How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion: Allie Beth Stuckey - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 174

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In today’s episode, Becket chats with Allie Beth Stuckey about her new book, “Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion.”
We are told that empathy is the highest virtue-the key to being a good person. Is that true? Or has “empathy,” like so many other words of our day- “tolerance,” “justice,” “acceptance”-been hijacked by bad actors who exploit compassion for their own political ends?
In Toxic Empathy, Allie Beth Stuckey argues that empathy has become a tool of manipulation by left-wing activists who bully people into believing that they must adopt progressive positions to be loving. She explores the five most heated issues through which toxic empathy is deployed: abortion, gender, sexuality, immigration, and social justice. Progressives use catchy mantras to present their perspective as empathetic, like “abortion is healthcare,” “love is love,” or “no human being is illegal,” but in each case, they ignore the other side of the moral equation. For example, abortion is presented as compassionate for the woman, but what about the human life the procedure kills?
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ABOUT BECKET:
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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[@angietyndall7337]

Yeah, I love it that you had Alyee on. Hey you should have the author of Return of the Gods Jonathan Cahn on and also the author of Build Fire:Vladimir Savchuck.

[@CharWoo1988]

What happened to your Instagram account?

[@rachaelpino6914]

Man within her first 2 minutes, she really dropped a truth bomb. Empathy is not always so virtuous. Empathy can ABSOLUTELY be used to manipulate people to behave in harmful ways. I know my experience isn't related to the circumstances she describes, but in my life, empathy kept me in a very unhealthy and harmful relationship for years, and I am still climbing out of it.

[@gapstander6059]

The blessing of seeing two devoted followers of Jesus Christ talking about the things that matter in God’s eyes with sobering clarity, and the joyous encouragement and edification of each other, and of us listening in too: thanks be to God. Thank you Becket and Allie for soldiering on.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@laurabaylessjohnson6749]

Amen! You expressed my thoughts!

[@lynnpiazza346]

Well said!

[@tricia77grace]

Allie Beth said it: We need a million more Becket Cooks in the world!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@laurabaylessjohnson6749]

We do! 😁❤️

[@Mousicaddict]

But isn't it just like our Lord, He only made one. All of us are unique and precious, handcrafted by the master! :)

[@lamariquita_]

I was pleasantly surprised to see you both on here. So very grateful to you both for standing up for our faith.

[@CarolynCoy]

Ditto

[@rakastellar8955]

Oh, I did not even know she had a book out. This is an important topic to address because our empathy is being mis-used. Love this interview!

[@maryowen1722]

THAT WAS SUCH A GREAT POINT, BECKET, ABOUT CHRIST NOT HAVING TO TEACH EXPLICITLY ON HOMOSEXUALITY TO THE JEWS, BUT PAUL HAD TO WITH THE GENTILES!👍🏼👏👏👏❤️

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Amen! Love this insight!!! Thank you!

[@sovereigngodlisaloves9525]

I love Allie Beth's show, Relatable. She pulls no punches! Thanks Becket for having her on.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@sarahcoffin3265]

WOW!!! After Allie's episode today this came up automatically and started to play. I thank the Lord for both of you. What a wonderful surprise today. Patiently awaiting the arrival of your book, Allie.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@joyceelmer131]

Love Allie. Thank you Becket for having her on. Enjoyed this interview. ❤

[@raeannaroylance5401]

Becket, you and your videos are so delightful!❤️

[@laurabaylessjohnson6749]

Yay! My 2 favorite podcasters together! I so enjoyed this interview and learned so much. I'm looking forward to reading Allie Beth's book. As a mom of twin boys, the story of the foundations of trans medicine broke my heart. Becket, thank you SO much for talking about how Jesus had a Jewish audience (with understanding of Torah/law), while Paul addressed Gentiles who had pagan culture and no background for moral law. That is very helpful to consider. It is so refreshing to listen to intelligent, educated Christians speak the truth with gentleness and respect. Bravo.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@Jennie-z6z]

Oh this is enlightening. I didn't know really anything about IVF. And a cloud has lifted for me regarding guilt with my perceived lack of empathy. It was said the greatest of these is Love. Allie Beth pointed out love is entwined with truth. I'm getting the book! ❤

[@chrisdorman-c5r]

It seems good. Becket Cook says it is a sin to engage in homosexual behavior. I am in my 50's, and the vast majority of Christian pastors, as well as most of American culture before about maybe 2004 thought that way. I am thinking about presidential candidate John Kerry endorsing homosexuality and same sex marriage as a point of changing beliefs. In about 1991, I remember being in an ROTC unit and all had to sign a document saying we had never engaged in homosexual behavior. In the present day, all or most of the American corporate leaders endorse LGBTQ rights. I myself am developing an inferiority complex because of this and my lack of professional success in America. Reading from biology, I do not believe homosexuality can be inherited, but that has been deemed as irrelevant as to whether that lifestyle is proper or improper. My personal experience is one of a lot of intense misery. I did complete a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona in 1995 and later an MBA with the University of Phoenix. I spent 5 years in the Navy in that time period. The American labor market as well as my relatives believe I know nothing. I am in my 50's, but I have no chance of retiring even if I wanted. The conversations between my relatives can make me feel very miserable. I do not know what I did so wrong in my life. Most of American society, and the leadership of America does not believe that part of the Bible, and they think it is wrong including those in the media like at CNN and MSNBC. I wrote an email to the LGBTQ branch of the United Methodist Church after the appearance of an LGBTQ pastor on the PBS NewsHour. I just asked her how she dealt with the scripture related to homosexual because the news anchor Geoff Bennet did not. I never got a reply. I can believe my relatives, at least my parents and other immediate relatives want me to believe I have done something terribly wrong with my life. I experience misery. I guess my situation is not as bad as those in the Southeast who experienced Hurricane Helene.

[@peoplelover2024]

Wow. This interview. Everyone needs to watch and study this.

[@joannewells]

Wonderful interview. I follow Allie Beth as well. God bless you Becket, and your team!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@karenaughtry2232]

Thank you for shining the light on the deceitful mask of empathy. This is so important nowadays and for people like me for whom empathy tugs at the heartstrings.

[@cathyp.4995]

Amazing discussion. Thank you for your courage in writing this book and also doing this interview. Thank you Mr. Becket for all you do to further truth in an age of lies.

[@RachelNichols-writer]

Truth in love. No truth means no love.

[@paulajames6149]

Yes, we need more Becket Cooks!

[@ecneb]

I am beginning to realize that there are more Becket Cooks out there. Rosaria Butterfield and Christopher Yuan come to mind as well as this lady, Allie Beth Stuckey.

[@TexasLyoness]

💛 This was a great conversation with Allie. Happy 15th salvation🦋anniversary to you Becket! It’s already the 20th in Texas.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you!! God Bless

[@kyndalslifeowen6823]

2 of my favorite people in one video! My week has been made. The topic was one that all Christians need to hear and heed!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@bethwarddesigns]

What a treat! My 2 favorite people, Allie Beth and Becket, on one show. Love you both and enjoy your shows.

[@CarolynCoy]

Ditto❤🎉😅

[@beckywilson9443]

Same!

[@Jasapan-u4s]

Definitely two people who are on my frequently watched list. Very bold and kind proclaimers of the truths of Scripture.

[@CindyMacferran]

Yes, my thought too!

[@kristinm7502]

I definitely squealed when I saw it!

[@VideoTest-k5z]

YOUR SHOW ISN'T LONG ENOUGH. 😭

[@georgewagner7787]

Play at .75 speed. Haha

[@gingerstoudt6978]

Another great discussion, Becket and Allie Beth. ❤

[@benedictebailleux463]

Thank you for not adding ads to your podcasts despite your success Becket. God Bless You

[@nicolesimone5964]

Great interview with Allie and learning another deception to be aware of. Thank you both for enlightening us.

[@samuelnewman8021]

Hi Becket & Allie, I loved this programme and its topic 'toxic empathy'. Thank you for giving me more tools in the tool box. We are living g in a complicated world!! And need all the help we can get. Much love from England ❤😊🙏. God Bless 🙌

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@kflybye]

Wow, two of my favorite people in one show it’s a win-win. Thank you, Becket.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@loriforges6304]

First time I "listened" to this it was after midnight and I was trying to catch up and of course I fell asleep. Now in the morning I am so enjoying this. Thank you Mr Cook once again. I pray you are encouraged to keep going. It can't be easy but man is it worthwhile!

[@Julia29853]

What a great matchup! Love both of your podcasts!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@Marilynschannel]

This was insightful, educational and interesting. Thank you

[@GinnyNorton-r6d]

You two are a dynamo duo - appreciate this Becket❤

[@bettycarmella1127]

Just ordered this book! Great interview thank you both❤️❤️🙏🏽

[@cuteheather]

Thank you for this conversation! I’m truly looking forward to Allie Beth’s book. I have not heard someone thank the host for their ministry/podcast before. How sweet is she! ❤

[@kathleentiemubol1080]

I appreciate your explanation about the difference between empathy and kindness. It is important to ground the issues you mention in truth. We're not really loving people when we encourage delusional behaviors or don't recognize the harms being done in our society. I've been saying that compassion has been weaponized against us, ie. progressives are calling for an artificial and superficial compassion and calling us hypocrites when we Christians don't agree. I look forward to reading this book.

[@nottthereyet4872]

Excellent! I read the one author's book a few years ago, and it actually left me feeling sad for her. There was a feeling of forced joy that still felt empty. Thank you for bringing new light to some of these issues we all face.

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Love you, Becket! Your channel is such a blessing. Great seeing Allie Beth, as well!

[@JonHuhnMedical]

Two of my favorite Tubers. Great discussion.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@vocalruss]

This was so good!! 💜Love you both! The Lord is using y’all mightily for the kingdom and His glory. Thank you both for your labor of love.

[@johndonohue5717]

Becket, Thank you for your courage and honesty.

[@kelicrawford6290]

"Love always has to be intertwined with the truth to be love..." YES MA'AM! ❤️

[@LaneSims]

AHHHHH!!!! So excited about this! I watch all of both of your videos! ❤

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@PatriotMomof5]

Great discussion and so so needed.

[@HappyDog-rj6yk]

I’m very empathic ….. but I’m not stupid.

[@maxwellman8233]

It's so awesome to see you both on the same podcast❤! Another great one Becket❤!

[@Mrs.ReneeGebhardt]

Allie Beth is my all-time favorite podcaster on the planet! Well, she, Matt & LT. This was a great collaboration, Becket!!

[@olennnnna]

same here!!! we have the same favorites (:

[@Mrs.ReneeGebhardt]

@@olennnnna when you know, YOU KNOW!

[@olennnnna]

@@Mrs.ReneeGebhardt i became born again rcently, and was convicted of deleting my old channel and starting new ! so I'm still slowly remembering all of the GOO youtube channels I was subbed to, so I can start from new again (:

[@Mrsrbruce]

Yes! We need more Becket Cook’s!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@DiscoMatty79]

I used to be like Becket and even looked up to him. Then, I realized after a suicide attempt how wrong people like Becket and Allie are. They're as dangerous to gays and lesbians as progressives are.

[@teenawesson9221]

Two of my favorites! Love love the conversation! Keep proclaiming Jesus! 🩷

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@jilljulie-vb7pd]

Loved this episode with 2 voices for such a time is this✝️🙏🕊️

[@rnbham39]

Thank you so much for having Allie Beth...love her show and I of course love yours!!! Ya'll are some of my staples!!

[@4miracle855]

Agree 100% with Ali on everything AND ESPECIALLY EVERYTHING SHE SAID ABOUT YOU, BECKETT IN THE LAST COUPLE OF MINUTES THAT SHE SPEAKS!! You are both truly Christ like people I thank God for you both and your important ministries. May God truly bless you ! You are in my prayers , may you stay close to Him and find His strength in every battle! 🌻✝️🙏💖

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@TryingTheHardHikeATAdrieWashne]

Love you two!!!! Great episode!

[@lynnpiazza346]

Two of my favorites together....Becket and Allie! Great discussion... thank you for all that you do for the Kingdom.♥️

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@suehamblin9652]

Allie .. we would gladly pay to watch a live stream of your event. So many of us would love to be there but we can’t.

[@shelbiecarson2843]

Two of my favorites. So excited to read Allie’s book, toxic empathy!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@janetgoodwin9113]

Great show and truth.🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤ for your ministry and guest. We must always go with the truth of the WORD.

[@BecketCook]

Amen! God Bless

[@nelonbarbara]

Loved this discussion! Thank you Beckett!

[@MoliFrancis]

Thank you Becket for having this guest on your show . She needed to redeem herself with many Catholic viewers after the Mike Gendron fiasco . Here , Im enjoying listening to her .

[@Lisayourra329]

Agree! She lost so much credibility for drinking the cool aid in that episode .

[@Mayflower20]

No, she doesn’t have to. She was telling the truth as she see it.

[@ElizabethS519]

I was just wondering if you had ever been on her show?! So excited to watch this!!

[@preciousgem6506]

This woman is awesome!!!!!! Thank you for having her

[@Elijah24553]

@@preciousgem6506 she’s gonna be live on KZbin at 6:00 est (so in like 40 minutes) if you wanna join! :)

[@taraolvera7785]

Love you both!!!! ❤ Wonderful episode!! So encouraging to listen to both of you!! Favorites!!!!! Prayers for God’s continued blessings to you both and your ministries!!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@coco31854]

Love you both so much. Becket I first heard you with Rosaria Butterfield and have followed you ever since. Thank you for being a man of God. I purchased Allie's book on Toxic Empathy and can't wait for it to arrive. Praying for Share the Arrows this Saturday. Wish I could be there. (I'm a Relatagram!) ❤❤

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@goklyansimamora-zottoli4470]

Thank you both.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@nurgul_for_Jesus]

Two of my favorite people together 👍👍👍

[@CarolynCoy]

I agree 💯👍

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@kimberlymurray304]

Love Allie Beth and Becket!! ❤❤

[@cmbarger1]

I love you both! So cool to see you together! Made my day!!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@itsbaxter2]

Great interview! Allie is so well spoken and I love hearing your passionate interjections about your own experience, Becket! 🙏

[@shelleyirwin6104]

Can’t wait to read this book! I enjoyed You Are Not Enough. 📚

[@leonoradelacruz1406]

Beautiful and powerful truth being shared here. Praise God! Thank you Becket for this enlightening episode . Praise God ❤

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@MJCargile-or9ln]

I am very excited to hear this info. I have been struggling for months now with decades long friends who have honestly so far left in their theology that it has drastically affected rational thinking on important issues. They are appalled that I do not see things as they do in the political realm. This helps so much!

[@demirobertson8435]

💖💖💖great show! Praise God! Thanks Becket, thanks Allie 💖💖💖

[@lauratownsend2040]

Two of my favorite people!!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@katemcnamee3393]

I love the expression " don't let your empathy become sin." true empathy wants to lead others to Jesus and salvation. Please have a Catholic apologist on your show please don't discount us or ignore us. God bless.

[@Ladylovesjesus2121]

Thank you both for all you do ❤️🙏🏽

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@melissaculpepper7663]

I am so hurt and drained by well-meaning brothers and sisters in Christ telling me to “have more compassion”. I believe it is the KINDEST thing to do for another and that is to TELL THEM THE TRUTH!!! Doing this in a loving way still doesn’t ensure that the hearer will receive it in a loving way. Therefore, “Christians” are telling us to “show more compassion” to the point of what I discern to be enabling. God bless you both.

[@lorebeth]

So so good. Empathy without wisdom and discernment that come from being saturated in the Word, from abiding in Jesus is dangerous. Thank you thank you thank you for continually bringing these hard truths into the light. I learn something new and important every. single, time. You remain always in my prayers.

[@MrMrs-g2w]

both these channels conduct great interviews! Always enjoy Beckett and also ABS

[@beckybates543]

Yay I love ABS!!! Great conversation! I love her other book. I can’t wait to get this one!

[@kimgary5771]

I agree with Allie we need more Beckets! I love the line up she has in Dallas with Alisa Childers. I just ordered her book in kindle and hard cover. What a great interview!🙏🙏🙏

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@OutInTheBuyah]

Fantastic show today. 👏🏼✝️✨

[@lisag9442]

What!!! This is super exciting ❤

[@CourtneyRoberts-bw3gj]

So thankful to see you both together! My book is ordered. 😊

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@CherylMcDonald-s5c]

Love your show Beckett..you always have great guests..❤ God bless you

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@reneerosie]

Dynamite!! 💥Love you two together!!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@susanbalensky3233]

Good interview

[@cpcrn7036]

It ticks me off when I stand up for God's word and convictions from His Word and I'm accused of ''Not being Christian'' or ''Not having a Christlike attitude.'' That is spiritual blackmail! That whole "He gets us." ad is definitely spiritual blackmail. I say, true-OH YES does he get you, but do WE get HIM??

[@violettarosa2498]

Beth , and Becket, Godbless you both, we need you as such a time as this , I will definitely look for your book , I will spread this information especially to my family, friends good solid information,, much appreciated.❤ ThankYou

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@marysisak2359]

What a breath of fresh air. Someone who boldly speaks the truth. What I find particularly disturbing (as a victim of child sexual abuse) is this tread to normalize pedophilia by referring to it as MAPS (minor attracted persons). I saw this topic in a TED talk sometime ago however it garnered so much blow back that it was removed but history tells us that was only the first attack in a war to normalize every sexual deviance.

[@karencrawley7377]

I ended up married to an abusive narcissist for 3 years because I kept trying to understand or empathize with his past, his perspective.

[@serenabell1971]

Two of my favorites!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@s.edwards6485]

9.20.24 - Happy 15th birthday! (Just saw your interview with Tim Chaddick.)

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@s.edwards6485]

@@BecketCook you’re welcome! I literally just got done watching your interview with Annie Ing. So inspiring. Towards the end I was thinking of how people like you and Annie, who accept Christ as adults, have a different experience from people like me, who accepted Christ in childhood. It’s easier for you guys not to be cynical with the church. I have seen the gamut and am struggling to fight off cynicism. I love Jesus and enjoy evangelism, but the church (specifically church leadership) has put me off the corporate entity that is so far from what Jesus intended for the ekklesia. Interviews like these are so helpful for me at this time. Thank you.

[@cocof.1710]

You two rock!!!

[@GretaGarbo-l4g]

I want to see u and Chynna do ur cooking shows again. 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂❤ ❤❤

[@kimcook-p2n]

Amazing interview!!!!

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Great duo! A one two punch to pop culture

[@BecketCook]

Thanks! God Bless

[@TheBrbonich]

Two of my favorites 🤍

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@claudia.crochet.corner]

My 2 favorite!!! I love you both!!

[@WhaSup70x7]

This was so GOOD!!! 😁💜👏👏👏 Thank You Both!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@rdgwd237]

Great interview

[@Shelly-in-Tampa]

Subscribed to both of you! ❤ U both!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless