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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2019 · 44 MIN

How Hollywood Couldn't Compete With The Holy Spirit

from "I'm Glad You Said That" - Jim Minnery Talks Faith & Politics · host Jim Minnery - Family Matters

"Ten years ago, Becket Cook was a gay man in Hollywood who had achieved great success as a set designer in the fashion industry. He worked with stars and supermodels, from Natalie Portman to Claudia Schiffer, traveling the world to design photo shoots for the likes of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. He attended award shows and parties at the homes of Paris Hilton and Prince. He spent summers swimming in Drew Barrymore’s pool. A decade later, Cook has moved on from that life—and he doesn’t miss it. What changed for Cook? He met Jesus" Taken out of "From Gay To Gospel: The Fascinating Story of Becket Cook" on the Gospel Coalition website.I'm honored today to chat with Becket Cook about the irresistible power of the Holy Spirit to transform a guy from Hollywood who seemingly had everything. You won't want to miss it. His book, now available on most venues, is called A Change of Affection and details the "powerful, dramatic story of how a successful Hollywood set designer whose identity was deeply rooted in his homosexuality came to be suddenly and utterly transformed by the power of the gospel."Support the show

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"Ten years ago, Becket Cook was a gay man in Hollywood who had achieved great success as a set designer in the fashion industry. He worked with stars and supermodels, from Natalie Portman to Claudia Schiffer, traveling the world to design photo shoots for the likes of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. He attended award shows and parties at the homes of Paris Hilton and Prince. He spent summers swimming in Drew Barrymore’s pool. A decade later, Cook has moved on from that life—and he doesn’t mi...

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