Shannon Bream, the first female anchor in the program’s 26-year history, may talk politics for the job, but it’s not her priority.
She recently appeared on CBN’s podcast “Faith in Culture” to talk about balance and priorities.
“We are not called to carry out anyone’s political agenda or journalistic agenda,” she said. “As believers, we are called to fulfill Christ’s purpose of reaching out to others.”
Bream emphasized the importance of prioritizing the humanity of ideological opponents rather than viewing them as enemies.
“When you demonize[those with whom you disagree]in any way, you’re not having conversations that lead them to God’s grace and love,” she says. “And really, that has to be more important than any other game we want to win that day.”
Her comments come at a time when Americans are deeply divided in some very serious ways.
Data released last summer by the Pew Research Center found that eight in 10 American adults believe that Republicans and Democrats disagree not only on politics and policy, but also on basic facts. Additionally, a 2024 poll by Johns Hopkins University showed that nearly half of Americans view political opponents as “absolutely evil.”
Bream, author of the new book “Nothing Is Impossible With God,” said it’s important to find balance and prioritize time for prayer, even as anchors who spend countless hours poring over the news.
“Everyone needs a palate cleanser and a little break sometimes,” she said. “But you know, the truth for me is that I have to start my day with the Word and with prayer.”
Bream continued, “You just have to put on your armor because you don’t know what the day is going to bring, personally or professionally. So for me…I enjoy that time in the morning. If I can just have that quiet time and try to just sit there and hear the voice of the Lord.”
The Fox News host described the Bible as “full of truth, guidance and wisdom” and said it “gives us perspective for today.”
In addition to her career, Bream has experienced deep medical trauma that she hopes she will never wake up from. She was diagnosed with an incurable genetic disease called Map Dot Fingerprint Dystrophy, a chronic disease that causes recurrent corneal erosions.
Bream said she had to learn to trust in God’s provision and presence, even when she couldn’t understand her pain and suffering.
“What God gave me was a promise. One day as I was sobbing in my car, I couldn’t hear it in my ears, but definitely in my spirit, I heard God say, ‘I’m with you. I’m with you,'” she said. “That’s enough.”
At another point, Bream said, “He knows what he’s doing. We have to trust that he’s a good God. And he led me through this, and that’s enough.”
To learn more about Bream’s story, listen to our conversation on the podcast Faith in Culture.
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