Best Eastern Star Church Podcasts (2024)

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Post Election Day: What Do We Do Now? James Fallows, Writer & Political Expert 1:11:20

5h ago1:11:20

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James Fallows once served as chief White House speechwriter for Jimmy Carter and now writes 'Breaking the News' on Substack and has a new article about California's promising future in WIRED magazine. Fallows is a longtime book and magazine writer, whose most recent of 12 books, "Our Towns," co-authored with his wife Deborah Fallows, was a national…

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Eastern Religions Exposed: Sunita Selvaraj Interview 1:00:28

33m ago1:00:28

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with an expert from Malaysia on Eastern religions. What are they all about? How did they co e to the West? How do they influence Christians? The Becket Cook Show Ep. 179 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover more Christian pod…

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Donald Trump - The Last President 40:03

4h ago40:03

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***This is a previous episode I did earlier this year. I was right he may very well be America’s Last President*** In this episode I discuss Trump possibly being the last president.

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Women's Values Represented in Places of Power? Election 2024 with Liz Erickson 1:09:05

4h ago1:09:05

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Liz Erickson has been on the front lines for some time, working to ensure the rights and values of women have representation in all levels of government and societal power. As Senior Director of Strategic Programs at Supermajority, how does she feel as, at times, it seems we are sliding back to Make America Male Dominated Again? Join Ashley and Pau…

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Progressivism Hates Repentance: Rosaria Butterfield Interview 57:05

5d ago57:05

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Rosaria Butterfield about an article she just wrote called, “Why Progressivism Hates Repentance.” We discuss three reasons why. This will surprise and edify you. Rosaria's Article: https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/394/why-progressivism-hates-repentance The Becket Cook Show …

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Election 2024: Keeping Our Heads as All Others Lose Theirs; Joaquin Alvarado 1:09:26

3d ago1:09:26

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Joaquin Alvarado has been at the forefront of the changing world journalism in the U.S. for more than two decades and has his finger on the pulse of the country as much as anyone. Where are we as we head into this election? Will we recover or are we forever changed. Join Paul and Ashley for this compelling discussion. #Evangelicalish #ReligiousRigh…

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Election 2024: Keeping Our Heads as All Others Lose Theirs; Joaquin Alvarado 1:10:35

11d ago1:10:35

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Election 2024: Keeping Our Heads as All Others Lose Theirs; Joaquin Alvarado Joaquin Alvarado has been at the forefront of the changing world journalism in the U.S. for more than two decades and has his finger on the pulse of the country as much as anyone. Where are we as we head into this election? Will we recover or are we forever changed. Join P…

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Rightwingers Gone Wild: What's Wrong w/Trump's Admiration of a "Hot" Female Artist & a Podcasters Admiration of Putin? 22:28

3d ago22:28

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See why rightwingers have truly lost their way as we see people talk about their anger at being called racist, a woman's disappointment that Haitians have ruined her chance to be an angry cat lady and why a church music leader sees beings in heaven getting castrated! You can also watch on YouTube, Here…

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The Menendez Brothers: What Really Happened?? 46:37

13d ago46:37

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! DISCLAIMER: The opinions and information shared regarding this trial are based on my own observations and experiences. They are not intended to represent the views or official stance of any organization or entity. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional, l…

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The Wisdom of Hobbits & Heretics: Matthew Distefano of Heretic Happy Hour 46:20

13d ago46:20

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On this edition of Evangelicalish, Paul and Ashley talk about handling anxiety around the upcoming election and then pull a previously unaired interview with Matthew Distefano of the Holy Heretics Podcast on his second most recent book discussion how learning of the life of charming hobbits and their Shire-based lives - though not a religious socie…

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Star Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding True Faith 1:06:01

23d ago1:06:01

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April Ajoy wouldn’t have called herself a Christian Nationalist when she performed her original song “America Say Jesus” on the Jim Bakker show, or when she participated in Jesus Marches across America, or when she posted cringe-worthy videos on YouTube to campaign for Mitt Romney. April just considered herself a good Christian: faithful, Republica…

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From P*rn Star to Christ: The AMAZING Story of Joshua Broome 1:10:15

20d ago1:10:15

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Joshua Broome about his journey from porn star turned follower of Christ! We also discuss his book, “7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life: What My Journey from Porn Star to Preacher Taught Me About the Truth That Sets Us Free.” A former porn star-turned-preacher reveals seven…

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An OffRamp for RightWing Faith Voters: Doug Pagitt, Vote Common Good 1:14:18

26d ago1:14:18

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Doug Pagitt says it’s important to helping faith voters to detach from a republican voting identity if they wish to. Pagitt, a former Evangelical Pastor from the emergent church movement, feels his organization, Vote Common Good, was able to help shift 5 to 10 percent of Evangelicals away from Republicans. Can they do it again or more in 2024 from …

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Why I'm Protestant: Dr. Gavin Ortlund Interview 55:56

27d ago55:56

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Gavin Ortlund about his new book, “What It Means To Be Protestant: The Case For an Always-Reforming Church.” These days many evangelicals are exploring the more sacramental, liturgical, and historically-conscious church traditions, including Roman Catholicism and Eastern O…

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Patriotism is NOT a godly duty, but is it one of loving your neightbor? 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

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Join Paul and Ashley for this week’s discussion about the political swing in evangelicalism from politics as “dirty and worldly” to today’s view of “godly duty” from declarations of whom to vote for from the pulpit and singing patriotic songs in worship services. But can "Seek the welfare of your city" (Jeremiah 23:7) change our view of what it mea…

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How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion: Allie Beth Stuckey Interview 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! 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,” “justic…

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Death is Not Only Important, but is a Beautiful Part of Life 11:29

1M ago11:29

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When a person wants to stay in the comfort of status quo, they can give up the change for something new to come into their lives. In this special Evangelicalish released edition of Unconventional Conversations w/ Pastor Paul we see how wisdom from the ancient Torah and New Testament demonstrate we can find amazing new opportunities when we embrace …

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Rightwingers Gone Wild: Lizard People & Racist Jokes 37:22

1M ago37:22

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What do Lizard People OverLords have to do with Tim Walz, VP Candidate? Well one rightwing preacher wants you to know, and Pastor Paul has the skinny in this special Evangelicalish offering of Pastor Paul's Rightwinger's Gone Wild - this week's look at those who no longer have eyes to see and ears to hear…

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Jesus; Christian Nationalist? How Did We Get Here? 1:08:07

1M ago1:08:07

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Christianity has not always been about politics and anti-abortion and anti-gay extremism. This was a long planned grooming of Christians to get to this point. Now here we are - what do we do about it? Join Paul and Ashley to discuss live how a political operative name Paul Weyrich has done more to shape American Christianity than any pastor ever dr…

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Expelled for Affirming Love; But Not Guiilty: Thomas Jay Oord 1:16:35

2M ago1:16:35

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Expelled for Affirming Love; But Not Guiilty: Thomas Jay Oord Join Paul and Ashley as they find out why Pastor, theologian and author Thomas J. Oord was will to withstand an official heresy trial by the Church of the Nazarene. The charge: teaching against church doctrine and misconduct for calling the church to become LGBTQ+ inclusive. And why the …

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Things We Believed That Are Hard to Shake: Paul and Ashley 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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Things We Believed That Are Hard to Shake: Paul and Ashley Even in the midst of or after deconstruction of our beliefs, there are some things that are difficult to get out of our minds and emotional systems. What are some old Christian beliefs that still haunt you? Listen in as Paul and Ashley share some of the most difficult beliefs for them to sh…

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Who Hears from Holy Spirit? A Special Unconventional Conversation w Pastor Paul 33:28

2M ago33:28

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Who Hears from Holy Spirit is a special edition of Unconventional Conversations with Pastor Paul. On this episode Pastor Paul discusses Prophetic Words and who really "hears from heaven." The answer may not be as simple as some think it is. To hear more from Pastor Paul, check out their YouTube Channel @UnconventionalPastorPaul or their website Pas…

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No, I Wasn't Born This Way... and I Have Come Home at Last: Jason Hill Testimony 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket has a fascinating conversation with Jason Hill, the author of an article on the idea of being born gay, and how homosexuality manifests itself in a person’s life. Jason Hill is a professor of Philosophy at DePaul University and a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Fre…

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Dying From Aids... Then Healed: Mark Nelson Testimony 55:04

2M ago55:04

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Mark shares his incredible story of how God supernaturally healed him from AIDS while dying in the hospital, and how he experienced heaven and hell. Mark's Website: https://exchangeministries.org The Becket Cook Show Ep. 172 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Joi…

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Reclaiming Traumatic Spaces 50:11

2M ago50:11

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trauma can resurface due to familiar places, relationships and even references to faith in our past. As Paul’s 1946 the Movie Road Tour takes him across the country, he stopped in the town of Springfield, MO, which holds many painful memories and he and Ashley discuss dealing with trauma and the work to reclaim lost spaces…

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Gangs, Heroin, Prison, Lesbian... to Jesus: Lisa Garcia Testimony 32:20

3M ago32:20

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Lisa Garcia who was involved with gangs in L.A., heroin addicted, in prison for many years, and a lesbian who was saved by God. Her story is inspiring! The Becket Cook Show Ep. 171 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the Patreon! Discover mo…

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I'm Back 24:01

3M ago24:01

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Taking a break was refreshing, but I'm back and ready to shine.

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Laughing Through Deconstruction: Evangelicalish Convo with the Libtarts 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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Four talented women, out of boredom, perhaps, started sharing their feelings on a changing world through their gifts for comedy, music and theater. Hear their story as the Libtarts share their world with Paul and Ashley and why sometimes humor is the very best way to share truth and love. Watch some of their videos here: Illegal In Texas - https://…

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Is Your Home Toxic? Healthy Home Josh Interview 1:04:45

3M ago1:04:45

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! Today’s episode is different from the others. That’s because Josh Kaye, who has worked with me on the show from the very beginning, has written a new book about health called, “Toxic: A Comprehensive Guide to a Healthier Home.” I think you will enjoy this one. And learn a lot! Josh's Instagram: https://www.i…

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Biblical Answers on Race: Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager Interview 47:39

3M ago47:39

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Krista Bontrager and Monique Dyson on their new book, “Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism.” Walking in Unity is about bringing Christ-centered answers to issues of race and racism. Drawing a clear distinction between the secular culture's …

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Homosexuality: Deconstructing & Reconstructing Our Theology 1:06:10

3M ago1:06:10

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Paul and Ashley discuss how opening one’s mind to learn other views of the evangelical theology on queerness can not only be freeing for the person, but life-saving to those around them. Paul is in Houston on the 1946 the Movie Road Tour sharing about the dangers of Christian Nationalism, its roots in weaponized abortion theology and the mistransla…

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Evangelical Leaders Cave on Social Issues: Megan Basham Interview 56:37

4M ago56:37

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Megan Basham, a culture reporter for the Daily Wire, about her new book, “Shepherds For Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.” Liberal theology isn’t new. Pastors and theologians have drifted, slipped, or even plunged into doctrinal error f…

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We Met Sarah Palin_ Our Journey w_ Christian Nationalism 51:43

3M ago51:43

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In part 2 of their series on how they were in the middle of evangelicalism as Christian Nationalism had its rise around them, Paul and Ashley share about meeting Sarah Palin just after the 2008 election and about friends who tried to recruit them to be devotees to QAnon conspiracy theories. It's a wild tale of a wild shift in relgious people. And P…

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We Saw Christian Nationalism Coming... Up Close and Personal 1:11:35

3M ago1:11:35

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Ashley was running for mayor of the city of Fresno, CA. Paul was leading a group that was starting a new evangelical church. Why did they feel like such a bad fit in an evangelical religion growing evermore extreme and evermore political? Listen as Paul and Ashley share of the journey, including sitting at a table at the National Prayer Breakfast w…

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Lesbian and Her Partner Come to Christ: Patti Height Testimony 45:32

4M ago45:32

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with former lesbian, Patti Height, about her amazing story of coming to faith in Christ. Not only did she get saved, but her girlfriend did as well…AT THE SAME TIME! Must watch! The Becket Cook Show Ep. 168 This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTube Join the…

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The Lies About Sex: Cynthia Garrett Interview 52:29

4M ago52:29

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Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today’s episode, Becket chats with Cynthia Garrett about her new book, “The Naked Truth: Reclaiming Sexual Freedom in a Culture of Lies.” Cynthia navigates the misinformation in the world around us and helps us see the truth about sex, sexuality, and sexual freedom. Within the pages of “The Naked Truth,” …

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