The Eric Metaxas Show #66 - Seth Dillon
Feb 26, 2026
Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, satirist who tackles media responsibility and cultural controversies. Gerson Moreno-Riaño, president of Cornerstone University, reviving a Christian-centered core curriculum. They discuss media platforming of extremists, defining anti-Semitism, spiritual roots of hate, and reinventing college education with faith and patriotic texts.
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Christian Humor Works When It’s Excellent
- Seth Dillon argues Christian creatives should aim for excellence so faith-based work slips 'under the door' and reaches secular audiences.
- He cites C.S. Lewis's idea: produce good work by Christians rather than only Christian-themed work to maximize impact.
Platforming Extremists Normalizes Bigotry
- Seth Dillon warns against whitewashing extremists like Nick Fuentes and criticizes Tucker Carlson for normalizing them.
- He says platforming or soft-interviewing such figures expands their reach and is morally irresponsible.
Faith Language Can Be Exploited For Politics
- Dillon says some public figures 'wear Christianity like a skin suit' to advance political agendas, distorting faith for influence.
- He contrasts that with authentic Christian concern, citing Romans 9 as the proper posture toward Jews.