Calibrate Conversations w/ Brady Cone

What if one of the biggest debates surrounding abortion isn't happening between pro-choice and pro-life—but within the pro-life movement itself? In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Kristine Harhoef, founder of Not A Victim, to discuss the growing abolitionist movement, the push for equal protection legislation, and why many Christians are rethinking what it t...

Is the pro-life movement the same as the abortion abolitionist movement? No — and the difference matters. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with constitutional attorney Bradley Pierce, president of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion and Abolish Abortion Texas, to discuss why Christians should support the abolition of abortion and equal protection for preborn children...

When Jesse Ridgway and his wife publicly shared their decision to abort their child after a Down syndrome diagnosis, the internet erupted with outrage. But does this controversy reveal a much bigger problem? In this episode, we examine the deeper issues behind the headlines: abortion, equal protection, the divide between the pro-life and abolitionist movements, and whether our laws should treat un...

How should Christians respond to Pride Month? Many believers find themselves caught between two extremes: staying silent or responding with anger. In this episode, Brady Cone explores a better way forward—one rooted in biblical truth, gospel hope, and genuine influence. Discover how Christians can stand firm in their convictions, engage the culture with wisdom, and share truth without unnecessaril...

Cam Lambert shares how years of hidden pornography addiction eventually led to devastating consequences, public exposure, and hopelessness. But when everything came crashing down, God used brokenness, confession, and Christian community to completely transform his life. This is a powerful testimony about shame, redemption, repentance, discipleship, and the hope found in Christ. Based on a conversa...

Patti Height shares her powerful testimony of growing up with gender confusion, same-sex attraction, abuse, addiction, and deep loneliness — and how an encounter with Jesus Christ completely transformed her life. In this conversation with Brady Cone, Patti opens up about: childhood confusion and trauma, addiction and destructive relationships, life inside LGBTQ identity, the moment she encountered...

Alan Chambers — former president of Exodus International — was recently arrested in what authorities describe as a child enticement sting operation. In this video, we respond to the news with both truth and grace, discussing sin, compromise, repentance, and the importance of gospel hope. This conversation also addresses how stories like this are often used in broader cultural debates surrounding s...

She planned to have a sex change operation. Today, she lives as a woman — and she has a dissertation full of research to prove her transformation wasn't an accident. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, we sit down with Linda Seiler — a woman who identified as transgender and same-sex attracted from childhood — and Andrew Rodriguez, a licensed professional counselor, to tackle one of t...

This conversation started with a few comments… and quickly turned into something much bigger. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady sits down with Amber to unpack one of the most debated topics in the church today—gender roles. They walk through: The difference between egalitarian and complementarian views Why this issue creates so much tension (even among Christians) Amber’s personal...

Why are so many kids identifying as transgender today—and why are so many parents unprepared for it? In this powerful workshop, Brady breaks down the massive cultural shift happening right now, why identity has become self-defined, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. From the rise in gender dysphoria to the growing number of detransition stories, this conversation tackles one of the mo...

Many parents assume their kids are fine—but in reality, many teens are quietly questioning, struggling, and even drifting from their faith without their parents knowing. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Peter Kupisz, an apologist and ministry leader who has worked with students and families around the world. Peter shares what he’s seeing globally when it comes...

What happens when the definition of marriage changes? In this conversation, Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, explains how cultural, legal, and technological shifts reshaped marriage and family law — and why she believes those changes have had profound consequences for children. Faust argues that when marriage was redefined primarily around adult desires and fulfillment, the structure that on...

Joshua Inman shares his powerful testimony of growing up struggling with gender confusion, same-sex attraction, shame, and identity. For years he believed lies about God and about himself — including the devastating lie that God hated him. In this honest conversation, Joshua explains how God slowly exposed those lies, brought deep healing, and showed him the truth about identity, grace, and surren...

In recent weeks, headlines linked James Dobson’s name to Jeffrey Epstein. Then came the claim that Dobson and Epstein are “on the same team.” That’s a serious accusation. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, we carefully examine: • What actually happened in the Epstein files • Whether James Dobson was fairly represented • Sheila Wray Gregoire’s response • The role of egalitarian theology in...

What’s it really like inside today’s public schools? Former teacher Josh Moore joins Calibrate Conversations to share what parents often never hear about—state policies around pronouns, LGBTQ clubs, classroom culture, and the pressure teachers feel between their conscience and district rules. Josh isn’t here to attack teachers. He worked alongside many faithful Christians trying to love students w...

What happens when the world tries to define your identity — but God invites you to walk a different path? In this powerful episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady sits down with Jason Mellard to hear his deeply personal story of growing up with same-sex attraction, navigating confusion, trauma, and shame, and ultimately discovering healing and clarity in Christ. Jason shares how cultural labels,...

In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Shannon Ayres, Texas Education Director for Citizens Defending Freedom, to expose what’s really happening inside school and public libraries. Shannon shares her firsthand story of assuming her district was safe—“That’s not happening in Frisco, Texas”—until she started checking the titles in her kids’ school library. What she fou...

Today’s episode exposes an issue far deeper than most parents realize: what’s actually inside our public and school libraries. The journey began when I opened a copy of Gender Queer in a small-town bookstore and saw a graphic sexual illustration—sitting in plain view for any child to pick up. That moment sent me down a trail that led from local libraries all the way up to the American Library Asso...

Welcome to 2026. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady shares the vision for the year ahead—what topics we’ll be covering, why they matter, and how we plan to approach them with biblical clarity, gospel hope, and compassion. As culture grows increasingly divided, many Christians feel overwhelmed, unsure how to respond to issues surrounding sexuality, gender ideology, schools, libraries...

Many Christian parents want to protect their kids from sexual confusion, pornography, and cultural pressure—but waiting too long to talk about sexuality may be doing more harm than good. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to discuss how parents can teach kids God’s good design for sexuality early, biblically, and...

In this powerful episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Matt & Andrea Crum of Genuine Family Ministries for one of the most eye-opening conversations we’ve had on the show. We dive deep into: • How modern culture is shaping your children more than you realize • Why anxiety, autism, creativity, and past trauma make some kids more vulnerable to transgender ideology • The f...

The holidays bring joy… but they also expose every relational tension we’ve been avoiding. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady shares 3 essential biblical principles to help you navigate family drama, painful memories, broken relationships, and tough conversations around religion and politics. Before you sit down at the Thanksgiving or Christmas table, take 5 minutes and reset your h...

How should churches respond when someone in a same-sex relationship wants to volunteer? Brady Cone dives into one of the most asked—and most delicate—questions he receives from churches across the country. What role should elders play? What expectations should exist? And how do we hold truth and compassion together? If this helped you, check out more resources at CalibrateMinistries.com. Timestamp...

Eric Hernandez joins Brady Cone on Calibrate Conversations to unpack what it means to be a soul, how desire and design reveal our true identity, and why culture’s view of gender and sexuality misses the mark. Discover how understanding the soul transforms how we think about gender, truth, and evangelism—and how believers can respond with both conviction and compassion. Learn more about Eric and hi...

In today’s episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady responds to a deeply honest email from a young Christian man who left the gay lifestyle and is now wrestling with a difficult question: “If most of my past sexual sin involved homosexual desires, can I still pursue marriage to a woman? And how do I know if I’ll ever feel enough attraction?” Brady shares his personal journey through same-sex attr...