Calibrate Conversations w/ Brady Cone

How should Christians respond to Pride Month?

Many believers find themselves caught between two extremes: staying silent or responding with anger. In this episode, Brady Cone explores a better way forward—one rooted in biblical truth, gospel hope, and genuine influence.

Discover how Christians can stand firm in their convictions, engage the culture with wisdom, and share truth without unnecessarily pushing people away.

Whether you're navigating conversations online, engaging with friends and family, or simply wondering how to make a difference in today's culture, this discussion offers practical guidance for responding with both truth and grace.

👇 Let us know in the comments: How do you think Christians should engage during Pride Month?

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why Pride Month Matters for Christians

01:00 – Checking Our Own Pride First

03:13 – Three Ways Christians Respond to Culture

04:24 – What Actually Changes People's Minds

05:25 – The Importance of Public Discourse

06:13 – Why Christians Must Engage the Public Square

07:45 – Speaking Truth With Grace

09:27 – Counting the Cost of Influence

11:48 – Responses That Often Backfire

14:12 – Examples of Effective Cultural Engagement

16:08 – Standing Firm Without Pushing People Away

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#PrideMonth #Christianity #BiblicalTruth

Cam Lambert shares how years of hidden pornography addiction eventually led to devastating consequences, public exposure, and hopelessness. But when everything came crashing down, God used brokenness, confession, and Christian community to completely transform his life.

This is a powerful testimony about shame, redemption, repentance, discipleship, and the hope found in Christ. Based on a conversation from the Calibrate Conversations podcast.

Timestamps:

0:04:04 — Hidden Sin Turns Into Double Life

0:06:21 — First Time Seeing Christians Confess Sin

0:07:24 — The Text Message Confession That Changed Everything

0:08:26 — Arrested, Exposed, And Certain His Life Was Over

0:10:05 — Choosing Between Porn And The Bible

0:11:43 — Why Jail Became A Turning Point

0:13:19 — “I Had Nothing Left To Hide”

0:16:17 — Turning His Past Into Ministry For Other Men

0:27:08 — The Alarming Pornography Statistics Inside The Church

0:49:42 — Over 400 Men Sign Up For Fight Club Ministry

Check out Cam's Ministry  @TheOneLostSheepMinistries  

Website: https://theonelostsheep.com

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#Pornography #Truth #Jesus

Patti Height shares her powerful testimony of growing up with gender confusion, same-sex attraction, abuse, addiction, and deep loneliness — and how an encounter with Jesus Christ completely transformed her life.

In this conversation with Brady Cone, Patti opens up about:

childhood confusion and trauma,

addiction and destructive relationships,

life inside LGBTQ identity,

the moment she encountered the truth of the Gospel,

and how both she and her girlfriend surrendered their lives to Christ on the same day.

This is ultimately a story about truth, repentance, grace, discipleship, and the transforming power of Jesus.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Patti’s Introduction & Why These Testimonies Matter

02:34 — “You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Make You Free”

05:02 — Childhood Gender Confusion Begins

09:03 — Abuse, Rejection, and the Seeds of Deception

17:05 — Alcohol, Drugs, and Escaping the Pain

22:54 — Marriage, Abuse, and Eventually Coming Out as Gay

37:04 — The Question That Changed Everything

39:00 — Searching for God and Opening the Bible

47:36 — Patti Gives Her Life to Jesus

49:45 — Leaving the Relationship and Following Christ

Check out Pattie's ministry, Out of Egypt Ministries ( @pattiheight2493 ) here:

Website: https://outofegyptministries.org

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCeNnvR8n3RMBXcKRihBz6w/featured

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#Truth #Jesus #LGBTQ #Restoration #Christianity 

Alan Chambers — former president of Exodus International — was recently arrested in what authorities describe as a child enticement sting operation. In this video, we respond to the news with both truth and grace, discussing sin, compromise, repentance, and the importance of gospel hope.

This conversation also addresses how stories like this are often used in broader cultural debates surrounding sexuality, faith, and transformation in Christ. Rather than celebrating someone’s downfall, Christians are called to pray, remain vigilant against sin, and point people toward the redeeming power of Jesus.

Topics covered:

-The history of Exodus International

-Alan Chambers’ theological shift over the years

-The destructive nature of unrepentant sin

-How Christians should respond biblically

-Why gospel hope still matters

-Ministries and testimonies of transformation in Christ

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#Christianity #Repentance #Truth

She planned to have a sex change operation. Today, she lives as a woman — and she has a dissertation full of research to prove her transformation wasn't an accident.

In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, we sit down with Linda Seiler — a woman who identified as transgender and same-sex attracted from childhood — and Andrew Rodriguez, a licensed professional counselor, to tackle one of the most controversial topics in culture and the church right now: conversion therapy.

Is it harmful? Is it even real? And what does the research actually say?

We break down:

* What "conversion therapy" actually is (vs. what the media says it is)

* The Pila & Sutton 2021 longitudinal study showing measurable change IS possible

* Linda's personal story of transformation through surrender to Jesus

* Why the opposite of homosexuality isn't heterosexuality — it's holiness

* How James 5:16 and community played a role in Linda's healing journey

* What the church gets right and wrong about same-sex attraction

This isn't a political conversation. It's a Gospel one.

Learn more about Linda here:

Website: https://lindaseiler.com/home/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RevLindaSeiler/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RevLindaSeiler/featured

 @RevLindaSeiler  

Learn more about Andrew here:

Youtube:  @PsychoBible  

Blog: https://psychobible.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/PsychoBible_AR

Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-407585

Locals:  https://psychobible.locals.com/  

Odysee: https://odysee.com/@PsychoBible:d

Join my email list by contacting me at [email protected].

My counseling practice: www.integritychristiancounseling.care

Timestamps:

0:03:13 — “I Felt Like a Boy Trapped in a Girl’s Body”

0:03:40 — “I Was Ready to Transition as a Kid”

0:04:53 — “I Was Suicidal Because I Hated My Body”

0:05:36 — “I Thought Jesus Would Take It All Away Overnight”

0:06:55 — “The Moment That Started My Transformation”

0:07:45 — “I No Longer Wanted to Be a Man”

0:10:47 — “Even Without Culture, We Still Struggle”

0:14:40 — “Conversion Therapy Isn’t Even a Real Term”

0:32:35 — “Change Was Never My Goal”

0:35:01 — “Transformation Happens as You Surrender”

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#Transgender #Therapy #Transformation

This conversation started with a few comments… and quickly turned into something much bigger.

In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady sits down with Amber to unpack one of the most debated topics in the church today—gender roles.

They walk through:

The difference between egalitarian and complementarian views

Why this issue creates so much tension (even among Christians)

Amber’s personal journey from supporting women in ministry to rethinking everything

How culture—and even the church—has shaped the conversation

This isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about finding clarity in what Scripture actually teaches.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Why This Conversation Matters

0:38 — The Backlash That Started It All

2:17 — Understanding the Three Views

2:54 — What Is Egalitarianism?

3:41 — What Is Complementarianism?

4:41 — Where the Culture Gets It Wrong

9:04 — Amber’s Story Begins

11:48 — Questioning What She Was Taught

16:01 — The Tension Between Culture and Scripture

24:47 — Finding Clarity in a Confused World

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#CalibrateConversations #Complementarian #Egalitarian

Why are so many kids identifying as transgender today—and why are so many parents unprepared for it?

In this powerful workshop, Brady breaks down the massive cultural shift happening right now, why identity has become self-defined, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. From the rise in gender dysphoria to the growing number of detransition stories, this conversation tackles one of the most important and difficult issues facing families today.

We also explore how parents are being impacted, the role of culture and social influence, and how to respond with both truth and compassion.

This is a conversation every parent, leader, and Christian needs to hear.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why This Conversation Matters

02:30 – The Cultural Shift to Transgender Issues

04:00 – Personal Story: “I Would’ve Been Trans Today”

05:45 – What the Bible Says About Gender

08:30 – The 3 Core Lies About Gender Identity

09:15 – Lie #1: Identity Is Self-Determined

10:00 – Lie #2: Feelings Define Gender

11:00 – Lie #3: External Change Brings Wholeness

15:30 – Truth #1: Identity Is Given by God

18:15 – Truth #2: We Are Body and Soul

22:45 – Truth #3: Transformation vs Transition

27:30 – The Effects of the Fall and Gender Dysphoria

30:00 – Why This Issue Is So Complicated

35:20 – Real Story: Transition and Redemption

39:00 – The Impact on Parents

42:30 – Being a “Hospital for the Sick”

45:00 – The Detransition Wave Explained

49:30 – The Arc of Transition and Regret

55:00 – Examining Our Own Identity

58:00 – Speaking Truth and Hope to Others

1:02:00 – Q&A Begins

1:02:30 – Why Are Kids More Susceptible?

1:08:20 – How to Reach a Trans Family Member

1:10:45 – Teachers and Job Risks

1:14:20 – The Pronouns Question

1:21:40 – “Why Did God Make Me This Way?”

1:26:40 – Trans Athletes in Sports

1:31:45 – Setting Boundaries with LGBTQ Loved Ones

1:37:50 – Final Thoughts on Pronouns

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#transgender #identity #culture

Many parents assume their kids are fine—but in reality, many teens are quietly questioning, struggling, and even drifting from their faith without their parents knowing.

In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Peter Kupisz, an apologist and ministry leader who has worked with students and families around the world. Peter shares what he’s seeing globally when it comes to faith, culture, and the growing influence of identity issues on young people—and why so many teens feel forced to choose between being “loving” and believing the Bible.

He also introduces Dinner School, a simple, practical tool designed to help parents disciple their kids through short videos and guided conversations—making it easier to build a strong, thoughtful Christian worldview right at home.

👉 Learn more about Dinner School: https://dinnerschool.org

📱 Search “Dinner School” in the app store (Android available, iOS coming soon)

If you’re a parent trying to navigate faith, culture, and discipleship in today’s world—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

0:04:51 — Teens Struggling in Silence

0:05:44 — They Don’t Care If It’s True Anymore

0:06:31 — The Two Options Teens Are Given

0:07:24 — The Missing Third Option

0:08:11 — Parents Don’t Know What’s Happening

0:08:58 — Worldviews Are Changing Quietly

0:09:44 — Teens Aren’t Prepared for the Real World

0:10:43 — Why So Many Kids Walk Away

0:12:15 — The Simple System to Disciple Your Kids

0:24:23 — Why Parents Must Lead Discipleship

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#Parenting #Kids #Discipleship

What happens when the definition of marriage changes?

In this conversation, Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, explains how cultural, legal, and technological shifts reshaped marriage and family law — and why she believes those changes have had profound consequences for children.

Faust argues that when marriage was redefined primarily around adult desires and fulfillment, the structure that once connected children to their mother and father was fundamentally altered. She explains how developments like no-fault divorce, reproductive technologies, and the legal redefinition of marriage have changed the way society understands parenthood and family.

The central question she raises is simple but controversial:

What happens to children when marriage stops being organized around their needs?

This discussion explores the history of these changes, the legal implications, and the broader cultural debate about marriage, parenthood, and children’s rights.

Watch the full conversation to hear Katy Faust’s perspective on one of the most debated issues in modern family policy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Why Katy Faust Started Them Before Us

02:05 The Cultural Shift Around Marriage

04:00 The First Redefinition of Marriage: No-Fault Divorce

06:30 The Role of Technology in Reshaping Parenthood

08:45 How Children Became Secondary in Family Law

10:50 Why Biology Matters in Parenting

14:05 Adoption vs Reproductive Technologies

17:45 What Obergefell Changed About Parenthood Law

20:20 Are Children Becoming a Commodity?

23:15 The Greater Than Campaign Explained

26:10 How Christians Should Respond to Cultural Change

30:30 Truth, Compassion, and Difficult Conversations

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Them Before Us

https://thembeforeus.com/

Greater Than Campaign

https://greaterthancampaign.com/

Katy Faust Website

https://katyfaust.com/

Book: Them Before Us — Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement

https://katyfaust.com/books/

Book: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City

https://katyfaust.com/books/

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#children

#marriage

#family

Joshua Inman shares his powerful testimony of growing up struggling with gender confusion, same-sex attraction, shame, and identity. For years he believed lies about God and about himself — including the devastating lie that God hated him.

In this honest conversation, Joshua explains how God slowly exposed those lies, brought deep healing, and showed him the truth about identity, grace, and surrender.

His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far someone feels from God, His love is still pursuing them.

This episode of Calibrate Conversations explores identity, sanctification, spiritual healing, and the long journey of following Christ through difficult struggles.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:43 Growing Up in a Christian Home

3:44 Bullying and Identity Confusion

6:23 His Father Leaves the Family

7:35 Junior High Was Hell

9:43 Same-Sex Attraction Begins

14:56 Moving to the Philippines as a Missionary

19:17 Discovering Exodus International

28:56 God Reveals the Root of His Pain

1:03:27 Final Reflections on Identity and Faith

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#Testimony #LGBTQ #Identity #Christianity