The Becket Cook Show

NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In this episode of The Becket Cook Show, Becket sits down with Vlad, a young man who was convinced he was born gay and lived that identity for years—secretly, painfully, and hopelessly. Growing up in rural Romania with a nominal faith, Vlad slowly fell into pornography, hookup culture, and deep isolation. His life spiraled in Germany where depression and addiction took over, even while he still called himself a “Christian.” But then something unexpected happened. A testimony on this very channel interrupted everything. That video led to real Bible study, real confession, real community, and ultimately—a real encounter with Jesus Christ. Vlad moved to London, walked into a global Christian gathering, and there, surrounded by believers, he finally understood the cross. He chose repentance, baptism, and a new life in Christ. Since that moment, everything is different. Temptations still exist, but he is no longer alone, no longer hopeless, and no longer defined by his past. This is a story about identity, deception, love, spiritual warfare, and the power of God to rescue anyone. Share this with someone who needs hope. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 219 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this engaging conversation, Jason Mellard, a coach and podcaster, shares his transformative journey from childhood trauma and same-sex attraction to healing and faith. He introduces his Four S Framework—Separation, Sensation, Sin, and Story—designed to help men understand their struggles. Jason candidly discusses his experiences with sexual abuse, family dynamics, and the profound impact of his father's struggles. Ultimately, he highlights how rediscovering faith and community led him to a fulfilling life as a husband and father.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In this powerful interview, Becket Cook talks with Lare McCreary, who shares his remarkable story of God’s redemption. Growing up as a pastor’s kid in Missouri, Lare struggled with feelings of rejection and same-sex attraction from an early age. Though he loved Jesus deeply, he wrestled for years to reconcile his faith with his desires — until he discovered his true identity in Christ. Through grace, perseverance, and obedience, Lare chose to trust God’s design, ultimately finding freedom, peace, and purpose in his walk with Christ. Today, Lare is married to his wife Amy and is the father of four children. His story is a testament to God’s faithfulness, showing that no struggle is beyond His redemption. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Lare and Becket discuss faith, identity, and the power of God to transform lives — a message of hope for anyone seeking truth and wholeness in Jesus. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 217 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In today's episode, former MTV Real World: Denver cast member Davis Mallory joins Becket Cook to share his powerful testimony of redemption — from coming out as gay on national television to hearing directly from God through supernatural dreams that transformed his heart and life. After 20 years of living as a “gay Christian,” Davis experienced a radical awakening: prophetic encounters, convicting dreams, and a renewed understanding of God’s truth about sin, identity, and freedom in Christ. In this raw and emotional conversation, Becket and Davis unpack childhood wounds, fatherlessness, the deception of hedonism, and the true joy that comes from obedience to Jesus. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 216 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In today's episode, Becket Cook sits down with Debbie Lessard, mother of former guest Joshua Loper, to share the unseen battle behind her son’s 15-year prodigal journey and the miracle of his return to Christ. From a pivotal July 4th decision to a simple 30-day prayer challenge, Debbie reveals how persistent prayer, spiritual warfare, and tough love led to a tear-filled homecoming. Watch to the end for practical, hope-filled guidance for parents contending for their prodigal children. Joshua's episode is #200 "Gay Man Comes to Christ" The Becket Cook Show Ep. 215 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  Stephen Bennett’s life is a powerful testimony of redemption and transformation. In this raw and emotional interview with Becket Cook, he shares how God rescued him from a homosexual lifestyle, healed deep wounds from his childhood, and gave him a new life as a husband, father, and minister.  From growing up with a brilliant yet broken father, to surviving childhood trauma, to living a fast-paced nightlife in New York and Provincetown, Stephen opens up about the pain, emptiness, and constant search for affirmation that defined his early years. But everything changed when he encountered Jesus Christ. Today, Stephen is joyfully married, raising a family, and leading a ministry that reaches the LGBT community with truth and love.  If you’ve ever wondered whether real transformation is possible, or how God’s grace can rewrite even the most difficult story, this episode will deeply encourage you. Stephen's Website: http://www.sbmworldwide.com The Becket Cook Show Ep. 214 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In today's episode, Rev. Dr. Harold Ristau—parish pastor, former military chaplain, missionary, and seminary professor, now at Luther Classical College—joins Becket Cook to unpack his new book, "Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance: How to Minister to the Demonically Oppressed and Possessed." They tackle why modern skepticism about demons persists, how rationalism distorts a biblical worldview, and why deliverance belongs to the pastoral office. Dr. Ristau explains the difference between oppression and possession, the role of Scripture, fasting, and humility, and why deliverance is more “art + science” than a mechanical formula. You’ll hear practical counsel for house cleansing, using sacred Scripture aloud, and building a post-deliverance life (church, Word, prayer). Dr. Ristau walks through the “RAT principle” (trap, kill, remove the crumbs), cautions against turning psychology into a catch-all, and even weighs in on the “aliens” question through a spiritual lens. If you’re looking for sober theology with concrete tools for real spiritual battles, this conversation is both bracing and deeply pastoral. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 213 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In today's episode with Becket Cook, Matias Wilson shares a powerful story of transformation—from childhood wounds and confusion, to searching for love and identity in all the wrong places, and ultimately finding true peace in Christ. He opens up about abuse, insecurity, resentment, and years of pursuing fulfillment through same-sex relationships, only to encounter God’s relentless pursuit and grace. This testimony is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful. If you’ve wrestled with identity, shame, or longing for belonging, Matias’ story will remind you that God sees, loves, and redeems. The Becket Cook Show Ep. 212 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  In this episode, Becket Cook chats with Dr. Thaddeus Williams, professor at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University) and author of "Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth," to unpack his recent World Magazine article, "An Anti-Gospel Take on Greed." They dive deep into the growing influence of socialism in Christian circles, the biblical response to economic justice, and why Marxist assumptions about wealth, greed, and justice fall short of the gospel. Dr. Williams shares personal stories, historical insights, and a theological framework for understanding economics through a biblical lens. Shed & Beam Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@drthaddeuswilliams The Becket Cook Show Ep. 211 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! NOTE: When you sign up for Patreon, PLEASE do it through a web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.) and NOT an app on your iPhone. The Apple app charges 30% !!! If you just click on the link above, it should be fine.  Ronnie Brady’s testimony is a powerful story of God’s grace, redemption, and freedom. From childhood struggles, exposure to pornography, and wrestling with same-sex attraction, to a life in theater, cruise ships, and broken relationships—Ronnie opens up with honesty about his journey. His story reveals the emptiness of pursuing the world’s ways, and the transforming power of surrendering to Christ. In this candid conversation with Becket Cook, Ronnie shares the highs, the lows, and the turning points that led him out of confusion and into a new life in Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered whether real change is possible, this testimony will encourage you to trust God’s love, mercy, and power to heal.  The Becket Cook Show Ep. 210 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.