's Identity and Mission

Allie argues that Baylor's new direction represents a fundamental betrayal of its Christian mission. She contends that the university's efforts to appear inclusive are superficial attempts to align with progressive ideologies, ultimately undermining its Baptist identity.

Notable Quote:
"You're redefining everything then. And that, of course, is what the left does. They capture language without you even realizing it." – Allie Beth Stuckey [48:30]

Mission Statement Contradictions:
She points out inconsistencies in Baylor's mission statement and code of conduct, suggesting that the university's actions are at odds with its professed Christian principles.

Community and Leadership Responses

The episode features insights from various community leaders and pastors who critique Baylor's direction. Denny Burke and Reverend Matt Kennedy are among those who express concern over the university's alignment with secular and progressive values.

Notable Quote:
"It's much better to send your child to a secular university hostile to the faith than to a Christian university like Baylor. Better the wolf with bared teeth than the wolf disguised as a shepherd." – Reverend Matt Kennedy [1:10:15]

Conclusion and Call to Action

Allie concludes by urging Christians to be vigilant in supporting institutions that uphold biblical truths. She warns against financial and ideological support for organizations she believes are steering Christian institutions away from their foundational values.

Notable Quote:
"You have to guard your heart and your mind and your wallet to ensure that you are not sending the treasure, the money, that God has entrusted you with to steward faithfully to institutions that are actively fighting against his word." – Allie Beth Stuckey [1:20:45]

She emphasizes the importance of aligning with organizations that prioritize Scripture over secular progressive ideologies to maintain the integrity of Christian education and community.

Additional Notes

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