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Heterosexuals must also come to the same realization that their sexuality is not their true identity but their true identity is in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our identity in Christ is to be heterosexual because God created us that way. Man with woman, in marriage. It's part of our new identity in Christ & needs to be embraced.
Honestly, I think your statement is very misleading. Heterosexuality is an inherent part of the nature of human beings. Christians need to stop being so politically correct, and they need to stop downplaying the importance of sexual desire between a man and a woman.
Bless you ✝️🙏 I share more on Lion of Fire Ministries if you’re interested 🦁🔥 We are in this together. Praise God 😊🙏 I did a video a couple of weeks ago on should a Christian attending a wedding?
After years of trying to make romantic-sexual relationships the center of my life(along with many other sins), I was empty. Only Jesus can fill the void I was trying to fill.
We are all sinners and as long as we are in the flesh we will commit the act of sin. We are born of sin. Sex is a desire or from the flesh. The real need for human beings is affection to feel loved, comforted and included. God is Love.
YES!!!! Yes yes, it's three same for everybody. I'm now divorced and finally I realized what God wanted from me. Holiness!!! I'm thrilled at having more time to serve God. We follow in the steps of Elijah, Others, John the Baptist and Jesus! It's up to us to devote ourselves to prayer in the way they did and follow His directions.
The irony of Christopher throwing his father's Bible in the trash, only to later pull a New Testament out of the trash, goes by unnoticed and uncommented upon.
Think of a Phillips, Craig & Dean(?) song @ reminders from God being in the gentle wisper not necessarily the lightning bolts of messages. Also the hymn, 'tenderly, Jesus is calling'.
The "whatever it takes" prayer is a great prayer! My grandpa got saved after I prayed that prayer for him! He was about 88 when I prayed it. I was getting nervous, I knew he wasn't saved and he was getting up there in years! At 92, he sat on my couch and prayed the most beautiful sinners prayer out of his own heart, spontaneously. He was baptized at 95, and lived to be 98! "I pray for you everyday," he used to tell me. I will say that when I prayed that prayer, I sensed that there could be a cost. My grandma died, and he was bereft. He began watching Christian preachers such as Adrian Rogers and Charles Stanley and listening to a Bible study on television. This planted the seeds for him. I also prayed for my dad. He got cancer, but accepted Jesus before he died. I had prayed for him for about 27 years.
Thank you so much, you guys! When I realized I was gay in fifth grade, I had no reference at all. I became a believer and celibate after living openly as a gay man for over 13 years, again I had no reference but the conviction of the Holy Spirit. However, now I can relate myself to you guys. I'm not alone.
@Jessica B. A lot of what you describe applies to heterosexual people to. I think our culture puts so much emphasis on sex that it makes proximity and empathy without sexual desire a very awkward thing. As a married (and while single) heterossexual man, it can sometimes be hard to remain holy (aka “separated”) when approaching an attractive woman. The closer I come to Christ, both in the study of His Word and in prayer, with a clear understanding of my weaknesses but strengthened by His victory over my sin, I can slowly develop strategies to curb by natural impulses and reflect God in those relationships. Like Christopher states quite a few times: our sexuality is not our identity, be it hetero or homosexual. The struggles will be there until the way we’re glorified in Christ, and is our job to flee from temptation and seek Him first. I’m always reminded by the story of David, the murdering adulterer, also known as the Man after God’s own heart… God wants your heart, and when you surrender your identity to His Lordship and Salvation, Christ redeems your sin, and the Holy Spirit seals you, and empowers you to live for Him and in Him. 🙏❤️
@@levifig Amen Levi, once total surrender takes place, there's no turning back! I asked the Lord to save me at 17, and the process began. Took my prodigal journey til 51, when l once and for all turned it over! Never looked back except to reflect on how miserable it was, which keeps me rooted and grounded in HIM!!
I like what you said about not calling yourself a "gay Christian". Likewise, I don't call my husband who gained victory in Christ over alcoholism an "alcholic". He is not an alcoholic any longer, he is a new man in Christ.
@Jessica B. It is akward at times but very possible. Whenever i see other heterosexual men fight or wrestle, i see that some physical aspect to friendship is normal and i can have that too, without it being sexual. Though again i sometimes struggle to find the right bounderies when it comes to the physical. It sometimes helps, when the others dont know you have same sex attraction, because they won't overinterpret what you are doing. For that reason i keep the circle who knows about that aspect of me rather small. But those who know are very accepting of it being there (of course i don't act on it) and the topic didnt come up very often after my "coming out"
Nailed it. I don’t identify as an ex gay Christian. If that’s acceptable we should all identify as ex adulterers, ex fornicators, ex ______. Born again by the Spirit seeking sanctification by daily submitting to Him to live the life He has called us to.
But Becket is not born again. He says he's still homosexual, but abstains from practicing it because he loves Jesus. God has not (or can't) change him.
judy ferris -- Good point! I attend AA meetings but like to say I'm a recovering alcoholic. When l first got sober 9 years ago, l could say that, but after a year or two of uninterrupted sobriety, it seems foolish to keep saying "My name is Chris, and I'm an alcoholic" I'm actually a new creation in Christ, old things have passed away!😏
@@Agueybana787 We can't expect God to take away who we are biologically attracted to, but He does give us strength to not act on those thoughts or attractions.
It does not matter if you think you were born an adultress, fornicator, murderer, person who commits homosexuality, a drunkard, etc. YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN! Praise The LORD!!
I loved what Christopher said about singleness. I feel out of place sometimes because most of my friends are married and/or have children. I don't know if I'm called to singleness and I want to be married one day and start a family, but even if that doesn't happen, I have Christ and that's the most important thing.
I am married and have many, many children. Because that was what I was supposed to do and I always always knew that. But if it weren't for my single friends, there would be so much that I wouldn't know or understand because when you're busy raising a family, then you just don't have the necessary time to get really deeply into topics because the care of others has to be a priority above whatever else you might want to do. I want to live and breathe ancient near east culture and religion, but I can't because I don't have that freedom. I rely so very much on my single friends who were called to something else to help me and keep me focused. I, and by extension my family and children and everyone I know, would not know would be deprived of so much knowledge and information if we didn't have the single people in our lives. Maybe it's selfish but I would actually be pretty bummed if some of my friends did get married because the they would be too busy to teach me. 🙃
If you want to be married then ask God to send you a wife. Perhaps in the process he'll tell you whether his plan is for you to be single. But He desires to give us good gifts. Don't be afraid to ask if it's in your heart, and in the asking maybe he'll clear it up for you. If there's a wife for you start praying for her character now.
Marriage isn't a fairytale union, it's hard work. There's loneliness in marriage too. Many people won't tell you about it, especially Christians, because they've made a choice and they don't feel there's a way out, so they have to keep believing it was the right choice for them. Notice how the people who had been in relationships and then decided that singleness was their calling, like Becket here, seem pretty peaceful about it - that's because they no longer have the illusion of a perfect union awaiting them. Gay people might think that there's no perfect union for them because they're gay, but the truth is that there's no perfect union, period. There's a reason why Paul wrote: I wish you could all be like me, but if you can't, then marry. He didn't see marriage as this wonderful thing at all, he thought it was better to be single. When we're young, we believe that marriage will fulfill the longing we feel inside. It will not. The others advised you well, pray to God, and I hope your dreams will come true. But if you won't find a spouse, don't feel regretful, there's nothing that you lose. Best wishes to you ❤
Thank you for speaking on singleness. I am married and lead a college age Sunday school class and make sure to let my students know they do not have to get married and have kids if that’s not what God is calling them to do. Paul expounds on this in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. Being single has great benefits in regards to serving God’s Kingdom. There is a lot of unintended pressure often in the Christian community on young 20 something’s to get married and have kids right away. This pressure often (while not intentionally) ostracizes singles and also couples who are unable to conceive, making them feel as though they are failing to live up to the “American Christian standard” of a spouse, a three bedroom house, and 2.4 kids. As Jesus said, some choose to be eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom. God bless.
Heterosexuality is the only way to produce children. I love the way Christopher makes it so clear, as the Bible does ... heterosexual marriage or chastity. What bothers me most about the gay community is that the essence of people is reduced to their sexual behavior.
As a senior, 82 yrs old, I have so much to say about this subject, so many experiences , I don't know where to start.....But as a Christian, but in reality, I have these feelings of favoring being with men rather than women........as in my youth I always enjoyed being with my male friends more than any thing else...for some reason, and I never understood it, I never had favorism or romanic feelings for women.....I accepted the truth of the message of Jesus at age 15 on Easter morning and asked Jesus by faith, by faith only, because I have never met or hear His teachings as i had heard it that morning........at that age, I had no idea why or what my feelings for close friendships with males was......even at this age, as a Christian, (having 4 yrs of Bible College) I don't know if I was born with this feeling, or just adopted it from being around and enjoying my friends so much. But what ever it is, or what ever happens in my life, I Know the Spirit of God's righteous leads me to the truth of God's Word. Homosexuality is for sure against God's will for our life........Rebirth from our natural birth of sin is altogether a must in order to be accepted by God's fellowship and His salvation from eternal death......This is just a mere minute of my life's experience's. We all that have these feeling have a battle to fight daily, but with the vision of the cross and the reality of the resurrection of Christ and His promises we become hiers and joint hier's with Christ and His Glory......
That really encouraged me. Thank you brother. May we keep reaching for that upward calling in Christ Jesus. May our Almighty Lord and God Jesus Christ bless you brother.
My sister was a heroin addict. I prayed, repeatedly, that God would do whatever was needed to save her. She was murdered 7 months after i began praying that prayer. She didn't did right then, but lived to tell who did it. She died during surgery. I live in hope that she turned to Him before she died.
I understand this because if similar story. When we pray trusting in God’s will to be done, we will come to having His peace “beyond our understanding”. Let’s pray for each other.
I’m Yoseph a homosexual delivered man from Minnesota I had have many nick names such as gigi, and the enemy lead me by the drag name Sheba de-lafontain, .. I Eritrean American grew up in Ethiopia and I was molested and pushed when I was a child. My single mother raised me by the grace of God, and I had many questions growing up and not having my dad was led to all disturbed child hood. My mom was a very brave and a hard worker lady after my dad had been killed she was making sure we weren't in need of anything. however I believe she wasn't able to be like a dad because she is a mother. my story short, I admired your testimony and I prayed although the Lord drawn me be closer to introduce myself to you. I believe you have a very big calling, you may be need to considering in creating more videos of others like myself and despite of our differences I believe you have a big calling to proclaim the pure healing power of the blood of Jesus to the extent of our Father God's kingdom in the unity of the Lord Holy Spirit. I am hoping I will be connecting with you soon. God bless you Becket.
I stumbled onto your channel about a week ago. I've been binge watching ever since! Thank you for your testimony and your channel. It gives me so much hope!👍🏾👍🏾
Pray for my daughter who selected yesterday to be a "married" person to a S.F. transgender. My daughter Sara is a woman the other woman confusedly selected to sinfully think/be male. My daughter has cut me off 8yr.'s ago & while she lives in this sinful lust life... I pray pray pray for her & I know Lord's Love Can Prevail! He is our Lord & through Jesus is our salvation!!! Pray with me for overcoming this evil that is bringing determent to these individuals & our society(world) entirely. On Ward and Forward in His Name.
Hi Becket, another testimony that brought me to tears...I pray for my son, I know how Christopher's mom must have felt...my son is not gay but lost, depressed, drinks, etc...worldly things have brought him down..he believes in God, but doesn't understand to give this heavy feeling to God, please keep him in your prayers, he's a descent young man, God bless you and congrats on so many subscribers!!! Not surprised, you're a blessing to many.
Identity is so important. I happen to be a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a teacher - but I realised some time ago that none of these things define me - my identity is to be found in Christ. That is who I am, praise God! ✝️❤️
Thank you so much for this. As a Christian parent of 2 children who identify as part of the trans community, I have struggled to know how to love them without accepting how they chose to see themselves. Your words have definitely opened my eyes to so many truths that I had not understood until now. Thank you and God Bless you
@@WampanoagNative If you choose to stay out of their lives completely, you may have lost the chance to be the one sane voice when the true questions arise. I'm pretty sure that her kids clearly understand that she does not approve of that choice already. Christopher Yuan's testimony is amazing. He and Becket Cook have books that uphold truth and also explain fallacies that are common today.
Well, you are required to dress in a way that identifies you as a man or woman. Style choices can be made to express personal style, but not to sexualize you to the wrong biological sex. With all the clothing choices available, this could be still satisfying for people struggling.
Julia, my heart goes out to you. We, too, have 2 children in alternative lifestyles, one who believes he's gay, and one in the trans community. Prayers to you!
Thank you for sharing this message, it is relevant not only to homosexual people but also to heterosexual people. Jesus must be lifted up above our sexuality, as He must be lifted up above everything else in our lives, whether homosexuality or or heterosexuality. We must lay everything down before Him.
Becket & Christopher, thank you so much for for this candid, in-depth discussion. As a Christian mom of a gay son, I struggle with guilt. The do’s & don’ts really helped me to know that I can set boundaries and still show Christ’ love. My fervent prayers for my son are that he would come to know his identity in Christ. Beckett, I have read your book and now am eager to read Christopher’s books. Blessings to both of you.
Hey Kim. How is it with your son now? Don’t feel guilty my Sister, keep praying for him, but i hope he is saved today. God bless you for praying for your son. Father God, i pray that Kims son says/have said yes to You, please answer/pray that You have answered her prayer, that her son is saved and freed, in Jesus Name, Amen!
24:36 Yes!! “Chastity in singleness and fidelity in marriage”. I love your incredible clarity in explanation!! I’ve been teaching this concept for 4 decades, but have not expressed it as eloquently as you have! It isn’t about who we are attracted to at all. I shared with a young pastor once on this subject - he was struggling. He said, “I can’t imagine being told that I couldn’t love [my wife]!” I asked him, “what IF, when you met her, she was already married? ACTING on Your being attracted to her would be sin.” I’ve used diabetes as well ~ being a diabetic is not a sin and eating cake is not a sin, but for a T1D, eating sugar is not treating their body as a temple. This helps demonstrate that just like many sin acts, it is just DISOBEDIENCE (like Eve and Adam did).
My sister and brother-in-law hosted Christopher and his parents in their home for dinner after them speaking at their church. The Yuans are lovely people. Out of a Far Country is a great book. God bless them.
I was like that. I wanted to pursue a non-sexual homosexual relationship after coming to Christ. Thank goodness God has been patient and faithful. He allowed me to get what I wanted to teach me a lesson. I learned my lesson the hard way: it's just simply NOT God's will. Such a relationship is basically idolatry. We just have to trust the Lord who will meet our needs, instead of trying to get things done our way.
Watched his testimony earlier, stories like his are so important especially in the current climate. Thank you Christopher and thank you beckett for this platform.
These two men are fantastic. When I saw that Beckett was interviewing Christopher Yuan, it prettyuch made my day. ❤️ Such wisdom and godliness all right here. Praise Jesus! The fingerprints of Christ are all over these guys!!
Oh my! Some testimonies are just so incredibly awesome. The desperate prayers of a Mother and her complete submission and obedience to The Lord are no match for the sin that seeks to destroy us. Continued blessings in the Lord to both you. Thank you for sharing. 🙏♥️
This interview is so mind opening to me as a life long Christian. These concepts are being explained in a way that makes so much sense to me and really brought me a greater understanding of some things I didn’t know how to explain.
It took many hours for me to finish this episode. As I would cry and pray after every single statement of Christopher's testimony. Then his explanation of Holiness and identity in the Lord Jesus was just so intense! Indeed a bondage breaking revelation! Thank you Becket and Christopher for sharing. My heart is so blessed and full of hope. I am claiming the same transformation for my son in the name of Jesus Christ
Listening to both of you made me think a lot more deeper about how to craft deeper non-confrontational conversations. It’ll take a lot of mistakes… I pray for God’s Grace during those times.
This is such a blessing watching God use both of you, not only as examples to the world of what is possible with God’s power, but as examples to the church about the importance of reevaluating how we approach the world. It’s not about being politically correct, it’s about being biblical, and I’m so thankful that both of you are doing just that. Blessings to you both, brothers in Christ!
Praise God for you two, who are standing boldly in the Name of Christ talking about holy sexuality and sharing how God can change any sinner. It is so encouraging. I was born in a Chinese Christian family but struggled many years with homosexuality and the devil would always lie to me that I'm alone. I told my mom when I was struggling with it at 19, and to my surprise, she did not kick me out but love me and tried to help me. Since I came to the states for college, God plugged me into a good church and set me up with Godly accountability, which helped me fight against my struggles. There were many ups and downs but I know, that God is still faithful and teaching me. I want to be able to share my testimony and reach those who are struggling in this area. I also pray for more Christian communities to learn about Holy Sexuality and how to pray for struggling brothers and sisters. Praying for your ministries as well! To God be the glory
Continue to do what you are doing Mr Becket Cook. The Lord is using you. Please if you need any encouragement read this comment. Please continue in the grace and strength of the Lord. I do not know how to put it in words but God is using this. God bless you MORE and MORE.
Thank you Beckett and Christopher. I was SO encouraged to hear Christopher's story. God's power to change hearts is beyond what we can imagine. I am a Mom with adult children. It can be discouraging when it doesn't seem like God is working. Christopher's and his parents' story is a testament to God's wonderful power. Thanks
Identity in Christ is SO important and not taught as much as it probably should be, praise God for this testimony and message…wonderful show as always Becket!!! 😃
The Christlike countenance of both of these men reminds me so much of my own Christian father. Christ transforms men into beings both strong and gentle. A joy to see. We are ALL "born this way" with temptations that we cannot withstand apart from the grace and mercy of God.
So happy I subbed to your channel. I took your suggestion and read Supernatural by Dr. Michael Heiser and devoured the book in a few days. Definitely looking forward to reading The Unseen Realm next! Thanks, Becket for all of your content and continued service to the body of Christ. God bless.
Christopher and his parents spoke at my mom’s church in Florida about four years ago. I watched online since I live in another state. What a powerful testimony! His mom was such a prayer warrior for her son.
Christopher Yuan (and Momma Yuan's♡) Out of a Far Country helped me get settled, confident & curious about singleness/celibacy...bold to ask for new desires & shifting mind & intentions. 14 years in July...free from toxic sexuality/focus on relationships & the quest for security & being tended. Thanks to Mr. Becket Cook for these longer form, conversational podcasts. Weighty, meaty, lovely & loving. Thanks for bringing high caliber guests enriching us all. Thank you thank you thank you. Blessings to you & both your crews. Happy Friday Brothers.
Becket, your videos always bless me (a 57 yr old hetero female --- not that it matters) and this is truly one of the most inspiring ones have ever watched. The life-changing power of God's Word transcends all boundaries. We are all sinners saved by grace & our earthly bodies are only here for a little while. Thank you for sharing Christopher's testimony with the rest of us!
Amen! I am in tears!! This is not even my story in its details, but it is my story and the story of every person in the sense of receiving the unearned redeeming power of Christ...Praise the Lord 💃💃🙏🏼
Words On Fire! 🔥 There is so much in here. It needs to be repeated like a mantra. And so relevant to not just homosexuals but heterosexuals as well. For my entire life I have been subjected to a culture that glorifies random heterosexual sex that no one considers it sinful anymore. How far we have fallen. And stating the fact that we all now take it for granted the Freudian idea that all our current problems are due to some abuse that occurred in the past. Brilliant insight. And then the concept that it’s not some odd abuse that is causing our problems but our sins and our propensity to choose sinful behavior over Godly behavior seems so different now that it’s fresh and new. As my husband would say, “It’s so old it’s new.”
Becket & Christopher, Thank you for yielding to Abba's heart. You are both incredible gifts to the body of Christ, for such a time as this! Jesus delights in your gentleness & humility. I am so honored to have you as my eternal, kingdom brothers! God bless you. 🙌
Been listening to Christopher for years now, as a mother with a son in addiction. Good to see you have him on your channel! Blessing brothers, praying for you both!! I pray the same for my sons daily! Lord do what you can only do to bring them to serve you King Jesus!!
Great interview! Thanks Becket for always be testifying and showing that no one is unreachable for God. You're opening eyes and hearts. God bless you both 🙏
Wow wow wow Not Heterosexual not Homosexual BUT Holysexuality!! 🙏✝️🕊✝️🕊✝️🙏🙏🙏This is Genius. Oh my goodness. NOW THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE DICTIONARY🥰🥰
I know so many people in the church who compare the gay lifestyle to beastiality and pedophilia and I'm just like woah! This is going off the rails, the message is no longer on track. So thank you for clarifying this because there's a lot of misconceptions right now no matter what you believe or don't believe.
I’m a bit late in finding this episode but I have to say thank you!! This was so helpful. Over the past 18 months of discipling my son who struggles with SSA and gender identity confusion, I have come to respect you two men so much. I especially appreciate you freeing parents from any guilt associated with these struggles. My husband and I both deal with so much guilt and regret over how we have parented and it was so encouraging to hear your words regarding that! I pray that the true love of Christ frees my son and all who are trying to struggle through this world without Him. God bless!
I have a granddaughter dealing with same sex attractions. Its heart breaking to see her confusion and questions about all this. Society has gone off the rails. She was saved very young and baptized 2years ago. Very depressed. Thank you for all the testimonies you share here. I am reading your book, Becket. And All I can say is To God be the glory!! Praise His Name! Please pray for her. God knows her name.
Becket thank you for sharing your testimony!! I am so grateful for you!! You popped up on my youtube & I've been watching daily since! I just read your book, couldn't put it down! I'm encouraged & strengthened by your life. I'll never stop praying for my son to know the joy of freedom in Jesus❤love you & praying for God to abundantly bless you❤
What an outstanding interview! Such sound biblical explanations. I've read both your book, "A Change of Affection" and Christopher Yuan's "Out of a Far Country". I was processing the news that two of my extended family members are gay, and both books were so biblically insightful and helpful. I've been a believer in and walked with Jesus Christ since childhood, but reading your testimony of how much encountering Jesus meant to you, left me saying, "I want a relationship with Jesus like Beckett Cook has!" Christopher Yuan's book was very eye-opening and frankly rather horrifying in terms of the gay world he was in, but his concept of "holy sexuality" gave me a whole new perspective. I look forward to reading his new book featured in this interview. Thank you for sharing your stories and for providing such timely, biblical and practical help for all of us in navigating this issue of identity.
44:20 when he says Am I to go around taking all my sinful inclinations and " killing" them? I love it when he says " YES!!! AND GLADLY. Not out of obligación but out of love for Jesus!!❤️❤️❤️
I'm almost 40. I've never wanted to get married or have children. I'm heterosexual, but I am a child of God FIRST. I realize that the thrill of a new romantic or sexual relationship kept me in a fallen state, it became my God. I live a joyful life in Jesus Christ without the sin of sex out of wedlock. Jesus saved me from lust and changed my heart. Excellent interview!
This is such an important re-framing of our Biblical understanding of identity! and such an important conversation to be having. Praise God for His grace and work in your lives!
There is so much power in prayer & patience, power in being obedient, faithful, persistent, consistent & Holy. What a great testimony Christopher. All things are possible through Christ ❤🙏
That was SO great, right down to the final minutes. Christopher has such a powerful testimony also --- thank God for praying moms!! At the last 3mins, when Christopher so compassionately said 'you're not alone' it was so heartfelt I choked up a little, and what he said afterward was really a great close to a great show. Thank you guys!
I love testimonies of people overcoming the flesh, satan, and the world.....be encourage everyone ..you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you....Jesus is the only answer.
Indeed our pains become our pulpits for the Glory of our Lord Jesus. Thank you both... your lives are indeed living manifestations of Jesus' Grace and Redemption.
Thank you for this podcast brothers. When I saw the cover of Chris’s book, I was very confused by Holy Sexuality & what he meant by that to be honest & hearing this really helped. Thank you! I agree that God requires everyone that is a believer to be holy & love how you mentioned that we shouldn’t be identified by our sexuality but by God alone. I have been single for my whole life as a young woman & I would like to have a family someday but I know I have to do my best to live a holy life single for the Lord. I don’t know if God wants me to be married & I’m in no rush but glad that there is scripture support singleness. Heck, if Paul was single we shouldn’t look down on single people in the church. They are needed to be incredible spirit mothers or fathers to the body of Christ
I thought I was gay. Turns out I’m human and broken. Broken from birth. Broken again by others. And I should have followed God’s Will all along, rather than my own.
I read his first book twice~ riveting ~ Beckett ~ your Dad “was a hero” for the way he handled you and your boyfriend at the time; that will help parents here big time~ both the hospitality given all while still honoring God at the time in their home~ and that you could respect that yourself ~ just so good~
This is one of the most important conversations ever recorded. The Church (body of Christ) needs a better understanding of Scripture so that Christians are sharing the Gospel correctly as it pertains to sexuality. We have messed this up so terribly and led countless people with SSA down a rabbit hole.
Learned so much today! You know it but thank you for connecting the dots for me. I am so glad to see young men who are transformed to serve Him. God bless you for bringing clarity to these issues. Praying for you. And Tom.
I hope this blesses some... 🙏 I was 5 years of chronic illness! I was Semi Housebound, lost my health, job, finances and my fiance left me. I couldn't even look at electronic screen for 5 minutes, or hold a 10-minute conversation. But God did an amazing work. I now have a Christian Channel where I encourage people and show them what God did in my life and that there is hope for you also. ✝️🔥😊 *Keep believing even when it's hard* 🙏❤️🔥 *All things are possible with God*
Thank you so much Becket for what you are doing. My husband and I have been listening to you for the last couple of weeks and he is an ex Jehovah’s Witness but not yet a Christian… please pray for him, his name is Michael. He seems to like listening to you… keep going!
Thankyou so much, Becket and Christopher, for helping me to understand how Lgbtq folk really feel about themselves, and that our sexuality - whatever it may be - is NOT our identity as Christians. I also love what Isaiah ch. 56 says about eunuchs and single people who put their trust in God and obey Him.
Because a friend of mine (who is unaware of my daughter’s SSA) mentioned that a study has shown that SSA in females is caused by the mother, I have lived with the horrible guilt that I caused this in my daughter. I may now be able to crawl out from underneath the weight of that crushing guilt.Thank you so much.
Perfect timing! You gentlemen have provided much needed insight and wisdom, supported by Biblical truth, that will help us better understand and support our brothers and sisters in Christ who are struggling.
Thank you brothers so honest to show us all our sin nature. As an older gal, my desire is to give to the family of God getting kids to church whose parents are too busy. Disciple them.
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Heterosexuals must also come to the same realization that their sexuality is not their true identity but their true identity is in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our identity in Christ is to be heterosexual because God created us that way. Man with woman, in marriage. It's part of our new identity in Christ & needs to be embraced.
The gift of singleness is also part of the new identity for some & should be embraced as it's a gift form God.
Honestly, I think your statement is very misleading. Heterosexuality is an inherent part of the nature of human beings. Christians need to stop being so politically correct, and they need to stop downplaying the importance of sexual desire between a man and a woman.
@@jamesg3808 Totally agree with you!
Amen
Man: I was born this way 🏳️🌈
God: you must be born again ✝️
AMEN AMEN!!!!
BOOM !!!
Amen!
Haha I love it. I love God so much.
Bless you ✝️🙏 I share more on Lion of Fire Ministries if you’re interested 🦁🔥
We are in this together. Praise God 😊🙏
I did a video a couple of weeks ago on should a Christian attending a wedding?
After years of trying to make romantic-sexual relationships the center of my life(along with many other sins), I was empty. Only Jesus can fill the void I was trying to fill.
amen beautiful.
We are all sinners and as long as we are in the flesh we will commit the act of sin. We are born of sin. Sex is a desire or from the flesh. The real need for human beings is affection to feel loved, comforted and included. God is Love.
Amen! Heterosexuality is NOT the goal; holiness is!
YES!!!! Yes yes, it's three same for everybody. I'm now divorced and finally I realized what God wanted from me. Holiness!!! I'm thrilled at having more time to serve God. We follow in the steps of Elijah, Others, John the Baptist and Jesus! It's up to us to devote ourselves to prayer in the way they did and follow His directions.
Preachhhhhh
I'm aro ace, so don't deal with temptation to sin sexually, these men are holier than I am.
Amen
But why it can't be? Marriage is a blessing and you can have a
family as a plus
The irony of Christopher throwing his father's Bible in the trash, only to later pull a New Testament out of the trash, goes by unnoticed and uncommented upon.
Yes... It's like a movie!
@@yj-in-the-world hey that's a great idea! there should be a movie version of his life story :)
Thought the same thing!
Think of a Phillips, Craig & Dean(?) song @ reminders from God being in the gentle wisper not necessarily the lightning bolts of messages. Also the hymn, 'tenderly, Jesus is calling'.
I like to believe God has a sense of humor. You throw my words in the trash that is where you will find it
The "whatever it takes" prayer is a great prayer! My grandpa got saved after I prayed that prayer for him! He was about 88 when I prayed it. I was getting nervous, I knew he wasn't saved and he was getting up there in years! At 92, he sat on my couch and prayed the most beautiful sinners prayer out of his own heart, spontaneously. He was baptized at 95, and lived to be 98! "I pray for you everyday," he used to tell me. I will say that when I prayed that prayer, I sensed that there could be a cost. My grandma died, and he was bereft. He began watching Christian preachers such as Adrian Rogers and Charles Stanley and listening to a Bible study on television. This planted the seeds for him. I also prayed for my dad. He got cancer, but accepted Jesus before he died. I had prayed for him for about 27 years.
Thank you so much, you guys! When I realized I was gay in fifth grade, I had no reference at all. I became a believer and celibate after living openly as a gay man for over 13 years, again I had no reference but the conviction of the Holy Spirit. However, now I can relate myself to you guys. I'm not alone.
@Jessica B. A lot of what you describe applies to heterosexual people to. I think our culture puts so much emphasis on sex that it makes proximity and empathy without sexual desire a very awkward thing. As a married (and while single) heterossexual man, it can sometimes be hard to remain holy (aka “separated”) when approaching an attractive woman. The closer I come to Christ, both in the study of His Word and in prayer, with a clear understanding of my weaknesses but strengthened by His victory over my sin, I can slowly develop strategies to curb by natural impulses and reflect God in those relationships.
Like Christopher states quite a few times: our sexuality is not our identity, be it hetero or homosexual. The struggles will be there until the way we’re glorified in Christ, and is our job to flee from temptation and seek Him first.
I’m always reminded by the story of David, the murdering adulterer, also known as the Man after God’s own heart… God wants your heart, and when you surrender your identity to His Lordship and Salvation, Christ redeems your sin, and the Holy Spirit seals you, and empowers you to live for Him and in Him. 🙏❤️
@@levifig Amen
@@levifig Amen Levi, once total surrender takes place, there's no turning back! I asked the Lord to save me at 17, and the process began. Took my prodigal journey til 51, when l once and for all turned it over! Never looked back except to reflect on how miserable it was, which keeps me rooted and grounded in HIM!!
I like what you said about not calling yourself a "gay Christian". Likewise, I don't call my husband who gained victory in Christ over alcoholism an "alcholic". He is not an alcoholic any longer, he is a new man in Christ.
@Jessica B. It is akward at times but very possible. Whenever i see other heterosexual men fight or wrestle, i see that some physical aspect to friendship is normal and i can have that too, without it being sexual. Though again i sometimes struggle to find the right bounderies when it comes to the physical. It sometimes helps, when the others dont know you have same sex attraction, because they won't overinterpret what you are doing. For that reason i keep the circle who knows about that aspect of me rather small. But those who know are very accepting of it being there (of course i don't act on it) and the topic didnt come up very often after my "coming out"
Nailed it. I don’t identify as an ex gay Christian. If that’s acceptable we should all identify as ex adulterers, ex fornicators, ex ______. Born again by the Spirit seeking sanctification by daily submitting to Him to live the life He has called us to.
But Becket is not born again. He says he's still homosexual, but abstains from practicing it because he loves Jesus. God has not (or can't) change him.
@@Agueybana787 WOW
judy ferris -- Good point! I attend AA meetings but like to say I'm a recovering alcoholic. When l first got sober 9 years ago, l could say that, but after a year or two of uninterrupted sobriety, it seems foolish to keep saying "My name is Chris, and I'm an alcoholic" I'm actually a new creation in Christ, old things have passed away!😏
@@Agueybana787 We can't expect God to take away who we are biologically attracted to, but He does give us strength to not act on those thoughts or attractions.
@@Agueybana787 how do you know he’s not born again? Are you ?
It does not matter if you think you were born an adultress, fornicator, murderer, person who commits homosexuality, a drunkard, etc. YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN! Praise The LORD!!
“The opposite of every sin is holiness.” Deep.
I loved what Christopher said about singleness. I feel out of place sometimes because most of my friends are married and/or have children. I don't know if I'm called to singleness and I want to be married one day and start a family, but even if that doesn't happen, I have Christ and that's the most important thing.
Amen. I'm single and given the gift of being single. I have no desire for anything different.
I am married and have many, many children. Because that was what I was supposed to do and I always always knew that. But if it weren't for my single friends, there would be so much that I wouldn't know or understand because when you're busy raising a family, then you just don't have the necessary time to get really deeply into topics because the care of others has to be a priority above whatever else you might want to do. I want to live and breathe ancient near east culture and religion, but I can't because I don't have that freedom. I rely so very much on my single friends who were called to something else to help me and keep me focused. I, and by extension my family and children and everyone I know, would not know would be deprived of so much knowledge and information if we didn't have the single people in our lives. Maybe it's selfish but I would actually be pretty bummed if some of my friends did get married because the they would be too busy to teach me. 🙃
If you want to be married then ask God to send you a wife. Perhaps in the process he'll tell you whether his plan is for you to be single. But He desires to give us good gifts. Don't be afraid to ask if it's in your heart, and in the asking maybe he'll clear it up for you. If there's a wife for you start praying for her character now.
I pray that Christ blesses you with the holy union of Marriage
Marriage isn't a fairytale union, it's hard work. There's loneliness in marriage too. Many people won't tell you about it, especially Christians, because they've made a choice and they don't feel there's a way out, so they have to keep believing it was the right choice for them.
Notice how the people who had been in relationships and then decided that singleness was their calling, like Becket here, seem pretty peaceful about it - that's because they no longer have the illusion of a perfect union awaiting them.
Gay people might think that there's no perfect union for them because they're gay, but the truth is that there's no perfect union, period. There's a reason why Paul wrote: I wish you could all be like me, but if you can't, then marry. He didn't see marriage as this wonderful thing at all, he thought it was better to be single.
When we're young, we believe that marriage will fulfill the longing we feel inside. It will not. The others advised you well, pray to God, and I hope your dreams will come true. But if you won't find a spouse, don't feel regretful, there's nothing that you lose. Best wishes to you ❤
Thank you for speaking on singleness. I am married and lead a college age Sunday school class and make sure to let my students know they do not have to get married and have kids if that’s not what God is calling them to do. Paul expounds on this in 1 Corinthians chapter 7. Being single has great benefits in regards to serving God’s Kingdom.
There is a lot of unintended pressure often in the Christian community on young 20 something’s to get married and have kids right away. This pressure often (while not intentionally) ostracizes singles and also couples who are unable to conceive, making them feel as though they are failing to live up to the “American Christian standard” of a spouse, a three bedroom house, and 2.4 kids. As Jesus said, some choose to be eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom. God bless.
I agree.
Heterosexuality is the only way to produce children. I love the way Christopher makes it so clear, as the Bible does ... heterosexual marriage or chastity. What bothers me most about the gay community is that the essence of people is reduced to their sexual behavior.
100% spot on.
I've been seeing the phrase "I was born this way", and a great response is "yes, you were born this way but God calls us to be born again!!"
I love how at peace they are. They aren't angry and trying to force everyone to accept their way of thinking :)
As a senior, 82 yrs old, I have so much to say about this subject, so many experiences , I don't know where to start.....But as a Christian, but in reality, I have these feelings of favoring being with men rather than women........as in my youth I always enjoyed being with my male friends more than any thing else...for some reason, and I never understood it, I never had favorism or romanic feelings for women.....I accepted the truth of the message of Jesus at age 15 on Easter morning and asked Jesus by faith, by faith only, because I have never met or hear His teachings as i had heard it that morning........at that age, I had no idea why or what my feelings for close friendships with males was......even at this age, as a Christian, (having 4 yrs of Bible College) I don't know if I was born with this feeling, or just adopted it from being around and enjoying my friends so much. But what ever it is, or what ever happens in my life, I Know the Spirit of God's righteous leads me to the truth of God's Word. Homosexuality is for sure against God's will for our life........Rebirth from our natural birth of sin is altogether a must in order to be accepted by God's fellowship and His salvation from eternal death......This is just a mere minute of my life's experience's. We all that have these feeling have a battle to fight daily, but with the vision of the cross and the reality of the resurrection of Christ and His promises we become hiers and joint hier's with Christ and His Glory......
Wow - thanks for sharing. What a testimony!
Deeply moved!
Living for the Lord!
That really encouraged me. Thank you brother. May we keep reaching for that upward calling in Christ Jesus. May our Almighty Lord and God Jesus Christ bless you brother.
My sister was a heroin addict. I prayed, repeatedly, that God would do whatever was needed to save her. She was murdered 7 months after i began praying that prayer. She didn't did right then, but lived to tell who did it. She died during surgery. I live in hope that she turned to Him before she died.
Praying for you. God hears prayers. I do really pray your sister is in heaven rejoicing with her heavenly father.
Yes she may have turned to Jesus through your love and prayers
❤️❤️❤️ I am so sorry . Jesus is faithful . I pray that you and your family are given all the strength and peace that surpasses all understanding.
Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
I understand this because if similar story. When we pray trusting in God’s will to be done, we will come to having His peace “beyond our understanding”. Let’s pray for each other.
I’m Yoseph a homosexual delivered man from Minnesota I had have many nick names such as gigi, and the enemy lead me by the drag name Sheba de-lafontain, ..
I Eritrean American grew up in Ethiopia and I was molested and pushed when I was a child. My single mother raised me by the grace of God, and I had many questions growing up and not having my dad was led to all disturbed child hood. My mom was a very brave and a hard worker lady after my dad had been killed she was making sure we weren't in need of anything. however I believe she wasn't able to be like a dad because she is a mother.
my story short, I admired your testimony and I prayed although the Lord drawn me be closer to introduce myself to you. I believe you have a very big calling, you may be need to considering in creating more videos of others like myself and despite of our differences I believe you have a big calling to proclaim the pure healing power of the blood of Jesus to the extent of our Father God's kingdom in the unity of the Lord Holy Spirit.
I am hoping I will be connecting with you soon.
God bless you Becket.
I stumbled onto your channel about a week ago. I've been binge watching ever since! Thank you for your testimony and your channel. It gives me so much hope!👍🏾👍🏾
Are you familiar with the thought out there that there are some babies born with both sexes and parents must decide?
Me too!
Ditto
Pray for my daughter who selected yesterday to be a "married" person to a S.F. transgender. My daughter Sara is a woman the other woman confusedly selected to sinfully think/be male. My daughter has cut me off 8yr.'s ago & while she lives in this sinful lust life... I pray pray pray for her & I know Lord's Love Can Prevail!
He is our Lord & through Jesus is our salvation!!! Pray with me for overcoming this evil that is bringing determent to these individuals & our society(world) entirely. On Ward and Forward in His Name.
amen- same.
Hi Becket, another testimony that brought me to tears...I pray for my son, I know how Christopher's mom must have felt...my son is not gay but lost, depressed, drinks, etc...worldly things have brought him down..he believes in God, but doesn't understand to give this heavy feeling to God, please keep him in your prayers, he's a descent young man, God bless you and congrats on so many subscribers!!! Not surprised, you're a blessing to many.
Jesus was confronting…He relied on the Holy Spirit …Do not worry about what you are going to say the Holy Spirit will give you the words to speak
Identity is so important.
I happen to be a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a teacher - but I realised some time ago that none of these things define me - my identity is to be found in Christ. That is who I am, praise God! ✝️❤️
They both are really preaching the Gosple to us. Holiness suit be everyone's passion.
Thank you so much for this. As a Christian parent of 2 children who identify as part of the trans community, I have struggled to know how to love them without accepting how they chose to see themselves. Your words have definitely opened my eyes to so many truths that I had not understood until now.
Thank you and God Bless you
Love them from a distance. I would not accept that
His family testimony is inspiring. ua-cam.com/video/lW1zds3ybxQ/v-deo.html I'm so very sorry for everyone's pain.
@@WampanoagNative If you choose to stay out of their lives completely, you may have lost the chance to be the one sane voice when the true questions arise. I'm pretty sure that her kids clearly understand that she does not approve of that choice already. Christopher Yuan's testimony is amazing. He and Becket Cook have books that uphold truth and also explain fallacies that are common today.
Well, you are required to dress in a way that identifies you as a man or woman. Style choices can be made to express personal style, but not to sexualize you to the wrong biological sex. With all the clothing choices available, this could be still satisfying for people struggling.
Julia, my heart goes out to you. We, too, have 2 children in alternative lifestyles, one who believes he's gay, and one in the trans community. Prayers to you!
Thank you for sharing this message, it is relevant not only to homosexual people but also to heterosexual people. Jesus must be lifted up above our sexuality, as He must be lifted up above everything else in our lives, whether homosexuality or or heterosexuality. We must lay everything down before Him.
Becket & Christopher, thank you so much for for this candid, in-depth discussion. As a Christian mom of a gay son, I struggle with guilt. The do’s & don’ts really helped me to know that I can set boundaries and still show Christ’ love. My fervent prayers for my son are that he would come to know his identity in Christ. Beckett, I have read your book and now am eager to read Christopher’s books. Blessings to both of you.
Hey Kim. How is it with your son now? Don’t feel guilty my Sister, keep praying for him, but i hope he is saved today. God bless you for praying for your son. Father God, i pray that Kims son says/have said yes to You, please answer/pray that You have answered her prayer, that her son is saved and freed, in Jesus Name, Amen!
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24:36 Yes!! “Chastity in singleness and fidelity in marriage”. I love your incredible clarity in explanation!! I’ve been teaching this concept for 4 decades, but have not expressed it as eloquently as you have! It isn’t about who we are attracted to at all. I shared with a young pastor once on this subject - he was struggling. He said, “I can’t imagine being told that I couldn’t love [my wife]!” I asked him, “what IF, when you met her, she was already married? ACTING on Your being attracted to her would be sin.” I’ve used diabetes as well ~ being a diabetic is not a sin and eating cake is not a sin, but for a T1D, eating sugar is not treating their body as a temple. This helps demonstrate that just like many sin acts, it is just DISOBEDIENCE (like Eve and Adam did).
My sister and brother-in-law hosted Christopher and his parents in their home for dinner after them speaking at their church. The Yuans are lovely people. Out of a Far Country is a great book. God bless them.
I was like that. I wanted to pursue a non-sexual homosexual relationship after coming to Christ. Thank goodness God has been patient and faithful. He allowed me to get what I wanted to teach me a lesson. I learned my lesson the hard way: it's just simply NOT God's will. Such a relationship is basically idolatry. We just have to trust the Lord who will meet our needs, instead of trying to get things done our way.
I liked how he explained the difference between a Child of God and being created in the image of God.
Watched his testimony earlier, stories like his are so important especially in the current climate. Thank you Christopher and thank you beckett for this platform.
Where to “watch “ his testimony?
These two men are fantastic. When I saw that Beckett was interviewing Christopher Yuan, it prettyuch made my day. ❤️ Such wisdom and godliness all right here. Praise Jesus! The fingerprints of Christ are all over these guys!!
"Look what God has done! "
Oh my! Some testimonies are just so incredibly awesome. The desperate prayers of a Mother and her complete submission and obedience to The Lord are no match for the sin that seeks to destroy us. Continued blessings in the Lord to both you. Thank you for sharing. 🙏♥️
Amen. That is so encouraging.
🙏 A mother's prayer is powerful.
This interview is so mind opening to me as a life long Christian. These concepts are being explained in a way that makes so much sense to me and really brought me a greater understanding of some things I didn’t know how to explain.
So refreshing to hear men say they ask God to make of them what HE wants them to be. So many talk of what God will give them. Thanks to you both.
It took many hours for me to finish this episode. As I would cry and pray after every single statement of Christopher's testimony. Then his explanation of Holiness and identity in the Lord Jesus was just so intense! Indeed a bondage breaking revelation! Thank you Becket and Christopher for sharing. My heart is so blessed and full of hope. I am claiming the same transformation for my son in the name of Jesus Christ
I agree with you. Your son is a blessing from the Lord and Your faith and intercession together with the Faithfulness of God will bring the miracle!
My son as well. Trusting in the Lord for delivering his soul
@@JoeGraves24 Amen
@@loverofthewordofgod4156 Amen His faithfulness never fails! thank You dear
Listening to both of you made me think a lot more deeper about how to craft deeper non-confrontational conversations. It’ll take a lot of mistakes… I pray for God’s Grace during those times.
Powerful testimony of Christopher and thank you for interviewing him. Loving all the content you are sharing.
This is such a blessing watching God use both of you, not only as examples to the world of what is possible with God’s power, but as examples to the church about the importance of reevaluating how we approach the world. It’s not about being politically correct, it’s about being biblical, and I’m so thankful that both of you are doing just that. Blessings to you both, brothers in Christ!
Praise God for you two, who are standing boldly in the Name of Christ talking about holy sexuality and sharing how God can change any sinner. It is so encouraging. I was born in a Chinese Christian family but struggled many years with homosexuality and the devil would always lie to me that I'm alone. I told my mom when I was struggling with it at 19, and to my surprise, she did not kick me out but love me and tried to help me. Since I came to the states for college, God plugged me into a good church and set me up with Godly accountability, which helped me fight against my struggles. There were many ups and downs but I know, that God is still faithful and teaching me. I want to be able to share my testimony and reach those who are struggling in this area. I also pray for more Christian communities to learn about Holy Sexuality and how to pray for struggling brothers and sisters. Praying for your ministries as well! To God be the glory
Continue to do what you are doing Mr Becket Cook. The Lord is using you. Please if you need any encouragement read this comment. Please continue in the grace and strength of the Lord. I do not know how to put it in words but God is using this. God bless you MORE and MORE.
Thank you Beckett and Christopher. I was SO encouraged to hear Christopher's story. God's power to change hearts is beyond what we can imagine. I am a Mom with adult children. It can be discouraging when it doesn't seem like God is working. Christopher's and his parents' story is a testament to God's wonderful power. Thanks
Identity in Christ is SO important and not taught as much as it probably should be, praise God for this testimony and message…wonderful show as always Becket!!! 😃
I have read the powerful testimonies in both of your books! So happy to see you together!
The Christlike countenance of both of these men reminds me so much of my own Christian father. Christ transforms men into beings both strong and gentle. A joy to see. We are ALL "born this way" with temptations that we cannot withstand apart from the grace and mercy of God.
So well said!! Thank you!!!
dude, Professor Yuan taught at Moody!! I never got to have his class because it was always packed.
I LOVE the statement: Unconditional love is NOT unconditional approval of my behavior…. WHAT a powerful truth.
So happy I subbed to your channel.
I took your suggestion and read Supernatural by Dr. Michael Heiser and devoured the book in a few days. Definitely looking forward to reading The Unseen Realm next!
Thanks, Becket for all of your content and continued service to the body of Christ. God bless.
:)
Dr Heiser books are all awesome. Check out his UA-cam.
His podcast is great, follow Hiser on the podcast podbean..
His cast is called the "Naked Bible"
@@PhoebeHuggins he is on podbean as well
Finally got to see him and hear his testimony. I heard him and his mother testimony on radio.
Me too!!
Christopher and his parents spoke at my mom’s church in Florida about four years ago. I watched online since I live in another state. What a powerful testimony! His mom was such a prayer warrior for her son.
Wow, such a good interview! Thank you, gentlemen!
Christopher Yuan (and Momma Yuan's♡) Out of a Far Country helped me get settled, confident & curious about singleness/celibacy...bold to ask for new desires & shifting mind & intentions. 14 years in July...free from toxic sexuality/focus on relationships & the quest for security & being tended.
Thanks to Mr. Becket Cook for these longer form, conversational podcasts. Weighty, meaty, lovely & loving. Thanks for bringing high caliber guests enriching us all.
Thank you thank you thank you.
Blessings to you & both your crews.
Happy Friday Brothers.
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Love it! Holiness is the goal.
Becket, your videos always bless me (a 57 yr old hetero female --- not that it matters) and this is truly one of the most inspiring ones have ever watched. The life-changing power of God's Word transcends all boundaries. We are all sinners saved by grace & our earthly bodies are only here for a little while. Thank you for sharing Christopher's testimony with the rest of us!
Amen! I am in tears!! This is not even my story in its details, but it is my story and the story of every person in the sense of receiving the unearned redeeming power of Christ...Praise the Lord 💃💃🙏🏼
Words On Fire! 🔥
There is so much in here. It needs to be repeated like a mantra.
And so relevant to not just homosexuals but heterosexuals as well. For my entire life I have been subjected to a culture that glorifies random heterosexual sex that no one considers it sinful anymore. How far we have fallen.
And stating the fact that we all now take it for granted the Freudian idea that all our current problems are due to some abuse that occurred in the past. Brilliant insight. And then the concept that it’s not some odd abuse that is causing our problems but our sins and our propensity to choose sinful behavior over Godly behavior seems so different now that it’s fresh and new.
As my husband would say, “It’s so old it’s new.”
“We are busy chasing Freud then Christ” 🔥🔥 so good
Just finished Christopher’s book. Amazing testimony!
Becket & Christopher, Thank you for yielding to Abba's heart. You are both incredible gifts to the body of Christ, for such a time as this! Jesus delights in your gentleness & humility. I am so honored to have you as my eternal, kingdom brothers! God bless you. 🙌
Been listening to Christopher for years now, as a mother with a son in addiction.
Good to see you have him on your channel!
Blessing brothers, praying for you both!!
I pray the same for my sons daily! Lord do what you can only do to bring them to serve you King Jesus!!
Great interview! Thanks Becket for always be testifying and showing that no one is unreachable for God. You're opening eyes and hearts. God bless you both 🙏
Wow wow wow Not Heterosexual not Homosexual BUT Holysexuality!! 🙏✝️🕊✝️🕊✝️🙏🙏🙏This is Genius. Oh my goodness. NOW THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE DICTIONARY🥰🥰
I know so many people in the church who compare the gay lifestyle to beastiality and pedophilia and I'm just like woah! This is going off the rails, the message is no longer on track. So thank you for clarifying this because there's a lot of misconceptions right now no matter what you believe or don't believe.
I’m a bit late in finding this episode but I have to say thank you!! This was so helpful. Over the past 18 months of discipling my son who struggles with SSA and gender identity confusion, I have come to respect you two men so much. I especially appreciate you freeing parents from any guilt associated with these struggles. My husband and I both deal with so much guilt and regret over how we have parented and it was so encouraging to hear your words regarding that! I pray that the true love of Christ frees my son and all who are trying to struggle through this world without Him. God bless!
Thank you! God Bless
Oh, wow! This was a great interview!I'm going to have to watch twice. There was just so much great content!♥️🇨🇦
I have a granddaughter dealing with same sex attractions. Its heart breaking to see her confusion and questions about all this. Society has gone off the rails. She was saved very young and baptized 2years ago. Very depressed. Thank you for all the testimonies you share here. I am reading your book, Becket. And All I can say is To God be the glory!! Praise His Name! Please pray for her. God knows her name.
Becket thank you for sharing your testimony!! I am so grateful for you!! You popped up on my youtube & I've been watching daily since! I just read your book, couldn't put it down! I'm encouraged & strengthened by your life. I'll never stop praying for my son to know the joy of freedom in Jesus❤love you & praying for God to abundantly bless you❤
Thank you! God Bless
What an outstanding interview! Such sound biblical explanations. I've read both your book, "A Change of Affection" and Christopher Yuan's "Out of a Far Country". I was processing the news that two of my extended family members are gay, and both books were so biblically insightful and helpful. I've been a believer in and walked with Jesus Christ since childhood, but reading your testimony of how much encountering Jesus meant to you, left me saying, "I want a relationship with Jesus like Beckett Cook has!" Christopher Yuan's book was very eye-opening and frankly rather horrifying in terms of the gay world he was in, but his concept of "holy sexuality" gave me a whole new perspective. I look forward to reading his new book featured in this interview. Thank you for sharing your stories and for providing such timely, biblical and practical help for all of us in navigating this issue of identity.
44:20 when he says Am I to go around taking all my sinful inclinations and " killing" them? I love it when he says " YES!!! AND GLADLY. Not out of obligación but out of love for Jesus!!❤️❤️❤️
I'm almost 40. I've never wanted to get married or have children. I'm heterosexual, but I am a child of God FIRST. I realize that the thrill of a new romantic or sexual relationship kept me in a fallen state, it became my God. I live a joyful life in Jesus Christ without the sin of sex out of wedlock. Jesus saved me from lust and changed my heart. Excellent interview!
This is such an important re-framing of our Biblical understanding of identity! and such an important conversation to be having. Praise God for His grace and work in your lives!
There is so much power in prayer & patience, power in being obedient, faithful, persistent, consistent & Holy. What a great testimony Christopher. All things are possible through Christ ❤🙏
This was such a helpful conversation! Thank you for your scholarship, fidelity to Christ and transparency.
That was SO great, right down to the final minutes. Christopher has such a powerful testimony also --- thank God for praying moms!! At the last 3mins, when Christopher so compassionately said 'you're not alone' it was so heartfelt I choked up a little, and what he said afterward was really a great close to a great show. Thank you guys!
You are not alone.
God gave me 2 friends who each have not following God and in the situation of their past. We believe together for them.
I love testimonies of people overcoming the flesh, satan, and the world.....be encourage everyone ..you can do all things through Christ that strengthens you....Jesus is the only answer.
I have been following Dr. Yuan for some time now. His story is extraordinary. I've learned so much from him. Great show! Terrific guest! Amen.
Indeed our pains become our pulpits for the Glory of our Lord Jesus. Thank you both... your lives are indeed living manifestations of Jesus' Grace and Redemption.
Thank you for this podcast brothers. When I saw the cover of Chris’s book, I was very confused by Holy Sexuality & what he meant by that to be honest & hearing this really helped. Thank you! I agree that God requires everyone that is a believer to be holy & love how you mentioned that we shouldn’t be identified by our sexuality but by God alone. I have been single for my whole life as a young woman & I would like to have a family someday but I know I have to do my best to live a holy life single for the Lord. I don’t know if God wants me to be married & I’m in no rush but glad that there is scripture support singleness. Heck, if Paul was single we shouldn’t look down on single people in the church. They are needed to be incredible spirit mothers or fathers to the body of Christ
Thank you Becket and Christopher 💙😃😁
I thought I was gay. Turns out I’m human and broken. Broken from birth. Broken again by others. And I should have followed God’s Will all along, rather than my own.
I read his first book twice~ riveting ~
Beckett ~ your Dad “was a hero” for the way he handled you and your boyfriend at the time; that will help parents here big time~ both the hospitality given all while still honoring God at the time in their home~ and that you could respect that yourself ~ just so good~
This is one of the most important conversations ever recorded. The Church (body of Christ) needs a better understanding of Scripture so that Christians are sharing the Gospel correctly as it pertains to sexuality. We have messed this up so terribly and led countless people with SSA down a rabbit hole.
Thank you both!
My heart aches daily for the souls of my precious family members who are not born again, some of whom are homosexual. 😞💔🙏🏽💔🙏🏽
I'm so thrilled about your 20 thousand suscríbers!!! WONDERFUL! Praise God!
Learned so much today! You know it but thank you for connecting the dots for me. I am so glad to see young men who are transformed to serve Him. God bless you for bringing clarity to these issues. Praying for you. And Tom.
You should do an interview with Jackie Hill Perry, she wrote ‘Gay girl, good God’.
Yes! I am for that, love Jackie
Yes!
Good idea!
Yes! Jackie is anointed!
Read her twitter, something is wrong with her...
I love Chris' story. It's been super encouraging. Another great episode, thanks Becket!
I hope this blesses some... 🙏
I was 5 years of chronic illness! I was Semi Housebound, lost my health, job, finances and my fiance left me. I couldn't even look at electronic screen for 5 minutes, or hold a 10-minute conversation.
But God did an amazing work.
I now have a Christian Channel where I encourage people and show them what God did in my life and that there is hope for you also. ✝️🔥😊
*Keep believing even when it's hard* 🙏❤️🔥
*All things are possible with God*
Your channel is awesome!
@@uploadingjoy9120 i’m so glad that it is a blessing to you. Praise God.
Just WOW, is God real or what?! TRANSFORMED lives. So BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you so much Becket for what you are doing. My husband and I have been listening to you for the last couple of weeks and he is an ex Jehovah’s Witness but not yet a Christian… please pray for him, his name is Michael. He seems to like listening to you… keep going!
Wow wow wow! I’m getting such a Holy education. Thank you for this wonderful interview
Really enjoying your channel. ❤ TRUTH!
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Thankyou so much, Becket and Christopher, for helping me to understand how Lgbtq folk really feel about themselves, and that our sexuality - whatever it may be - is NOT our identity as Christians. I also love what Isaiah ch. 56 says about eunuchs and single people who put their trust in God and obey Him.
Wow! What a wonderful and stunning testimony. Thank you so much Becket!
Because a friend of mine (who is unaware of my daughter’s SSA) mentioned that a study has shown that SSA in females is caused by the mother, I have lived with the horrible guilt that I caused this in my daughter. I may now be able to crawl out from underneath the weight of that crushing guilt.Thank you so much.
Perfect timing! You gentlemen have provided much needed insight and wisdom, supported by Biblical truth, that will help us better understand and support our brothers and sisters in Christ who are struggling.
Yes! We are all born into sin...so in that respect, we are all born "that way"! Jesus says, "we must be born again."
Wow that's a great way to put it. I have never thought about it like that. Thank you
That is the truth for all mankind. The Good News!!! Hallelujah! Psalm 16:11
What a beautiful testimony! Thank you Lord for bringing Christopher back to your fold. Hallelujah!
one of the most brilliant, intellectual, insightful talks ever!
Thank you! God Bless
I can't Express how much I appreciated this conversation. It was extremely enlightening
Thank you brothers so honest to show us all our sin nature. As an older gal, my desire is to give to the family of God getting kids to church whose parents are too busy. Disciple them.