Faith In Parents #97 | The Transgender Debate and Gender Identity

Our culture is busy talking about Gender identity. This episode is for families that feel ill equipped to tackle this topic and would prefer to avoid the conversation. We’d love to support you to step up so that your children can hear the better Christian story.

Where this is a present reality in your family, church or community, you’re wondering, “How did we get here? What did we do wrong?” This episode will comfort and urge you to cling to God’s care.

Whatever your family's experience, join in the conversation that encourages parents, reduces panic, builds confidence, offers helpful language and reminds us of the simple rock solid principles God gives.

Andrew Bunt, shares his own childhood experience of being gender non conformist, feeling trapped in the wrong body and how his Christian faith offered him freedom. Andrew also works for Living Out.

Julie Maxwell, a Community Paediatrician shares insight around the issues children are facing as they struggle with mental health and question their gender. Julie also works for Lovewise.

Ed Drew, the Director of Faith in Kids.

Resources:
-Organisations-
Lovewise
Living Out
Theology in the Raw Podcast

-Christian Books-
'Embodied' - Preston M. Sprinkle
'People Not Pronouns' - Andrew Bunt
'God and the Transgender Debate' - Andrew Walker

-Secular Books-
'Material Girls' - Cathleen Stock
'Irreversible Damage' - Abigail Shrier
'Trans' - Helen Joyce

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