Masterpiece Cake Shop owner Jack Phillips joins the show today from Colorado to discuss his new book The Cost of My Faith: How a Decision In My Cake Shop Took Me to The Supreme Court. After 9 years of legal battles, Jack is finally sharing the whole story, including the day of that decision--July 19, 2012, when two men walked into Phillips' shop in requesting a custom, hand-painted wedding cake. Jack’s world was turned upside down and he was forced to pick between two impossible choices: Express a message that deeply conflicts with biblical values or allow his livelihood--and even personal safety--to be put at risk.

Phillips unpacks not only the storyline regarding his cake shop but also shares his testimony and how his faith permeates his day-to-day life, both in business and in personal relationships. Phillips' prologue in The Cost of My Faith reads, "I'm hoping this book may help you as you come to terms with some of the most far-reaching decisions of your own life--and as you try to prepare for what may turn out to be even more important choices still to come." He adds, "The main reason I've written this book: to share some of what God has done in my life, so that you may trust Him for what He wants to do in yours." Jonathan Scruggs, a lawyer with Alliance Defending Freedom (adflegal.org) also chimes in during our conversation among other things to help explain some of the legal aspects of the story.

[Jack Phillips photo credit: ADF]

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