Earlier this week, Troy A. Miller, president & CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), sat among invited guests as President Donald J. Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law during a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House.
“As a Christian organization, we believe it is a moral imperative and national priority to protect the dignity of every person, especially the most vulnerable, from exploitation online,” Miller said in a statement.
To read The Media Line’s coverage of Miller’s presence at the signing of the Take It Down Act, click here.
This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the FCC had overstepped its regulatory authority by attempting to force broadcasters to report demographic data of their employees. The decision marks a significant victory for the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), which—along with one of its members—had filed a petition for review of the rule.
“The desire to use the power of government to gather information for no other legitimate governmental purpose but to harm the political opponents of regulated entities is utterly un-American,” said Mike Farris, general counsel at NRB, in a statement. “That threat is now behind us thanks to this decision from the Fifth Circuit.”
To read Inside Radio’s coverage of the court win, click here.
In his recent commentary published by Radio World, Miller underscores the continued need to defend free speech across every platform and for every voice.
“Free speech isn’t optional,” Miller writes. “It’s the foundation of the American experiment. …If one group’s voice can be silenced because of its beliefs, every voice becomes vulnerable.”
Miller continued: “Faith-based media isn’t asking for special treatment—just fair access.”
To read Miller’s full commentary in Radio World, click here.
In a recent piece for Radio Ink, Miller argued that removing AM radio from new vehicles would mean losing one of the most trusted voices in media. He cited data showing that the broadcast radio audience is nearly three times larger than the entire ad-supported streaming audience.
“Radio reaches four‑fifths of the nation every week,” Miller writes. “It commands two‑thirds of ad‑supported listening minutes; it undergirds emergency alerts, agricultural trade, and the daily rhythms of worship. Preserving that capacity is not an exercise in nostalgia but an investment in public safety, civic pluralism, and spiritual vitality.”
To read Miller’s full op-ed in Radio Ink, click here.
In a recent article, Dr. Jerry Newcombe explored the significant reach and influence of Christian media in the US, as revealed by a recent study conducted by NRB in collaboration with the Barna Group. The study found that nearly two-thirds of all Americans are engaged to some degree with Christian media.
“That was much, much higher than we thought it would be,” Miller told Newcombe in an interview. “If you drill down further, within the Christian community—those who recognize that the Bible is the authority, who attend church on a regular basis, who read their Bible on a regular basis—their involvement with Christian media is [much greater]. They listen to Christian media almost on a daily basis.”
To read the full article, click here.
Miller joined Ray Richardson on WLOB 100.5 to discuss how moves by the new presidential administration is affecting faith-based organizations.
“Trump spoke at the NRB Convention in February 2024,” Miller said. “I think it was a pivotal speech that he gave. Regarding religious freedom, he talked about a number of things. …And looking in the first hundred days, he’s delivered.”
Listen to the full segment here:
On News/Talk 1540 KXEL, Miller spoke with Jeff Steins about the idea of the separation of church and state, positive actions by the executive branch for religious broadcasters, and all that President Trump has accomplished for religious issues in his first 100 days.
“This administration has…done more in 100 days than most have done in their entire time in the office,” Miller said. “We’ve already seen the de-weaponization of government, and we want to see it go deeper.”
Listen to the full interview here:
Miller also joined Andy Hooser on “The Voice of Reason” podcast to discuss the latest in the battle for AM radio in the country and the real motivation automakers have behind removing the option from their newly manufactured vehicles.
“AM radio plays such an important part in our society and in our communication; it is the top method for emergency broadcasting,” Miller said. “The real issue here is who’s going to control content in the car.”
To listen to the full episode, click here.
In a special segment honoring veterans during Military Appreciation Month, Miller joined Pastor Bruce Oliver on his show “Talks for Christ” to discuss his years of service in the U.S. Navy to the boardrooms of major media organizations, how Christians can support veterans, as well as why biblical communication is more important than ever.
“I’m thrilled that we live in a country that recognizes the people who serve to defend it,” Miller said. “Freedom is not free. It comes at a price.”
To listen to the full episode, click here.