Despite their popularity, Rhett and Link have courted their share of controversies. A notable example is their faith transition, which drew flak from several viewers. In fact, Rhett addressed this in his blog on Medium in March this year. He wrote that choosing to step away from Evangelical Christianity wasn't a decision that they took lightly, and they knew that publicly discussing something so controversial and polarizing would be difficult. He further explained that their stories on their podcast have been increasingly personal, as they took on several tough topics like exploring parenthood, dealing with losing loved ones, and understanding the path to self-discovery.
"Given the fact that our Christian faith has played such an integral role not only in who we are today but also in what we do for a living, it was becoming somewhat unbearable (not to mention disingenuous) to keep it to ourselves," Rhett wrote before further exploring how the decision to step away from the church made him realize how marginalized communities are sometimes neglected or overlooked as they try to make their voices heard.
Several Reddit posts have cropped up about Rhett and Link's controversial choice. A fan wrote about their own struggle when they heard about the pair's transition. "It kind of felt like a dagger to the gut, and I don't know why as I am going through my own spiritual questioning," they wrote before asking other viewers to weigh in with their thoughts and opinions on the subject.