When a person says "they were born that way" I say yes, we are all born sinners, thats why we need to be "born again" and become a "new" creation in Christ
I worked in ministry if I was asked that question I would say we are all born to sin now how it manifests in our lives is part of our brokenness. James 2:10 days if we fail in one area of the law we fail in all. When sin entered in humanity Satan out of his hatred for God brought in not just sin in its various forms but cancer, etc. Mental illness.
This shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the argument. When I say I was born this way, I mean that being gay is an innate part of me, much like my hair color and skin color. These are things that cannot be changed, not even with prayer, and your reply is to call them sin. You might as well argue that I can pray my way out of the "sin" of aging. Do you see why this will get you nowhere?
@@anniecarter5532 I know that you believe that to be true, but you are being deceived by the devil into believing that so he can keep you in sin. By the way, its not "my reply" to call them sin. Its God, clearly, saying it in the Bible. Please repent, and ask Jesus into your life now. When you take your last breath, it is too late and you will spend eternity in hell.
So so true!! As a black woman, when I got saved in my late twenties, and discovered that my race no longer defined me, I was a new creation in Christ!! It freed me!! I no longer felt constrained by the constructs of men and I could now love anyone for who they were, not what they looked like. I remember expressing to my children that it broke my heart to see a whole group of people literally defining themselves by who they had sex with?! Like how satanic is that! That is the sum total of who you are?! What a lie from the pit of hell!! My heart breaks for Ellen Page, I will pray for her. Love your heart, love your ministry, we’ve lost friends, but we’ve gained bothers and sisters, a family in Christ!!!
@@reliableandrew The whole ROT of racial identity? I would think then for those who might normally reject the influence of “white people” would resist that ROT as well, no?
During your testimony I was so encouraged, as a former witchcraft practitioner, adulterer, and drug abuser I am so thankful to be able to call you my brother in Christ! Gods Grace and Mercy is TRULY amazing! I came across your channel and I am so encouraged by it! May God bless you and keep you spotless until his return! Maybe one day will get the chance to work together bringing in a great harvest for Our Lord!
I had no idea your livelihood was affected with the release of your book. I’ve watched several videos by you, and this is the first I heard of that. How inspiring to witness your strength. I pray God will bless you through your willing sacrifice. If he doesn’t…if your monetary sustenance is forevermore lessened...it is evident that you count it all loss for the sake of knowing Christ. That is true for me, too. He is worth it all.
Absolutely! But this is what happens when culture tells people to 'follow their heart' because they don't know that it is *deceitful and desperately wicked, and not to be trusted*
Lauren mercer sure. Saying that God makes mistakes is sacrilegious. These people nowadays want to throw out the word of God, and basic biology, and give in to whatever they want or feel. They don’t want to hear anything about religion because it shows their lack of morality.
Beckett, I love hearing your story because it reminds me of my own conversion to Christ, which happened in LA, too, back in 1995. I was 25 yo and so depressed thinking the same thing you were thinking, "is this all there is?" I pulled into a church parking lot, walked into the church, looked for the minister, and, consumed with tears said to him "I didn't know where else to go, please help me!" He was kind to me and spoke with me for a while. And as I opened the door to the outside parking lot to leave, His light came into me and filled up my body and I experienced a peace that is beyond understanding and I KNEW it was Christ and I heard his voice, though not an audible one, say to me "I love you and I forgive you." In that moment I wept unabashedly for all the times I denied him, for feeling completely loved by Him though I didn't deserve it. I felt born again and I realized in that moment that I was born again through Christ. BTW, I was not a Christian when this happened to me. I had never read the Bible, didn't know anything about the gospel when this happened to me. I was totally ignorant if his teachings. He totally turned my life around. I have learned so .much about His Word and his disciples, the Bible and what TRUTH is since then. God bless you and this ministers.
I feel that I don’t look the part of a Christian (it’s a thing) and that my life being single and childless have people making assumptions about me. Then they get into a conversation with me and find out my conservative Christian values and I can visibly see the disappointment on their face. I even had one person say “but Kristy I thought you were smart...” 💀 It really can be a struggle to walk out your faith and not feel the utter contempt of this world. I just turn up my praise music and sing louder.
I understand on the making assumptions part sometimes even family does that too! Everyone’s story and walk is a little different we cannot make them understand I think of the Wise men in the book of Matthew following the Star of Bethlehem As they stop in different towns on the way people didn’t really understand what they were doing but they did they were following the star the Lord put for them!
When l first went to church at 39 l thought l had to dress the part....l was raised strict baptist....well Father wants us to be our real self in Christ.l am almost 70 and l no desire to be churchy....l dont were low tops cause l am top heavy but l like cool boots and colorful hair and clothes.....its all good..God looks at our hearts..he looks for faithfulness,devotion and loving him above all things just like becket is speaking....
Krissy McTavish+ Hi! It's the same for me. I had a very different life before coming to Christ. Being an actor and a writer and yeah, not having children... I don't fit in anywhere. It really is horrible. Except knowing the LORD'S presence.
I would rather be disregarded by those in our culture & accepted by God, then accepted by our culture and disregarded by God. I really enjoy your channel. It’s very inspiring! Thx Beckett!!
I am a saved, sanctified, and Holy Ghost filled woman of God. I am sorry so that you had to lose your livelihood all because you love Jesus. With that said, of all my years listening to many, many powerful, sermons on homosexuality, it is you and your story that is starting to make me soften my heart toward the gay community--truly! So losing your job was a gain for me, for my heart. Your story is (slowly) but surely, increasing my love, patience and compassion toward LGBTQ+ Thank you, Brother Becket. Much love to you. All glory goes to God.
What you gained in Christ no one can take away. The world is upside down to dismiss you for your love of Christ , writing your book, being redeemed, coming out as a Christian. I am encouraged as a Christian that YOU have made the brave transition. We can expect that the people of the world will turn their back. Feels awful. But eternity is forever with Jesus! Go Becket!
The darkness hates the light and to be dishonored by Hollywood is a true Badge of Honor as a child of the most high God. Love and prayers for God's richest blessings over your life, Becket.
I feel like I owe you and guys like you who leave that particular lifestyle an apology because for a while I believed that men that repented from homosexuality weren't for real about it or that they couldn't be real about it, but after watching your videos I have realized you are legit and are very strong in your belief and walk in Christ. Thank you for showing me once again how amazing Jesus is and that his grace, power and love have no limit. God bless and please keep doing what you do!
I watched a RUclips created by a man who transitioned to a woman then back to a man. He says that regret sets in for most trans people in 8 to 15 years. He is now a Christian and spends most of his time counseling trans individuals who are miserable and on the verge of suicide. Changing their gender did not fix anything. He says that he was led astray by a therapist and thinks many others are also. He has been happily married to his second wife for about 20 years.
Yes,his name is Walt Heyer & he like a lot of people who suffer from anxiety, depression, suicidal thought’s, addiction, don’t get help for their child abuse which is the root of their issues. It’s really sad.A lot of Dr’s & so called people who are supposed to help people end up not helping them get to the root of the problem. Most men who are molested don’t seek help.Some women do but, not everyone & it changes how they deal with relationships, etc.
“I was genuinely, finally in my life, my authentic self”. Yes!! I know exactly what you mean. That’s how I felt when I had my first encounter with God.
Becket - All I can say is that we're proud of you, love you, and admire how you are in complete alignment with the Word of God. It's evident you love Jesus, and you're a child of the Father. Keep doing what you're doing.
@@BecketCook God has your back. Remain faithful to Him and He will continue to provide! I hope you come to the Philly area soon. I would LOVE to see you speak live!
Very proud of you !!!! Remain steadfast and have unwavering faith ( maybe title to your next book 😉) please come to Michigan specifically Genessee county :)))
God bless you, Becket. Your testimony is so powerful, and you speak it with the love of Christ. I loved your interview with Chynna. She is going through so much now. Please, everyone say some prayers for her and her family. ❤️
So amazed at your testimony. I'm 62, I got saved when I was 18. After graduating High school I went to a small Christian College. There I met so many great people and after a while I realized that several of the guys I had gotten to know were struggling with homosexuality. I had no idea at all how to talk to someone about this. So wish I had had somebody like you to steer them toward. I lost 5 friends to AIDS from 1978 through 1986. That was back when somebody got HIV it was a death sentence and some people went fast it seemed. Loved hearing about your realization of what you gained and how it is so far beyond what you lost due to your testimony. You truly are like Paul on the road to Damascus. In this time your voice is so powerful. And perhaps one of the greatest things you are helping to happen is the softening of Christians hearts toward those who are suffering from gender dysphoria.
Thank for another wonderful presentation. You know when you said: “I have a relationship with the king of the universe, I have eternal life, I am royalty.” You almost brought tears to my eyes because you said it with such conviction. There’s nothing out there more precious than JESUS 🙏✝️ nothing. Thank you again. 🙂
I literally cry every time Becket confesses this truth... because his brothers and sisters (in the Lord) all feel and KNOW that truth themselves. ❤️❤️❤️😭😭🙌🙌🙌
Thank you for addressing this. I work in the film/television industry too and have been passed over for jobs because of my faith. It’s difficult to accept the world’s hypocrisy -but know you are a blessing to so many. Your love of and devotion to The Lord is inspirational. May He continue to bless you in all areas of your life.
Sorry that you lost your job, the enemy will try everything to keep us silent 😔 your faith is so inspiring and encouraging, I praise God He raises people like you who can relate to LGBTQ+ community and reach out to them with love, glory to God 🙌 “Those who honor Him He will honor”
@@BecketCook Job loss for speaking on your faith? Can you sue? I wonder if this can happen to me. Someone once made a snide comment about my Jesus desktop photo :(
I'm a mom of two teenagers. PLEASE PLEASE make a video for teens and even pre-teens. I'm witnessing so many kids who are just confused and even pushed to be identified as LGBTQ just because they are ĺittle bit off the "normal"
Same, 13 year old daughter said she thinks she’s Lesbian, cause she hasn’t had a crush in a boy yet like her friends, last year she said she was asexual (which apparently means no sexual attraction?)now this. She also thinks she has a slew of other mental conditions, ADHD, anxiety. I do think she has anxiety but not sure about ADHD, the psychiatrist we saw said it sounds like it, but my daughter knew all the symptoms before she started seeing the Psych, so not sure if it’s actually the case or if this is some kind of contagion caused by social media.
Our youth have a great disadvantage. They have been taught to think like the 'Greek' and not like the 'Jew.' In other words pagan thinking is pressed upon them instead of the Judeo-Christian ethic. This problem has been addressed. ruclips.net/user/liveVV6SAK4ttVo?feature=share It is difficult to get the attention if our youth, the younger the more difficult. Why because they have been raised in a "Greek" culture instead of a "Jewish" culture. Here are some wonderful suggestions. Blessings in your work of pointing others to Jesus.
@@anthonyciantar6015 I know!! I used to love Narnia - read the books. Read his “Christian” books as well. I understand how people who haven’t done the research yet don’t see it. Apologists who study everything seem to quote him the most though - I don’t understand that. Lewis was fully pagan.. he was false light. He may have some good quotes, like the one above, that carry some truth, but the words from all his works mean something entirely different as a whole. The occult even uses his books as an entry study for new converts.
Very telling isn't it. Let's be tolerant and accepting, be whoever you want to be! - as long as its not a Christian. Sexuality is fluid, as long as that means becoming gay if you were once straight but it's not OK if your gay or bi and decide that you aren't any more. Ugh. Make it make sense. Edit I believed myself to be bisexual for most of my adult life, I got saved 4 years ago and I don't experience any same sex attraction any more.
Christ’s love, and putting your mind on Christ does wonders in removing sexual problems and lustful thoughts. “Take every thought captive”, even if errant thoughts do bubble up from time to time. I am straight but struggle with bad gaze and having lustful thoughts. Sin is sin.
Hello, Becket. After reading your book , (loved it!) I shared it with Stephen Bennett Ministry. They now have it on their "recommended " reading list. SBM is an a wonderful ministry that has been ministering to those with same sex attractions for many years. They are so full of the love of Christ. I contacted them when my daughter at 19 identified as "trans". They listened to my broken heart as I grieved, prayed with me, and have supported myself and other parent's of LGBTQ children. Those blinded by darkness, really don't understand the love that is out there in the community of believer's ' because the media's portrayal. The media portrays us all ALL as hateful biggots.
I luv this man! I just read your article about this over at the gospel coalition and I must say that I love your testimony and I love the same authenticity you bring here on youtube!
Just discovered your channel, Becket, enjoyed watching a couple of your videos and looking forward to more. I have seen you and heard you before on other Christian programs and enjoy listening to you. I lived in the gay lifestyle for 40 years and was reborn by the grace of Jesus in 2013. I could never turn back. Thank you for your witness and God bless you.
I just bought your book! You sound so lovely thank you for your ministry and testimony for Christ and all you have given up speaks volumes. You speak the truth in love perfectly. Bless you Becket. I live in Scotland with 8 kids of my own, kind of like your childhood! I also grew up Roman Catholic but got saved at 27 I couldn't stop crying for two weeks after it. I've lost so many of my old friends and family but He's worth it all. Bless you x
Beckett, you are awesome, a great witness a world of confusion and darkness. I'm so glad I saw you with Chynna on the California preaching show. Don't lose hope for this world one day the world will be turned upside down because of people like you being bold.
Your quote from Jesus is exactly the one that came to my mind as well. If the world hates you count it all good! We - your brothers and sisters in Christ, love you and admire your courage!! God bless you and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
Hello Becket, I really like and appreciate watching your videos and I too experienced becoming a born again Christian. I too lived a life as a gay man until Jesus made himself very much known to me in 2016. For 2 weeks I experienced the Holy Spirit come into my life and changed my life, taking away so much conflict and pain that I had. I now live a life as a celibate man being faithful to the word of God. I was then baptised in 2019. Keep up with your wonderful videos and I’ll be reading your book. Best wishes God bless Kevan
Just bought your book. It always amazes me to see the miracle of a person raised to life by God. They literally become a new person in Christ, the transformation is so evident! With the world, Hollywood, and secular society cancelling you, you are a living example of “to live is Christ, to die is gain.” Blessings, we are thankful for you and standing with you!
I feel so saddened by the convoluted, hypocritical nonsensical world we are living in. I hope and pray that the people you love ( those who hurt you ) come to realize that your choice to follow Christ did not take away your kindness , compassion and empathy. I wish you joy, happiness and some peace in knowing you made the right choice for you. God bless you and keep you strong.
Becket, you have true authenticity! Grounded in Christ. The world embraces a superficial authenticity comprised of a false sense of self worth, belonging, acceptance and false identity. The riches of His grace are so fulfilling.
It goes beyond saying....Christians stand firm with the Word of God. We are in this world, but not of this world. Thank you for your videos. They are so edifying. God bless you and continue with your great videos! 👍✝️💞
Praise God! I was saved too from lesbianism by an encounter with Jesus Christ. My whole life has changed and I can relate to a lot of what you say. Bless you for speaking out!!!
Hi Becket, I'm so happy to see you have a youtube channel! I came across your testimony a number of years ago, and it really impacted me. I was in my first few years as a Christian at the time, and while I wasn't gay and didn't work in Hollywood, I came from an extremely liberal background, so my conversion was very crazy (including to me)! Almost as soon as I converted, I began losing things (I had actually begun the process of losing things before I was born again), and it's been incredibly painful. I was always so surprised that you were able to continue working in production, so it's interesting to hear you explain that more here. My life pretty much imploded as soon as I found Christ and hasn't stopped for the last 8ish years. The scriptures you read are ones I also take great comfort in (count it all as nothing, if the world hates you, etc.). God bless you, brother!
God prunes things from us to leave us nothing but Him, I think. To draw us closer to Him, to show us he is all we really need. To work out His will in our life so that we can hear on judgment day, "Well done, good and faithful servant." I lost my only child to cancer and was divorced by my husband after 33 years of marriage, but I'm okay because I have Him!🙏
@@PyrPupMom Thank you for sharing your testimony and your thoughts. God has actually spoken to me about pruning (using examples in the natural world to help me understand), so my spirit bears witness to what you wrote above. I actually had a devastating loss earlier this year, and I've heard Him ask me, "Am I enough for you?" I know He is, but I do also feel emotions like grief and loneliness at times. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and your divorce, and I praise God that He has been with you and comforted you. May God richly bless you!
I just discovered your channel through Chynna and I love what you have to say and your testimony! It’s so beautiful how you said you lost your career but you gained eternal life and you are a co heir with Christ ❤️ So encouraging ❤️
Becket, thank you so much, from my heart. I saw your 700 Club video a week ago and was talking about it so much to coworkers and friends. I planned on showing it to my high school students next week. Then I stumbled across this video and love the straightforward honesty (which you always seem to have) and truth that you present about the world and its acceptance of Christians "up to a point." Everything you say in this video is a topic of conversation that have come up in class with my Christian students in a Christian high school. Blessings over you in Jesus name. The power of simply praying in public or reading your Bible in public is something I am always trying to point out and get across to my students. Your testimony is a witness to that...a simply action like reading a Bible can impact the lives of so many people, creating a domino effect, like it did in your life. Thank you for not holding back...and speaking the truth. You have planted lots of seed for God to work with in peoples lives.
I owned a business for over a decade and had many people tell me I could not own a business and be a Christian. Which who knew there are people who equate entrepreneurship with evil. Brother Cook you have so encouraged me. I pray for you often. May God bless you to overflowing!
When God calls you there is complete conversion I was sold out from the beginning too I lost a lot of friends, boyfriends but you just gain new friends in alignment with your truth. I get you my first love is Christ
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve been in the film history for 25 years. That was my mission field. It’s still is. Thank you for Speaking out and being bold and courageous. Praise God and Jesus.
Your story has been such an encouragement to me about encountering Jesus in a LIFE changing way. Your passion and devotion to Jesus have encouraged me to pursue Christ more. Thank you. Thank you for standing for truth in a world where there is so little truth celebrated.
You are one of the most interesting Christians I've ever listened to! Your close walk with Jesus is very evident in the way you talk. God is using you in mighty ways!
Your authenticity is inspiring Becket. You speak into culture so well. Thank you for being a much needed voice. I pray you continue to stand and grow in truth and righteousness.
You gained Becket in Christ and so did we - your christian brothers and sisters most of whom you’ve never met - keeping you in my prayers with thanks giving
I just finished listening your audio book on Scribd “A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption” it is such a blessing. God bless you!
Thank you for taking the Gospel to places where the rest of us would never have the opportunity. God bless you, Becket. God bless, BLESS, BLESS you to overflowing! What a blessing you are. Your love for Jesus is evident and the change He has made in you is obvious. I pray I will see the same miracle in my children.
This is the great divide. The side of light & dark. Light means we are aligning with who our Creator made us to be, according to His ways. No one knows better than our Creator. People not aligned with Him will never truly find themselves. It's a message of hope & love. He has all the answers.
Beckett, when I read your book, it made me so excited! Your experience of becoming a new creation in Christ was so similar to mine. I wasn't a gay man living in LA but a straight woman living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 😊. But 2Cor. 5:17 was just as true and real. I was 19 and am 55 now. It was so good to remember how Jesus and I met. Thanks so much for writing your book.
Hearing you mention West Hollywood takes me back to my BIOLA days in the early 1980’s. Some of us would go there to witness to people on the street. Probably not the most effective way, but we meant well and tried to reach the lost.
God bless you, Becket, as you shine the light of truth in a world that is passing away. You radiate God's love, the truth of the Gospel, and the heart of Jesus. Love having you in the family!
Everyone is praising Ellen on her decision, I wonder if a single person has shared the gospel with her. Ellen if you read this, there is a God, he loves you more than you know and be open minded enough to at least give Him a chance.
You are such a light in the darkness!! Thank you for speaking out and glorifying God!! You are a true gift and I just now heard about you and will lift you in prayer!!
Thank you, Becket, for your message. I feel so blessed that I have found your and Chynna Philips RUclips channels. You are both filled with God’s LOVE, WISDOM, and TRUTH. I have been praying that God would shine His glorious light on our sin filled world and expose the truth we all need to see.
Geez Louise Im learning more from you than I ever had in ALL the years being southern baptist going to church everyday but Tuesday. Keep it moving Logos is Rising!!!
When a person says "they were born that way" I say yes, we are all born sinners, thats why we need to be "born again" and become a "new" creation in Christ
I worked in ministry if I was asked that question I would say we are all born to sin now how it manifests in our lives is part of our brokenness. James 2:10 days if we fail in one area of the law we fail in all. When sin entered in humanity Satan out of his hatred for God brought in not just sin in its various forms but cancer, etc. Mental illness.
Yes!
That’s a good one.
This shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the argument.
When I say I was born this way, I mean that being gay is an innate part of me, much like my hair color and skin color. These are things that cannot be changed, not even with prayer, and your reply is to call them sin.
You might as well argue that I can pray my way out of the "sin" of aging. Do you see why this will get you nowhere?
@@anniecarter5532 I know that you believe that to be true, but you are being deceived by the devil into believing that so he can keep you in sin. By the way, its not "my reply" to call them sin. Its God, clearly, saying it in the Bible. Please repent, and ask Jesus into your life now. When you take your last breath, it is too late and you will spend eternity in hell.
So so true!! As a black woman, when I got saved in my late twenties, and discovered that my race no longer defined me, I was a new creation in Christ!! It freed me!! I no longer felt constrained by the constructs of men and I could now love anyone for who they were, not what they looked like. I remember expressing to my children that it broke my heart to see a whole group of people literally defining themselves by who they had sex with?! Like how satanic is that! That is the sum total of who you are?! What a lie from the pit of hell!! My heart breaks for Ellen Page, I will pray for her. Love your heart, love your ministry, we’ve lost friends, but we’ve gained bothers and sisters, a family in Christ!!!
Amen amazing. Praise Jesus Christ 🙌🏾
Amen!!
Why would you ever think your skin color defined you? 🤔
@@ranip7644 It's a very strong element of culture that's reinforced regularly, especially for black people in the West.
@@reliableandrew The whole ROT of racial identity? I would think then for those who might normally reject the influence of “white people” would resist that ROT as well, no?
During your testimony I was so encouraged, as a former witchcraft practitioner, adulterer, and drug abuser I am so thankful to be able to call you my brother in Christ! Gods Grace and Mercy is TRULY amazing! I came across your channel and I am so encouraged by it! May God bless you and keep you spotless until his return! Maybe one day will get the chance to work together bringing in a great harvest for Our Lord!
He whom the Son sets free is free indeed! Amen!!
Don't stop talking about Jesus! Thank you Becket!
I had no idea your livelihood was affected with the release of your book. I’ve watched several videos by you, and this is the first I heard of that.
How inspiring to witness your strength. I pray God will bless you through your willing sacrifice.
If he doesn’t…if your monetary sustenance is forevermore lessened...it is evident that you count it all loss for the sake of knowing Christ. That is true for me, too. He is worth it all.
AMEN!! I LOVE YOU BECKET, THANK YOU.
@@shellyvansanford8286 🙌🏻
Dude is among God's rare weapons.
Amen!
The “culture “ believes that God makes mistakes & that we need to correct Him. It’s completely ridiculous & dangerous.
Absolutely!
But this is what happens when culture tells people to 'follow their heart' because they don't know that it is *deceitful and desperately wicked, and not to be trusted*
@@SusieQ3 😢 and desperately sad
God does not make mistakes, people do
These people will pay for it in the end.
Lauren mercer sure. Saying that God makes mistakes is sacrilegious. These people nowadays want to throw out the word of God, and basic biology, and give in to whatever they want or feel. They don’t want to hear anything about religion because it shows their lack of morality.
Beckett, I love hearing your story because it reminds me of my own conversion to Christ, which happened in LA, too, back in 1995. I was 25 yo and so depressed thinking the same thing you were thinking, "is this all there is?" I pulled into a church parking lot, walked into the church, looked for the minister, and, consumed with tears said to him "I didn't know where else to go, please help me!" He was kind to me and spoke with me for a while. And as I opened the door to the outside parking lot to leave, His light came into me and filled up my body and I experienced a peace that is beyond understanding and I KNEW it was Christ and I heard his voice, though not an audible one, say to me "I love you and I forgive you." In that moment I wept unabashedly for all the times I denied him, for feeling completely loved by Him though I didn't deserve it. I felt born again and I realized in that moment that I was born again through Christ.
BTW, I was not a Christian when this happened to me. I had never read the Bible, didn't know anything about the gospel when this happened to me. I was totally ignorant if his teachings.
He totally turned my life around. I have learned so .much about His Word and his disciples, the Bible and what TRUTH is since then. God bless you and this ministers.
Amen. Blessings
Praise God!!
HALLELUYAH
Oh Morgan, I started crying reading your testimony. That is so precious. I am so happy for you. The Lord Jesus is ever faithful.
I feel that I don’t look the part of a Christian (it’s a thing) and that my life being single and childless have people making assumptions about me. Then they get into a conversation with me and find out my conservative Christian values and I can visibly see the disappointment on their face. I even had one person say “but Kristy I thought you were smart...” 💀 It really can be a struggle to walk out your faith and not feel the utter contempt of this world. I just turn up my praise music and sing louder.
Totally !!
I understand on the making assumptions part sometimes even family does that too! Everyone’s story and walk is a little different we cannot make them understand I think of the Wise men in the book of Matthew following the Star of Bethlehem As they stop in different towns on the way people didn’t really understand what they were doing but they did they were following the star the Lord put for them!
When l first went to church at 39 l thought l had to dress the part....l was raised strict baptist....well Father wants us to be our real self in Christ.l am almost 70 and l no desire to be churchy....l dont were low tops cause l am top heavy but l like cool boots and colorful hair and clothes.....its all good..God looks at our hearts..he looks for faithfulness,devotion and loving him above all things just like becket is speaking....
Ps very important we read and study the word of God it is the key to growth and chance.
Krissy McTavish+ Hi! It's the same for me. I had a very different life before coming to Christ. Being an actor and a writer and yeah, not having children... I don't fit in anywhere. It really is horrible. Except knowing the LORD'S presence.
The greatest compliment the world can pay a Christian is to reject him. Well done.
This is great!
The world and Christians need to hear stories like yours. Thank you for being unafraid to share your faith!
Agree!
I would rather be disregarded by those in our culture & accepted by God, then accepted by our culture and disregarded by God.
I really enjoy your channel. It’s very inspiring! Thx Beckett!!
Becket 😁
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” ― Jim Elliot
This qoute struck me when i came to know Jim Elliot through his wife.
I am a saved, sanctified, and Holy Ghost filled woman of God. I am sorry so that you had to lose your livelihood all because you love Jesus. With that said, of all my years listening to many, many powerful, sermons on homosexuality, it is you and your story that is starting to make me soften my heart toward the gay community--truly! So losing your job was a gain for me, for my heart. Your story is (slowly) but surely, increasing my love, patience and compassion toward LGBTQ+ Thank you, Brother Becket. Much love to you. All glory goes to God.
Praise God!
"If the world hates you know that it hated me first" -Jesus Christ
I am a new subscriber. Really proud of you and your testimony. God is using you.
Thank you!
What you gained in Christ no one can take away. The world is upside down to dismiss you for your love of Christ , writing your book, being redeemed, coming out as a Christian. I am encouraged as a Christian that YOU have made the brave transition. We can expect that the people of the world will turn their back. Feels awful. But eternity is forever with Jesus! Go Becket!
AMEN!
The darkness hates the light and to be dishonored by Hollywood is a true Badge of Honor as a child of the most high God. Love and prayers for God's richest blessings over your life, Becket.
I feel like I owe you and guys like you who leave that particular lifestyle an apology because for a while I believed that men that repented from homosexuality weren't for real about it or that they couldn't be real about it, but after watching your videos I have realized you are legit and are very strong in your belief and walk in Christ. Thank you for showing me once again how amazing Jesus is and that his grace, power and love have no limit. God bless and please keep doing what you do!
I watched a RUclips created by a man who transitioned to a woman then back to a man. He says that regret sets in for most trans people in 8 to 15 years. He is now a Christian and spends most of his time counseling trans individuals who are miserable and on the verge of suicide. Changing their gender did not fix anything. He says that he was led astray by a therapist and thinks many others are also. He has been happily married to his second wife for about 20 years.
Please share that RUclips video. ❤
Tamara yes! Please put a link to the video ❤️
@@mytreasuredcreations I think I found it: ruclips.net/video/QbXyyq1333I/видео.html
@@LilyAmongThorns Tku. I heard his story before. Tku for looking for it and getting back to it.
Yes,his name is Walt Heyer & he like a lot of people who suffer from anxiety, depression, suicidal thought’s, addiction, don’t get help for their child abuse which is the root of their issues.
It’s really sad.A lot of Dr’s & so called people who are supposed to help people end up not helping them get to the root of the problem. Most men who are molested don’t seek help.Some women do but, not everyone & it changes how they deal with relationships, etc.
“I was genuinely, finally in my life, my authentic self”. Yes!! I know exactly what you mean. That’s how I felt when I had my first encounter with God.
Amen!
Becket, you are the most effective gospel preaching person on RUclips, I am so glad I found your channel🙏💕
Thank you! God Bless
Becket - All I can say is that we're proud of you, love you, and admire how you are in complete alignment with the Word of God. It's evident you love Jesus, and you're a child of the Father. Keep doing what you're doing.
Thank you, Paul!
@@BecketCook God has your back. Remain faithful to Him and He will continue to provide! I hope you come to the Philly area soon. I would LOVE to see you speak live!
Very proud of you !!!! Remain steadfast and have unwavering faith ( maybe title to your next book 😉) please come to Michigan specifically Genessee county :)))
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God bless you, Becket. Your testimony is so powerful, and you speak it with the love of Christ. I loved your interview with Chynna. She is going through so much now. Please, everyone say some prayers for her and her family. ❤️
So amazed at your testimony. I'm 62, I got saved when I was 18. After graduating High school I went to a small Christian College. There I met so many great people and after a while I realized that several of the guys I had gotten to know were struggling with homosexuality. I had no idea at all how to talk to someone about this. So wish I had had somebody like you to steer them toward. I lost 5 friends to AIDS from 1978 through 1986. That was back when somebody got HIV
it was a death sentence and some people went fast it seemed. Loved hearing about your realization of what you gained and how it is so far beyond what you lost due to your testimony. You truly are like Paul on the road to Damascus. In this time your voice is so powerful. And perhaps one of the greatest things you are helping to happen is the softening of Christians hearts toward those who are suffering from gender dysphoria.
Thank for another wonderful presentation. You know when you said: “I have a relationship with the king of the universe, I have eternal life, I am royalty.” You almost brought tears to my eyes because you said it with such conviction. There’s nothing out there more precious than JESUS 🙏✝️ nothing. Thank you again. 🙂
I literally cry every time Becket confesses this truth... because his brothers and sisters (in the Lord) all feel and KNOW that truth themselves. ❤️❤️❤️😭😭🙌🙌🙌
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Amen and amen!
Yes, it’s hypocrisy, a TOTAL DOUBLE STANDARD, annnd you’re a DOUBLE blessing‼️‼️ EXCELLENT episode, as per usual 😍
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Amen
We are praying for you Chynna🙏
Good work
Thank you for addressing this. I work in the film/television industry too and have been passed over for jobs because of my faith. It’s difficult to accept the world’s hypocrisy -but know you are a blessing to so many. Your love of and devotion to The Lord is inspirational. May He continue to bless you in all areas of your life.
Thank you, Susan!
Sorry that you lost your job, the enemy will try everything to keep us silent 😔 your faith is so inspiring and encouraging, I praise God He raises people like you who can relate to LGBTQ+ community and reach out to them with love, glory to God 🙌
“Those who honor Him He will honor”
Thank you!
@@BecketCook Job loss for speaking on your faith? Can you sue? I wonder if this can happen to me. Someone once made a snide comment about my Jesus desktop photo :(
I'm a mom of two teenagers. PLEASE PLEASE make a video for teens and even pre-teens.
I'm witnessing so many kids who are just confused and even pushed to be identified as LGBTQ just because they are ĺittle bit off the "normal"
Would love that. My nephews are pre-teens brought up in Christian homes.
Same, 13 year old daughter said she thinks she’s Lesbian, cause she hasn’t had a crush in a boy yet like her friends, last year she said she was asexual (which apparently means no sexual attraction?)now this. She also thinks she has a slew of other mental conditions, ADHD, anxiety. I do think she has anxiety but not sure about ADHD, the psychiatrist we saw said it sounds like it, but my daughter knew all the symptoms before she started seeing the Psych, so not sure if it’s actually the case or if this is some kind of contagion caused by social media.
Our youth have a great disadvantage. They have been taught to think like the 'Greek' and not like the 'Jew.' In other words pagan thinking is pressed upon them instead of the Judeo-Christian ethic.
This problem has been addressed.
ruclips.net/user/liveVV6SAK4ttVo?feature=share
It is difficult to get the attention if our youth, the younger the more difficult. Why because they have been raised in a "Greek" culture instead of a "Jewish" culture.
Here are some wonderful suggestions.
Blessings in your work of pointing others to Jesus.
Lord in heaven bless and restore your family in Jesus'name.
As in the days of Noah....
God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. C.S. Lewis
Ridiculous comment!!! God is Joy and Peace , he is the Creator!
@@sandrareeves4109 the original quote is saying that happiness and peace only exists in God. I am afraid you may have misunderstood 💜
Everyone needs to look into C S Lewis, he was NOT a Christian!
Yes he was an occultist.
@@anthonyciantar6015 I know!! I used to love Narnia - read the books. Read his “Christian” books as well. I understand how people who haven’t done the research yet don’t see it. Apologists who study everything seem to quote him the most though - I don’t understand that. Lewis was fully pagan.. he was false light. He may have some good quotes, like the one above, that carry some truth, but the words from all his works mean something entirely different as a whole. The occult even uses his books as an entry study for new converts.
"We all struggle with dysphoria until we come to Christ." My heavens, SO well said Becket !!
Very telling isn't it. Let's be tolerant and accepting, be whoever you want to be! - as long as its not a Christian.
Sexuality is fluid, as long as that means becoming gay if you were once straight but it's not OK if your gay or bi and decide that you aren't any more.
Ugh. Make it make sense.
Edit I believed myself to be bisexual for most of my adult life, I got saved 4 years ago and I don't experience any same sex attraction any more.
Christ’s love, and putting your mind on Christ does wonders in removing sexual problems and lustful thoughts.
“Take every thought captive”, even if errant thoughts do bubble up from time to time.
I am straight but struggle with bad gaze and having lustful thoughts.
Sin is sin.
I have had a similar experience recently & never thought about it like that! Interesting point!
Hello, Becket. After reading your book , (loved it!) I shared it with Stephen Bennett Ministry. They now have it on their "recommended " reading list. SBM is an a wonderful ministry that has been ministering to those with same sex attractions for many years. They are so full of the love of Christ. I contacted them when my daughter at 19 identified as "trans". They listened to my broken heart as I grieved, prayed with me, and have supported myself and other parent's of LGBTQ children. Those blinded by darkness, really don't understand the love that is out there in the community of believer's ' because the media's portrayal. The media portrays us all ALL as hateful biggots.
I luv this man! I just read your article about this over at the gospel coalition and I must say that I love your testimony and I love the same authenticity you bring here on youtube!
Thank you, Kaleb!
Your testimony is absolutely beautiful! I'm so glad I found your channel, thru Chynna's channel. God bless you. 🙏
Thank you!
Same with me❤️ love them both!
Just discovered your channel, Becket, enjoyed watching a couple of your videos and looking forward to more. I have seen you and heard you before on other Christian programs and enjoy listening to you. I lived in the gay lifestyle for 40 years and was reborn by the grace of Jesus in 2013. I could never turn back. Thank you for your witness and God bless you.
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I just bought your book! You sound so lovely thank you for your ministry and testimony for Christ and all you have given up speaks volumes. You speak the truth in love perfectly. Bless you Becket. I live in Scotland with 8 kids of my own, kind of like your childhood! I also grew up Roman Catholic but got saved at 27 I couldn't stop crying for two weeks after it. I've lost so many of my old friends and family but He's worth it all. Bless you x
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Beckett, you are awesome, a great witness a world of confusion and darkness. I'm so glad I saw you with Chynna on the California preaching show. Don't lose hope for this world one day the world will be turned upside down because of people like you being bold.
Hi Cathleen! Isn’t Becket just the kindest, smartest, funniest and most faithful person EVER? 🥰😇🤗
The surpassing worth of knowing HIM!❤️
I’m so glad you answered the call to start your own channel! RUclips needs your voice - the truth!
Thank you, Jill!
Amen!
Your quote from Jesus is exactly the one that came to my mind as well. If the world hates you count it all good! We - your brothers and sisters in Christ, love you and admire your courage!! God bless you and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
Thank you, Suzanne
Hello Becket,
I really like and appreciate watching your videos and I too experienced becoming a born again Christian. I too lived a life as a gay man until Jesus made himself very much known to me in 2016. For 2 weeks I experienced the Holy Spirit come into my life and changed my life, taking away so much conflict and pain that I had. I now live a life as a celibate man being faithful to the word of God. I was then baptised in 2019.
Keep up with your wonderful videos and I’ll be reading your book.
Best wishes
God bless
Kevan
So true!! It’s only celebrated when relating to LGBTQ but never for accepting Christ into your heart ❤️
Just bought your book. It always amazes me to see the miracle of a person raised to life by God. They literally become a new person in Christ, the transformation is so evident! With the world, Hollywood, and secular society cancelling you, you are a living example of “to live is Christ, to die is gain.” Blessings, we are thankful for you and standing with you!
Thank you!
So blessed to hear this! Love you Becket, you are loved!❤️
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I'm sorry. Things are so crazy now.
Becket you are an inspiration to all struggling with any sin, keep on evangelizing and speaking truth! God Bless!
This is all so true. I’m blessed by your testimony. God bless you and keep you. 🙏❤️
Thank you, Kim!
I feel so saddened by the convoluted, hypocritical nonsensical world we are living in. I hope and pray that the people you love ( those who hurt you ) come to realize that your choice to follow Christ did not take away your kindness , compassion and empathy. I wish you joy, happiness and some peace in knowing you made the right choice for you. God bless you and keep you strong.
Thank you, Kathleen!
Becket, you have true authenticity! Grounded in Christ. The world embraces a superficial authenticity comprised of a false sense of self worth, belonging, acceptance and false identity. The riches of His grace are so fulfilling.
I’m a brand new sub Beckett . Hey Beckett ! God bless you ♥️ The road is narrow as you are realizing .
Thank you!
When people realize I’m not like the world all of a sudden they quit talking to me. Oh well!
Thank you Becket for being so bold to speak the truth in such a clear way!
It goes beyond saying....Christians stand firm with the Word of God. We are in this world, but not of this world. Thank you for your videos. They are so edifying. God bless you and continue with your great videos! 👍✝️💞
Thank you, Amanda!
The road is narrow and few will find it. 🙏 You are such an amazing testimony for many people.
😔This world is 🆙 side ⬇️😔Thank you for being a voice in the desert, Becket! Great is your reward🙏🏼
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Praise God! I was saved too from lesbianism by an encounter with Jesus Christ. My whole life has changed and I can relate to a lot of what you say. Bless you for speaking out!!!
Hi, Kat. Be strong and courageous. I wish peace and joy for you. Know that a lot of people support you too.
Hi Becket, I'm so happy to see you have a youtube channel! I came across your testimony a number of years ago, and it really impacted me. I was in my first few years as a Christian at the time, and while I wasn't gay and didn't work in Hollywood, I came from an extremely liberal background, so my conversion was very crazy (including to me)! Almost as soon as I converted, I began losing things (I had actually begun the process of losing things before I was born again), and it's been incredibly painful. I was always so surprised that you were able to continue working in production, so it's interesting to hear you explain that more here. My life pretty much imploded as soon as I found Christ and hasn't stopped for the last 8ish years. The scriptures you read are ones I also take great comfort in (count it all as nothing, if the world hates you, etc.). God bless you, brother!
Thank you
God prunes things from us to leave us nothing but Him, I think. To draw us closer to Him, to show us he is all we really need. To work out His will in our life so that we can hear on judgment day, "Well done, good and faithful servant." I lost my only child to cancer and was divorced by my husband after 33 years of marriage, but I'm okay because I have Him!🙏
@@PyrPupMom Thank you for sharing your testimony and your thoughts. God has actually spoken to me about pruning (using examples in the natural world to help me understand), so my spirit bears witness to what you wrote above. I actually had a devastating loss earlier this year, and I've heard Him ask me, "Am I enough for you?" I know He is, but I do also feel emotions like grief and loneliness at times. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son and your divorce, and I praise God that He has been with you and comforted you. May God richly bless you!
This conversation is so refreshing!!! Thank you for sharing this with us.
Amen! Knowing Christ and his love for us surpasses anything this world has to offer. Stand firm in your faith and continue to be the voice for God.
Amen!
Amen🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌✝️God Bless Your Ministry and your life always, 💕I count everything for loss for the gospel🙏🏼😊💗
I just discovered your channel through Chynna and I love what you have to say and your testimony! It’s so beautiful how you said you lost your career but you gained eternal life and you are a co heir with Christ ❤️ So encouraging ❤️
Becket, thank you so much, from my heart. I saw your 700 Club video a week ago and was talking about it so much to coworkers and friends. I planned on showing it to my high school students next week. Then I stumbled across this video and love the straightforward honesty (which you always seem to have) and truth that you present about the world and its acceptance of Christians "up to a point." Everything you say in this video is a topic of conversation that have come up in class with my Christian students in a Christian high school. Blessings over you in Jesus name. The power of simply praying in public or reading your Bible in public is something I am always trying to point out and get across to my students. Your testimony is a witness to that...a simply action like reading a Bible can impact the lives of so many people, creating a domino effect, like it did in your life. Thank you for not holding back...and speaking the truth. You have planted lots of seed for God to work with in peoples lives.
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Audio loud n clear, thank u
Your testimony is so powerful. So much love and blessings toward you! 💗
Sooooo inspired, Hallelujah! We serve the Most High God, thank you Jesus for Becket.
The host in heaven rejoice in your testimony. What comes across when you speak is your love of Jesus. You are a real hero to many.
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Praise the Lord your eyes have been opened! 🙌
I owned a business for over a decade and had many people tell me I could not own a business and be a Christian. Which who knew there are people who equate entrepreneurship with evil. Brother Cook you have so encouraged me. I pray for you often. May God bless you to overflowing!
When God calls you there is complete conversion I was sold out from the beginning too I lost a lot of friends, boyfriends but you just gain new friends in alignment with your truth. I get you my first love is Christ
Please please keep telling your testimony. So powerful
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’ve been in the film history for 25 years. That was my mission field. It’s still is. Thank you for Speaking out and being bold and courageous. Praise God and Jesus.
Beckett Cook, thank you for answering the call...you are greatly appreciated by many of us who love God!
Your story has been such an encouragement to me about encountering Jesus in a LIFE changing way. Your passion and devotion to Jesus have encouraged me to pursue Christ more. Thank you. Thank you for standing for truth in a world where there is so little truth celebrated.
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God bless you for your dedication to Christ. From an orthodox Christian
You are one of the most interesting Christians I've ever listened to! Your close walk with Jesus is very evident in the way you talk. God is using you in mighty ways!
Beckett, I needed this today. Thank you so much! God Bless You, brother!
Your authenticity is inspiring Becket. You speak into culture so well. Thank you for being a much needed voice. I pray you continue to stand and grow in truth and righteousness.
You gained Becket in Christ and so did we - your christian brothers and sisters most of whom you’ve never met - keeping you in my prayers with thanks giving
I just finished listening your audio book on Scribd “A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption” it is such a blessing. God bless you!
Saw you on Sid Roth, glad to know you keep the faith. You are helping me speak to my daughter WITHOUT JUDGEMENT.
8:24 reminds me of John12:43 "For they loved human praise more than the praise of God"
Thank you for taking the Gospel to places where the rest of us would never have the opportunity. God bless you, Becket. God bless, BLESS, BLESS you to overflowing! What a blessing you are. Your love for Jesus is evident and the change He has made in you is obvious. I pray I will see the same miracle in my children.
So encouraged by your journey and authenticity! Thank you for your boldness and voice 🙏
Thank you!
Becket, you seem so kind, gentle, open-minded and humble. Thank God for you! :)
You are a warrior! Stay strong in Jesus 😇🙌❤️
I love how you speak about all this issues, just so gentle und truthful. That is what er need. Thanks for what you are doing. Greetings from Germany!
This is the great divide. The side of light & dark. Light means we are aligning with who our Creator made us to be, according to His ways. No one knows better than our Creator. People not aligned with Him will never truly find themselves. It's a message of hope & love. He has all the answers.
God bless you and this testimony. ✝️🙏🏻
Beckett, when I read your book, it made me so excited! Your experience of becoming a new creation in Christ was so similar to mine. I wasn't a gay man living in LA but a straight woman living in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 😊. But 2Cor. 5:17 was just as true and real. I was 19 and am 55 now. It was so good to remember how Jesus and I met. Thanks so much for writing your book.
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Hearing you mention West Hollywood takes me back to my BIOLA days in the early 1980’s. Some of us would go there to witness to people on the street. Probably not the most effective way, but we meant well and tried to reach the lost.
I love your message !! Thank you !! Keep it up don’t stop talking !! God is smiling down upon on You Becket
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Bless you and your ministry ❤️☝🏼🙏
So Good!!! 🔥🔥🔥so much love while speaking Truth ! Can’t wait for next time !
Thank you, Jim!
God bless you, Becket, as you shine the light of truth in a world that is passing away. You radiate God's love, the truth of the Gospel, and the heart of Jesus. Love having you in the family!
Thank you, Mary!
Everyone is praising Ellen on her decision, I wonder if a single person has shared the gospel with her. Ellen if you read this, there is a God, he loves you more than you know and be open minded enough to at least give Him a chance.
A true badge of honor for you!!! We love you so much, Becket! 🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿💙🌿
You are such a light in the darkness!! Thank you for speaking out and glorifying God!! You are a true gift and I just now heard about you and will lift you in prayer!!
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Thank you for your boldness, Becket. Love and peace to you. -Dallas
Thank you, Becket, for your message. I feel so blessed that I have found your and Chynna Philips RUclips channels. You are both filled with God’s LOVE, WISDOM, and TRUTH. I have been praying that God would shine His glorious light on our sin filled world and expose the truth we all need to see.
Thank you, Katie!
Geez Louise Im learning more from you than I ever had in ALL the years being southern baptist going to church everyday but Tuesday. Keep it moving Logos is Rising!!!