A new reality TV series helmed by Chip and Joanna Gaines is facing backlash from conservatives evangelicals because the show features a same-sex couple with two sons.

“Back to the Frontier,” a Magnolia Network series, premiered on HBO Max on July 10.

Texas-couple Jason and Joe Hanna-Riggs appear on the show with their two sons, according to Realtor.com. They are one of three couples on the show living like 1800s homesteaders.

“What really inspired me was when I saw the flyer on social media, and I saw a gay couple on the front of that flyer, and so, looking back, I initially thought it would be a great opportunity for representation for same-sex couples,” Jason explained, according to Realtor.

“It is very disappointing. While we are to love people, we should love them enough to tell them the truth of God’s Word. His Word is absolute truth. God loves us, and His design for marriage is between one man and one woman. Promoting something that God defines as sin is in itself sin,” Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, posted on X.

“This is sad and disappointing, because Chip and Joanna Gaines have been very influential in the evangelical community,” the American Family Association posted on X.

“Moreover, in the past, they have stood firm on the sanctity of marriage regardless of the personal cost that has entailed. We aren’t sure why the Gaines have reversed course, but we are sure of this: Back to the Frontier promotes an unbiblical view of human sexuality, marriage, and family –– a view no Christian should embrace,” said Ed Vitagliano, AFA’s vice president.

Chip Gaines responded to the controversy on X.

“Talk, ask qustns, listen.. maybe even learn. Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st, understand later/never It’s a sad sunday when “non believers” have never been confronted with hate or vitriol until they are introduced to a modern American Christian,” Chip Gaines posted.

His post elicited more criticism, with one person replying: “We are extremely sad because of how much we have grown to admire and appreciate you both.”

Gaines responded: “Well I appreciate that.. sincerely. So if you admire and appreciate us so much. Any chance there’s more to this? But that’s my point.. no one knows. But the “Christians” have certainly come out in full force as if they do know.. “judge not….” “Love one another” its not difficult.”