From SSA to Wife & Kids: Marc Tabailloux Testimony - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 160

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Becket Cook was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He attended Jesuit College Preparatory
School of Dallas. After graduating from college, Becket moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of writing and acting, finding success in both. He eventually went on to become a production designer working with the top photographers and directors in the world on fashion shoots for magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and for ad campaigns such as Gap, L'Oréal Paris, and Nike.
Finding a new sense of freedom in L.A., Becket also fully engaged in his new life as a gay man. He had a series of many relationships with men throughout the next fifteen years.
In September of 2009, Becket met a stranger at a coffee shop in Silver Lake who invited him to his church in Hollywood called Reality L.A. Becket reluctantly agreed to attend the service. After hearing the sermon that Sunday, Becket was utterly transformed by the gospel and gave his life to Christ. He also knew on that day when God revealed Himself to him that homosexuality was a sin and that he could no longer live that life. Becket was more than happy to count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord.
Becket spends much of his time in ministry speaking at churches, universities, and conferences helping believers (and non-believers) understand this issue biblically, theologically, culturally, and personally. Balancing grace and truth when teaching on this subject is of primary importance. His goal is to challenge the current cultural narrative about sexuality in general and homosexuality in particular by demonstrating through his personal testimony and biblical truths that, yes, homosexuality is still a sin, and that following Christ is infinitely more satisfying and joyous.
He has lived all over the world in major cities such as Rome, Vienna, and Tokyo.
Becket graduated from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in 2017 with a Master of Arts in Theology.
Becket’s book, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption, with a
foreword by Francis Chan, published by Thomas Nelson, released July 30, 2019.
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[@BecketCook]

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[@dannymealer3499]

Trying to develop a game plan to leave my husband. Would love a chance to talk with you and get some advice as I start seeking my freedom

[@leaozturk9923]

We are fighting a spiritual battle. Man looks on the outward apperance but God sees the heart. He knows what lies we battle. He told me in my mind: You feel like an orphan but you aren't. It is your responsibility to Take me at my Word

[@leaozturk9923]

@@dannymealer3499 Seek 1st the Kingdom of God and all will be added. Proverbs 3:4-6 God is life and as soon as you are willing to surrender to Jesus and see you dont have it. There is no game plan. Only God can deliver you . Call on Him He has the plan and lovez you and even despite yourself and the sin He will use you for His glory but He loves you and wants us all to have a personal relationship with Him and even writing this He is showing me I need to Trust Him more. God bless you for writing this and seeking help. God will help you if you let Him and call on His name

[@HeedGodsWord]

@@dannymealer3499 Are you surrendered to Jesus Christ - born again? If you have obeyed the gospel (1 Cor 15:1-4) then the Holy Spirit will lead you unto all truth. God knows exactly what you're up against so always pray! Read Eph 6:10-18 and put on the whole armour of God every day. We truly wrestle not against flesh and blood but rather, the spirits that manipulate all of us. God can send His Spirit to protect you and fight for you. Read God's word every day. I was born again 10 years ago after a real Christian witnessed to me and encouraged me to start reading the King James bible. I scoffed at first but after a few months battling with God's truth, repenting of my sins, I surrendered at the cross and asked Jesus to save me. I've never been the same since. My life changed - old friends left me - I never intended that to happen, but I gained new ones. God provided. One dear friend I considered to be like a brother to me was in a SSmarriage. We had been through a lot together through our highschool, college, and then to our late 30's. He had gotten married to another man a few months before I got saved. We met one time after I got saved and I told him my testimony. He politely told me he wasn't interested. I actually never saw him again. He stopped calling and answering my letters. I pray for him often, hoping he and his husband will become born again. I pray that God send Christians their way...even Becket Cook, lol. God can move the mountains for us. Just pray and trust in Him. Leave all your cares on Him. Meanwhile, do your best to obey Him by learning of Him (reading the Bible.) I'll be in prayer for you.

[@carakerr4081]

All glory and honor be to our Lord Jesus Christ! I am now happily married to a man after having been in a same sex marriage. God can heal and bring us into full communion with Him and His Church. 🙏❤️🙏🙌🙌🙌

[@lisak1895]

Thank you for your testimony. God bless

[@marctabailloux3768]

That's so awesome to hear Cara! So glad that God shows his glory through people like you!

[@peoplelover2024]

Gives me hope for my youngest son! Thank you!

[@bethnelson8316]

@@peoplelover2024our son also told us 2 1/2 years ago , he was gay. We were devastated and pray every day for his salvation. He was raised in a Christian home and says that he believes but still lives this lifestyle.

[@judyswiderski2682]

Wow. All the saints need to pray for all.other saints that they may be able to stand. Ephesian 3:16-17

[@ronascott168]

I grew up in a Christian home. My father was a pastor and my parents were full-time in the ministry. Only when I was in my forties did I 'discover' who Christ was and gave my life to Him. Being borne in a Christian home does not automatically make you a Christian. It was an amazing experience and still is.

[@anng7514]

Awesome!!! As they say, " God does not have grandchildren, only children."

[@ErinTabailloux]

Thanks everyone for writing such encouraging comments about Marc and for listening to his story! It’s a privilege to see him walk with the Lord and I’m glad you all got to see a glimpse of who this amazing man is! Ps y’all are spot on about him having hydrocephalus… NOT hydro syphilis 😂 that one cracked us up!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I love your and Marc’s story, Erin! You both seem like wonderful, godly people and I appreciate the way Marc explained the beginning of your relationship. Putting God first will always be the beginning of a great life story!

[@chunwong1807]

I hope you can share your story on the show and shed light on the challenges you faced and why you decided to marry Marc.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you and Marc! God Bless

[@philnahenriet2550]

@erin Tabailloux you are an one-of-a- kind wonderful women. Thank you!! God bless❤🫡🙏

[@ab.5650]

Hi Erin! God bless y'all, sister!!!

[@l.a.w.79]

The fact that he survived hydrocephalus is huge in itself! That could have resulted in permanent brain damage. What a testimony!!!!

[@User_Happy35]

Testicular cancer too!

[@l.a.w.79]

@@User_Happy35 I know!!!!!! Just really mind blowing. I only know one other person who survived hydrocephalus and was able to maintain average cognitive functioning. She still had a slight deformity on the skull due to the fluid. But I told her over and over again.(she was in middle school) that she was a miracle baby!! Sometimes there is little cognitive ability and sometimes the head is too heavy to hold upwards.

[@denniszetterberg3239]

What a great interview Beckett & most inspiring testimony Marc! I too have struggled with unwanted SSA since I was about 12 years old. Yet, the Lord did give me a wife who I have been married to for nearly 36 years. The Lord gave us 3 sons who are now older and happily married. My unwanted SSA has diminished significantly over the years and yet there are days when it can be a struggle. Daily affirmation of my true identity in Christ are vital for me. I am not defined by my sin or my temptation.I am only defined by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@marctabailloux3768]

Dennis, I love your story, its so encouraging and really pumps up this generation of believers to know that there is another way. Thank you for your encouragement!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@beingroxy]

Loveeee to see it!! Praying for you, brother, that God gives you complete total healing in this area! I couldn't imagine the struggle. But I know through Christ there is victory!

[@taniaashby137]

Wow! You’re an inspiration Dennis!

[@RationalistMH]

So, you're a closeted gay man married to a woman? Isn't that like what virtually every single gay man had to do up until 50 years ago? I don't get the novelty here. You just used and exploited a woman as a cover for your homosexuality so you can have your little 'normal' family. The number of families destroyed by men like you who simply cannot man up and deal with their attractions is insane.

[@user-ix4wn1th5m]

I spent most of my life identifying as a gay man. I'm in my sixties. I was traumatized years ago, and I started drinking alcohol to deal with my grief. I was self medicating for a long time. Finally hitting a rock bottom of desperation I called out to God for help. I have been saved. In the eight years of sobriety that I have I have repented and no longer live as a gay man. I don't want ANY sexual connections with other gay men. I don't struggle with SSA, I accept viewing a man for his beauty but I don't want any sexual encounter or connection with him.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@user-ix4wn1th5m]

@BecketCook I like sketching. It's something I have done for years. I enjoyed going to life drawing classes in the past. Generally there would be a female poser sitting naked for the class to draw. Sometimes it was a male. I see beauty in both genders. And for me it wasn't anything sexual. I like doing portrait sketches too.

[@JacquelineFreiberg]

❤

[@beingroxy]

Glory be to God 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏽😭

[@user-ix4wn1th5m]

@beingroxy Yes that's right.

[@f.parker1935]

As a 60 yr old straight white American I can't identify with SSA at all, but I love the testimonies and wisdom that comes from your shows so much! My son identifies as gay and I keep praying your (Beckett's) mother's prayer for him. I copied that out and I keep it in my Bible. Marc, I am in awe of you.... of Jesus power in you....I want to make sure steps for heaven because I want to meet you in person! I wish I could share this with my son without fear of angering and alienating him.

[@christineploeg1992]

Thats it. My son said he didnt want to talk about God. Im tryi g yo honour that.

[@browngu1]

I would love to get a copy of that prayer. I have a relative that is gay. How do I get a copy?

[@christineploeg1992]

@@browngu1 its in a previous episode. I think you just have to write it down

[@f.parker1935]

Search Becket's episodes and find the one that has his testimony. He reads through his mother's prayer for him, bit by bit, commenting on each bit. Keep a pen and paper handy and write it down as he goes along. I look forward to meeting that lady some day!!!

[@vhd4325]

In the exact same boat only older than you and female but daughter is married to her wife and I want to talk to her and share a little more but my husband is so afraid of it going wrong. I tell him we’re doing more harm by not saying what we feel. We are to be disciples, and we’re going to come up against hard stuff but that’s part of it. Thanks for your comment. This was a great interview. I love love Becket and his show

[@ER-bu7xi]

I’m 78-yr old straight guy. I’ve never struggled with SSA or porn but I love hearing these testimonies. They are always so encouraging. Thank you for sharing. Thank you Becket…

[@christinelikeschrysanthemums]

My heart broke when Marc thought dying was the best solution to SSA 😞. I am so happy for you, your wife and children. May God bless your family and your gifts. Thank you for another great show Becket 🙏🏻💕!

[@marctabailloux3768]

❤

[@ginetteaucoin7559]

I agree. I cried. So sorry you experienced that and so grateful God redeemed your life from the pit (Psalm 103:1-5). Guess it hits home, because I believe one of my siblings is having this struggle, and I have tried to be there for that person to get them to open up. I am not sure how to have this conversation with him. I am very worried about this person. The Lord has been talking to me about my sibling for years and so I have prayed for years. I don't know what to do anymore😭. Praying Zechariah chapter 3 over him, Psalm 124, and that the Holy Spirit would brood over him to bring life.

[@sdoughtie]

been there, the isolation and very little support causes so much dispair. seems like one could get more love and compassion if you just give in and become part of the gay community than among the church.

[@omarperez4010]

@@ginetteaucoin7559 You can look at episode #106 titled “A Mother’s Prayer for Her Gay Son” here on Becket’s KZbin channel. Read the video description of it. The prayer can be copied from the video transcript that KZbin provides as the video runs. (May depend on the device you use) His sister in law prayed for years for him the scripture of Acts 26:18. Perhaps his many siblings prayed for him as well as possibly his dad also through the years.

[@ginetteaucoin7559]

I will do my best to show more love, compassion, and listening ears.

[@mommie2492]

Beautiful testimony. Thank you for your testimony. I am a mother of a gay son. You gave me hope that God will do His work in my son.

[@LaneSims]

I never thought I could be completely delivered from my struggles with SSA. I was committed to just loving God and resisting temptation. Well- happy to report I have been fully delivered after 25+ years of SSA. I’m married with 3 beautiful children.

[@sdoughtie]

I was convinced I would have been healed. But God had other plans, It was quite a grief process to accept that He never promised healing. He desires obedience. I’m not that obedient, unfortunately.

[@vickyCA1643]

@@sdoughtieGod looks at the heart. If your heart is to obey God, but fail at times, confess your failures to Him and you are forgiven. You don’t have to have perfection to have a relationship with God. You are loved beyond measure by Him!

[@kmsongbird]

@@sdoughtieIm not gay or lesbian but I'm a carb addict who knows gluttony is a sin and I fail sometimes and give in to this sin. I'm an "info" addict and I know gossip is a sin yet sometimes I find myself so pulled to give information to another that I fall. I'm a lover of Jesus Christ, a fully committed, surrendered Christian who is so very aware of my need for Him, my total dependence upon Him for not just my salvation but my lifelong sanctification! And I know He has saved me and I see His merciful Father's hand sanctifying me through the Holy Spirit every day. It's a marathon, not a sprint, but we've gotta stay on the path and keep going. Keep repenting. Keep putting Him first. God bless you and help you, brother.

[@sdoughtie]

@@kmsongbird thanks! When you said the first part it sort of reminded me of the book ‘The Cure’ by John Lynch.

[@With-one-wing]

It’s nice to see someone who is walking by faith and not feelings.

[@galaxygirl7399]

Wonderful and honest testimony. What an encouragement for those who have chosen to walk away from SSA and embrace Christ.

[@linjp2773]

And also to those who love them ❤

[@rozvanp7022]

Amazing testimony! 25 years of marriage has given me a rather different perspective on attraction. The Lord "arranged" a marriage between my husband and I. We were friends who had never even met in person (he was overseas) but fell in love after corresponding by phone and email. The friendship came first and physical attraction (for me) came later. And as we grow old and gray, I am thankful for our spiritual and emotional bond all the more.

[@marctabailloux3768]

Yes yes yes!! 🎉

[@nickmartinez7674]

FATHERS NEED TO PARENT THEIR BOYS. YES I'M YELLING! My dad prolly said 10 words to me my whole life, and we lived in the same house.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I’m so sorry.

[@marctabailloux3768]

Hey Nick, I totally agree with that. So sorry you didn't get that yourself. Please get some good older men mentors around you who want to invest in you!

[@peoplelover2024]

My husband is fantastic father to all 3 of our boys and 1 of them is very far from God, the other is in a SS relationship and the other is on fire for Jesus as a missionary. They can be raised amazingly well and still have issues like this. I'm sorry that you did not have a good father, but a good father is not a guarantee of a right life.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@peoplelover2024 Very true. People make their own choices. That said, there is probably some correlation for a lot of men who didn’t have a good connection with their fathers.

[@nickmartinez7674]

@peoplelover2024 My older brother is hetero, my other late brother was bi and I was exclusively ss. I was more attached to my mom. But now the Lord is doing a transformation in my life.

[@jean-luct.9226]

Big wow indeed. Proud of you my dear son Marc for your stand for Christ and His Truth. Proud of the man/ husband/ dad you’re becoming. I love you, I always did and always will. Even if you had chosen a different path. Glad your parent’s and grand parents prayers were heard. You and Erin make a great team. we are so thankful to have you four in our lives. Dad

[@marctabailloux3768]

Je t'aime ❤

[@JacquelineFreiberg]

This is so so special! The icing on the cake of Marc's testimony! Bless you both as you grow closer to each other as sons, and men of God - and father and son! ❤

[@StephenBrackenbury]

It is beautiful to see the healing of a father-son relationship. It is also an absolute blessing that you are both sons of the our Heavenly Father and joint heirs with Jesus Christ.

[@Sundayschoolnetwork]

God bless you both! A spark of friendship in Christ is much more valuable in the longterm than a spark of "lust."

[@lynnm.2019]

Amen......😊👍

[@susiet2150]

Good word.

[@ljBloomington]

Very appropriate time for this conversation. This current generation is being set up to have so many problems.

[@carakerr4081]

The good Lord has brought me and my husband a same sex attracted neighbor. By providence I have been cooking him dinner once a week and showing him Christs love. I don’t know if he knows if I am a Christian but I pray for him as I make the food. We never know how our Lord is using us to reach the suffering. May the good Lord be with you all ❤. Thank you Becket for providing this forum ❤and for speaking truth love you my brother in Christ.

[@heatherwoods5703]

Have you heard the testimony of Rosaria Butterfield? She's a frequent guest on Beckett's show and brilliant. But it was through the hospitality of a pastor & his wife for several years, which led to her leaving behind her lesbianism and following Christ. I love her! 💗🙏📖

[@carakerr4081]

Yes I have heard her testimony. I was in a same sex marriage with children I had via sperm donation when I met the lord. God saves ❤I am now married to a wonderful man 🙏❤️🙏😊🙌

[@carakerr4081]

God bless you!! ❤

[@beingroxy]

​@@carakerr4081Amazing testimony!!!

[@etoiledemer7472]

this is incredible, so humbling, and what an example of a couple fully trusting God for their relationship, very rare

[@diane235]

Thank you Marc!! You are a living, walking, breathing example of the power of God. Your story brings glory to Him!!

[@dannymealer3499]

Im gay and married and working on a way to leave my husband and follow JESUS. I need help my church doesn’t understand. Can you talk and help me with some advice or maybe help me find someone who can.

[@rickricky7066]

I left my partner of 6yrs, to follow jesus. God bless you on this journey forward. God will make a way through this.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@dannymealer3499 I’m not in the same situation, but I think you might be able to get some help from the people at New Life Ministries.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Erin sounds like a rock star!

[@TruthBecomesHer]

Let Holy Spirit guide you! God will make a way! Please don't give up 🙏 we're praying and rooting for you!!

[@marctabailloux3768]

❤😢 Super sorry for you my friend, please keep me updated!!

[@gardenladyjimenez1257]

Thank you for your courage and honesty in sharing your story. Those who follow a "spark" into marriage will have to find their way into friendship, honesty and relationship. I have been married 50 years, and friendship is why our marriage has endured. I will be praying for you, your wife and your children!

[@lauramau2530]

He had hydrocephalus. Not hydro syphilis lol😂

[@reneemcgowan5684]

Came here to say this! 😂

[@HeavenwardForever]

lol me too!

[@heavencanwait421]

Yeah, I don’t think that Becket understood. French is this young man’s first language, so it’s understandable.

[@Thankful305]

@@reneemcgowan5684 Me too ~ Knew what he was trying to say though and wanted to say it for him ♥ GOD BLESS HIM -- we can all screw up words every now and again!

[@marctabailloux3768]

🤣

[@billstewart9132]

What an inspiring and humble young man. All the best to Marc and Erin and Becket. God wants to help if we let him.

[@roseocampo6310]

You know what? I really admire this guy, stepping out in faith like he has for MAJOR pieces of his life to work: "who he really is" ( himself); being a human being; being a husband; being a father....while the whole fundamental bundle does not sit right with him. That's HARD, HARD, HARD 💯‼️ It's like he doesn't fit into himself or his life, and, he's taking it on faith that someday he will. Only God can give that kind of grace and courage and hope. God bless him and his family.

[@jo6731]

If he's not a native English speaker, there could be something lost in translation.

[@marctabailloux3768]

Thank you!

[@roseocampo6310]

@@marctabailloux3768 thank YOU, Marc ♥️. God bless you and yours with the deepest restedness, peace and contentment. My love to you, 🙏😘💔❤️‍🩹💓❤️💕💞💯‼️

[@Mrs.CGraves]

What’s harder is the Progressive Churches that tell people that you can live a sinful life AND have Christ too. I do not doubt their love for Christ but they also love their Sin and do not trust Jesus to overcome their sin. That is even harder where you learn of this “window” where it’s “ok” I’m sure that people know it’s not possible per scripture but they cognitive dissonance the facts and just go with it.

[@handlebars3085]

I truly feel for his wife and kids , he should not have gotten married, His wife is robbed of what a true heterosexual marriage is

[@sallybyrd3712]

I love how he said that his marriage is not based on a "spark"; it is built on friendship and communication.

[@kristinballancemusic]

This episode was so encouraging! Everyone struggles with sin, no matter what it is, and to be encouraged to be faithful to the Lord despite our feelings or struggles, is just such a message of hope. Thank you both for sharing. ❤

[@KathyakaNina]

Praise God for his goodness! Incredible testimony & it speaks volumes of Marc’s wife walking with him through this. God bless you both, your life, families, & ministries always!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@robinmerritt4403]

Very interesting segment. I’m so glad Marc remained obedient to God and was blessed with a wife and family.

[@deborahpoole9710]

I love this so much. It makes me so happy inside hearing how much they simply trusted God and were open and honest. I am so glad I heard this and thank you for sharing it.

[@lorieneighbors7092]

I loved listening to Marc’s story. It’s also outstanding that he was so committed to God at such a young age. That the thought of giving in to his desires was not something he entertained. Admirable.

[@EduardoMartins-z7t]

Hey, my name is Eduardo. I just got to know about your youtube channel today I was listening to your videos. I also lived as a gay guy for many years. Today I'm married, I have four kids and I'm on seminary studying to be a pastor. I can relate with a lot of things you guys shared and specially about the relationship with my father. God bless you guys!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@janott4640]

I am impressed by Marc's honesty and vulnerability! I am also proud of him for trusting in God's ability to pull him through the extremely difficult time despite his emotions pulling him in another direction! Such a powerful testimony! May God use him mightily for His glory!

[@marctabailloux3768]

Thank you!

[@jessmac5617]

I really loved listening to Marc's testimony. It resonates with me since I know we all struggle with something. But, I also know that keeping our focus on Christ Jesus will help us overcome and finish this journey with dignity and glorifying Him till the very end and into eternity with Him. Hallelujah! Praise be to Him who loved us first!

[@anniemc459]

Such courage and commitment is not often seen, even in the body of Christ. All credit to you Marc and Becket, for your honesty and Godly redetermination. Praise God for you both. 🙏✝️🔥

[@jackiedaniels1427]

Beautiful testimony! This is why I love your channel Becket! The Lord has given me such a heart and compassion for the lgbtq community. I pray for all and want all to come to a saving faith in Jesus so that their hearts will be set free. Please don't stop sharing these amazing stories of hope!

[@kellisasser3604]

What a beautiful testimony of God’s tender grace. I love Marc’s honesty and the truth that we don’t have a clue who we are until our Father names us! Thank you Becket and Marc

[@roxannemitchell449]

love his wife saying - " No we are looking ahead - not behind "

[@kimmierodriguez]

Beautiful testimony! God is so faithful. Erin sounds like a precious angel that God specifically sent to you. Thank you, Becket, for bringing this interview to us. This should help bring us all more faith in our Lord.

[@BecketCook]

Amen! God Bless

[@emilymyers]

AMEN!!! Good work, fellas! When I was in high school I heard a speaker say "Satan is the lord of silence". Let's SPEAK UP!!!

[@deborahpoole9710]

Who we are in Christ trumps whoever else satan or the world says we are.

[@kristinwannemuehler9757]

Identity: we are children of God ❤

[@claireluckensmeyer7489]

And there is so much freedom in this!

[@dkadkins6545]

I had a dear colleague who struggled with same sex attraction who kept projecting his struggles on others who he said were talking about him. I knew something was going on and felt like I should say something, though not sure what, and so I waited for him to come to me. I felt incredibly guilty when he left his wife and ran off with a male "friend." He knew it was sin, he told me the Bible was clear about it. It was his reluctance to seek help when these feelings emerged that lead to this outcome. I don't know what difference it would have made, but he took such pains to hide it from me because he "respected me." I feel I let him and God down. Maybe this is how we find our voice and learn to be bold?

[@beingroxy]

Hey don't beat yourself up! Prayerfully God will send another laborer on his path to confront the running as Nathan did with David confronting him with Bathsheba. God redeems stories. Pray for him to return to Jesus first. As THIS is where the disconnect occurred originally. His relationship with the Lord is broken.

[@marjo6779]

Becket, you're such a special guy! So sincere, real, optimistic, joyful, courageous & well, very special! May God give you His strength and joy, always!!

[@shaz30867]

Another great interview with an ‘ordinary’ guy who, in today’s society, faced his sin nature with an extraordinary strength, trusting in his faith and God’s redeeming love. He would have been surrounded on all sides by ‘the bulls of Bashan’ and yet remained single minded in his path. We all have temptations,some much stronger and destructive than others, but few have the faith and tenacity to resist. The Holy Spirit has blessed him and kept him on that narrow path . Thank you Becket for using your platform to bring to light these stories of hope for all people living in this fallen world. This story also displays the strength an obedient and spirit filled wife has in helping their husband. It seems women are only truly weak when they buy into what society wants them to believe.

[@jessicablank6470]

Fantastic interview, so much respect for you, Marc!

[@Lilly2Gbtg]

I just loved this episode. Marc is a man without guile! His testimony is profound. I know the Lord will use this man and his lovely wife to reach many. I was very touched by what he had to say. May God be glorified!

[@Sandra-cm1du]

I must say that it is clear the Lord has his mighty hand on both of you. Absolutely beautiful.

[@MrWood-qd6kr]

And me thinking SSA meant Social Security Administration

[@marctabailloux3768]

😂

[@TexasLyoness]

I initially read it that way as well. :)

[@BecketCook]

:)

[@SachelleCambria]

Lol.

[@suzzyrivercrossing5542]

You’re not alone. 😆

[@helenmolina]

Thank you for doing this interviews. It helps a lot. Specially for me as a parent ❤

[@robinwashburn8804]

Wow! This was excellent! I'm not sure your guest realizes the power of his testimony! - the keeping power of Christ is RARELY discussed in this context. And I do hope this couple begins to travel coast to coast. Erin's story also needs to be heard! Just great!

[@thecrew777]

All the way through this video, I found myself thinking "at" Becket "Ministry Partner, Ministry Partner". Like Becket can somehow pick that up! 😂 Really enjoyed this young man's story. I bet there aren't resources galore in France. Praying for his ministry.

[@jmwalker6702]

I enjoyed this episode. Marc hit on many topics that I could relate to and also challenged my way of thinking. My story is different, but there’s several issues he talked about that I fully understood.

[@megalopolis2015]

My gosh, you have some of the most jaw-dropping interviews. God is really blessing this channel. 💜

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@ab.5650]

I think back Beckett to the prayer your mom wrote. I recall you reading it and me thinking oh I'm so with mama!!! My husband has to remind me that it doesn't matter if you ever get married. I'm just a hopeless romantic so I think of how sweet that would be if you did get married. What a blessed lady that would be to marry you Beckett. But alas, I'm not the author of the plans for your life. I found this interview to be very interesting, listening as I rode to pick up my mom from the airport. What a completely different concept I've ever considered as far as not being sexually attracted to your spouse at the beginning or even ever? But what a beautiful story. I pray for God's protection on his young family's life. And Beckett I continue to pray for you, your ministry and God's will for your life. (And I pray in agreeance with your mom's letter to the Lord 😊✉️) To God be the Glory, no matter the outcome!!!! 💗

[@Fern_Thaddeus]

Commenting before watching, just to say- LOVE YOU BECKET COOK ❤ I may “edit” to leave any additional comments after watching. I look forward to every upload, and I trust your book(s) recommendations. Cook, you are a gift, we love you in Christ! Never- ever-ever - never give up my friend! Thank you for being classy, well-mannered, caring… love you so much, in pure Jesus. Can’t wait for a hug in Heaven. You handsome, smart, classy, debonair Man, Brother, you ❤ IN FULL RESPECT. Many people are rooting for you 🙏🏻

[@catemcall]

Well said.

[@5dorkycastillos]

Wow. I feel the exact way about Becket. Adore him and his testimony. Thank you for awesomely articulating what so many of us feel.

[@DVandM]

Wow! Amazing story. I live in Atascadero, CA and it is a very small town on the Central Coast. Very inspiring to hear this testimony.

[@andyfigg9774]

Live in Atascadero too. This testimony was encouraging!

[@mellink14]

Beautiful & real testimony! Thank God for men like Marc and Becket! ❤

[@guriausa]

His wife sounds amazing. What a testimony.

[@marctabailloux3768]

She is amazing and the person I most love.

[@Matt-sz7ij]

Thanks for sharing your story. I can really relate. I was completely SSA through my teens and early 20's and found it very difficult to deal with. I knew it was wrong and I never pursued SS relationships. It was very difficult to find anyone to trust with the knowledge of what I was going through. So I relied on Christ Himself, and he brought me through. I'm now 10 years married to a wife that God brought to me and have 4 kids. The most difficult thing for me before getting married was wondering if I was "capable" of it (in terms of intimacy). Some might not believe me, but it did not turn out to be the problem I thought it would be at all. I didn't need counselling, only Christ :) I agree repentance and rejecting pornography and the like is crucial. As you've discussed Becket with Christopher and Rosaria, rejecting the "identity" of being gay is also important. I'm glad I never embraced that label/lie. I am concerned about the church though, as so many are caving on that issue and listening to the world instead of Christ. But, Christ says, "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me." If you struggle in this area (or with anything really) be careful whose voice you are listening to!

[@christineploeg1992]

Yay becket wow! I loved this. After Marc was done his testimony and then you commented that there are so many resources now I just spontaneously prayed ‘amen fight for your church Lord, fight for my son’. This was very uplifting and I need to be lifted!! I have been in an almighty slump since my son came out and took off out west. I have no interest in anything since then. 3-4 years I think

[@Julia29853]

It is very hard! I have to pray to trust in Christ every day for my two kids who have walked away. God loves you and loves your son. He will bring him back!

[@christineploeg1992]

@@Julia29853 Thankyou Beth! And I’ll trust the Lord for yours as well. Sometimes when I look at the many ways our society is crumbling I welcome a shake up and a work of the Spirit.

[@friendsinthefold]

Loved your testimony. I love your cheerful, fearless, come-what-may submission to God. Obey anyway

[@sheilalopez7498]

The spark wears off very quickly!! 😂

[@karenthornton6330]

Absolutley. What a wonder testimony. It spoke to me as a older Christian woman married to a non christian husband. Yes praying everday and asking who God do u want me to be.

[@cindylou3404]

Thank you both for reaching out to people who are struggling in this personal fight. They need to know there is more and more help. The more we shed light on this, Satan will have nowhere to go. Praise the name of Jesus Christ 🙏🏿 ✝️

[@PaperDiva67]

What a beautiful testimony to both your faithfulness to the Lord and His faithfulness to you. I am also a resident of the Central Coast and am very thankful for the large Christian community here.

[@vmontoya58]

Thank you for sharing your story. What really got me was how you both talked about your interaction & time was limited with your dad’s. It’s really been like that dad’s busy working longer and now both parents seem to busy to interact with their kids and their turning to the lies of this world. I think parents with young kids really need to hear this. I’m definitely going to share this with my son & hopefully he will share with his wife.

[@rosehowe7529]

Thank you for sharing, no matter what we struggle with, we do not have to give in, thank you for showing the world that

[@rebekahtemple250]

I loved the advice given to the new dad...shower your children with love, emotional and physical. Love this! It works! I did this with my daughter and raised her in a solid, Christian home. Best thing I ever did for her. Thank God she is saved today.

[@tricia77grace]

What a warm and genuine testimony. God bless both of you!

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

What a great, laid back, intimate conversation. You guys are comfortable like good friends. Thanks for bringing us along 💙

[@LeGarcin]

Tellement fort Marc. Merci d'avoir enregistré ce beau témoignage et pour ton ministére. Si tu es jamais aux allentours de Seattle, penses à nous contacter. (Marvin et Lisa)

[@hilogearhart3759]

Thank you for this interview, especially the importance of dads appropriately bonding with their sons from infancy and forward.

[@taniaashby137]

I appreciate this interview. Thanks Becket for your awesome show! Thank you Marc! Prayers for both of you.

[@deebee4622]

Wonderful testimony, thank you for the interview Becket and for sharing your life’s story with us Marc. God bless you both and your purposeful journeys.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@Chey60]

SSA is a spirit…often presenting with effeminacy in manner and speech in men..Let’s pray that God delivers and continues to deliver our loved ones from the spirit of effeminacy and / or SSA. And teach them to identify in Jesus

[@flowerpower3618]

Very good discussion.

[@lisalmenard3828]

This was such a wonderful segment. Thank you to both of you, for sharing.

[@deborahpoole9710]

And when it’s in the light the devil can’t hold it over you or use it anymore. Any sin we hold on to he will take and use to bring us and others down.

[@laurensoileauleboeuf8038]

Awesome story! Thank you for sharing. It is so encouraging.

[@eva-mariacoughlin9456]

My mom in Germany also thought I was in a sect when she heard that I was born again! But later on she surrendered herself to God.

[@daughterofthemosthigh3366]

Thank you both for this great interview! God is good!

[@ChristianVeganLady]

What a great testimony! Very inspiring!! Thank you! ❤

[@leaozturk9923]

This is great how open Marc is sharing. Everyone wrestles with sin. We all need healing. Him saying I never thought I would have kids. Being negative.. he is being so honest. That I like. I have been taking off negativity and want God to take over❤ ty Marc. Praying for all Beckett praying for best friend woman God has for you❤

[@kaylawilsonphoto]

God bless your channel Becket. You always feature the most beautiful testimonies that give people so much hope. 💘

[@laronwilliams801]

This was such an encouraging interview. Thank you, Marc, for sharing your testimony. Thank you, Becket, for stewarding this platform, and I thank God for allowing me to come across this. May God continue to bless you both!

[@patriciaorourke8850]

Great testimony and found his honesty laugh out loud. Thank you both, really good 😂❤

[@jasonwright2569]

AWESOME conversation! Thank you Marc! Thank you Becket! You are both a blessing!!

[@sarahgeake7424]

Thanks Becket..really appreciate your honesty and your channel. Great conversations which always point me again to our Father. God bless you and your ministry 🙏🏻

[@caronmccracken5185]

Thank you so much Becket and Marc! Both such a blessing. God bless!

[@ChristianCareerJoy]

Such a wonderful God-glorifying testimony! The last 10 minutes speaking about “cross to bear” is so true! Each of us following Christ has this and bringing it for prayer to people in Christ around you is exactly what the Body of Christ is supposed to do! Thank you both for sharing.

[@jessicareid3001]

Wow!!! I was so blessed by Marc's story!! God bless you Marc. You are already doing what God has called you to do - sharing your testimony!! Continue sharing it!! It is so helpful and inspiring! Thank you Becket for inviting him to your show. I was truly blessed!

[@joshlin9693]

Wonderful conversation! ❤

[@maggiecarey2695]

A great testimony and I agree. We don't know who we are before we meet God. We all have a vacuum which only God satisfies. I also appreciate the idea that we all have a weakness that we struggle with and may not completely overcome but we learn how to serve God anyway. I love your teaching and understanding. wow.

[@Sandra-cm1du]

What a wonderful testimony and wonderful conversation. Thank you both for sharing. You both are a complete blessing ❤.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@izetteroos6888]

It is special to hear this cross to bare story. It is insightful to reflect on for me. Thank you!!! Much love!

[@OccamsRazoretta]

Truly beautiful testimony! I recognized Marc's family name from our denomination's directory of missionaries, but of course would not have known of his struggles. Praise the Lord for working in Marc's life and helping him bear his cross. His wife Erin sounds like a gift in so many ways! May the Lord bless them in their ministry.

[@catw5294]

Love Marc's testimony and so many nuggets of wisdom from him contained in this interview. Im going to rewatch. His comments on idenity and God providing was one that really was spot on.

[@dulcelopez5454]

I love these testimonies, I have seen more of them recently and it's so great to see this issue under this light. To see how it plays out when people surrender and let God work in their lives. Also I find it fascinating the way Marc and Erin built their relationship and marriage, because our culture's way of doing it, the "spark" thing he mentions, I believe is a recent phenomenon. Marriage in many parts of the world has been historically a matter of commitment, not "spark". Lovely testimony, thank you for sharing!