Real and intriguing conversations about the Black community and how we can move forward into biblical human flourishing. Hosted by: Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins. Sponsored by the Center for Biblical Unity.
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All The Things podcast with Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson. Where we comment on all the things related to God, the Bible and real life.
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Everything that we see around us is the product of ideas, of ideologies, of worldviews. That's where everything starts. Worldviews are not all the same, and the differences matter a lot. How do you judge a tree? By its fruits. How do you judge a worldview? By its physical, tangible, observable fruit. The things it produces. Ideas that are noble and true produce beauty, abundance, and human flourishing. Poisonous ideas produce ugliness. They destroy and dehumanize. It really is that simple. W ...
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The Becket Cook Show was created by Becket Cook to discuss relevant topics and to crush the lies of culture with truth. Becket Cook was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. After graduating from college, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and acting, finding success in both. He eventually became a production designer working on fashion shoots for brands such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Gap, L'Oréal Paris, and Nike. Becket lived as a gay man until 2009, when he reluctantly agr ...
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IFF fellows Isaac Willour & Rena Mainetti take a deep dive into issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural issues, hosting wide-ranging conversations with a plethora of guests.
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Art Evangelizes Culture with Jeremiah & Mona Enna, & Hector Ramirez
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Is there such a thing as Christian art? Or are there just Christians who make great art that represents something of the nature of God? There are no Christian bagels, surgeries, or financial portfolios, so why do we expect artists in our churches to create sculptures or plays that are "Christian?" Only humans can be Christians. Let's bring freedom …
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Monique and Kevin answer your questions!Di Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Global Security, Armed Conflict & Isolationism | 9/7/24 | #189
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The world feels like an unstable place. It seems like we are constantly standing on the brink of military conflict. Some conservatives are raising questions about these on-going conflicts and that we seem to be constantly involving ourselves in other countries’ business. We've asked our friend, Kevin Briggins, to come on the show and share his pers…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Mark shares his incredible story of how God supernaturally healed him from AIDS while dying in the hospital, and how he experienced heaven and hell. Mark's Website: https://exchangeministries.org The Becket Cook Show Ep. 172 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Joi…
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MARRIAGE (10 Words to Heal Our Broken World Series)
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Historically, the definition of marriage has been rich, calling humanity toward a knowledge of the truth of our very nature. Based on biblical principles, marriage was understood to be: “A God-ordained, comprehensive, exclusive, and permanent union that brings a man and a woman together as husband and wife, to be father and mother to any children t…
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SEX (10 Words to Heal Our Broken World Series)
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Sex and its definition are powerful, literally bringing life to individuals, marriages, and families. Meanwhile, false definitions of sex abound and lead individuals and society into incredible confusion and pain. Let’s look at popular definitions today and compare them with a definition of sex founded on biblical principles and consider why the di…
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Black Spaces | Episode 39 | Off Code
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Kevin and Monique discuss the tension between the call for BIPOC-only spaces with the call for racial integration in nearly every space. What is the principle here?Di Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Election Mega-Episode | 8/24/24 | #188
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Politics is complicated and emotional. We have asked Kevin to come on and help us break down critical parts of the party platforms in light of the Christian worldview.Di Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Lisa Garcia who was involved with gangs in L.A., heroin addicted, in prison for many years, and a lesbian who was saved by God. Her story is inspiring! The Becket Cook Show Ep. 171 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover mo…
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Join Scott, Dwight, and Luke to discuss this week's interview with Calvin Beisner and David R. Legates, authors of Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism. Our question is, how do Christians provide a Biblical worldview perspective to this discussion on climate change? As the sons and daughters of the Creator of this planet, how can we fulfill our m…
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Climate & Energy: The Case for Realism with E. Calvin Beisner & David R. Legates
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What should Christians really think about climate change? What does the Bible have to say about creation care? E. Calvin Beisner, Ph.D. and Dr. David R. Legates, Ph.D. from the Cornwall Alliance have spent their lives trying to provide this perspective. Their new book, Climate and Energy,brings together numerous experts on climate science, physics,…
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Is Your Home Toxic? Healthy Home Josh Interview
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! Today’s episode is different from the others. That’s because Josh Kaye, who has worked with me on the show from the very beginning, has written a new book about health called, “Toxic: A Comprehensive Guide to a Healthier Home.” I think you will enjoy this one. And learn a lot! Josh's Instagram: https://www.i…
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What happens when a committed communist finds faith in Christianity? Héctor Ramírez, our special guest, shares his gripping journey from embracing Marxist ideology in his small Colombian hometown to being transformed by Christ. His remarkable story highlights the impact of faith, beauty, and the arts in bridging the gap between truth and today's po…
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Being Pro Life in Real Life | 8/10/24 | #187
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A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. This week, our friend Erin Kunkle, is coming on the show to discuss her experience as a teenage mother and her journey to the faith.Di Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Krista Bontrager and Monique Dyson on their new book, “Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism.” Walking in Unity is about bringing Christ-centered answers to issues of race and racism. Drawing a clear distinction between the secular culture's …
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HUMAN (10 Words to Heal Our Broken World Series)
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Humans are not merely animals or radically autonomous agents, and identity groups do not simply define us. It's time Christians challenge our modern culture's false understanding of human dignity and worth by contrasting it with the beautiful biblical definition of humanity. Imagine the impact if Christians could champion what it means to be humans…
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Shepherds for Sale | 8/3/24 | #186
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We have been sounding the alarm for several years about the creep of progressive ideology coming into evangelical institutions since the beginning of the ministry. We have been especially vocal about issues related to indiscriminate hiring. Our friend, Megan Basham, has noticed many of the same problems but investigated things through a different m…
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Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism with Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager
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Are you tired of the endless divisive drone on race hustling, white guilt, victim culture, and the list goes on? You're not alone; it's time for a refreshing, biblically-based perspective on racial reconciliation that gives an unbiased perspective on disparities to determine genuine injustices and highlights the need for unity and individual respon…
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How to Choose a Christian School | 7/27/24 | #185
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More and more people are looking for alternatives to public education. We invited our friend, Jerry Nelson, Chief Ministry Officer at ACSI to share about the pros and cons of Christian schools. What are some important things to look for to see if it's a good fit for your family? Plus, we ask Jerry about ACSI's vision to put discipleship and biblica…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Megan Basham, a culture reporter for the Daily Wire, about her new book, “Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.” Liberal theology isn’t new. Pastors and theologians have drifted, slipped, or even plunged into doctrinal error f…
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TRUTH (10 Words to Heal Our Broken World Series)
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Truth is an internal, personal, and subjective sense of reality that exists only in the mind. It's a social construct created to advantage whatever group currently holds power. These are the predominant understandings of one of the most important words in our world. The majority of people around you think and act based on this understanding. Today,…
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with former lesbian, Patti Height, about her amazing story of coming to faith in Christ. Not only did she get saved, but her girlfriend did as well…AT THE SAME TIME! Must watch! The Becket Cook Show Ep. 168 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the…
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Scott Allen explains the important timing of his forthcoming book, 10 Words To Heal Our Broken World: Restoring the True Meaning of Our Most Important Words. He shares why words and their definitions are critical and how each of us can faithfully steward, preserve, and pass these God-given words and meanings to future generations. We pray God will …
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Kevin and Monique speak with pro-life advocate, Toni McFadden on her journey through adoption, her current work in the pro-life space, and how the abortion industry harms the black community.Watch Toni's Instagram response to Lecrae's comments about abortion: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIY0kWzDL8w/?igsh=OGg3MWNhand0amFuRead Toni's blog post respo…
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Reacting to the Apparent Assassination Attempt of President Trump | 7/13/24 | #184
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In this special edition of All The Things, Monique, Krista and Kevin went live to offer some biblical wisdom about the apparent assassination attempt on President Trump.Di Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Cynthia Garrett about her new book, “The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies.” Cynthia navigates the misinformation in the world around us and helps us see the truth about sex, sexuality, and sexual freedom. Within the pages of “The Naked Truth,” …
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Policy Won’t Change a Pro-Abortion Culture with Naomi Smith
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In the fight to end abortion, changing policies is necessary, but it falls woefully short of solving the problem. Today, we have a culture that worships sex, and unless this changes, abortion will be an inevitable consequence of this lifestyle. To end abortion, we need to shift our target upstream to the root lies behind this worship, specifically …
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Honoring Your Parents (even when it's difficult) | 7/6/24 | #183
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Krista shares some thoughts in response to a recent question we received: How do you obey the fifth commandment (see Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20) when you are an adult, especially if your parents are difficult people or were abusive to you as a child?Di Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager
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Want More Enjoyment?
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Do you want to experience enjoyment in this life? One of the keys is hidden in the first command given to us in Scripture in Genesis 1:28, “God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.” Did you know fructus in Latin means both “fruit” and “enjoyment”? Tell us if we’re wrong, but it sounds lik…
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Monique and Kevin reflect on the recent presidential debate and consider the impact on black Americans. They also answer the big question on social media: Are black jobs really a thing?Di Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with former psychic medium about her years as a psychic and then her dramatic conversion to Christ. She is an ex new-ager turned Christian, who uses her platforms and ministry to share the gospel and warn people against the unfruitful works of darkness of the new age and occu…
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A Game Plan for Post-Christian Cultures with Lennox Kalifungwa
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How can we really build Christ-honoring cultures these days? How should our approach be different from past generations now that we live in a time when there is often a negative perception of believers? This week’s guest, Lennox Kalifungwa from Zambia, shares practical ways we can shape cultures that reflect the truth, goodness, and beauty of God’s…
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Kevin posted a picture of Abraham Lincoln this week on social media in celebration of Juneteenth. It blew up. Monique and Kevin share their perspectives on the pros and cons of Juneteenth and how it's been hijacked by race grievance hustlers.Di Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins
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Should Christians Participate in IVF & Surrogacy? | 6/22/24 | #182
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A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. This week, our friend Katy Faust (from Them Before Us), is coming back on the show to discuss recent developments in the public conversations about IVF and surrogacy. We are going to consider these technologies in light o…
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15 Suprising Rules for Life: J. Warner Wallace Interview
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with J Warner Wallace about his new book, “The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.” In his book, Wallace explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder i…
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Famed Anti-Christian Dawkins Now Celebrating Christian Culture
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Recently, the famed atheist intellectual Richard Dawkins showed his cards when he called himself a cultural Christian. It’s fascinating to see someone as anti-Christian as Dawkins appreciating the culture that was built on Christian values. But can the culture he enjoys in the West actually be sustained within a secular and atheistic worldview? Fur…
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What is the Woke Right? | 6/15/24 | #181
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Last month, we did a show about the "woke right." And then our friend, Alisa Childers, re-released it on her podcast platform. Since then, we've received a lot of feedback about the show and continued to research the issues. Some people say the "woke right" isn't a thing. Others say, it's "absolutely a thing." It's a lot to process. We don't claim …
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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, I talk with a Jewish man who struggles with same-sex attraction, but found freedom in Christ! His story and inspiring. Taylor's YouTube Channel Taylor's Website The Becket Cook Show Ep. 164 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover more Christ…
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Following this week's discussion with author, writer, and speaker John Stonestreet, we wanted to leave you with some practical application steps you can take away from the episode. Join us for this post-show discussion as we try to get practical. View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page! D…
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The foundation of our society has shifted beneath our feet. Where there was once a firm base rooted in the Bible, we now find our culture in a moral freefall. Special guest John Stonestreet from the Colson Center reveals how subtle shifts have radically eroded people’s ability to find truth, identity, justice, and meaning. Believers have a responsi…
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