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She also argued that Christians who want to change culture "must engage culture," saying she's had an opportunity to make her voice heard in both entertainment and media. "There wasn't a book for the young, ambitious woman of faith, (who) has … those big career desires in the secular world, in the corporate world - but still wants to figure out how she can make her family proud and hold true to her faith," Alexander explained. She agreed, but also realized there were likely many other women out there who were also in the same boat, so she decided to write the book. They have big career goals and dreams, but they're worried they're going to need to compromise their faith,'" she told "The Church Boys."Īlexander, who is also a special correspondent for CBS's "Thursday Night Football," said the pastor told her he had few role models to point these women to - and asked if she'd consider coming out to the church to speak to them.
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"He wrote, 'Megan, I have a church full of young, ambitious women of faith. "Waiting was just one more way that I could try to fortify my marriage in this world and make it the best it could be."Ībstinence is among the many subjects she tackles in " Faith in the Spotlight" - a book she first pondered writing after receiving a random email a few years back from a pastor in Seattle. "I just made the committment to God and to my future husband that I was just going to save that," she said of her decision. It worked for me, it can work for you.'"Īlexander said she knows the topic is difficult for a lot of people, but that too many people don't realize it's something they can - and should - consider. "I just want those young people (who) are faced with an incredible amout of pressure to just jump into bed and not even think about things to know, 'Hey, this is still a relevant option. "I think the young generation just simply doesn't know this is an option," she said of abstinence. Listen to her share her story at the 2:30-minute mark here.Īlexander, who said she and her husband want to help others by sharing their experience, is hoping to open up young people's eyes to another potential option when it comes to sex. Then, her employer, "Inside Edition," picked it up, as did others. So, Alexander volunteered to speak up, and she and her husband shared their story. "I never thought I would talk about it publicly," she said.īut that all changed a few years ago when Alexander's pastor called her one day and told her that Whoa Women magazine was having a hard time finding someone in the entertainment industry who supported abstinence. "You want to clear a room or quiet a room, start talking about abstinence in New York City," she quipped in a recent interview with "The Church Boys" podcast.Īlexander, who is now a married mother of two, explained her decision, saying she grew up in a Christian home and committed to abstain from sex while she was a high school student. The book, which includes a chapter on abstinence, comes two years after Alexander openly shared her decision to save herself for marriage - an admission that made a splash back in 2014. Through food, drink, music, entertainment and faith, we will highlight local businesses and towns that are making Christmas special in their own unique way.It's rare to find a well-known media personality who openly discusses abstinence, which is why "Inside Edition" correspondent Megan Alexander's candid approach to the topic has captured headlines over the years.Īlexander, who's out with a new book this week titled, "Faith in the Spotlight: Thriving in Your Career While Staying True to Your Beliefs," is hoping to inspire young people to stay true to their faith and values, while achieving their dreams. (from UPtv's press release, October 2021) Hosted and Executive Produced by Inside Edition's national correspondent and best-selling Author Megan Alexander, each episode takes viewers to a different small town around the country. UPtv, the television home for uplifting entertainment, will be celebrating Christmas with nine world premiere movies and two cable premiere movies. View all related dvds | view all related news | view all related listings