Today we're joined by Brian Montgomery, a father from Mississippi who lost his 16-year-old son Walker to suicide last December after Walker was the victim of an online "sextortion" scam. "Sextortion" is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexually explicit picture or video of the victim unless the predator’s demands are met, and often teenage boys are the targets. While this is obviously the most horrifying thing that can happen to one's child, Brian walks us through how he and his wife found their son the next morning and how they uncovered what actually happened to him. We discuss why all parents need to be aware of evil scams like this one, even if their kids don't show problematic behavior, and Brian explains why he finds it important to share Walker's story. We also talk about how the Montgomerys have processed what happened and clung to their faith.

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Timecodes:

(00:59) Interview with Brian begins / about his family
(04:38) No warnings
(07:45) Finding Walker
(14:54) Finding out what happened
(29:55) Allowing children to be alone with a phone
(34:44) Criminal liability & similar stories
(37:27) Warning your kids about this
(41:23) Male and female blind spots
(44:20) Coping

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FBI AND PARTNERS ISSUE NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT ON FINANCIAL SEXTORTION SCHEMES: https://www.justice.gov/usao-vi/pr/fbi-and-partners-issue-national-public-safety-alert-financial-sextortion-schemes

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Ep 788 | The 'Sextortion' Scheme that Killed His Son | Guest: Brian Montgomery

Upbeat and in-depth, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey breaks down the latest in culture, news, theology & politics from a Christian, conservative perspective. Allie’s fresh analysis of the most important issues provides an entertaining and effective way to stay in the know.

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Today BlazeTV's very own Jason Whitlock joins the program to discuss Kanye West's plan to launch an adult film studio, P. Diddy's sex trafficking trial, how rap music can negatively influence its listeners, and the difficulties facing Christian men today. What should we make of Kanye's sinful venture? Is there any good in rap music? And where can Christian men look for good influences in our modern culture?

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Timecodes:

(10:45) Kayne West
(27:17) Negative impacts of rap
(31:31) What's going on with P. Diddy?
(43:00) Themes in music
(53:20) Repealing the 19th amendment?

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Ep 990 | Taylor Swift’s Blasphemy & Title IX Betrayal | Guest: Kristen Waggoner
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-990-taylor-swifts-blasphemy-title-ix-betrayal-guest/id1359249098?i=1000653375778

Ep 768 | Chris Rock: Why Feminists Hate Him | Guest: Jason Whitlock
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000603497793

Ep 181 | Kanye Knows Jesus Is King
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000455482025

Ep 718 | Kanye Praises Hitler & Defends Balenciaga
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000588926867

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Ep 992 | Kanye Is Now a Pornographer | Guest: Jason Whitlock

Today we sit down with professional surfer Bethany Hamilton to discuss the protection of women's sports, her surfing career, childbirth, and standing up for the pro-life cause. Bethany lost her arm in a shark attack when she was just 13 years old and overcame not just relearning how to surf with one arm, but how to compete again and win. She explains how her experience being launched into the public eye led her to share her relationship with Jesus. We talk about her decision to speak out against the World Surf League, which recently allowed men to compete in women's competitions, and the fallout of essentially being blacklisted by the league.

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Timecodes:

(01:30) Surfing & re-learning to surf with one arm
(17:14) Becoming well-known
(21:25) Meeting her husband
(23:00) Surfing while pregnant & motherhood
(30:23) Protection of women’s sports
(50:30) Everylife

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 903 | My VBAC Birth Story
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Ep 466 | My Birth Story & Biblical Motherhood
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Ep 947 | Bethany Hamilton Fights the Trans Tidal Wave | Guest: Ron Simmons
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-947-bethany-hamilton-fights-the-trans-tidal-wave/id1359249098?i=1000644534702

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Ep 991 | Bethany Hamilton on Women’s Sports, Faith & Motherhood

Last week, the Department of Education released its new Title IX rule, expanding the prohibition against discrimination to include discrimination based on “sex stereotypes, sex-related characteristics (including intersex traits), pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.” We discuss what this means for American girls and women. Plus, Kristen Waggoner, president of the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the program to discuss these changes and the ADF's efforts in combatting transgender policies. How can parents stand up for their daughters and against these evil ideologies? And Taylor Swift released a new album with some problematic lyrics, particularly in the song "Guilty as Sin." How should Christians respond?

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Timecodes:

(04:58) Title IX & Kristen Waggoner
(40:08) Men in women’s sports
(48:18) Message to parents
(1:01:56) Taylor Swift

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Ep 816 | Reliving the Trauma of Sharing a Locker Room with Lia Thomas | Guest: Riley Gaines
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Ep 853 | Ne-Yo Speaks Up Against Transing Kids
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relatable-with-allie-beth-stuckey/id1359249098?i=1000623959332

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Links:

THE BLAZE: "Parents sound off after transvestite student with 'hit list' allegedly bashed open Pennsylvania girl's head"
https://www.theblaze.com/news/parents-sound-off-after-transvestite-student-with-hit-list-allegedly-bashed-open-pennsylvania-girls-head

THE BLAZE: "Viral video shows beatdown of middle school girl; many claim attacker is a male who identifies as female. District won't discuss attacker's gender identity."
https://www.theblaze.com/news/viral-video-shows-beat-down-of-middle-school-girl-many-claim-attacker-is-a-male-who-identifies-as-female-district-wont-discuss-attackers-gender-identity

REDUXX: "BREAKING: OK School Sued By Mother Of Female Student Assaulted By Transgender Male In Women’s Washroom"
https://reduxx.info/breaking-ok-school-sued-by-mother-of-female-student-assaulted-by-transgender-male-in-womens-washroom/

THE DAILY WIRE: "Jury Finds Former Loudoun County Superintendent Guilty Of Crime Stemming From Trans Rape Coverup"
https://www.dailywire.com/news/jury-finds-former-loudoun-county-superintendent-guilty-of-charges-stemming-from-trans-rape-coverup

NY POST: "Team forfeits after girls basketball player allegedly hurt in play with male who identifies as female"
https://nypost.com/2024/02/20/sports/team-forfeits-against-kipp-academy-after-play-allegedly-involving-male-who-identifies-as-female/

SPORTSKEEDA: "'The emperor wears no clothes' - Riley Gaines reacts to transgender player impressing in high school girls basketball game"
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-the-emperor-wears-clothes-riley-gaines-reacts-transgender-player-impressing-high-school-girls-basketball-game

INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM: "COMPETITION: Title IX, Male-Bodied Athletes, and the Threat to Women’s Sports"
https://www.iwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IWLC_CompetitionReport_2ndEdition.pdf

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Ep 990 | Taylor Swift’s Blasphemy & Title IX Betrayal | Guest: Kristen Waggoner

Today we discuss HBO's recent Nickelodeon documentary "Quiet on Set" that details alleged and proven instances of child abuse in the child-acting industry and specifically at the kids' network Nickelodeon. The series highlights the careers of Amanda Bynes, who famously struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues after she stopped acting, and Drake Bell, who has now come out with his own shocking and tragic testimony of being abused by a Nickelodeon dialogue coach. What does this mean for the acting industry at large? What should parents do if their children want to get into entertainment, and do kids have a place at all as the household breadwinner?

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Timecodes:

(00:43) Intro to Nickelodeon documentary
(08:50) Dan Schneider / Amanda Bynes
(19:55) Questionable “jokes” in show
(36:05) Jason Handy and Brian Peck
(38:30) Drake Bell
(1:00:40) Protecting kids

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Ep 714: The Balenciaga Story is Even Worse Than You Think
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Ep 989 | Nickelodeon Has a Predator Problem

Today we discuss the recent controversy over Mark Driscoll's public rebuke of a stripper's performance during the opening of the Stronger Men's Conference. Magala took off his shirt, ascended a pole, and swallowed a sword at the event, which was organized by James River Church in Missouri. Was Driscoll out of line? Plus, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's daughter recently came out as transgender. We go through some other children of celebrities who have also become LGBTQ+. And recent maulings by pit bulls raise the question: Should the breed be banned?

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Timecodes:

(00:30) Mark Driscoll & sword swallowing debacle
(23:55) Golden Bachelor breakup
(36:45) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter is “trans”
(47:15) Pitbulls

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Ep 806 | Justice For Maple: A Story of Pit Bulls & Political Corruption | Guest: Holly Simon
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Ep 986 | Steven Furtick Gives a Master Class in Narci-gesis
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Ep 788 | The 'Sextortion' Scheme that Killed His Son | Guest: Brian Montgomery

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