Focus on the Family has, among other things, promoted "conversion therapy," a radical pseudoscientific practice that aims to change an LGBTQ person's sexual orientation. Brees drew criticism in the days following the release of the video because of its connection to the organization.  

Thursday, in front of his locker, Brees strongly defended himself. He released a video statement shortly before the Saints locker room opened to reporters, then spent several minutes answering questions in front of his locker. 

Brees took umbrage with what he considered to be a sensationalist headline, referencing a report in Big Easy Magazine that fell under the headline "Drew Brees records video for Anti-LGBTQ religious organization." He began his media session by asking the reporters gathered around him who had seen the video if they thought it was a fair headline.

"In the video, is there any mention of any group outside of just talking about National Bring Your Bible to School Day? … No there wasn't," Brees said. "It's not written anywhere on it. I don't say anything about it. The only thing I was promoting was encouraging kids to bring their Bibles to school National Bring Your Bible to School Day, to live out your faith with confidence, and I gave my favorite Bible verse.