CAN YOU BE A “GAY CHRISTIAN”? Author & Public Speaker, Becket Cook, Helps Us Navigate This Question!
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Homosexuality is a hot topic in Christian AND in non-Christian circles. Come explore this controversial subject with us.
A Message from Becket Cook:
"On September 20, 2009, I walked into an evangelical church in Hollywood for the first time. I was a gay man and a professing atheist. Two hours later, I walked out a born-again Christian who no longer identified as gay. That day, I had an extraordinary encounter with God. During the church service, God revealed himself to me and in an instant, I knew that God was real, Jesus was real, heaven was real, hell was real, and that homosexual behavior was a sin. All of this became so clear to me in that moment. I went from blindness to sight, from darkness to light on that beautiful day.
Since that day, I have lived as a single, celibate man. I still struggle somewhat with same-sex attraction, but I am more than happy to deny myself, take up my cross, and follow Jesus (Matt. 16:24). He is worth it! Everything else in this world pales in comparison to a relationship with him.
God saved me eleven years ago out of that life and then called me to seminary (Talbot School of Theology at Biola University). I now spend much of my time in ministry, speaking at churches, conferences, and universities to help Christians (and non-Christians) understand the issue of homosexuality biblically, theologically, and culturally.
- Becket Cook, Author of A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption"
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I struggled with same-sex attraction in high school. I believe many disturbing variables in my life led to that attraction. Because of my personal experience with homosexuality it is a subject that I do not take lightly. Thank you for giving me an open forum to be able to explore and educate myself on what the Bible has to say on the subject. Remember, we’re all just walking each other home 🏡. There’s bound to be rocks & boulders that we have to navigate around on our journey to truth. Peace of Christ.
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Chynna Phillips Baldwin great interview thanks
Thank you so much for this video.. We are all Gods children and anyone who hates gay people probably deep down hate almost everyone to a certain extent. I love Becketts honesty and I could listen to him for hours. You did an awesome job interviewing him and I hope you two will do another episode of California Preaching in the future👍 God bless you both for exploring the subject. PS- You look beautiful in your dress❤️
I think the molestation you endured contributed to it. I've seen that with women who have had severe sexual abuse by men they don't know what a healthy relationship with a man is and get no comfort from men cause they were associated with the bad in their lives. They can only get it through women. It was like that with a girl that worked at my company I was with years ago she wrote an article for the paper about it and it brought it all back to her and she had to take a leave of absence she had such a hard time dealing with the PSTD from the sexual abuse she endured as a child. I think God is teaching you to understand what your having a hard time wrapping your head around. California is a much more liberal society and it's harder to go against the flow when you live in a society that rejects God and all he teaches and commands. This subject has to be addressed and he is doing it the right way he is a walking witness to the gay community. God has taken these desires away from people and then giving them the attraction for the opposite sex. As a Christian it's never been an issue to me I've always believed it a sin but I can understand how that can be a struggle for Christians that weren't raised in the Christian church to have wrestled with this. But this is good cause the Lord knows what's best on how to teach each individual the way they can understand what he wants out of his chosen people! God bless y'all hope Billy's back gets to feeling better!
I was sexually abused at age 9, by a 14 year old girl, then at 14 by some neighborhood boys, also at 14 physically assaulted repeatedly by my mother's boyfriend, then at 17 back to sexual abuse by a male family member. Then for the next 20+ years tried to pretend that I had a regular childhood, until everything finally caught up with me.
I am a former homosexual . Throughout my journey I have discovered an intimacy with the Lord that is far more fulfilling that being a gay man.. Jesus held my hand leaving the lifestyle and took me on a better path of His wisdom, freedom, truth and understanding that answered my innermost questions. It's not been easy and there has been a lot of lonely nights but my reward along with folks like Becket will be beyond better than what we can imagine now. God turns all things around for our good so through my homosexual experience I applied His living word over my past and I am seeing it manifested. Thanks Chynna and Beckett for discussing this topic in truth. One of our most pressing issues in American culture today. We are the light in a dark world. I must say i had a praying Mama that did not accept me being gay but always loved me, her prayers were answered. She has seen me get married and have a son, buy a big house and become a great businessman. All this came after I said yes to Jesus and left the gay life behind. Thank God for praying Mama's!
Thank you for sharing your words❤ I appreciate your comment!
So your bisexual now. Stop trying to change who you are. You will only torture yourself with repression.
@@joeschmoe373 There can be no greater evil than to not do what you want to do. lol. My father in law molested and beat my wife her whole life until she left home for college. I think that really was who he was. But Jesus calls us to deny who we are and to take up our cross and follow Him.
God bless you! 🙏🏽
Chynna, thank you for the difficult topic. Don't let the naysayers dictate your channel. We all appreciate your honesty here. Becket is a man who has walked the experience and has so much to offer to us to help navigate these conversations.
kimberly a yes don’t let them tell you what to do we love chynna god bless
AMEN!! Well said.
♥ me some Becket ♥ and of course Chychy!!
Becket is born again, praise the Lord! The holy Spirit has convicted him!
Becket is explaining this biblically. I see a man who has been saved. ❤️
He really is! It's excellent!
Amen ❤️
He’s great
what does saved mean to you?
Amen
Chynna, have you heard of Sam Allberry? He is a pastor and author who has same-sex attraction but like Becket is committed to following Jesus above all. I love this quote from Sam ... "Ever since I have been open about my own experiences with homosexuality, a number of Christians have said something like this: 'the gospel must be harder for you than it is for me', as though I have more to give up than they do. But the fact is that the gospel demands everything out of all of us. If someone thinks the gospel has somehow slotted into their life quite easily, without causing any major adjustments to their lifestyle or aspirations, it is likely that they have not really started following Jesus at all.” BTW, I love your channel!
@Victorious Spirit I agree.
Just watched a couple of his RUclips videos last night!! 🙏😇
@@ChynnaPhillipsBaldwin Awesome! This one is my favorite ... ruclips.net/video/haujTW8o1n0/видео.html
So true
I got to hear Sam in Oxford several years ago. He spoke on his book “Is God Anti-gay?” I remember him saying that if someone is homosexual, they have been a victim of abuse. Now you hear lots of celebrities like Ellen Degeneres talk about abuse when they were younger. I do think some young people are claiming to be gay that aren’t because it has gotten so much attention it has become somewhat of a fad.
If you're not willing to lose your life for my sake... you ll never find it❣️
Becket is agreeing with the Bible, not man. Even liberal, so called “Christians” have agreed within themselves not to accept what the Word is very plain about.
Hello Chynna and Becket. 👋🏼 I so appreciate this topic. I've said in a previous comment that I have a gay son (24) who is transitioning to be a woman. 😪 I love him so dearly....with all of my heart and soul. He rejects the Gospel, but I try to keep being an example and planting seeds with love and of course praying with all my might that he meets Jesus. I will NEVER GIVE UP! As a mother, it's been one of the most difficult things I've dealt with because I want all of my children in heaven. I believe Jesus wanted me to hear this conversation. It came right on time. His word is the same, yesterday, today and forever. God bless and keep you both! ❤💜❤💜❤💜❤💜❤
Just keep on with the love Christy....that's what your son needs...is your love❤️❤️❤️
@@carolnorton1571 I will always be his soft place to fall. ❤
@Lord of Spirits thank you very much. I will certainly keep praying! Bless you sister in Christ!
Christy..that's one of my favorite sayings...Bless you honey..you're a good mama and are there for him..that's what the Lord wants you to do....praying for you and good things to happen for you and your family ❤️❤️❤️😘😘
@@carolnorton1571 thank you, thank you Carol! ❤🤗
I really like the way Beckett explained sexual sins and the body being the temple. Thank you.
Wtf???
1 Corinthians 6: 18-29
18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples(C) of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;20 you were bought at a price.Therefore honor God with your bodies.
Beckett displays the power of Jesus Christ !
Chynna !!!!! I love you ❤️. I don’t think any topic is dangerous as long as we are being honest and honoring our Lord Jesus and staying true to his truth in love. God bless.
Beautiful - about the best conversation I’ve heard on this subject. I admire you Chynna for being willing to go to this place that especially for someone who is connected to the entertainment world I can imagine could be uncomfortable to say the least. What a beautiful conversation full of love and truth and grace. ❤️
Sorry you lost subscribers. Sometimes standing on God’s word takes courage. This was an awesome episode. I intend to share it. I read his book a few months ago and I highly recommend it. I have gay neighbors and a gay cousin, so his advice his very welcome.
Tamara Grooms that’s their loss
I just subscribed :)
I'm so glad we're talking about this. I have friends and family that are Gay. People that I love and care for. I am a Born Again Christian and I am a sinner. God does not see any sin as worse than other sins, at least that's what I believe. I am 50 pounds over. Weight. My cousin is gay, my sister is an alcoholic. And so on and so on...some of us just show are sins more loudly than others. I don't want to be a sinner, I strive to be more like Jesus I just don't think He sees being gay a worse sin than drinking one to many glasses of wine, or smoking a joint. He doesn't want us to do any of it, but he loves us just the same. As Christians there is a lot to give up but its worth it! Living and being loved by our Heavenly Father, Son and Holy Spirit is so awesome! Love you Chynna 😘😘😘 God Bless you Becket😇😇😇
I agree with you.
I agree with you but I also choose to strip out the “Christian” and “God, Jesus. etc.” portion of the conversation. Loving and supporting my fellow human being, showing respect and dignity, and modeling good behavior doesn’t need to be dictated by any type of supreme deity. We can admire and acknowledge the teachings and lifestyles of great religious teachers (Jesus, Buddha, Mother Theresa) but you should be driven by your own sense of self; that you do not have to be guaranteed immortality after you die, nor streets paved with gold, jewel encrusted crowns, or bird wings. To have loved, forgiven, and been open and kind to all living beings during your experience with living on this earth should be its own reward.
@@msbondutoyou520 beautiful words!
What a fantastic testimony this man has. Thank you thank you thank you for telling your story
I love how Becket explained repentance. It is definitely not a particular prayer or act that you do. It is a complete heart change. You are turning away from sin and turning toward Jesus. That's it. Accepting the sacrifice He made for us is salvation according to 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
Amen.
And that is not repentance unto salvation!!!! Repentance unto salvation is not turning from sin it is to change one’s mind about who Christ is. The Greek work for repentance unto salvation is metanoia. www.timothyministry.com/2012/07/the-great-meaning-of-metanoia.html?m=1
Chynna, thank you for tackling the hard topics! This interview with Becket was outstanding. Thank you, Becket for speaking God's truth! I learned so much. God bless you! ✝️🙏🤗
Rarely do I ever comment on videos, but I have to say, Thank you God for allowing this video to come to me, it was so very helpful, God's timing is perfect. Thank you Chynna Phillips Baldwin and Becket Cook, for being so brave. This is my first video I have ever watched of yours and I just subscribed. Thank you, and I pray God blesses you both.
That was very interesting. I have family that is gay and I treat them like everyone else, with love
Exactly
I'm glad that you do that, Tara. Jesus' Law says, "do unto others as you would have them do unto". That's just like, "treat others in the way you would want to be treated" and "don't do to others what you don't want done to you". God loves your gay family member.
Becket is so good at explaining this topic. Thank you for interviewing him.
I think Christians haven’t dealt with this issue well because they don’t know what the Bible really says and they are afraid of the subject. But if we truly have compassion for someone, we will want to tell them the truth. We will want them to find freedom in Christ.
This is the most impressive and powerful experience relating to this difficult issue!!! Thank you !! I’m so fortunate to have accidentally found ur posts.. blessings to u And urs!!
Chynna I have to admit that I was ready to be offended by the title of this video as I believe it is very clear what the Bible says but I was willing to listen. I am so happy that I did! God truly spoke to Becket and changed him through the power of the Holy Spirit. It just proves that God can redeem anyone. He is the God of the redeemed and when we repent and put our faith and trust in Him He indeed will redeem us. Thank you so much for having him on to share his story of personal salvation. May God bless him and you my sister in Christ ☦️💜
Jesus loves people with the truth,,, unto death! I absolutely LOVED THIS MESSAGE 🙌🏻♥️🙌🏻♥️🙌🏻♥️ May the LORD bless you both abundantly, may He bless this RUclips channel and may this channel reach millions, in Jesus Mighty Name 🙌🏻♥️🙌🏻♥️🙌🏻♥️
i have known many many gay and lesbian individuals throughout my life. i'm 58. and they have been some of the best humans i have ever met. i don't care what the bible says. gay and lesbians are loved by God! Period!
That is the gospel truth
@@witchywomynwheels6823 Hi Witchy..I have said I wasn't gonna comment anymore, but I wanted to reach out to you because of what you commented down further....I think you are a wonderful human being and I'm so sorry you lost your dad and know this I will send lotsa prayers up for you...I'm so sorry that you've had a difficult life but am hoping you're doing good and in a good place...I fully agree with everything that you said (look at my comment above)...I'm an old 65 year old southern woman and Jesus loves you sweetie!!! I wish nothing but good things for you...Blessed Be and much love to you!!!❤️🙏
The Bible is our sole authority of which we will all be judged from, The creator does love us, but he hates the conduct of wrong doers , he tells them and all of us to put on the new personality, and listen and obey the word of God ❤️
@@carolnorton1571I beg your pardon madame ..... I'm 64..... WE ARE NOT OLD !!! God bless !!
@@harpervalleypeeteeay9708 Amen sister...I stand corrected!! God Bless you too✝️🙂🙏
You knocked this discussion out of the Park ! Thank you both for being candid and spiritually real. Love you both. 🍃❤🍃
Nott There Yet- I agree with you. I’m in the entertainment industry and many of the ppl I work with are Gay. In my family I have Gay cousins and a horrific fight happd when my sister called them out and that separated my family. I have always had compassion and love for ppl of all races and or their sexual preferences. I was saved early in life but I never judged anyone. I felt loving was my way. I loved this video topic it helped me as I am still learning and have brought hundreds of my friends and family here. I love both of these beautiful people that shared a very delicate topic with compassion and honesty.
@@ILoveSeries1 Amēn! Same! ❤️❤️
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It’s hard for me as my daughter is struggling I blame myself for this 😢we have been involved in church she is saved and now being swallowed up by the world and it’s beliefs and her bisexual friend is not helping I am at a loss I have read beckets book very good BTW but I bring up the biblical truths she just fights me please help me pray for me and my daughter
Beckett is a strong man, filled with the love of Christ. We have to surrender to the Holy Spirit. Thank you for allowing Beckett to speak, Praise God.
Finding your channel about a week ago, has been such a blessing. One of the things that has weighed on me the last few months especially is the lack of understanding people have of what Jesus accomplished. I believe our heart beliefs determine our behavior. Rather than focusing on behavior I don’t like in myself, I focus on the identityJesus has given me. My behavior will line up with what I believe. The Word says grace teaches us to say no to sin. People try to change their behavior or other’s without trusting God’s Spirit to complete the work He began.
Thank you, Chynna, for having Becket on here again. You both speak the truth in such a gracious way!
chynna - we love you. and we love becket. you both are brave and honest. please just stay the course and never mind what harsh words come up. it is important to have these conversations. and I hope and pray we can in a loving way,. thank you for daring to go to the tough places with us.
Hi Beckett- thanks for doing a part 2 interview. Good on you Chynna for having him back!
I don't quite understand either, why someone would say talking about this subject is dangerous. I'm so glad you have Becket as a guest to talk about these things! We can't shy away from the difficult issues or the controversial issues! Not that I'm going out there and talking about these things, but I learn so much when you talk about the hard stuff! His personal testimony is so amazing! I want to get his book too...thanks Becket and thank you Chynna for having him on!
I told you you’d be at 20,000 by December!!!
You’re almost there!!
Wow you got there fast!
So proud of you and for you.
@@joannbarthold3032 Yes
"A man, has as many masters, as he has vices". Saint Augustine.
I love when you talk to Beckett! I lived a gay lifestyle for 20 years until i truly met Jesus. I'm still same sex attracted but i live a celibate life and man sometimes its so difficult but i do find it gets easier and i try to keep my eye on eternity. I'm so glad you are talking about this.
Same here brother!!! I lived it about 23 years and I don’t wanna hear depart from me for I never knew you. Scared me. Im now learning to ask in my prayers for the spirit to strengthen me to avoid all of the sexual stuff. Only way ❤️
When it comes to family members who have gone astray from the faith in general, we need to love on them and ask God to bring them back to Him. It took one of my siblings 30 years and we never gave up on that person we so love. How much more does God love, then? He is such a loving Father. Praise Jesus!
Thank you both so much for talking about this. I have a young family member who is struggling with their sexuality & faith. This has been very helpful. 🙏🏻❤️
Me too my daughter 🥺
Romans 10:13, For" whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."🌹
And then changes their behavior.
What is the name of our lord the creator of all things❤️
I have great respect for Becket because he takes the gospel seriously. The Bible tells us to take up our cross and follow him. And he is doing exactly that. Not easy especially in age of moral relativism and instant gratification.
People need to go with Gods law not mans law
That was a heavy conversation. Although a much needed one I must say. I've often wondered and have asked these questions within myself about God & the gay person. I have family members that are bi & lesbian, but didn't know how to feel or think about it.
We as Christians definitely need to be more open to discussion on topics we've been afraid or have avoided due to fear for whatever reason. Gods word is truth above all else.
I really Love💞 your channel & appreciate the boldness✊🏾
Peace of Christ.
FANTASTIC CHYNNA,SO WELL DONE.LOVE TO BOTH OF YOU❣
Chynna, I was so impressed by your humility at taking the ‘less interruptions’ critique seriously. Such an improvement! You and Beckett are the real deal. Thanks for doing these interviews!
Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is Not Dangerous, this is righteous. Thank you both for being so brave!!! It is not an easy thing to do in this day and time but you both do it with love and compassion. I was hesitant to watch, but this was so truthful! Thank you for standing up for the word of God! People should remember that no sin is greater than another, so don’t judge. Love and pray for people who continue to live in Any sin. I’m always on a journey as well, to learn. I grew up being taught about God was to condemn people. But as I grow older I see that we should love , while still standing up for the Word of God.
New subscriber.......I’m happy to be here. Hard topics for such a time as this. Yeshua never shied from hard topics. I think of the Samaritan Women at Jacobs Fountain, Yeshua told her exactly who she was and He did it with love without mincing words. Thank you Chynna and Becket.
Did Yeshua condemn her?
Praise God for giving you both the courage to speak the truth on this sensitive topic! I've been praying for more of this.
watching this July '23 ... aw, and there's sweet Pokey just doing her thing in the background. :-) Thanks for this video. Our youth have become enchanged in Satan's lies ... nothing new in that, but TRUTH must be offered to this generation. Every day. Expose the lie and Know the truth - YES!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww what a delight to stumble across your video to see that you have met my friend Becket. He is such a beautiful soul. I'm so proud of him and what the Lord is doing through His life. Thank you for this delight to have these intimate moments with Him. Pure Joy!
The world lies to us 24/7. The great awakening. I’m a gay Christian and I follow the words of Jesus. The Lord created me as I am. It’s simple really.
At the end of the day we only have to please our Lord, who poured out His precious blood to redeem us. These subjects are not easy but so important in this very dark world , you are shining His light. ❤️ Stay strong Chyna continue to stand on your Rock
So enjoyed this interview #2 and buying your book! Just a really powerful conversation and I think it’s really important to bring it to light. Love the compassion element- amen!
This is excellent! Very clear. Well presented. Thank you!
Well, if the truth be told, this is a subject that is very difficult. Jesus loves the sinner but not the act.
The act of sin doesn't go to Hell, the sinner does... God's love is genuine for sure, but to simply say "Jesus Loves", or "God loves", we also have to take into consideration a few things...
If God's Love is unconditional, why does he tell us to repent...? Why are we called to The Cross to come to Jesus...?
Unconditional love (from our own understanding) from God would mean that we could think, say, and do anything we want to do, and that's not how it is...
You need to watch the video and see Becket's response to what you just said.
@@cindylynn Could you please explain what you mean, or what I may have projected incorrectly...? Thanks !
wow again my comment got deleted..this is not kosher, do not silence an different opinion.
I love Becket so much!! What a beautiful story and heart for Jesus🙏🏽🌈❤🕊
If judgement rather than love is the message given to homosexuals by the church, how will they know about love of Christ for them?
Right?
a VERY good question. I've struggled with that same question for many years myself.
Great Interview!!! God's love and truth reigns!!
Oh my gosh, this was such a powerful powerful talk. Chynna thank you for your grace to let Becket lead because us as listeners received so much of what he said. You asked so many good questions as well. This discussion I pray makes it’s way to many places~~Christians need to learn much from this. And all who struggle with same sex attraction and feel a little different watching this~lean into it and know anything God has for you is Possible ~we have much grace for you too ❤️
What's wrong with same sex attraction??
Thank you so much for this, Chynna. Becket Cook is such a wonderful person and both of you are helping others come closer to God and be with Him through eternity. There is nothing more important. God bless you both for your courage.
I appreciate this message. Gosh. Imagine looking in the mirror. Imagine searching your own heart or just agreeing with Gods word. Too often we are so caught up in our egos that all we can do is compare our sin or claim of "lack there of" to the next person.. and somehow imagine that's what God does.
The moment we can acknowledge that gossip, jealousy, slander, envy, covetousness, lying, fornication, lust, greed, complaining (venting), laziness, gluttony...are sin,we can maybe truly then be free to daily walk closely with God through Jesus and spread the good news of the gospel 🙏🏿
Wow! What a great conversation. When Becket said that it’s not hate speech, but love speech, I lost it. That really spoke to me. Thanks so much for being so vulnerable and doing this for us and answering those tough questions for us, Becket. I love your channel, Chynna!
Every time you have Beckett on your channel I learn SO MUCH. I'm beginning to see so many false narratives that exist around homosexuality that even Christians contribute to a little bit. Like, why do we know that Catholic nuns & priests can take a vow of celibacy & we accept that as an option? But, with homosexuality we're skeptical & think, "wait...what? Celibacy? That's an option? Gay people can't POSSIBLY do that!" Like somehow gay peoples' sex drive is beyond God's power. I have an aunt (devout Christian) who never married. Yup! 81 year old virgin! Christian churches everywhere HAVE members who never marry & choose Christ over sexual sin outside of marriage. So, yes, it is a REAL option, that God does honour. Thank you, Beckett & Chynna, for bravely discussing this in such an honest, loving way. What a lovely person you are, Beckett. God bless you & your ministry. Please visit Chynna's channel again.♥️♥️
I commend you for discussing this topic. Don’t ever stop speaking about the difficult things. God is using you in a mighty and powerful way. May He continue to grow you and strengthen you to do the work of His kingdom. You are a blessing ❤️
Bottom line is you don't want people going to hell because you didn't share the truth. You didn't write the Bible..... I didn't write the Bible but if you love people, you will share the truth, in love of course. We can't glamorize sin and think we are doing the world a favor. I don't want someone's blood on my hands because I didn't want to share the truth. Lord, I need the truth spoken to me..... give me strength to give truth and ever more grace to receive truth. Amen
Oh, I love that: "Give me strength to give truth and EVER MORE GRACE to receive truth." Amen. Thank you!
Well said.
Amen
I love Becket's book. I cried so much and found a way to pray and love my friends who are on that road. Beckett God shines big in you.
Thank you for an amazing, thought provoking video. Both you and Beckett are such a gift from God! 🙌🏼
Chynna, I just wanted to share that my mom went to a mammas and Pappas concert when she was 15 years old in 1967, she met your mother back stage and was so impressed with her kindness, that when she named me Michelle (11 years later) her and my dad agreed on my name because he had known someone he liked named Michelle and she has met Michelle Phillips and liked her so much, that they named me Michelle 💕 also, I love Becket, thanks for having this important conversation!
Christians who won't face this issue really won't be able to help others who desperately need our help. We're not loving as Christ loves if we won't talk about this to shed light on the subject & pray to break strongholds. Becket is awesome!! Porn is a no-no, it kills the soul.
I love this guy! God bless you all, and please keep having him on!
Thank you for the chat today. It hit home for me. I've turned my back knowing that it's not what God wants for me. I am now happily married to a wonderful woman who understands that your past is your past. Living free in Christ is the ultimate freedom. I had to realize that no matter what happened as a child to me, I can be free in Christ without blemish. He covers all my sins. If you haven't experienced the feeling of being free from sin and death, you can be free in Christ. My identity is in Christ, not as a gay man. Healing of my mind & body along with sexual thoughts left the minute Christ set me free from sin and death. The moment I was serious about my salvation, and living a lifestyle that honored God, He was serious and went to work in me. Thank you Jesus for freedom I now experience in you alone.
This helps
Great talk Chynna! I appreciate your bravery to speak on this tricky subject. Your videos are always challenging and yet comforting at the same time..thank you!
Amen- God is in control and the only judge of eternal life
Beckett is a true blessing. Thank you for giving him time on your show. Nothing in this world is more important then our souls and making sure we live with Christ eternally.
Praise the living God for Beckett!! ❤️❤️❤️
I saw Becket on a documentary, and his story touched my heart. I love that you are brave and courageous to bring him on your platform. My story includes my husband betraying me with same sex attraction during our marriage and Becket's story told me all I need to know. I understand the issue of same sex attraction so much better. Thank you for having him on. Keep speaking truth! :)
I’m a Christian and gay. Beckett’s walk is different, sorry!! Chynna, you need to listen and think this through before passing any judgement. I was brought up very religious and am totally comfortable with my sexuality and know that God loves me and knows my heart. Btw, the version he is reading from is a revised version and not the King James Version. Th KJV never mentioned the word “homosexual”.
@kirablue1 I appreciate you coming from a good place and I know you mean well. The fact remains unchanged. Should I do as Becket and live a celebrate life? In other words, live a lie. There’s no truth in that, (in my opinion). . I’m also not a worker of iniquity so I should hope God in his infinite wisdom and knowledge of all things great and small would allow me to enter his gates.
Another thing I think is hard for us as believers sometimes is the fact that sin is sin, our own sin is no less than or greater than another person's sin! Honestly sometimes that is a hard one, but God does not weigh out our sin. That little white lie is the same in God's eye as a sexual sin, etc...its what we do with it...such as, do we keep doing it or are we obedient to confess, repent and turn away from it. Its tough! What I love about God is that He is so gracious, merciful to point out our sin lovingly and give us the chance to turn from it! He is SO good!
Wow Chynna you're up to 20K prescribers and 571 comments now, you're having a huge impact on people praise the Lord, he is using you in a big way!
Aww thanks for this, I appreciate you both tackling the most difficult issues without fear. Love you both!
Very compassionate ,Beckett✝️
THANK YOU CHYNNA AND BECKET FOR TALKING ABOUT THIS DIFFICULT TOPIC, THANK YOU!! God Bless you for your obedience and kindness, this helped me as a person and as a Christ Follower. ❤️ "Jesus is so worth it" ❤️
Beckets book touched me more than any other book I have EVER read. I have read it 3 x, yes 3, underlining things the 2nd time around. I am not gay but it spoke to me about a life style I used to live, it answered soooo many questions I always wanted to know about my gay brother, it answered questions I have wondered about in the Bible (scripture), it just REALLY changed my life, for real!!!! Again, the most amazing book!! Even if you are not gay, it still applies to you, I promise!! Lol friends have asked to borrow it to read but I am not departing from this book. I told them, order it off Amazon!! Yes, I am going to be stingy with this book!! Just amazing!!
This was a FANTASTIC conversation. This conversation needs to happen more at churches everywhere. Keep bringing it on, Chynna and Becket. Thank you!
Awesome interview! Thank you so much God bless you exceedingly
Chynna, Thank you for bringing this topic to your channel. Becket is a man of GOD and has explained GOD’s truth regarding homosexuality.
I don’t understand why so many Christians are so hateful about this subject. It’s not any different then any other sin. GOD is very clear about what is sin. We must ALL be open to what sin is and repent when we do sin.
Chynna I am so proud of you and Beckett...Here you are living in California land of live and let live and you are strong enough in your faith to tell the truth. I love this. I know many Gay people and love them dearly even some of my family members are gay. I told my nephew once to not let the fact that he was gay keep him from talking to God. I feel if they don't listen to us if they open up to God then the Holy Spirit will lead. And lots and lots of prayer.
Keep up the good work Chynna you are awesome!!
I think the idea of a "dangerous topic to talk about" is a cop-out. I think more & more in society these days, people are not willing to have a conversation to open their eyes & broaden their knowledge base. They're scared that something might be revealed to them that goes against their beliefs and challenges them. People are SCARED to be challenged. This is the absolute PERFECT forum to have these discussions and I appreciate you having the courage to bring it up. We're all on this earth to learn from each other - and God is using you to help bring people to Him & His word.
All you have to to is read the Bible it’s in there
@yandrsupreme It really isn’t “The Bible” is it, but different versions of different codexes and manuscripts based on different men interpreting according to their narratives during different periods of time! I’m amazed at the lack of concern or spiritual curiosity by the majority of the Christian commenters. Full of confirmation bias, almost turning them into robotic trolls. Thank God for the Holy Spirit.❤️
Thank you for this! Thank you for another episode with Becket!
Jesus was very unpopular at times, especially when they were nailing him to the cross. Jesus the same yesterday today & forever...
Yes, He was. He disagreed with a lot of religious leaders and didn't see things in the same way religious leaders did.
Oh, yes. Jesus was not well liked at all. The pharisees and the roman army hated him with a great passion. They wanted him dead and they used Judas to get the job done by betraying him. Judas handed Jesus over to the roman army. In today's meaning, Jesus was surrounded by narcissists.
Thank you Chynna and Beckett! This was wonderful! God bless you both! ❤️🙏🏻
So great, thank you for sharing from the perspective of a redeemed and forgiven guy man. Keep sharing!
Becket is a great guest. I love his gentle spirit. I really found this video helpful. God bless. What a testimony God is using
"I once was lost but now I'm found was blind but now I see". So beautiful. God's love is endless.
Becket is Wonderful :):) It is GREAT to see Becket Again:):) Becket is a Saved Christian and He is being honest from his heart and it is GOOD To Talk about this topic - It helps people to heal and to understand it all better too, I think Becket is doing a Great Job:):) Thank You SO MUCH for having him on again, Chynna:):) Lord Willing, I hope Becket will come back again, Becket is always in my prayers also :):) God Bless You Both Always, I love you both very much in Jesus Always, Peace in Jesus to You Both Always, Nancy
Thank you for this brave and honest conversation. I am deeply grieved at the thought of how many of us, in a misguided attempt to be “woke,” are loving and tolerating others right into hell. We need to love others AND speak the truth, and PRAY without ceasing!
@26:00 when they broke into song and went into the house, I pictured Billy in bed in his boxers, back hurting, thinking WHAT is GOING ON OUT THERE 😂
Rejoice when the world hates you, and hates the message you bring, because it also hated Christ first. And if you share in His persecution, how much more will you share in His reward!! Chynna, I am loving this channel more and more, I’m so glad I found it. I’m sharing it with my family. God bless you, my sister in Christ ❤️
It’s a great 👍 interview. Thank you both. God bless us all 🥰🙏🏼
What a great talk. I love how you keep Gods word as the authority in this discussion. Chynna I’m loving your Zeal ! That’s missing in so many Christians it’s a great gift from the Lord. Don’t loose it. We could be friends I love Jesus too. 💓❤️😘😍🥰😘! Keep on keeping it REAL quite impressive.
What a loving God... the guest speaker just quoted the Bible saying; Those who aren't saved will suffer Eternal destruction!
It's actually eternal separation from God.
I’m glad you did this video. Had you asked me as a child and very young adult, I would have said how wrong it was. Now as an adult, I know how wrong my views were then and they were learned views. When you have family and friends that you love so much and they are incredible people and even better Christians , you come to realize that it’s not wrong. I would rather sit next to a decent human being that happened to be gay than sitting next to someone who condemns those people and are truly not good people themselves.