In a culture where identity has become fluid, how can Christians respond with Biblical Truth with both conviction and compassion?
In this episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef sits down with Dr. Katie McCoy, author of To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond. Together they unpack one of the most pressing questions facing the next generation: Who decides who we are?
Dr. McCoy traces the rise of gender confusion from the roots of radical feminism and expressive individualism to the explosion of gender dysphoria among Gen Z. With clarity and grace, she explains why this moment is not just a social issue but a spiritual one, a battle over what it means to be human and made in the image of God.
In this conversation, you will also hear:
- How culture’s “be whoever you want” message is leaving young people anxious and broken.
- The connection between feminism, Marxist thought, and modern gender ideology.
- What Scripture teaches about masculinity, femininity, and our created design.
- Practical advice for parents and churches walking alongside teens facing gender confusion.
- How believers can speak truth without hostility in an age of outrage.
Dr. McCoy also shares about The Identity Project, a free resource helping parents, pastors, and churches navigate questions of sexuality, gender, and biblical identity with wisdom and courage.
If you’ve ever wondered how to stand for truth while staying loving in conversations about gender and identity, this episode will equip you with biblical insight and hope.
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