The couple was under fire in 2016 after aBuzzFeedarticle revealed the family’s church is against same-sex marriage.

The Gaineses belong to Antioch Community Church, an evangelical megachurch with an unsurprisingly homophobic pastor, Jimmy Seibert.

Seibert has been very vocal about his beliefs, stating in a sermon, “Truth No.

Joanna and Chip Gaines smiling

1: Homosexuality is a sin.”

That is, until 2018.

The Gaines' company, Magnolia Homes, received a $40,000 civil fine for their neglect.

chip and joanna gaines hugging

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