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Christian Music Superstar Forrest Frank Backs Out of Awards Shows: ‘I Feel a Conviction’

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Every example of a sincere Christian rejecting worldliness can work wonders, even if others do not feel compelled to follow.

For instance, in a thoughtful video posted Monday to the social media platform Instagram, Christian music superstar Forrest Frank explained why, henceforth, he would not attend music awards shows, including the Grammy Awards.

“I feel a conviction,” Frank said, highlighting the decision’s personal nature.

Of course, for those unlikely to win awards, refusal to attend awards shows would not amount to a sacrifice. Frank, however, falls into a different category.

According to Billboard, Frank’s hit song, “Your Way’s Better,” topped the Gabb Music Songs chart from April through June. The Gabb chart tracks monthly on-demand streams via Gabb Wireless’ music platform, which includes “only kid- and teen-appropriate content.”

In other words, Frank has an enormous fan base among young people — those who drive music sales.

Thankfully, the popular entertainer also has a strong Christian message.

“As Christians, it’s hard to know where the line in the sand is between being in the world and not of the world,” Frank said in the Instagram video. “And as a Christian artist, I dress kinda like the world. I kind of look like the world. My music can kind of sound like the world. So where’s the line in the sand drawn?”

Good question. And Frank had an equally good answer.

“I’m convicted, personally,” the artist continued, “that a line that I can draw is that I will not receive a trophy for something that is from Jesus and for Jesus.”

Frank then recalled that he struggled with the idea of receiving a trophy even at last year’s DOVE Awards. The Gospel Music Association will hold its 56th Annual DOVE Awards today in Nashville, TN.

“All glory to Jesus,” he said moments later. “Every name will fade away, including mine, except for one Name.”

Next, Frank explained that his struggle over last year’s awards led him to a powerful conclusion.

“But I feel a conviction to go even a step further,” he added, “and say, ‘I don’t know if I even want to step on the stage. I don’t know if I want to step in the room.’ And so I have decided to take a stance of non-participation. I will not be attending the DOVEs or the Grammys.”

Frank made his decision partly with young people in mind.

“I hope to be an example to our youth that the trophy is our salvation,” he added. “The trophy is that my name is listed in the Book of Life, and I get to have eternal life.

“What good is a piece of metal gonna do compared to that?”

Meanwhile, in a short post accompanying the video, Frank elaborated on his decision.

“Had a lot of people asking where i was today, so i felt like i needed to share on here,” he wrote. “No this is not a refusal to be a light in dark places … this is a refusal to go on stages and get awards. I already got the greatest award of all time. Hope y’all can understand love you guys.”

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Many Christians, of course, share Frank’s struggle with the problem of being in the world but not of the world.

His answer to the awards-show dilemma, therefore, undoubtedly resonates with many readers.

In fact, for some readers, his question about salvation and eternal life probably called to mind the Gospel of Mark: “For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” (Mark 8:36)

On the other hand, when it comes to living in the world, the Apostle Paul has warned us “not to quarrel over opinions.”

“One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him.” (Romans 14:1-3)

For comparison’s sake, recall Erika Kirk, widow of the slain conservative Christian icon Charlie Kirk. At last month’s memorial for her husband, Erika, after quoting Jesus on the Cross, publicly forgave Charlie’s murderer.

We cannot understand such mysteries, of course, but it felt like Erika’s act of forgiveness unleashed spiritual energy on a scale rarely experienced by human beings since the Crucifixion. Jesus, after all, commanded us to forgive as a condition of our own forgiveness by God.

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:14-15)

In short, forgiveness constitutes a command from Jesus. Avoiding award shows, on the other hand, amounts to a personal act of conscience.

But that does not make the act any less admirable. Indeed, we should celebrate the vast numbers of young people who will learn about what Frank decided, and why.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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Mainstream Media in Disbelief as Trump DOUBLES Expected Jobs Numbers – President Trump Takes Victory Lap After Adding 130,000 Jobs to US Economy

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US jobs numbers for February far exceeded expectations to start 2026.

President Trump doubled expectations adding 130,000 jobs when only 55,000 was expected.

The unemployment rate also decreased from 4.4% to 4.3% according to CNBC

President Trump: Just in: GREAT JOBS NUMBERS, FAR GREATER THAN EXPECTED! The United States of America should be paying MUCH LESS on its Borrowings (BONDS!). We are again the strongest Country in the World, and should therefore be paying the LOWEST INTEREST RATE, by far. This would be an INTEREST COST SAVINGS OF AT LEAST ONE TRILLION DOLLARS PER YEAR – BALANCED BUDGET, PLUS. WOW! The Golden Age of America is upon us!!! President DJT

From the president’s Truth Social account:
Tweet by Donald Trump discussing US job numbers, borrowing costs, interest rates, and a balanced budget, emphasizing America's strength and economic potential.

At what point can the American people sue the Federal Reserve Chief for his dereliction of duty? Jerome Powell is now costing every American untold amounts of money by refusing to do his job!

CNBC host Rick Santelli reacted positively:

Even CNN was forced to share the good economic news.

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Democrat Rep. Nadler Has to be Woken Up by Staffer During Bondi Hearing (VIDEO)

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A diverse group of lawmakers engaged in a congressional hearing, with individuals focused on their devices and discussions in a formal setting.

Democrat Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY) had to be woken up by a staffer on Wednesday morning during a congressional hearing.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Epstein files, fatal shootings of two anti-ICE agitators and more.

Nadler fell asleep just minutes into Wednesday’s hearing.

A staffer walked over to Nadler and woke him up.

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Later on during the hearing, Nadler and Bondi got into a shouting match over Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirators.

“How many [co-conspirators] have you indicted?” Nadler asked Bondi.

“Excuse me! I’m going to answer!” Bondi said.

“Answer my question!” Nadler demanded.

“I’m gonna answer the question the way I want to answer the question. Your theatrics are ridiculous,” Bondi said.

“Chairman Jordan, I’m not gonna get into the gutter with these people,” Bondi said.

Bondi and Nadler continued to talk over each other until Chairman Jim Jordan intervened.

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Possible Trans Attack?- ‘Gunperson’ Wearing Dress Kills 9 and Injuries at Least 25 Others at Canadian School

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According to the Tumbler Ridge Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia left nine dead and at least 25 more injured.

According to police, the sole suspect, described as a “gunperson’ wearing a dress, was found dead inside the school from “a self-inflicted injury.”

Per CNN:

Police found six people dead and dozens injured when they arrived at the high school in Tumbler Ridge, a town of just 2,400 people in northeast British Columbia, early on Tuesday afternoon. Another person died en route to hospital, police said.

The alleged shooter, who was found dead at the school with a self-inflicted injury, is believed to have killed two more people, whose bodies were discovered at a home in the township

Two victims were airlifted from the school to hospital with serious or life-threatening injuries. And about 25 other people were also being treated at a local medical center, police said.

Fox News reported that Superintendent Ken Floyd, North District Commander, said in a statement,  “This was a rapidly evolving and dynamic situation, and the swift cooperation from the school, first responders, and the community played a critical role in our response.”

“Our thoughts are with the families, loved ones, and all those impacted by this tragic incident. This has been an incredibly difficult and emotional day for our community, and we are grateful for the cooperation shown as officers continue their work to advance the investigation.”

Juno News, an independent outlet in Canada, claims to have spoken with someone connected to the suspected shooter’s family who says the suspect was trans and used “she/her” pronouns, but authorities have not confirmed the claim.

The Guardian reported that the police have identified the shooter, but didn’t publicly release their identity due to the integrity of the investigation.

The shooter’s identity, any potential connections to groups, and motivations remain under investigation.

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