In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with journalist and podcaster Brandon Showalter of The Christian Post to discuss what Brandon describes as “one of the worst medical scandals in human history.” Brandon shares what he has uncovered after nearly a decade of reporting on the transgender movement—from the influence of WPATH and major institutions to puberty blockers, surgeries involving minors, public schools, parental rights, and the stories of families caught i...

Daniel Mingo has spent decades following Jesus while navigating unwanted same-sex attraction, sexual addiction, marriage, recovery, and ministry. In this conversation, Daniel joins Brady Cone to share his story and discuss what it actually looks like to pursue Christ when same-sex attraction doesn't simply disappear. They talk about prayer, repentance, accountability, identity in Christ, sanctification, and why Daniel rejects the label “gay Christian.” They also discuss Side B Christianit...

Social media is shaping what people believe about truth, sexuality, gender, abortion, faith, and the world around them. So should Christians simply walk away from it? For years, the common advice was that social media wasn't the place for meaningful conversations and that nobody's mind was going to be changed online. But what happens when we see people's beliefs being radically shaped by what they encounter on social media? In this episode, we look at social media as the modern public squ...

Conceived in rape and scheduled for abortion — until a law saved her life. Now Rebecca Kiessling fights to make sure every child conceived that way receives the same protection. A conversation on the "rape exception," adoption, and what it actually looks like to support a woman through an unplanned pregnancy. Support Save the One: savetheone.com More episodes: calibrateministries.com Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 The story — adoption, searching for a birth mother, and the discovery 02:24 ...

Can parenting influence a child's sexuality? It's one of the most debated questions in Christian circles—and one that's often answered with extremes. In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone responds to the claim that "bad parenting doesn't make kids gay" and explores what Scripture, discipleship, and years of ministry reveal about family dynamics, childhood wounds, and same-sex attraction. This conversation is not about blaming parents. It's about understanding how emotiona...

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 truly means to defend the unborn. This conversation explores difficult questions about justice, acc...

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. Bradley explains how abortion abolitionism differs from the mainstream pro-life movement, w...

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 unborn children the same as every other human being. This conversation isn't about internet d...

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 unnecessarily pushing people away. Whether you're navigating conversations online, engaging with friend...

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 conversation from the Calibrate Conversations podcast. Timestamps: 0:04:04 — Hidden Sin Turns Into Do...