Calibrate Conversations w/ Brady Cone

Brady Cone
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Calibrate Conversations is a podcast that helps to reveal and untangle the lies we have believed as we seek to embrace God's standard for sexuality. Join us weekly as we discuss topics ranging from faith, sexuality, and culture.For more resources, visit www.CalibrateMinistries.com 

  1. Sep 2

    The Truth About Same-Sex Attraction and Following Jesus | Daniel Mingo

    Daniel Mingo has spent decades following Jesus while navigating unwanted same-sex attraction, sexual addiction, marriage, recovery, and ministry. In this conversation, Daniel joins Brady Cone to share his story and discuss what it actually looks like to pursue Christ when same-sex attraction doesn't simply disappear. They talk about prayer, repentance, accountability, identity in Christ, sanctification, and why Daniel rejects the label “gay Christian.” They also discuss Side B Christianity, Revoice, the difference between temptation and identity, and why genuine discipleship requires more than simply changing behavior. This is a conversation about what it means to deny yourself, take up your cross, follow Jesus, and trust God with the process of sanctification—even when that process takes a lifetime. Learn more about Daniel Mingo and ABBA's Delight. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Daniel’s Story of Same-Sex Attraction 09:08 Following Jesus While Attractions Remained 17:00 Marriage, Temptation & Secret Struggles 27:20 Confessing to His Wife 29:17 Recognizing Sexual Addiction 36:59 God Calls Daniel Into Ministry 44:22 Is Change Actually Possible? 47:24 “Pray Away the Gay” vs. Side B Christianity 49:44 Why Daniel Rejects the “Gay Christian” Identity 51:17 Daniel’s Warning About the Gay Christian Movement 54:15 The Problem With Side B Christianity 56:18 Sanctification Takes Time 1:02:48 Why Discipleship Requires Community 1:03:37 Helping Christians With Same-Sex Attraction Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Christianity #SameSexAttraction #FollowingJesus

  2. Aug 26

    The Battle for the Digital Public Square: Why Christians Must Engage

    Social media is shaping what people believe about truth, sexuality, gender, abortion, faith, and the world around them. So should Christians simply walk away from it? For years, the common advice was that social media wasn't the place for meaningful conversations and that nobody's mind was going to be changed online. But what happens when we see people's beliefs being radically shaped by what they encounter on social media? In this episode, we look at social media as the modern public square and why Christians need to be part of the conversation. That doesn't mean becoming argumentative, harsh, or consumed by online debates. Christians are still called to demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit, speak with grace, build real relationships, and examine their own hearts. But if social media is where worldviews are being formed and cultural conversations are happening, Christians cannot simply surrender that space. How can we be bold without being belligerent? How can we speak truth while honoring Christ? And how can social media be used as a tool for God's glory? It's time to think seriously about our role in the digital public square. Timestamps: 00:00 Why My View of Social Media Changed 00:44 Can Social Media Actually Change Minds? 01:23 How Social Media Shapes Beliefs 02:10 “Where Were the Christians?” 02:42 When Christians Are Silent 03:34 Speaking Truth Without Becoming a Blowhard 05:00 Seeing Real Fruit From Social Media 06:29 Why Christians Need to Join the Conversation 07:08 Social Media Is the Modern Public Square 10:11 Be Bold Without Being Belligerent Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Christianity #ChristianWorldview #SocialMedia

  3. Aug 12

    She Was Nearly Aborted...Now She Fights for the "One"

    Conceived in rape and scheduled for abortion — until a law saved her life. Now Rebecca Kiessling fights to make sure every child conceived that way receives the same protection. A conversation on the "rape exception," adoption, and what it actually looks like to support a woman through an unplanned pregnancy. Support Save the One: savetheone.com More episodes: calibrateministries.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 The story — adoption, searching for a birth mother, and the discovery 02:24 The devastation of learning the truth 05:42 Finding identity in Christ 07:39 The mission behind Save the One 08:53 Why "Save the One" — and the problem with the rape exception 12:14 The women who regret their abortions 15:44 The exchange: "Did I deserve the protection I received?" 19:41 How to actually support a woman pregnant by rape 25:52 The Rape Survivor Child Custody Act 28:33 Practical ways to support single mothers 31:06 Resources and how to get involved 33:24 "Happy birthday — I'm so glad you were born." Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #adoption #adoptionstories #unplannedpregnancy #everylife #savetheone #Abortion #Abolition

  4. Jul 20

    Can Parenting Influence a Child's Sexuality? The Biblical Answer

    Can parenting influence a child's sexuality? It's one of the most debated questions in Christian circles—and one that's often answered with extremes. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone responds to the claim that "bad parenting doesn't make kids gay" and explores what Scripture, discipleship, and years of ministry reveal about family dynamics, childhood wounds, and same-sex attraction. This conversation is not about blaming parents. It's about understanding how emotional attachment, trauma, and the lies we believe can shape our hearts while remembering that every person is responsible before God and that true healing is found in Christ. If you're a parent, someone wrestling with same-sex attraction, or simply trying to think biblically about these issues, this episode is for you. In this episode: Do parents cause same-sex attraction? Can childhood trauma influence sexuality? What role do emotionally distant fathers and anxious mothers play? Why grace for parents matters. Understanding the difference between influence and blame. How Romans 1 informs discipleship and healing. Shepherding your child's heart with humility and truth. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Responding to the Facebook claim 03:17 Parents aren't to blame 06:38 Family patterns that matter 07:07 The role of sexual abuse 09:35 Three parenting categories 13:23 Romans 1 and believing lies 15:31 Why ignoring root issues is dangerous 18:00 Understanding the past without excusing sin 20:10 Encouragement for parents 22:48 Final encouragement and ministry invitation If this conversation encouraged you, like this video, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs biblical clarity and hope. Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Parenting #Discipleship #BiblicalTruth

  5. Jun 26

    The Pro-Life Movement Has a Major Problem

    What if one of the biggest debates surrounding abortion isn't happening between pro-choice and pro-life—but within the pro-life movement itself? In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Kristine Harhoef, founder of Not A Victim, to discuss the growing abolitionist movement, the push for equal protection legislation, and why many Christians are rethinking what it truly means to defend the unborn. This conversation explores difficult questions about justice, accountability, biblical ethics, and the role of the Church in ending abortion. This is a discussion every Christian should hear before forming an opinion. Watch until the end and decide for yourself. Timestamps: 00:00 Why This Conversation Matters 01:15 What Makes Abolitionism Different? 03:55 Why Immediate Abolition? 05:14 Calling Sin What It Is 12:23 What Equal Protection Actually Means 16:32 Common Misconceptions About Equal Protection 20:35 Why the Pro-Life Movement Is Divided 23:06 Kristine's Viral Texas GOP Speech 28:09 Is Equal Protection Compassionate? 35:18 Resources for Learning More Resources Mentioned: Abolish Human Abortion https://abolishhumanabortion.com Abolitionist Rising https://abolitionistrising.com Not A Victim https://notavictim.org Things You Say To... https://thingsyousayto.com Calibrate Ministries https://calibrateministries.com Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Abolition #ProLife #Abortion

  6. Jun 24

    Pro-Life and Abolitionists Are Not the Same—Here’s Why

    Is the pro-life movement the same as the abortion abolitionist movement? No — and the difference matters. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with constitutional attorney Bradley Pierce, president of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion and Abolish Abortion Texas, to discuss why Christians should support the abolition of abortion and equal protection for preborn children. Bradley explains how abortion abolitionism differs from the mainstream pro-life movement, why many pro-life laws still fall short, and why equal protection is both a biblical and legal issue. Brady and Bradley also discuss justice, mercy, repentance, the role of pregnancy resource centers, and what Christians can do to faithfully protect life. At Calibrate Ministries, we agree with Bradley that Christians must pursue biblical justice without partiality while also extending mercy and gospel hope to those who repent. Learn more about Bradley and his work here: Website: https://faa.life/ Website: https://abolishabortiontx.org/ Timestamps: 00:00 — Introducing Constitutional Attorney Bradley Pierce 01:56 — Why Abortion Matters to Biblical Sexuality 03:59 — How Bradley Became an Abolitionist 07:14 — Equal Protection and Impartial Justice 08:39 — Why Abolitionists Reject Blanket Immunity 10:31 — Toxic Empathy and the Abortion Debate 17:18 — Why Laws Are Meant to Deter Evil 20:19 — Justice and Mercy Can Work Together 28:28 — The Problem with Pro-Life Incrementalism 34:34 — The Texas GOP Fight for Equal Protection Watch more from Calibrate Ministries: calibrateministries.com Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Abolitionism #BradleyPierce #Abortion

  7. Jun 8

    The Jesse Ridgway Controversy Reveals a Bigger Problem

    When Jesse Ridgway and his wife publicly shared their decision to abort their child after a Down syndrome diagnosis, the internet erupted with outrage. But does this controversy reveal a much bigger problem? In this episode, we examine the deeper issues behind the headlines: abortion, equal protection, the divide between the pro-life and abolitionist movements, and whether our laws should treat unborn children the same as every other human being. This conversation isn't about internet drama. It's about justice, compassion, truth, and the value of every human life. Timestamps: 00:00 Jesse Ridgway Sparks National Debate 01:17 Why This Story Hit So Hard 02:12 The Divide Between Pro-Life and Abolitionism 02:48 Has the Pro-Life Movement Failed? 03:55 Can Society Function Without Justice? 05:07 Why Government Has a God-Given Role 05:33 Justice, Mercy, and Changed Hearts 06:23 Why Compassion Isn't Enough 07:03 Should Christians Call Abortion Murder? 08:09 The Case for Equal Protection Laws 08:45 Why Criminalization Is So Controversial 09:20 What Christians Should Do Next Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Abortion #ProLife #JesseRidgeway #ChristianPodcast #Abolitionism #EqualProtection #BiblicalTruth

  8. Jun 5

    Pride Month: How to Stand Firm Without Pushing People Away

    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 Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #PrideMonth #Christianity #BiblicalTruth

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Calibrate Conversations is a podcast that helps to reveal and untangle the lies we have believed as we seek to embrace God's standard for sexuality. Join us weekly as we discuss topics ranging from faith, sexuality, and culture.For more resources, visit www.CalibrateMinistries.com 

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