Tactics For Defending the Faith: Alan Shlemon Interview - The Becket Cook Show Ep. 73

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[@marywazny5247]

Thank the Lord Jesus! I am strengthened by the Beckett Cook show and the guests. I really need this in work the culture I am in.

[@Tweeza57]

I’m so glad I listened to this again - it’s so true about feeling pressured and a failure - recently our pastor preached on Peters instruction 1 Peter 2:2 NASBS [2] like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, And to pray for workers Matthew 9:37-38 NASBS [37] Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. [38] Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest." For now this comforts me and one day the Lord may deem to send me

[@theresetrietsch8329]

Love you Beckett. You are my brother in Christ.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@2010gargoyle]

Love that idea on questioning. Excellent

[@Martha77]

This is great, an argument doesn’t have to be argumentative. People really don’t understand this. Calm wins the day.

[@eliara-thevoice8430]

I love you, Becket. So grateful I found you on this journey. The path keeps narrowing. Your content is helping me sray on it. God Bless you. You are my brother in Christ. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@crystal9626]

“Letting Jesus take the heat”. I love that approach. I must get that book because, honestly, sometimes I get tired of defending the Gospel. This sinful world can tire a person out.

[@hwd7]

I have Tactics by Greg Koukl, you wont regret buying it.

[@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953]

@@hwd7 Have you read Alan Shlemon's book as well? If yes, how in your opinion do they compare?

[@hwd7]

@@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953 Sorry, I haven't read Alan Shlemon's book, I'm reading the Updated edition of Tactics at the moment, after reading the first edition. I also highly recommend The Case For Life by Scott Klusendorf, no other book has helped me more on how to argue the Pro Life position. God bless you and Merry Christmas.

[@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953]

@@hwd7 Thanks. Could you tell me where you found the TACTICS book? I looked on Amazon and it wasn't there at all...!

[@augustine.c8204]

every single point was GOLD. God bless you guys!!!!!!

[@1adrianajackson]

Always a great content, thank you so much Becket, I can see clearly the Lord using you. You are a blessing for us ,also all your guests.❤❤❤

[@wisdom6437]

Thank you Alan and Becket. God bless you both.🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@devoted72]

Becket, you ALWAYS have super helpful and encouraging content. Thank you! 💜

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@victoriaaustin2468]

I had a similar experience as you at your reunion. I met someone new at work and he let me know he didn't believe in God. I didn't even think about it first but told him that even though he doesn't believe now, God will always believe in him and loves him more than anyone ever has or ever will. That took him by surprise -- in a good way. Took me by surprise too. But I do believe in asking questions and finding out more about that person and how and what they think. I took that a course in apologetics and it changed the way I look at evangelism.

[@Yuquituki]

This is a "I need to watch this again, and again" kind of show. Thanks Becket!

[@gardenladyjimenez1257]

I was raised by Columbo and Monk. Your discussion and examples of specific questions/responses is so very helpful. I converted at age 40. No amount of argument would have brought me to faith. I loved discussion and learning. But I wasn't interested in getting into an argument about who is right or wrong. The best thing Christians did back then and following my conversion was to live their life faithfully and be "ready to give an answer" as I slowly opened wide the door. Thanks for all of your great questions and your spirit!

[@PoesyOfficial]

This episode is a gem. Great tips to be a great orator for Christ, and in our daily lives. Thank you Alan Shlemon! Thank you Becket.

[@toshawhatareyoudoing6410]

I've been a Christian for 28 years and for most of that time I've thought that I totally suck at sharing the Gospel and defending my faith in a coherent way. This video has been most helpful.

[@olayinkaokere7217]

Thank you Becket so much for this episode, I am for the first time much more confident about sharing my faith. The Lord bless you and Alan.❤And protect you daily.

[@lindseydallos7939]

I loved Columbo! Great memories watching that at my Grandma's. This discussion has seriously been a game changer talking with unbelievers! Thank you so much.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@Gigi-oz5ik]

Praying for Chase the science guy! Can’t wait to see him on your show one day telling the story of how the Lord used your testimony to begin to cultivate his heart ❤️

[@michelleminer2898]

Such a great interview, thank you! Logic is key, because often the arguments are based on feelings or emotions, so if we, as Christians, can stay humble and kind but speak logic to the emotional statement, it actually makes our point that much stronger! I used the "let Jesus take the heat" approach amongst word for word to his example a while back. Someone told me that she respected my beliefs, but was offended by me saying that Jesus is the ONLY way to Heaven. In that moment, I knew not to cower to say something like "I'm so sorry I offended you or hurt your feelings ," NO!! We need to NOT apologize for what Jesus said! Instead I just said, "if you're offended, you're offended by Jesus's own words. He Himself said that. As a Christian, I believe Him." I later followed it up with, "He also never forces anyone to follow Him, you are still free to make your own choice." She didn't respond but I pray it left a pebble in her shoe. This interview was so practically helpful!

[@deaniedodge7858]

I needed this! I love the Columbo technique! The non believers are asking “ How can God be good in such a wicked world?”

[@jillianhicks3793]

I told my family about your channel and I just bought your book! Thank you for your investment in the Kingdom! Excited for the spread of good things and for good things to come!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you!! God Bless

[@4kassis]

Very helpful techniques! Applicable in all kinds of discussions, thank you!

[@sandjm4598]

My son and I were at the Augusta, GA conference, and were able to be in the breakout sessions you guys did with students about these issues. You both did a fantastic job addressing these student’s questions. My son had asked about his sister and truly was touched by the personal, Christ like, wise answer Becket gave him concerning this matter. Truly the whole session was led with so much love and wisdom. We knew the Holy Spirit was so present. We do appreciate you and this ministry so much. We will continue praying for all of you!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you!! God Bless

[@Switzer1234]

Student's questions = 1 student. Students' questions = More than one student.

[@sandjm4598]

Yes Mr Switzer. That was a typo. lol.

[@loriforges6304]

@@Switzer1234 when I went to school back in the Dark Ages I was taught that the apostrophe s was a contraction and that the apostrophe on the outside indicated possession or possessive but now I was told by one of the school administrators up here that things have changed. When I see God's love I think they are saying God is love with a contraction

[@rachelhayhurst-mason7846]

This is brilliant. Becket, I love how you and Alan communicate. Thank you both so much! 😄

[@kbeetles]

Ooooh, this was priceless - just ordered the book, too! Thanks guys!

[@bibleprophecy4400]

I love your material and your faith is inspiring.

[@kimpreslar303]

This was an excellent apologetics show, Becket! A huge thank you to you and Alan.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@RebaBurson]

This was a wonderful video! So helpful! I really appreciate the caring, not mocking, attitlude you both encourage towards the unbeliever Thanks!!

[@arttytsai]

You have one of the best shows online and your guests are superb discussing very relevant content of the day. I recommend you to teens and young adults as they struggle standing on the word in the culture with their peers these days.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@kittylemew]

Letting Jesus takes the heat is such a relieving thought. It's kind of like having a big brother who defends you from the bullies. 😁

[@maryanngames9353]

Thank you, much needed! Can never get enough of learning how to share and defend the gospel and our faith.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@jensaks]

I love your shows...always such great information for us to use in our own lives. Re: your friend saying "I'm a science guy", I have a little story. My 8 year old granddaughter announced in class that she was a Christian and believes God makes people (in response to a Native American myth they'd read). She then told me another kid said "Well, I believe in science." I asked her "Who do you think made science?" She looked at me, questioning, and I said "God." She brightened up and said "Oh YEAH." :)

[@kathleenrabadeau2089]

I love the Columbo approach because it's a gentle way of learning more about the person you're talking with, which is what Jesus did. I've been guilty of having my agenda of sharing the gospel overtake actually listening to someone.

[@sherrypowers2059]

“Columbo Approach” “Professor’s Ploy” “Taking the Roof Off”. Love these tools! Need them! Thank you!

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@Seektruth65]

Howdy Beckett 😊 God bless you brother.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@celianelson6679]

This is great. I’m going to get this book. All of us as believers need to be ready lead others to the truth in a loving, clear manner. Thanks for the great info

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@tootsiewilliamsmusic]

This was great training!!

[@thormich88]

Alan. Shlemon is terrific, really good teaching. Thanks Becket.

[@Ameliaco4]

This is great!

[@alda2086]

Oh wow that was absolutely so good! Thank you Alan! Thank you Becket! 😊

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@alda2086]

@@BecketCook God Bless you and protect you Becket 🙏 🤗

[@thislisa]

Brilliant

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@thomask7857]

Great video! Thank you!

[@MrWood-qd6kr]

This was awesome. I’ve been trying to change my evangelistic approach to non-believers. I noticed how Jesus Christ asked people questions and it made me 🤔. Interestingly enough, Sin entered the world through a question.

[@p.lucker1167]

very interesting conversation. thank you!

[@michellemybelle9591]

So Blessed to have this! I get concerned on how to defend. But also I just was in a servant leadership class and it said, be able to defend the faith! I was unable to watch this until today. God has a plan! This came out a couple weeks ago. Perfect timing.

[@sallycrager6861]

Always good Beckett

[@sawmookabaw]

Feel like a confusion come to clarity! Marvelous ♥️

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@tonyadieker4556]

Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING! !!!!!!.!!!!!!

[@Hopeandgrace2]

Reduce to the absurd. Brillant!

[@jenalfreeman1083]

WOW thank you Alan for sharing those helpful pointers for defending the faith 😊 so often we believers get all panicky t trying to defend Christianity to atheists but you explained it all clearly for us. Becket thank you for having him on your show!!!!!!!!!

[@dumbut75]

Instead of confronting others beliefs or trying to make a disciple per say … I really love asking to hear their “God story” - seems everyone has one and if you listen carefully there’s usually hurt somewhere if God is a negative thing to them. I don’t think anyone is a minute- soul winner, we are seed planters and people-lovers with every encounter until the moment comes when the harvest is ripe! Leave every person you meet feeling loved/encouraged by a Christian. Those seeds will grow if the soil is fertile ❤️

[@sallyreed5191]

Excellent episode B!!!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you!! God Bless

[@elizabethadams]

This is a great video! I feel like I need to watch this again and take notes. I’m constantly in situations where I get to share my faith or talk about it so these tactics are super helpful!!

[@sheronmckenna5815]

Another home run Becket!

[@maryborland5761]

WONDERFUL job! Thank You for these GREAT tips!!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@fgilroy50]

Great show!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@smp6441]

Another fabulous episode; I learned so much; thank you becket ❤️

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@willettej7988]

What a great episode. Now, I am so much better equipped to defend my faith and converse in a logical manner with non-believers. The burden of proof is such a great way to have a conversation that’s non-threatening or preachy.

[@greenhornet5186]

The Gospels were written in Hellenistic Greek within a context of Hellenistic Judaism. The culture in which Jesus lived was Graeco-Roman. Jesus was using the Socratic method as his method of inquiry, as is Mr. Shlemon, and Colombo (my favorite t.v. show). A nice backdrop to this would be any of Plato's dialogues. It is very effective.

[@mayragarciasanchez9305]

Greg Koukl is amazing! His book is a great tool, never backing down or encouraging us not to spread the Word of God, but to do it in a safe and smart way. By reading this book, you realize, or at least I realized that it is not my job to convert every person I talk to, but with my witnessing, my attitude and the grace I show, together with God's Word, I can 1. plant a seed 2. water the seed, or 3. harvest. Because we don't always know at what stage a person is, it is better to listen and ask questions, always having prayed before for wisdom (James 1:5) What a great episode! I have loved this concept of letting Jesus take the heat, again it is not an invitation to excuse ourselves from carrying out the Word of God... but a weight lifted off my shoulders and remember, Jesus is the Hero of the story, He is the One through the Holy Spirit doing the job, I just need to do my task for which He has made me adequate (1 Timothy 1:12) and let Him do the rest! Love, love this video, thanks!!!! 🥰😍

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@carlyt.648]

This was SO helpful! Thanks so much for doing this episode and asking him for examples of situations where these tactics can be applied. I continue to love your show and to learn from it!

[@therealdonnawagner]

Man, Columbo used to be my favorite when I was a teen. My friends were watching MTV and I was watching Peter Falk. 😂 Regarding what Alan said about not shoehorning the Gospel into every conversation, one thing I learned that has served me well (I can't remember who from) is to not just wait for a relevant opportunity to share but also to find out if the person is belligerent to the Gospel. I don't think Christians in most churches have been taught to discern the difference between casting pearls before swine in an attempt to add numbers to the physical church and actually making disciples (which is the Biblical call). Also, Alan's "let Jesus take the heat" is really a form of casting burdens onto Him, which I use, too! It was good to hear I'm not the only one. 😂 But seriously, the Lord is unapologetic about things like His standards regarding sin or even that He creates calamity. When people get upset about either, their argument is with the Lord, not us. Therefore, taking that burden onto ourselves is something we really shouldn't do in the first place. I let the Lord speak for Himself on these issues and trust that, not only is His defense far better than mine, but also that if I remain the focus of people's hatred for what He's said after I've directed them to His Word on whatever subject, the repercussions that follow are decreed to strengthen my perseverance. Excellent video! Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@heathermartinez8640]

Great tactics! Thanks so much for all of the food for thought!

[@MarthaMMiner]

Hi Becket! I have been in several situations in which I felt pressured into defending the Christian realty and God's Word. Using the suggestions or tactics given today, will help me and other Christians to stand up to the baiters in a positive and assertive manner. Thank you for this program. 🤗

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@Freespirit512]

Amen amen, this is so good.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@tonyadieker4556]

Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING! !!!!!!.!!!!!!

[@j8cqu3lin3]

So helpful.. thank you so much! Usually when I want to minister, i know that i an do better & this helped tremendously. Thank you!!!!

[@barrypeterson6725]

This was outstanding!!

[@erinniedergall2068]

There is an excellent book that is called, "Tactics" written by apologist Greg Kouki. This has helped me SO much in evangelism.

[@KathyakaNina]

Wow this was an incredible episode Brother Becket I really think we need something like this based on the conversation I had last year but even after that conversation I had with a nonbeliever that likes who Jesus is, I was being careful to not let my emotions get to me & thank God for that. It really give me a good idea of the young lady’s perspective on when it comes to people as Alan mentioned ignoring our question and wanting us to answer instead. It was a smart move that I decide to not reply every time this young lady messaged me and just let her go share what she had to say. I was shocked about how much social media was her source for her argument & just warned her to be careful that people will make their own assumptions & twist the Bible for their own needs or what they want to hear. Really asking the Lord to guide me what to say and one thing I even have to remind myself and glad that I heard from another podcast because it was so good for me to know is that we were not responsible for peoples’ reaction when we tell them about the gospel even if we share the gospel in such a loving way and the person says they feel hurt. I felt very bad letting that get to me thinking I pushed her away from God even when she asked me & I showed her in the Bible about homosexuality. So thankful that my small group in church prayed that God helps me to not let that get me down & reminded me that I did my part in sharing the gospel & as Alan mentioned “ The pebble in the shoe”. I notice her partner was from a different religion & had an assumption about Christians & was putting me in this category that I was “more holy than thou” and was furious that I ended my conversation with her that God bless her & that I was going to pray for both of them to know how much God loves both of them. She didn’t want God’s blessing for her so I guess I was take that blessing then. Now & then I pray for this young lady & her partner that they come to know Christ & that God just plants those seeds & heal any brokenness in their lives.

[@TheTruthisWritteninyourHeart]

Thanks both lovely discussion I am catholic and love listening to all my Christian brothers and sisters one day I hope we will all be United we all have one Heavenly Father one lord in Christ and I know we are seen as quite heretical and legalistic and I know some haven’t helped to change this view but from within Catholicism I just feel the love for Jesus and we are only servants to our master Christ we will never know what our lords final judgment of each individual soul will be but we do know we’ll never look into the eyes of anyone God does not love. Christs grace and love for us in unfathomable, His ways are not our ways and praise Jesus for that! Thanks brothers keep up the ministry in Christ ❤️🙏🌸

[@GodsGrace758]

Wow. I now for the first time understand what the burden of proof actually means.. in the courtroom or out.

[@veronicapace7198]

This conversation was very helpful. Thank-you. A friend told me about these crazy ideas someone close to her had about the Bible. She was obviously disturbed. I finally asked if that person had ever read the Bible. Lightbulb moment. Not likely. lol

[@karenpeterson5780]

Really good discussion, thank you both!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@maryowen1722]

EFFERVESCENT!!! THANK YOU BOTH👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@BecketCook]

Thank you!!

[@etoiledemer7472]

so helpful thx so much for always equipping us with every podcast 🙏🙏

[@juliesalazar9463]

I feel this could also apply to prolife/prochoice, as long as the prochoice person isn't hostile and is open to discussion. Thanks for the tips! These are great.

[@ConceptsInHealth]

Very awesome interview! Thanks for your always excellent content, Becket🥰🙏🏼👍

[@greycat7773]

Wonderful advice!

[@ddsu1]

Amen. God is Good. God is merciful. Thank You LORD Jesus, we don't deserve You. Please help us, your children to shine Your Light.

[@BecketCook]

Amen. God Bless

[@duncescotus2342]

Tactics we got. Aplenty. As Sun Tzu said, "my tactics are all open for you to see. But my strategy lies hidden." Hear the word of the Lord.

[@megaloschemos9113]

Looking forward to this 👍🏽

[@EvaandEmanuelYap]

So many good points. Thank you! And we are reading the book too - Tactics. Learned about it a couple of months ago! Help us Lord to focus on being faithful not successful.

[@BecketCook]

Thank you! God Bless

[@Danielch7v13]

Great video, Becket. I learned so much!

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@arleterebecca2896]

Awesome video!! Thank you! 🇧🇷

[@onecimagomez221]

I asked them, " Every time you see a person, you have to know, that it took a man and a woman to come together to create that person." This is true all over the world. This is the testimony of God.

[@diannemcnabb4045]

Thank you so much for sharing. So much amazing useful information and thank you Becket for asking the questions that were on my mind throughout the video.

[@BecketCook]

God Bless

[@bobthrasher8226]

The value of testimony comes in because so often the reasons people doubt are emotional and volitional rather than evidential. Gary Habermas wrote a book studying the different types of doubt (hint, I mentioned the 3 types herein).

[@lourdesrivera8470]

Hola 🤗 Again Great podcast 👏🏼 I'm a huge FAN of Colombo🎉 Si that tactic is awesome!! But also sincerely a must, we should always be asking, what does that mean... Blessings ✝️

[@denisebeverage4814]

Love this!! Have read Tactics and this was a great review of the main points with you and Alan. Great work, Becket! Btw, praying so much for JD to meet JC!🙏🏼

[@annamariemandryk4635]

Excellent ! Thank you for sharing some awesome advice for sharing the gospel with many non believing friends. Yes, I am guilty of using some of the wrong responses you mentioned. I am learning. 🙏We need this!!!!! God bless you both😊

[@BecketCook]

Thank you. God Bless

[@judymartuscello114]

So pertinent for me since I would like to be a more effective evangelist. I like what he said about putting a stone in their shoe. Just to stretch someone's belief system toward Christ is an accomplishment and may be all God wants us to do. Little by little (scripture - in Isaiah). God has called us to be faithful -He does the rest. I will be following up with obtaining more information and buying the recommended book.

[@BobbyDeneke]

Outstanding interview! I would love Alan Schleman's book on audio and intend to buy it today. I think we should all start doing Becket Cook's video clubs (you know, like just book clubs) and have people over to watch one of your videos and afterwards (or even during) pause to discuss. It's a great way to do out reach. If my wife and i do it we'll keep you posted. We really love what we're learning from your videos. Our faith is growing from them!

[@godschild8113]

Not done yet, but I'm really loving that episode. Ok, not because they mentioned my two favorite shows MONK and COLUMBO....just in case you're wondering. 😊

[@BecketCook]

:)

[@Longe]

When I shared my concern for my brother Jeff's progressive christian beliefs, who is a UCC pastor, he replied, "I don't have to justify my beliefs!!!". We were raised Evangelical, but he looked for a church whose doctrine affirms his homosexuality.

[@sonseraedesigns]

I have had experiences where when you ask them questions and you ask them to back up their claim, they start attacking your character and name-calling. This is a clear sign they don’t have an argument and they start getting belligerent and hostile.

[@rhondabulmer9604]

Becket!! What a useful interview! Thank you.

[@hwd7]

Just watched The Princess Bride on Netflix, so I totally understand the reference to Colombo.

[@hwd7]

Thank you Mr Cook for the 💖Great Movie by the way.

[@joyspurgeon2149]

I'd love to watch the Q and A with you both. God Bless your ministries !!!!

[@maryowen1722]

When you question them, it shows you’re interested in them on a personal level, too?