Close Minded Podcast
“God Didn’t Make Me Gay” – A Conversation with Becket Cook
Nov 14, 2019
Becket Cook, a former Hollywood set designer and supporting actor who fully embraced his homosexuality, shares his journey of finding faith, navigating progressive gay culture, and embracing celibacy. The podcast explores topics like identity, sanctification, the origin of being gay, and repentance. Cook emphasizes his deep relationship with Jesus and how his faith has liberated him from the control of sexuality. The discussion also covers personal experiences with sexual desire and how they feel content being single and celibate.
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Quick takeaways
- Encountering Jesus and embracing a life devoted to Christ can lead to a radical transformation and a newfound sense of fulfillment.
- Engaging in open dialogue and offering unconditional love and support is crucial when interacting with individuals struggling with homosexuality or same-sex attraction.
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Beckett Cook: From Embracing Homosexuality to Embracing Christianity
Beckett Cook, a former Hollywood set designer and actor who fully embraced his homosexuality, shares his journey of encountering a local pastor that led him to church, conviction of sin, and a radical transformation through his faith in Jesus. Cook discusses his early life and the influence of trauma on his sexual trajectory, his fear of coming out, and his eventual acceptance of his orientation. After becoming a Christian, Cook received theological training and now speaks about the biblical approach to sexuality. He emphasizes the importance of loving and supporting those struggling with same-sex attraction while standing firm in biblical teaching.
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