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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. May 28

    He Had Nothing Left to Hide. That's When God Showed Up.

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

  7. May 22

    She Left Her Lesbian Relationship After Encountering 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 Join us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality!  Other ways to listen: https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations #Truth #Jesus #LGBTQ #Restoration #Christianity

  8. May 20

    Alan Chambers Arrested: A Sobering Warning About Sin and Compromise

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

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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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