Bad Policies, Bad Leadership, Bad Theology: John West Interview - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 186

[@BecketCook]

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[@Lilly2Gbtg]

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[@RobinHollon-o1q]

Love your program! I hope you are safe from the fires. Praying for you

[@timyoder2541]

Great show, Becket, I graduated high school in 1973, so I lived through the 70's. So much of the reason I was able to begin to live as openly gay was the exceptance that began to be fashionable in society. When I read Carter's statements about gay marriage I had the same gut wrenching feeling you expressed, Becket. How many have been led into Hell by these "loving" affirmations of homosexuality. Keep up the excellent work!!

[@mervinhocsonart1921]

Still on this journey of religion myself... if you don't mind me asking, if it's ok with you... how is this experience with you now in the 2020's, after being "openly gay" in the 1970's? Still gay? Still experiencing SSA, but still committed to Christ? Or not SSA anymore? I promise, I won't judge you. God bless.

[@kathynightingale3435]

Hi Beckett - just a quick message from Melbourne, Australia to say that we are praying for everyone in LA and trust that you and your church family are all safe.

[@fiveandtwoball]

I was so sad when "Imagine" was John Lennon was played at First Lady Rosalynn Carter's funeral. A funeral is an opportunity to preach gospel that saves people from Hell, as opposed to singing "no Hell to die for".

[@timyoder2541]

Thought the very same thing

[@KingsDaughter1957]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that. What I originally thought is that actually she wanted "I can only imagine," a totally different view, and that her children had misunderstood her wishes in this regard. But nope, a repeat today at President Carter's DC service! How ironic that such a hopeLESS song ("Imagine") would be played while also hopeFULLY assuming that Jimmy and Rosalynn were "together now" (where???).

[@Andreamom001]

I don’t think a funeral is an appropriate venue to be warning people about Hell. It’s a place to talk about how to get to heaven, the importance of knowing Jesus, and the shortness of the time we have, sure. But trying to scare people with words about Hell in a time of loss and grief does not seem fruitful or kind.

[@timyoder2541]

@Andreamom001 I don't think anyone is talking about scaring people about hell at a funeral service, but I do know and believe that it is a totally appropriate place to preach the Gospel. My Mother died last year and one of her instructions concerning her funeral was that the message of Christ's redemptive work on the cross was spoken.

[@gypsyroverontheroadintheword]

Agreed…this is the “hymn” of the secular world!

[@dawnb7457]

I remember Carter's presidency during my high school years in Dallas. The gas stations had lines, expensive, etc. I have never understood how he could support non-Christian values such as abortion, gay lifestyle, etc.

[@mervinhocsonart1921]

Never knew that... I've been told he was pro-life.

[@marianbauer3275]

I watched the funeral and we realize based on scripture that being good and doing good works does NOT save us! I hope he truly was.

[@emagreene9775]

The scriptures do not say that. The scriptures say that none of us are good, according to our Lord's standards. That why we have to rely on Him and pray for his forgiveness. This is a very basic explanation, but also very truthful and easy to understand.

[@marianbauer3275]

I think you misunderstood what I was saying. Romans 3:23 says "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Also, Romans 3:10 "There is no one righteous, not even one;.."Also, Ephesians 2: 8-9 "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast." My prayer is that Jimmy Carter knew the grace of God. He did many works. As Christians, our works should be as a result of God's saving grace in our lives. ​@@emagreene9775

[@leenieledejo6849]

​@@emagreene9775Firstly that's not what the comment says. You need to read it again. Secondly, please spend your time in the Bible and not listening to men because Scripture does NOT say "none of us are good". The passage you are referring to (in Romans 3) is *ONE* passage that a) cannot be used as doctrine because one sole passage can *never* be used as doctrine and b) should be read in its immediate context and in the context of Romans as a whole and the New Testament as a whole. What does its immediate context tell us? That Paul is referring to PAGAN, PRE-CHRISTIAN Gentiles. He is NOT even talking about Old Covenant believers, never mind regenerate Christians. He also quotes two or three Psalms in that passage and if you read these psalms, you will see that they refer to "the unGodly" and "fools". There are numerous Old Covenant believers who are described as δίκαιοι (dikaioi) meaning "righteous" eg. Elizabeth and Zacharias, Joseph (husband of Mary), Simeon, John the Baptist and Lot (in 2 Peter 2:8). Just do a word study of δίκαιοι (dikaioi). [Sometimes unscrupulous, agenda-driven translations translate it as "just" or "devout" but it means "righteous"]. Furthermore, Job is described as "upright" and "blameless". Noah is obedient. The list goes on. All these people were "above reproach" according to God's standard at the time/the Law. God didn't send his son to suffer and die in order to make us worse than the lost world, the same as the lost world or just as upright as the righteous under the Old Covenant. He sent his son to suffer, die and rise again so that we could be FREE FROM SIN (John 8:34-36, Romans 6), FREE from the power of Satan (1st John chapter 3, Acts 26:18, 2 Timothy 2:26), CLEANSED of all past sin and able to walk in righteousness (not just according to the law set in stone but *in the steps of* Jesus - 1 Peter 2:21 - IMITATING him: 1st Corinthians 11:1). That's what he's talking about in the Sermon on the Mount. That's the new standard which those who trust in him most certainly CAN reach by the power of the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17, Romans 8:9) which Old Covenant believers did not have indwelling. Anyone calling themselves "Christian" who does not believe that the Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead has the power to transform hearts so that they love righteousness and see sin as poison to be avoided at all costs, is walking just as an UNbeliever and God will see them as an unbeliever. Only the unregenerate (i.e not born again/born of the Spirit and so not Christian by definition: John 1:12-13, Romans 8:9) continue in sin according to 1st John chapter 3 and they do so because they don't believe that the way of Jesus is best and they want to put self first (the root of sin according to Romans 13:8-10).

[@gypsyroverontheroadintheword]

Watching the funeral today was quite eye opening….the anthem of the secular world…”Imagine” was sung….this absolutely and unequivocally flies in the face of TRUE Christianity….Carter was a misguided soul!we can all “think” we are Christians….whether it be Carter or Nancy Reagan….it doesn’t matter what we think it matter what scripture commands of those who follow Jesus.

[@GinnyNorton-r6d]

They played the same song at Rosalynn’s funeral - I could not figure it out

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

I turned 28 in 1976, was a single mother of two little boys (my husband left us for another woman) and had to deal with the "energy crisis". What a mess that was. As a Christian, I was unhappy with Carter's unChristian stances you and John West discussed in this video. The other thing that puzzled me was that he didn't seem to be really pro Israel to me. He certainly did side with the "palestinians". I think he probably believed in replacement theology. As President Trump said in the recent press conference, Carter was a "good man" but he wasn't a good president. Carter made so many horrific decisions during his presidency. Thank you for this great interview, Becket!😊

[@valeriefromoregon]

Praying you are safe from the fires and smoke .. 🙏🏻❤️

[@chert2380]

Becket, praying you are safe in LA. Thanks for the interview.

[@georgewagner7787]

They keep saying he lost to reagan over the hostages. But the economy was awful. I was in high school and mom had to stay in line for gas for hours.

[@monicaswavel6074]

Great program. True Christians talk about Jesus and the Word of God constantly! True Christians stand with Israel. True Christians stand for the Word of God.

[@glennmarcus2804]

I stand for Israel because of Jesus, I don’t stand for Israel policies against Christians or preventing Christians from bringing bibles into the country.

[@Sundayschoolnetwork]

I had just come back to Christ in 76. It was also the first time I could vote for president. I voted for Carter because he was "born again." 🥴 Young, dumb, and uniformed.

[@Sundayschoolnetwork]

My godly, sweet mother sent Nancy a Bible. She was very concerned about her salvation. 🥰

[@Marlene-c6u]

We have so many people who are so quick to judge other peoples faith....Many of these people are working their way to heaven, but actually they will be told. . I NEVER NEW YOU. Carter was pointing at others and he should have cleaned his own house .. Now President Reagan, I loved and respected...Thank you Becket. .

[@KingsDaughter1957]

And yet the truth is, WE DON'T KNOW ... only God knows anyone's heart and that's why Jesus is the Judge of eternity. :(

[@leenieledejo6849]

Reagan was in an adulterous "remarriage". Too many Americans are walking in partiality and idolatry, two things that God hates. I don't think that Carter was saved but I don't think Reagan was saved either ("good president" or not) and I can say that because I am free from partiality and idolatry.

[@flowerpower3618]

Bad song choices at his memorial. “ imagine” by John Lennon.

[@nickmartinez7674]

We had a gas station right around the corner and down the hill from my childhood home in Los Angeles County. I looked out my bedroom window early one morning and there was a line of cars around our neighborhood. So I got out of bed started my mom's car and traveled about 30 feet and got in line to get gas. Odd or Even, depending on the last number on your license plate, and that day was our day to get gas. I also remember the failed attempt to free the hostages during Carter's time in office. 😒🙄😔

[@Analia-k5n]

Im praying for you Beckett!!!❤❤❤

[@Marlene-c6u]

This was one of your best episodes...Your guest excellent...

[@tatepasi9519]

Becket was thinking of you with the fires - please keep an ear to the Holy Spirit so you can be safe & preserved.

[@nikidejeu2888]

I came to the states when Reagan just became president. I thought he was wonderful even as a kid...with my limited English. Becket are you doing ok with the fires out there? Praying for all those impacted by this horrific fire that possibly could've been prevented.

[@BobbyDeneke]

Such a great episode, Beckett. I went on Amazon and pre-ordered the hard back of John West book Stockholm syndrome, Christianity. I think we all needed to hear the truth, the fruit of Jimmy Carter. RC Sproul has said many things about apostate Christians. Again, great episode! Please stay safe during these fires.

[@leenieledejo6849]

Sproul was a false Calvinist preacher and was in (self-confessed) bondage to tobacco all his life. Jesus sets us FREE from everything Satanic (1st John chapter 3) and addiction to tobacco is Satanic. He was not free. Most likely because he believed in and preached lies.

[@suestudebaker8866]

I was a young married women with a new baby at the end of '77. It was a nightmare. Hijacking of our planes, hostages, such high interest rates and gas lines. Then his Middle East stands. Not a friend to Isreal. My first time I voted was for Ronald Reagan's 1st term. I was saved at 19 and always felt God moved him into that position after a disastrous Carter Administration. Like now U.S. was weak and our enemies took advantageous of us. Playing for those in the way of the fires.

[@Ruth-xr2dz]

My siblings and cousins were young, married and wanting to buy their first homes during the Carter years. Interest rates 14-18% prevented them from buying a home so they bought trailers. Unemployment in my town reached 28%. It was a devastating time during the Carter Administration. No gas. Few jobs. High interest rates. Low wages. He was not a good president. Habitat for humanity is a good organization but he was probably more suited for that rather than running a country.

[@TexasLyoness]

I was hearing recently about J.C. being a devout Christian, but I had my doubts. I had no idea he made such a statement about gay marriage. That is very telling, along with the campaign poster. My dad despised him. I remember my dad watching Jimmy’s televised Oval Office speeches and he’d get so aggravated that he couldn’t watch them until the end. On the other hand my dad adored Reagan. I miss the Reagan years. 🇺🇸 Reagan was so patriotic and positive. He was the opposite of the divisive leadership we have now. Becket, we were on the same page as far as Nancy Reagan goes. I was thinking the same thing about Nancy regularly consulting with astrologers. Speaking of Jane Wyman I’ve been binge watching Falcon Crest on Amazon Prime Video. There isn’t much I can watch these days on television, so I sometimes resort to older shows. Falcon Crest wasn’t G rated, but by today’s standards it certainly was. What’s happening in California is by design. It’s such a tragedy. May the Lord use it to draw people to Him. I hope many evangelicals are out walking in that area and preaching the gospel. Many will be open to hearing it having lost almost everything and wanting answers. Many of them were so close to losing their lives. Be safe Becket as I’m sure the air is beyond contaminated and not good for the lungs. I hope you have a good indoor air purifier.

[@katiemurphy1124]

You ok in LA?

[@KimDroptiny]

Thank you for a great guest to articulate what we knew in our gut about Carter. I had forgotten many such as Carter legitimizing Hamas! Carter was the last democrat that I voted for. Actually it was my firsts time to vote and I really thought he was a Christian! A Christ follower obeys God's laws and it seems that Carter had a social-gospel faith of good works vs. we are all sinners and no good work of ours can rid of us our sins. Or perhaps he was a cultural Christian as many are in the U.S.

[@s.edwards6485]

Hope you are okay, Becket.

[@springyork1474]

As Casper Ten Boom said, " Just because a mouse climbs into a cookie jar, doesn't make that mouse a cookie. "

[@517-q9j]

Thank you for this!

[@KevinWilliams-dy1sm]

Thank you Becket for this informative but also reflective talk on one of the USA’s “influential” presidents. Leaders should be able to truly think about who they are, what their core values are, and how they as individuals can influence and impact societies/ the world in the present but more importantly in the future when they are no longer around!

[@bethelissaazul674]

God bless you Becket! We are here in LA too and a lot of relatives and friends are here! Be safe!

[@robbieanderson5730]

I was a freshman in college when Jimmy was elected. (I voted for Ford.) One of the many things I remember about Carter was he carried his own suit of clothes over his back walking across the tarmac when boarding Air Force One. He wanted the image of a common man. Later it was revealed there were no clothes in the pack. He had carried an empty bag.

[@michelleduncan9965]

Praying for you Becket.

[@shskr]

Thinking of you, Becket and your team, during this fire. Thought for sure you wouldn't have a program today because of the fire so close to your area. Stay safe, Brother.

[@clivedillen2599]

Thanks for this thoughtful & respectful discussion gents - I appreciate it!

[@springyork1474]

In 1978, my little daughter and I were on a march called The Longest Walk, where Native Americans walked from California to Washington DC. Carter left the country when we came close. Then later, on a friend's radio, we heard; " The President has just met with the Indians! " But we found out that they were really boy scouts dressed up. When it came time to leave Washington DC, the money for us to get home became readily available.

[@tootsiewilliamsmusic]

WOW!!! Just Wow, this was so informative! Thank you!

[@bsouth7944]

I do not believe Jimmy Carter was actually a Christian. So much of his beliefs went completely against the Bible. He was a universalist.

[@ThePrairieChronicles]

We are known by the fruit we produce.

[@vardaainur-michaelmas5462]

Unfortunately, I have had the same stomach churning intuition you described here. I hope he was able to repent and say yes to the Holy Spirit when he met Christ at his death.

[@theelizabethan1]

For Southern Baptists, Jimmy Carter was a divisive figure. Some discerned his drift toward "progressive Christianity." His mother, Lillian Carter, also expressed unconventional religious views. However, "Miss Lillian" gained admirers when she joined the Peace Corp, serving her two years in -- was it in South/Central America ...??

[@angloaust1575]

The word christian goes down well with politicians especially In usa to gain votes from the.bible belt!

[@waza987]

I had never heard “Wear a Sweater” before but it sounds a lot like “Let them eat cake”

[@michelleduncan9965]

Excellent podcast. Thank you.

[@tubermind]

I was a teenager in the 1970's, and I remember how seductive, spiritually, many ideas and philosophies that were swirling around in the ether felt then - it was a worldwide shift. Young, inexperienced and näive people like myself thought these were 'new' ideas, but I have since learned they went far back; some were quite ancient. Over time, we have seen how endorsing them spawned even more rebellion and - gag - it's gotten really bad.. I don't even think Carter understood the gravity in supporting certain of those ideas, nor what their longterm effects would be. It was like a wave that so many of us caught on to, and thought we were so cool. It was like the fairy tale of The Pied Piper - there's even a song from that period ('60's-'70's) that goes, "I'm the Pied Piper🎶"- and just like the old fairy tale, the children - we children - were led astray - and musicians were writing the songs which carried these more loose ideas along, and many parents then (sigh) just felt helpless to deal with our - theft, really.

[@godsgurl2231]

Both Ron and Nancy heavily relied on astrology and regularly consulted the magic arts to guide their lives and decisions. Don't know if it was mostly Nancy, but this has been what I've heard and observed about them. I just don't feel that there has been that many presidents that were truly born again. Abraham Lincoln is the only one I know of that spoke about the 'Living God' and used God's Word to guide his presidency. Most were just conservative and believed in God, but didn't profess Jesus to be the one and only savior. This being said, I still would recognize Reagan and some others to be honorable and upright rulers of our Nation 🙌

[@richardtowne6771]

And here we are in the era when Carter is lambasted and Trump is exalted. What a world.

[@prince6a]

Carter could be “devout” but did absolutely nothing to stop abortion or support Israel. Fruit anyone?

[@prince6a]

Not speaking ill of the dead? Where does that concept come in Scripture?the truth is the truth no matter which side of heaven one is standing on.

[@PatricaBurt]

Shocked, don’t judge a book by it’s cover great show 😂❤

[@KingsDaughter1957]

I think you mean JUDGE (not "huge")

[@Tawadeb]

Hi Beckett hope you're ok with these fires. Take care

[@sueh8990]

Great show; really enjoyed listening to this guest.

[@basinawilley2588]

Carter was a weak man & I could not stand his actions or his simpering proclamations when he was president. He was not a leader, should not have been POTUS.

[@IL-948]

Carter didn’t think gay marriage damaged anyone else🤯 What a disappointment.

[@maxc3470]

I will say it if nobody else will, He was absolutely awful and showed no christian conviction on any level. He was for the Palestinians and totally against Israel. No real christian with any knowledge of the scriptures could take that attitude. I remember the Iranian hostage crisis well and it was if all America was a hostage and we were viewed as weak and helpless. He doesnt deserve all the praise he is getting and I doubt he is getting any where he is right now.

[@truthwatch2858]

Shalom Blessings in Jesus

[@Peg-rm4jx]

Be safe! 🙏❤

[@crystal9626]

Beckett are you Ok in L.A.?

[@annewells2306]

Praying for you and LA 😢

[@Time_Chance]

Mohler explored Carter’s understanding of Christianity very well on The Briefing episode of 12-30-2024.

[@madsheila4169]

You okay, Becket???

[@kimberlysollenberger1552]

So good! There are very Democratic christain mainly in music industry, love Carter. Like Andrew Greer, who does a lot of work for KLove. Because Carter did Habitat for Humanity

[@katmolina2627]

Praying for your safety Becket!🔥🚒🙏

[@Kit1128]

Carter has made comments about not taking the Bible literally, which definitely does not align with being a Christian. Plus, his negative views against the Jewish land, which God gave to His people, sends up red flags. God will decide on the end, but it doesn't look good based on comments and philosophies he's taken

[@bobtaylor170]

I remember an interview in which the interviewer challenged Carter about something, I don't remember what, based on the Bible. Carter, with a smile: "I don't agree with St Paul about that." My mother, who was a believer but was very shy, introverted, and sweet, was indignant, disgusted, even. Absolutely disgusted. She had voted for Carter in 1976, and so had I. I remember that when Carter said it, I was just stunned.

[@brucecampo6543]

I think he should have never been a politician

[@RCGWho]

Jimmy Carter on Gay Marriage, "I believe Jesus would. I don't have any verse in scripture ... I believe Jesus would approve gay marriage, but that's just my own personal belief. I think Jesus would encourage any love affair if it was honest and sincere and was not damaging to anyone else, and I don't see that gay marriage damages anyone else."

[@brucecampo6543]

never knew this about him ,appreciate you sharing the quote

[@tootsiewilliamsmusic]

Be safe!!!!

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

He wasn't the worst president, bottom sure , but I can think of worse ones .

[@cincyborn]

What lesson in the 70s-80s Christian history

[@slippery_slobber]

First time I watched his Sunday schoool lesson on KZbin I felt something was wrong about that guy. 😂😂

[@tubermind]

The peace accords (?) he brokered were a good thing.

[@virgowriter5591]

I think the most important thing we should all do as Christians is humble ourselves and draw nearer to God. There will never be any politician who truly resembles Jesus, the messiah-our Lord and Savior. Yes, we can tune in politics from time to time but it’s not necessary to our salvation to idolize or support anyone in office. At the end of the day we don’t know them personally. It doesn’t matter how conservative or liberal their policy is. The only thing we need to be discussing is how to show the fruits of the Spirit in our own lives!

[@dspencer1201]

"You will know them by their fruits." Our theology is what we believe and is a central aspect to our fruit. By our faith our mind is renewed (Rom 12:2) and our thinking drives our life and practice. Carter showed that he did not know Christ - a false faith as explained in James 2:14-26.

[@springyork1474]

What Carter said and did were different things, when it came to abortion.

[@bethbatchelder932]

It’s good to be reminded that he wasn’t as great as some would think. Pointing out all his imperfections that’s the way of the world. Keeps ya humble. Now go read about Abraham in Hebrews🤯 not a mention of his hiccups! Jimmy is with Jesus that’s all that matters. Jesus is better than just good ❤

[@Kayla-t7g]

I believe when the right president is in office who supports Gods way it extends the time before Jesus comes back. Reagan really had a personal relationship with the Lord. I know for us believers we are all ready for Jesus to come back now, but in reality God wants every soul to be saved before he comes back.

[@springyork1474]

Hearing about Ronald Reagan 's wife, Nancy Reagan read the horrorscope and gave suggestions from it to Ronald. So I don't know how many of them our country was led by. Ronald appeared a humble man, and probably wasn't into it, but she may not have told him where a lot of her advice came from.

[@jeremiahmiller766]

vs. the good theology of Ravi Zacharias

[@bonniebailey8152]

I have to say this is the first time I've been disappointed by an interview on your channel. What good has been accomplished?

[@bethbrafford1752]

Bought out facts that many may not have been aware of

[@RoseyPosey545]

Totally agree. It’s very disheartening to see so many negative, assumptive comments.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

​@@bethbrafford1752which facts ? Carter wasn't a great president, but this seems like a smear .

[@TrishRyan-ey8go]

Have some class! He wasn’t the greatest President. However, he was a good good guy! He helped a lot of people! If you were born poor you may appreciate it!! Have some class please!!

[@humejephcott4543]

Exactly what diseases did Jimmy Carter eliminate?

[@woobiefuntime]

It was a parasite called the guinea worm.

[@kirstinBioethics555]

John West is brilliant! His book Darwin Day in America should be required reading for all people of faith.

[@springyork1474]

I just heard you mention Biden, but it was Obama's third term that he wanted.

[@polarisjustdothework2258]

This seems quite inappropriate

[@peggycuomo1877]

I'm a bit sad you would post this on the day of his funeral.

[@Lilly2Gbtg]

This is rebutting the false stories being perpetuated by media and figureheads about the man. His beliefs were not in line with the Bible.

[@KingsDaughter1957]

Why? Is it truthful? Does truth have a time stamp?

[@jamesmartin3599]

Good point

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

​@@KingsDaughter1957I'm not a fan of Carter but he wasn't even the worst president.

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

@@KingsDaughter1957well said kingsdaughter! We will sit in judgement of angels. Cannot allow sentimental feelings to mar the truth!

[@audreymartin2515]

Please don’t focus on the negative. We are all human beings. Carter may have been a typical southern church goer which often means not a believer. But only the Lord knows those who are His. This is the first of your blogs that has made me sad. My view as a Canadian is that Americans attach their politics (in this case a Democrat - oh no!) where not necessary. It seemed like, a man’s died, so now let’s talk about the fact that he wasn’t a Republican and therefore made all kinds of mistakes. Crazy, especially in regard to your regular great programming.

[@RoseyPosey545]

👏❤ 👏❤

[@virgowriter5591]

I agree. This video was hard to listen to. We don’t know any of these said “Christian politicians” well. We can’t judge them if they were never truly saved or confused. Furthermore, we shouldn’t idolize any current politician who claims to have Christian policies but don’t show fruit in their personal lives !!!

[@susanmcq923]

I must agree that this was an inappropriate time to release this video. You should have waited a few weeks.

[@JustDebra-q2s]

It's not like the show is his eulogy. Who someone was, what they did or didn't do, it is what it is. Whether he speaks on it now, or waited 10 yrs, the man is still passed, and how one views him as a person, or views what he did or didn't do, it is what it is. It would be like someone saying their views on Elvis, on his funeral date. He's gone either way, and how they view the man is what it is on the day of his funeral, or 20 yrs from now. When one expresses those views doesn't matter. Again, the show isn't his eulogy.

[@RoseyPosey545]

@@JustDebra-q2sIt’s a matter of graciousness and good old-fashioned manners.

[@ElijahYecke]

🙄

[@reggiep.803]

Exactly.

[@goodfellabeats]

100% agree.

[@Anita-silver]

Meaning?

[@kristen5959]

Hi Becket, hope you’re safe will in LA and am praying for everyone’s safety. Heads up this is a long message. As a Gen-Z person, I’ve liked some of your videos, and have commented positively before, but on this video, respectfully I think your title is misleading, making out a man like Jimmy Carter to not have done a lot of good during his life on this earth and just contributed a bunch of bad. A better discussion should have been the pros and cons of his legacy from your perspective. It also strikes me as poor-timing that you posted this on the day of his funeral ceremony. He’s done a lot of good serving communities nationally and internationally well and has advocated for peace instead of war, and much more. Carter has a great legacy, though many people can make mistakes over their lifetime. By the way, as an African American woman, Reagan actually said a lot of very racist things, and maybe you should make a video about that titled “Bad Theology, etc. Reagan” but I won’t recommend that. I’m not sure how I feel about your channel anymore. For some time now I’ve felt that it’s diverged from being about you telling your testimony of coming to Christ and helping people to understand the Bible to your videos being motivated by the latest talking points by Cancel-culture political leaders who don’t seek to understand people or where they are coming from, but instead seeks to label people and people’s attempts to address social injustices in this world down to something worthy of canceling or dismissible because they didn’t like some of the things they did or said over a lifetime. I don’t understand how some of your recent videos are doing anything but encouraging cancel-culture. As Christians we should be calling people to think critically about people and social movements, instead of putting easy labels on them as a way to dismiss them and not doing the hard work of understanding where people are coming from. As Christians we should be calling people to have relationships with those they disagree with and have the deep, important conversations divided Christians and a divided nation need to have.

[@Marlene-c6u]

The truth hurts.. .

[@maxc3470]

You and Carter make a good team. You think alike.

[@ShuggaMug]

I think a lot of content creators use grabby titles to draw people into a more complex conversation. I also believe public figures should expect to be discussed publicly. But I really appreciated your thoughtful unique and clearly communicated insight. Much love❤

[@georgewagner7787]

Sometimes people say and do things in their old age. Look at Luther. My mom was sane but kooky after 70.

[@georgewagner7787]

In 2018 he was 95 not in his 80s.

[@jamesmartin3599]

Really couldn’t care less about Reagan.

[@surgedeb]

I love you Becket but I'm literally watching his funeral. This couldn't have waited? How do we know he didn't repent before he died? I find this in bad taste.

[@georgewagner7787]

He was a Baptist. He probably only said liberal things when very old.

[@KingsDaughter1957]

Is it truthful? Does truth have a time stamp?

[@surgedeb]

@KingsDaughter1957 I have no idea if its truthful. But the timing is in bad taste. 🙄

[@KingsDaughter1957]

@@surgedeb I would say if these words had been said at the service, that would have been in poor taste. But if the words are spoken on this public forum and are truthful, I don't have an issue with it. "The truth shall set you free."

[@surgedeb]

@KingsDaughter1957 I had an issue with the timing. That's the only point I made. I have no idea if President Carter repented and neither do you.

[@leslietascoff9784]

John West is the most horrible guest you’ve ever had.

[@audreymartin2515]

Please don’t focus on the negative. We are all human beings. He may have been a truly southern church goer which often means not a believer. But honestly, I don’t think a believing Christian would necessarily talk about Jesus in their leadership.

[@pjdalways]

What about judge not lest YOU be judged?? This is such a tacky, mean spirited attack on a good and humble human being who tried to make a difference in the lives of others. Yet you start by stating twice how you hate to speak ill of the dead. Obviously not!! Now let's hear a list of Reagan's horrible policies. They were many. Iran Contra. Closing mental health facilities, the trickle down theory of economics. I could go on and on. This really is a despicable episode. Last one I'll listen to. Bye

[@RoseyPosey545]

Thank you for saying this. Reading the comments, it’s no wonder the world feels Christians are judgmental and hateful. 😢

[@woobiefuntime]

That doesn't mean that you cant call people out like what you did. We are called to do that. Closing down mental health facilities was a left wing idea . I know because I seen a old video on that.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Reagan definitely wasn't a conservative.

[@Elijah24553]

Third. 😭 lol

[@goombabear]

Carter had homosexual tendencies, although I don't think he acted on them. He was such a poor president, I don't think he deserves the American flag to ve flown at half staff. Many people in my area are not doing that.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

You are lying. He did not. And while he wasn't a very good president, he certainly wasn't the worst.

[@RoseyPosey545]

Did you know him?