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 journey from supporting women in ministry to rethinking everything

How culture—and even the church—has shaped the conversation

This isn’t about winning arguments. It’s about finding clarity in what Scripture actually teaches.

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Timestamps:

0:00 — Why This Conversation Matters

0:38 — The Backlash That Started It All

2:17 — Understanding the Three Views

2:54 — What Is Egalitarianism?

3:41 — What Is Complementarianism?

4:41 — Where the Culture Gets It Wrong

9:04 — Amber’s Story Begins

11:48 — Questioning What She Was Taught

16:01 — The Tension Between Culture and Scripture

24:47 — Finding Clarity in a Confused World

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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 most important and difficult issues facing families today.

We also explore how parents are being impacted, the role of culture and social influence, and how to respond with both truth and compassion.

This is a conversation every parent, leader, and Christian needs to hear.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why This Conversation Matters

02:30 – The Cultural Shift to Transgender Issues

04:00 – Personal Story: “I Would’ve Been Trans Today”

05:45 – What the Bible Says About Gender

08:30 – The 3 Core Lies About Gender Identity

09:15 – Lie #1: Identity Is Self-Determined

10:00 – Lie #2: Feelings Define Gender

11:00 – Lie #3: External Change Brings Wholeness

15:30 – Truth #1: Identity Is Given by God

18:15 – Truth #2: We Are Body and Soul

22:45 – Truth #3: Transformation vs Transition

27:30 – The Effects of the Fall and Gender Dysphoria

30:00 – Why This Issue Is So Complicated

35:20 – Real Story: Transition and Redemption

39:00 – The Impact on Parents

42:30 – Being a “Hospital for the Sick”

45:00 – The Detransition Wave Explained

49:30 – The Arc of Transition and Regret

55:00 – Examining Our Own Identity

58:00 – Speaking Truth and Hope to Others

1:02:00 – Q&A Begins

1:02:30 – Why Are Kids More Susceptible?

1:08:20 – How to Reach a Trans Family Member

1:10:45 – Teachers and Job Risks

1:14:20 – The Pronouns Question

1:21:40 – “Why Did God Make Me This Way?”

1:26:40 – Trans Athletes in Sports

1:31:45 – Setting Boundaries with LGBTQ Loved Ones

1:37:50 – Final Thoughts on Pronouns

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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 to faith, culture, and the growing influence of identity issues on young people—and why so many teens feel forced to choose between being “loving” and believing the Bible.

He also introduces Dinner School, a simple, practical tool designed to help parents disciple their kids through short videos and guided conversations—making it easier to build a strong, thoughtful Christian worldview right at home.

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If you’re a parent trying to navigate faith, culture, and discipleship in today’s world—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

0:04:51 — Teens Struggling in Silence

0:05:44 — They Don’t Care If It’s True Anymore

0:06:31 — The Two Options Teens Are Given

0:07:24 — The Missing Third Option

0:08:11 — Parents Don’t Know What’s Happening

0:08:58 — Worldviews Are Changing Quietly

0:09:44 — Teens Aren’t Prepared for the Real World

0:10:43 — Why So Many Kids Walk Away

0:12:15 — The Simple System to Disciple Your Kids

0:24:23 — Why Parents Must Lead Discipleship

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#Parenting #Kids #Discipleship

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 once connected children to their mother and father was fundamentally altered. She explains how developments like no-fault divorce, reproductive technologies, and the legal redefinition of marriage have changed the way society understands parenthood and family.

The central question she raises is simple but controversial:

What happens to children when marriage stops being organized around their needs?

This discussion explores the history of these changes, the legal implications, and the broader cultural debate about marriage, parenthood, and children’s rights.

Watch the full conversation to hear Katy Faust’s perspective on one of the most debated issues in modern family policy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Why Katy Faust Started Them Before Us

02:05 The Cultural Shift Around Marriage

04:00 The First Redefinition of Marriage: No-Fault Divorce

06:30 The Role of Technology in Reshaping Parenthood

08:45 How Children Became Secondary in Family Law

10:50 Why Biology Matters in Parenting

14:05 Adoption vs Reproductive Technologies

17:45 What Obergefell Changed About Parenthood Law

20:20 Are Children Becoming a Commodity?

23:15 The Greater Than Campaign Explained

26:10 How Christians Should Respond to Cultural Change

30:30 Truth, Compassion, and Difficult Conversations

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Them Before Us

https://thembeforeus.com/

Greater Than Campaign

https://greaterthancampaign.com/

Katy Faust Website

https://katyfaust.com/

Book: Them Before Us — Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement

https://katyfaust.com/books/

Book: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City

https://katyfaust.com/books/

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#marriage

#family

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 surrender.

His story is a powerful reminder that no matter how far someone feels from God, His love is still pursuing them.

This episode of Calibrate Conversations explores identity, sanctification, spiritual healing, and the long journey of following Christ through difficult struggles.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:43 Growing Up in a Christian Home

3:44 Bullying and Identity Confusion

6:23 His Father Leaves the Family

7:35 Junior High Was Hell

9:43 Same-Sex Attraction Begins

14:56 Moving to the Philippines as a Missionary

19:17 Discovering Exodus International

28:56 God Reveals the Root of His Pain

1:03:27 Final Reflections on Identity and Faith

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#Testimony #LGBTQ #Identity #Christianity

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 this controversy

• Claims about purity culture and abuse

• Whether guilt-by-association reasoning is creeping into Christian discourse

This conversation isn’t about personalities. It’s about sound theology, intellectual honesty, and how Christians should handle public accusations.

We need clarity. We need discernment. And we need to test all things.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Why This Matters

2:15 – The Epstein Files & James Dobson

6:30 – What Actually Happened

9:45 – The Media Framing

12:20 – Sheila Wray Gregoire’s Claim

16:10 – Purity Culture & Abuse Accusations

21:30 – The Survey Question Concerns

26:40 – Misusing Research & Data

30:00 – The Deeper Theological Issue

33:45 – Why This Is Bigger Than Dobson

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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 well. But he also saw systems that kept parents in the dark and students searching for identity in all the wrong places.

We talk about:

• What teachers are—and aren’t—allowed to tell parents
• How “intervention time” and clubs can be labeled one thing but function as another
• Why many students who transition don’t actually thrive
• How Christian parents can disciple kids in a confusing culture
• Practical ways to engage schools without fear or anger
• How the local church can support families and teachers

This is an honest, compassionate conversation from someone who was on the inside—and ultimately left the classroom to serve students as a youth pastor.

➡ If you’re a parent, teacher, or pastor, this episode will help you navigate these issues with truth and grace.

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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, childhood wounds, and internal conflict shaped his journey — and why rejecting identity labels didn’t mean denying his experience, but refusing to let it define him. This conversation explores faith, forgiveness, trauma, recovery, identity, and what it looks like to walk with God through confusion rather than trying to escape it.

This episode offers hope, honesty, and wisdom for anyone wrestling with identity, sexuality, or finding clarity in a confusing world.

Key Themes:

-Same-sex attraction without identity labels

-Healing from childhood trauma and abuse

-Identity in Christ vs cultural labels

-Walking with God through confusion

-Forgiveness, boundaries, and redemption

-Why behavior management isn’t the gospel

-Faith, recovery, and emotional healing

Timestamps:

0:00:37 — From Confusion to Clarity

0:02:00 — Walking Into the Fog

0:03:39 — “What’s Wrong With Me?”

0:05:01 — When Suppression Breaks

0:07:54 — The Relief of a Label

0:08:49 — “They Told Me I Was Gay”

0:11:17 — Searching for Belonging

0:13:24 — Why Men Felt Mysterious

0:18:42 — The Hidden Wound

0:21:24 — How My View of God Was Formed

0:23:02 — God Walks Into the Fog

0:31:17 — “You’re Gay Because of Your Jacket”

0:34:53 — Don’t Bury Your Life

0:39:41 — Being Fully Known

0:51:10 — “No One Gets to Define Me”

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#Identity

#Clarity

#Healing