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Sep 2023
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S4 04: Staying Faithful Under Public Pre...

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Lorie Smith is a graphic designer and the founder and owner of 303 Creative. She's also the center of a landmark Supreme Court case regarding freedom of speech—a case she has just won thanks to her perseverance and the hard work of the Alliance Defending Freedom. She joins us to share her story of coming to Christ, developing as an artist and creator, and starting her business. In taking a public stand for religious freedom over the last seven years, Lorie has experienced backlash, hatred, and misrepresentation. But she has also experienced great strength from the Lord and support from His people. Her story of courageous faith displays the faithfulness of God and the role of the Church in helping Christians persevere through difficulty. 

 

Lorie's Website 303 Creative 

Alliance Defending Freedom 

The Cost of My Faith: How a Decision in My Cake Shop Took Me to the Supreme Court by Jack Phillips 

 

 

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