Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Radio V103's Frank Ski remains loyal to Bishop Eddie Long despite sexual allegations
Posted by Rodney Carmichael @Rappin_Rodney on Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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Every weekday morning around 9:55 a.m., Frank Ski ends V103's top-rated Frank and Wanda Morning Show on a spiritual note. The Inspirational Vitamin, as the segment (compiled mostly from Christian evangelist Joel Osteen's daily Bible meditations) is called, is just one of the things that helped set Ski apart from the glut of urban and Atlanta-based morning shows early on in his twelve-year tenure as V103's popular on-air personality.
Another distinction is his longtime friendship with Bishop Eddie Long, who also became a staple of the Frank and Wanda Morning Show, delivering his own version of the Inspirational Vitamin almost religiously on Friday mornings over V103's airwaves.
As a personal friend and member of Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, Ski's struggle was audible this morning as he attempted to separate his role as a broadcaster from his allegiance to Bishop Long in light of the newly filed lawsuit alleging that Long has been coercing two male church members into having sexual relationships with him.
"I'm not the kind of person that when something goes wrong I separate myself and get away," Ski said on-air this morning. "I believe in being a friend to someone not just when they're up and you can take advantage of them, but also when it's times of trouble — that's not to address any of the issues, I'm just saying I am a loyal friend."
When Ski moved to Atlanta from Baltimore's radio market in 1998, Long's New Birth ministry was already a booming megachurch. The continued growth of New Birth over the last decade ran parallel to Ski's domination of the local radio market. For Long, having a recurring voice on the consistently No. 1 rated morning show in Atlanta helped further popularize his 25,000-member ministry, especially among otherwise secular listeners. And Ski benefited from hosting one of the nation's top black evangelists, even as his show garnered criticism from some listeners who felt the world of entertainment gossip, radio rap and overly-sexualized R&B lyrics didn't mix well with the daily doses of spiritual food-for-thought.
Through it all Ski has maintained his faith as his foundation. And, as he said this morning, he has no reason to stop now.
"As a member of the church and accepting Bishop Eddie Long to be a spiritual leader of mine, I have to spiritually remain in faith, which is the essential core of Christianity," Ski said. "I have to remain and stay in faith through this."
In between interviews with New Birth's PR spokesperson Art Franklin and the plaintiffs' attorney B.J. Bernstein, much of the music played in the last hour of this morning's show was of a spiritual bent.
And when it came time to give today's Inspirational Vitamin, based on scripture from the New Testament book of Romans 8:28, it seemed perfectly suited for the unfolding drama: "No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through," said Ski, "God has a plan for you to work it out in your favor."
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The boys knew what they were doings, all of them, the bad news is the Bishop Gay Bashed as a minister and held his flock to that standard that he didnt himself.
Second, those jewish white lawyers will get paid. Bishop Long is wrong, should leave the pulpit and repent in front of everybody and move on with his life. Its quite clear he did these thing. The boys, they got there perks.
But as women get subjected to this behavior by Pastors, why is it such a bigh deal for Gay Behavior, Oh I got, He was a Gay Basher. A sin is a Sin. Ask for Forgivness, Be a Gay Bishop and Live Life Out Pastor Eddie Long, You will be happier.
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That inspirational vitamin (Romans 8:28) that was aired on Frank Ski's show...was it a message for Eddie Long or for the young men?
I can understand Frank Ski's loyality to Rev. Long. but Frank knew that Long was a gay basher. Both men are hypocrites. Ski promotes his form of Christianity with the spiritual vitamin. Was this vitamin only for listeners who accept his version of Christianity? What about the gays, muslims, atheists who tuned in everyday? Because of the hyprocrisy of this religion, pastors like Long are being exposed. What do you have to say for yourself, Frank Ski? Are you now going to continue playing gospel music and say it's in God's hand of the outcome or are you, Frank going to re-evaluate your spirituality? Are you going to speak out against gay bashing? What are you going to do now, Frank?
Eddie Long needs to step aside and work out his personal issues. Frank Ski is in a dilemma right now. He has a voice in the community, but is not digging deep enough into his soul to come out and cope with reality. Dude, if you're a personal friend, then call a spade a spade. I expect my friends to check my a** whenever I'm wrong. THAT'S a REAL friend. Frank is playing the balance right now, and I can;t blame him. His integrity is on the line. His judge of people is on the line. And in the end, Eddie Long is one of Frank's BIGGEST resources. So continue to dance, Frank. Lets see how this shakes out.
It sounds like God's plan includes Bishop Long playing around with these young men.
Nothing happens without a reason, and clearly God wants these young men molested to bring down the false idol of "Bishop" Eddie Long.
See what happens when you hang out with the wrong people Ski? You had no problem with him slamming gays all these years did you? What's to say you're not on the down low also?
Hey frank i listen to your show. I think you need to play the role of a radio personality and reporter, and leave the rest in Gods hands. I WISH WE HAD Ms. Sophia now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She would be a blast RIGHT ABOUT NOW. Can you invite her over to do Girl Talk. Please!!!!
Frank, I think you are right!!!!!!! Being a true friend is someone who will be there through the good and the bad. Ignore all the other negative comments, those are people who would turn their backs on their friends when the chips are down. All of a sudden everyone has become a Judge. The man has been accused not convicted. I wonder if everyone would come back and post a positive comment if the man is found not guilty.
Frank, I think you are right!!!!!!! Being a true friend is someone who will be there through the good and the bad. Ignore all the other negative comments, those are people who would turn their backs on their friends when the chips are down. All of a sudden everyone has become a Judge. The man has been accused not convicted. I wonder if everyone would come back and post a positive comment if the man is found not guilty.
Frank I think you are right!!!!!!!!!. A good friend is there for you through the good and bad. Ignore the negative comments. These are people who would turn their backs on their friends when the chips are down. All of a sudden everyone is a Judge. The man has been accused nothing has been proven. I wonder if the results of the lawsuit prove no wrong doing will that be all over the news and will the people who post the negative comments come back to post something positive.
Good job Frank. I think it's a scam to get money from the man. Think about it. You have 2 grown a$$ men who knew what they were doing. If they were getting all these perks, why would they mess that up. That's like a woman with a suga daddy taking him to court for more money risking the chance to loss it all. If you wanted to expose the man as a fraud then just do that. Why the civil suit. I think it's a scam to get money and destroy has character. If these guys are lying I hope they get some jail time.
Eddie Long is a businessman who created a cash cow called New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. If you have made him rich, I hope you satisfied with the results. I was waiting for his downfall, but I never expected this. Everyone has demons; anyone who has seen Eddie's on television has seen his vainity first hand. After seeing the pictures of him in the skin tight clothes how can anyone defend this man. Guilty or innocent he has a problem. That's why we have not heard or seen him since the lawsuit.
Eddie Long is a businessman who created a cash cow called New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. If you have made him rich, I hope you satisfied with the results. I was waiting for his downfall, but I never expected this. Everyone has demons; anyone who has seen Eddie's on television has seen his vanity first hand. After seeing the pictures of him in the skin tight clothes how can anyone defend this man. Guilty or innocent he has a problem. That's why we have not heard or seen him since the lawsuit.
I've long thought of New Birth as a business, it's always irritating when the cops stop traffic to allow all of Long's customers get ahead of me. As the post before me reads, I expected a downfall but not like this. Hopefully the mindless droves can better see the true light now.
And the previous posts just confirm to me how many people have harbored clearly malicious disdain against the Bishop for his stand on homosexuality and how many people have been awaiting his downfall. well i have a newsflash for the previous two posters especially: he has not been convicted and he maintains his innocence, so at least for now you can't pop any bottles to celebrate his downfall. sucks for you don't it.
Funny your choice of words, given what he's accused of.
I'm sure the truth will come out shortly - stay tuned.
Well a lie don't care who tell it! I think he did it and his wife been knowing they he been doing it for a long time. I bet you him and his wife don't sleep in the same bedroom If he get up in front of his church and lie God will get him. Eddie long is a sad and sick person. Let me tell you when lil boy get hurt it hard for them to speak out about it and talk about it. They was trying to do the correct thing in life going to church. Look in the wife face you will be able to tell if he did or not. Her face reaction will tell it all she may be glad it came out. Eddie you know you did it the church member know he did it. Ask the other boys in the church I bet you the truth to all of this mass will come out. Eddie you are dead wrong God will make you tell the truth. I do one thing you will pay if you use the house of God to tell a lie. I feel so bad for the boys they trust he. God please help these boys get pass this. This is bigger than you know.
As a radio personality myself(not in the ATL market)...I am soooo disappointed in Frank Ski and his bias comments. There are four markets (Chicago, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Atlanta) that I have been in the past 3 days and everyone is talking about the radio ethics Frank Ski. It is written that a radio personality must keep their personal views to themselves because any media outlet can sway an audience. Frank Ski abused his power by voicing his personal opinion and personal relationship with Bishop Eddie Long. Sponsorship and commercials will start to drop at V103 Atlanta. I am sure that one or many of your sponsors do not agree with what Frank Ski stated and his conduct. Totally unethical. Radio stations cannot exist without the community. That is part of the FCC requirements. Are you really "THE PEOPLE'S STATION?"
Frank: Please reassure us that your annual European trips for teens, paid for by your personal foundation, have not involved the kinds of hi-jinks that your "Bishop" indulged in over the years when he went abroad...
Bishop Long followers, including Frank Ski, need 2 get off the computers & get on their knees. Save ur words 4 God, ur pastor& church needs it.
Frank -Wrong in wrong, Let's get real and a real friend will tell you the true. Please don't hide your head in sin or in the sand.
Shame on u, Frank!! I stopped listening to ur program long time ago 'cause I couldn't continue with how hypocritical u were!!: having the "inspirational [and spiritual] vitamin and playing Chris Rock music [which I luv so much]!! My problem is that one thing doesn't go with the other, u need to pick the direction of ur program and stop playing both sides, u can't not be playing in both sides, man! That sends the wrong message because people get confused about the message u wanna send and the principles u stand by! This is hypocritical, like Bishop Long bashing gay people while being in the DownLow!! What a shame Bishop Long n Frank Ski!!! We as an audience r dissapointed!!!
It is very unfortunate that Frank Ski is on the radio. You need to read the comments on Sandra Rose web page that Frank Ski said about his friendship with Eddie Long. Frank has made it clear that even if Eddie Long preys on children he will still be his friend. I am so glad I stopped my kids a while back from listening to V103. The sad thing is I had listened to it for 20 years but to much hypocrisy in their messages. In his rant about defending his pedophile friend Frank talks about how he is a Christian but yet he is cursing the whole time. It sounds to me like Frank is exactly like the other blind followers of BEL. After all if you take the time to read the lawsuits filed there are a lot of Adults named for not protecting the kids (which is what they were) even though people in BEL circle knew and know he has a fondness for young black males. I wonder if Frank ski has gone on any trips or vacations with BEL and his young friends. Something here smells very wrong!
Okay, so I'm reading all of these blogs, and reviewing all of these people that know what happened.
a) If you KNOW that Bishop Long did all of these things, why didn't YOU say something?
b) Anyone that believe in the bible and in God, knows that you never let man determine your commitment to faith
c) Anyone can make any allegation against anyone, including against you if you are reading. It takes them one minute to ruin your life and creditability for life. And you will end up spending the rest of your life trying to clear your name (i.e. Michael Jackson, O.J. Simpson to name a few). Never let gossip determine your opinion. Most of the people you are reading and believing, are as informed as you.
D) I have no opinion on rather this is true or false, and will not judge, because karma is something else. Yes, the truth will prevail, and all will stand in judgement before the lord, not the internet.
People like you crack me up. You are on here seeking out articles but say it is none of your business or ours and you are not here to judge. If that is true then don’t seek out other peoples opinions. I found this article because I do care what other people think about this subject and I want to stop these pedophiles from hiding behind the LORD!
Nobody on here came to you to give you their opinions you came to this article but then again you do not think Eddie Long was out seeking young boys so your double standards make sense. Thanks for coming her stated your opinions and telling the rest of us we should not! It brings a lot of light to the intelligence of those who follow this pervert!!!
yo yo.. let all go to the "Church of the Down Low" Adults can have fun with the peeps..
HAHHAHAHAHA! this is the kind of news I love! I love seeing all these idiots defending each other hopefully they all come crashing down together. Um how can you people be so stupid to believe in these clowns? When did it start being a good idea to let flamboyant pimps be your spiritual leaders? Oh well i could go on forever. It's awesome to see these people self destruct! Frank Ski is nothing more than a 3 thousand dollar suit pimp himself he's defending Long purely for financial reasons I'm sure. These churches are big business who knows how much money they really bring every year.
iT is very painful to know that the Pastor seduced the children.Train a child in the way it should grow and when he or she is older,the child will not depart.Not because the boys are at age of consent when he had sex with them made it right.Boys maturity is alway less then their age number.Have any of you ever met a man that was thirty but his behavior was at a sixteen years old.There are many tribes in Africa and central america who believe that when a man have sex with children who are boys, it prepares them to be a strong man.They should research the other countries that the bishop has been.They might find trails of children he had sex with.In many poor countries, people will sell their children for sex to servive.Money is power,it is used to control the weak, and innocent of society.We the strong must prevent that type of evil.We should prayer against the trancefer spirit, advocacy with words and effective laws to keep sin in check.
I believe the FBI should be involve.Forgiveness is not a escape to enforce consequences.I will forgive him if he did the action of seduceing the children but he should pay for the crime.
The evil in the mind will always contradict the good that is in every individual.The differences between christian and the world is that christian should be quick to identify their own darkness and get the help to overcome.While others who are not christian may not seek help.
A christian should be quick to identify the evil within themself and seek help.
we must not bring the innocent in our mess.Atleast i respect the other pastor that was in the media.He went out and he persued matured homosexual man in the world while he was denying the facts that he was gay.
The church taught us that one you become a christian all the evil is taking away but that a wrong theology.When a person becomes a a christian he/she must uses the word of God to retrain the mind to a higher level.While going through the process we still fail but we do not give up.But even in the process discipline and consequences must be put in place.
All of Gods creations has being affected in a negative manner because of Adam and eve sin.But the good news is that for every problem, their in a answer out in the universe to resolve the issue.One must have a correct understanding of the bible.Every answers are not in the bible but a person who has a humble heart God will lead them to the truth as they seek the answer with prayer.If they cannot find the anwer in the universe, pray that God will give direction to the scienctists to find cures fore all mental,emtional and physical illness.
I don 't have a problem with Ski's friendship staying in tack but if when the dust settles Long is guilty...Recently on "Center Stage" an internet blogtalkradio show they asked the question " Preacher Under Attack or Just Being Exposed?" The conversation was incredible as intelligent people separated fact from the rest and the question was no longer a question, take a listen. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/centerstage/2…
Bishop Eddie Long is a human being and is subject to poor judgement just like every one else. Not saying that he's guilty or not guilty. I'm just saying that we all have made left turns when the better turn should have been a right turn. But, are we judged? I like to give good advice. I believe that God has instilled that gift inside me. And I refuse to stop giving good advice just because I make poor choices at time. Just because I might slip and fall, does not mean that I can continue to do good and make a difference in the lives of others. Biship Eddie Long, we all have to answer to God for our sins. Therefore, continue to bare fruit and do what God has given you the gift to do. I often wonder, would those boys have did the things they said they did with Bishop long if he was a typical Janitor? Darryl Y. Barron
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