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City Point Church
Identity Issues

City Point Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 45:43


Who Am I is a three-part series about discovering your true identity through the finished work of Jesus.You are not defined by your past, your failures, your feelings, or your struggles. In Christ, you are made new, joined to Him, raised with Him, and seated in victory.Join us as we learn how to see ourselves the way God sees us and live from the reality of who we are in Christ.

City Point Church
Identity Issues

City Point Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 45:43


Who Am I is a three-part series about discovering your true identity through the finished work of Jesus.You are not defined by your past, your failures, your feelings, or your struggles. In Christ, you are made new, joined to Him, raised with Him, and seated in victory.Join us as we learn how to see ourselves the way God sees us and live from the reality of who we are in Christ.

Las Vegas United
The Father's Heart & Your True Identity | Issues of the Heart Pt. 4 (Las Vegas United)

Las Vegas United

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 28:24


Welcome to Las Vegas United!In Part 4 of our “Issues of the Heart” series, the conversation moves into one of the most transformative truths of all—understanding the heart of the Father and what it really means to be loved.This episode challenges the way we've often viewed God's love, holiness, justice, and identity. It confronts the tension between shame and sonship, justice and mercy, and exposes how many believers struggle to truly receive the love of God—not because it's unavailable, but because it feels undeserved.Pastor Tim Rowland and Pastor Dauda Presley unpack the depth of the Father's love—revealing a God who isn't waiting to reject you, but is actively pursuing, restoring, and healing every broken place. From the story of the prodigal son, to breaking agreements with false identities. This conversation reveals how freedom begins when we finally believe we are who God says we are.In this episode, we explore:• What it truly means to be a beloved son or daughter• Why you cannot disappoint a God who already knows everything• The difference between justice and healing—and why justice won't make you whole• How the Father's love restores identity, not just behavior• The role of mercy, forgiveness, and love in true freedom• Why many believers struggle to receive God's love for themselves• The danger of making justice a savior instead of Jesus• How love confronts bondage without condemning the personThis conversation reveals that freedom isn't found in striving, punishment, or performance—but in encountering the love of a Father who has never stopped pursuing you.If you've wrestled with shame, identity, or feeling unworthy of God's love, this episode will challenge what you believe—and invite you into something deeper.This is the final part of our 4-part series—don't miss this powerful conclusion as we uncover the heart of the Father and the foundation of true, lasting freedom.

The JD Bunkis Podcast
Jays Identity Issues and the Hoffman Question w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith

The JD Bunkis Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 45:10


JD and Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, debate if the Blue Jays season is teetering and if they have a team identity. JD asks Ben about Dalton Varsho's injury, if Jeff Hoffman's role could change after blowing another save, and Eric Lauer's honest comments about having an opener.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The BPD Bunch
BPD and Identity Issues: Why You Feel Like You Don't Know Who You Are

The BPD Bunch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 30:08


What does identity instability's actually feel like in BPD?In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Solène, André, and Katja, start looking at identity through the lens of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD). It's a way of understanding BPD that focuses more on patterns and functioning, not just labels.If you've ever had that “who even am I?” moment… yeah. This is that episode.We talk about: • what it's like to feel like you don't have a solid sense of self • why you might feel like you don't know who you are • masking and becoming whoever you need to be to avoid rejection • losing yourself in relationships, jobs, or even your diagnosis • when BPD starts to feel like your whole identity • how identity struggles show up in everyday lifeThis is part of our Season 7 series where we're breaking BPD down in a more real, human way while also connecting it to newer ways of understanding personality.In the first two episodes of the season, Dr. Carla Sharp, Dr. Frank Yeomans, and Dr. Alex Stein explained what the AMPD is, how it changes from the current categorical model, and how the BPD diagnosis is changing. In case you missed it, here are the links:Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/MD3kL0yQAYUWatch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/KtVhStCqH1A⸻

Clark County Today News
Poll: Who Should Decide Student Gender Identity Issues in Schools?

Clark County Today News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 1:02


A recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion on parental rights in education has become part of an ongoing dispute involving the La Center School District and Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. In response to that debate, Clark County Today is asking readers who they believe should have the primary say when questions about a student's gender identity arise at school. Share your perspective in the poll and read more about the issue at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-who-should-have-the-primary-say-in-decisions-about-a-students-gender-identity-at-school/ #ClarkCounty #EducationPolicy #SchoolDebate #OpinionPoll

Homeschool Coffee Break
172: Best of LSLS: How to Help Your Children Navigate Gender Identity Issues in Today's Culture

Homeschool Coffee Break

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 39:49


Thirty years ago, we never imagined we'd be navigating conversations about gender identity and sexuality with our children, but here we are. In this powerful conversation, Dannah Gresh from Pure Freedom Ministries shares biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you confidently guide your kids through today's confusing culture.In this episode, you'll discover:✅Three key Bible passages every child needs to understand about their body and identity before the world tells them lies✅How to have age-appropriate conversations about gender and sexuality without robbing your children of their innocence✅The critical difference between accepting and affirming when someone you love is walking through gender confusion✅Why your child's maleness or femaleness is directly connected to reflecting God's image in the world✅Practical strategies for responding with both truth and compassion when your kids encounter gender ideology at school or onlineReady to equip yourself with biblical truth? Grab the resources Dannah mentions in this episode to start these important conversations with confidence.Get your FREE Basic Pass to Life Skills Leadership Summit 2026 to give you confidence that your kids will be ready for adult life: https://HowToHomeschoolMyChild.com/lsls26Resources Mentioned:It's Great to Be a GirlLies Girls BelieveLies Girls Believe Mom's GuideLies Young Women BelieveLies Women BelieveIt's Great to Be a BoyLies Boys BelieveLies Men BelieveDannah Gresh is the founder of True Girl, a ministry dedicated to providing tools to help moms and grandmas disciple their 7–12-year-old girls. She is the co-host of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's Revive Our Hearts podcast and Revive Our Hearts Weekend. She has authored over twenty-eight books, including a Bible study for adult women based on the book of Habakkuk. Dannah and her husband, Bob, have just released a new book and limited-series podcast called Happily Even After which tells their marriage redemption story. They live on a hobby farm in central Pennsylvania.Show Notes: Introduction: A Topic We Never Imagined FacingKerry: Well hey everyone, Kerry back here with Life Skills Leadership Summit. Today I'm excited—not because of the topic, because it's a really difficult topic on sexuality and gender—but Dannah Gresh, I've just gotten to know her from a distance through podcasts and Revive Our Hearts and reading one of her books as well. But I do know that she has got a lot to say on this issue. So Dannah, thank you so much for being here. I really appreciate it.Dannah: Oh, I am so honored and delighted. Thank you for having me.Kerry: So before we get started, let me just pray for us and we'll let God guide this conversation.Father in Heaven, thank you. Thank you for today. Thank you for Zoom. Thank you that we can have a conversation and we can share it with many, many people. We thank you that you are sovereign, that you're the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and we can rest in that no matter what's going on around us. And there's a lot of mess going on around us, but we can have our hope in Jesus.We just thank you for Jesus and the bond that we have in Him through the blood that He shed for us. I thank you for Dannah being here. I pray that the things that you want said will be spoken through this conversation, that you will be glorified, and that the ones that are listening, you will just really touch their hearts and show them what types of practical steps or spending more time in the Word—whatever you want them to do—and just to be led by the Holy Spirit. We pray all these things in Jesus' powerful name, amen.Dannah: Amen.About Pure Freedom Ministries and PartnershipKerry: Okay, for those of you that don't know, Dannah has Pure Freedom Ministries and this has two parts: True Girl and Born to Be Brave. By the time y'all listen to this, you probably already heard one of my kickoffs because we do one on Sunday night before the whole week and I'll explain it.But they are our organization that we are supporting through this Summit. So we'll take the profits that we make on anyone that upgrades from free to VIP. If you upgrade to VIP, 5% of our profits will go to this organization. And then some of our speakers—you've probably heard about the ones that have chosen to—if they decide to donate 5% of their commissions, then I will match that 5% as well.So hopefully, you know, that will be just a little way that y'all can support what Dannah and her team are doing. So I just want to make sure everyone understands that before we get going.Dannah: What a blessing. Thank you so much.Dannah's Story: From Teenager to Ministry LeaderKerry: Well, let's before we start this topic, can you just tell people a little bit about yourself?Dannah: Sure. Well, I love Jesus first and foremost, and He is the best part of everything about my life. I came to know Him when I was a really little girl through Child Evangelism Fellowship five-day clubs. I just love Child Evangelism Fellowship to this day because I remember that moment when I surrendered my heart and my life to Jesus. So precious.But fast forward—at the age of 15, I was a teacher for Child Evangelism Fellowship. I was teaching Sunday school in my church to three-year-olds, and I loved the Lord like crazy. But I was in a Christian dating relationship and was blindsided by sexual temptation.I just thought that was not possible in my life because I loved the Lord so much. And it became this great shame and this great heartache of my life until I was about 26. I just really understood that even though it had been so long since I'd experienced that sin and chosen that sin, I hadn't really received the redemption and the freedom that Christ died to give me.When I did, my life changed. And I had to get out my megaphone—my proverbial megaphone—and tell teenage girls. And then as I was doing that, ministry just kind of exploded.I was praying, "Lord, let me graduate to college girls and adult women." And the Lord said, "What about my little women? What about my 10-year-olds and what about my 9-year-olds and what about my 8-year-olds?"I was like, "Lord, that's really great. Somebody needs to do children's ministry, but what about me graduating from high school girls to the older women?" And He was persistent. The Lord just kept opening doors.Before we knew it, we really are one of the largest ministries that takes biblical truth to 8 to 12-year-old girls. And now we have boys—we just added them in the last few years—through live events, box subscriptions, Bible studies, online Bible studies, at-home Bible studies with mom. We want to put mom in the driver's seat. We believe that's what God's Word says—that mom and dad belong in the driver's seat of a child's moral development.Now we fast forward to this year. We live in a time and a day and age when the government and a lot of different political entities believe that parents aren't equipped to make moral decisions about their children. Well, we still believe they are.And now I understand why the Lord has put us in this critical position. One of the things we've done really well through the years is take whatever the difficult issues of the day are—when we started, that was AIDS—and we look at it through a biblical lens.Today, that biblical lens that we look through, we're looking at the issue mostly of gender and identity. And when you think about how do we talk to an 8-year-old about that biblically without robbing them of their innocence, and also just the depression and anxiety these kids are at the tip of the spear...Teens have long been at the tip of the spear, but the enemy has moved the line backward. And now it's those 8 to 12-year-olds that really are having to grapple with things that their little hearts and minds aren't ready for. But we know how to do that in a way that's safe and biblical and most importantly keeps mom and dad in the driver's seat.The Trends We're Seeing in Gender IdentityKerry: That is so good. And I know I'm on y'all's True Girl mailing list, and so they have things and I have downloaded a few things just to find out exactly what they are. I'm giving my daughter some of y'all's books as well. I think it's the Lies Young Girls Believe, something like that. I'm not quite sure what it was.But I do have to tell you, all of a sudden I have one more connection with you because I grew up with Child Evangelism Fellowship and I became a believer at a Good News Club. I started, went to their CEF training as a teenager, and then we did the five-day clubs in Houston. So I was like, oh wow, that's so interesting. Small world.Dannah: They are a fruitful ministry. Look at us—we're passing, we're the fruit, we're passing on fruit. We're the fruit of their fruit.Kerry: My parents, they're in their 70s and 80s, and a while back they would lead Good News Clubs in the public school for like five years. They're still going on with it and all. So I love it. It does work.So okay, so we are in a just a strange time. And if you had asked us 30 years ago, we'd be going, "No way, we wouldn't be dealing with these issues." So what kind of trends are you seeing right now when it comes to gender identity and sexuality?Dannah: Well, you know, I would say heterosexual is definitely not in style. And what we see is a lot of teens claiming to be pansexual, where they're just willing to erase anything that has a baseline of truth to it and embrace everything. Basically, is what pansexuality is.A lot of teens in terms of gender are saying they're non-binary. That's just what's in style right now. And you might say, "Well, but there really is a problem. There are some kids that definitely struggle with gender dysphoria."Absolutely, that's true. Historically, we've known for decades that children—a very, very small percentage of them—are born with things like Klinefelter syndrome, fragile X syndrome. These are syndromes like Down syndrome where there are chromosomal abnormalities in that child's body.And the parents and the physicians have to work together to decide, how are we going to raise this child? Most cases, they can take a blood test and they can determine this child is clearly male or clearly female. But we have some issues that we're going to have to deal with because of these syndromes.But in most cases, they can really figure out what's happening there. And so that's the good news. But I think it's an important thing for us that we have to be compassionate because for some people that you meet on the street that you're not quite sure—are they male or female?—that's not a choice. It was something that they were born with. That's very difficult and painful. So we have to be careful.But on the other end of the spectrum, what we're seeing right now is—well, let me explain it this way. In about the year 2011, there was a shift from transgenderism being predominantly a male problem to now, it is today predominantly female. You see more teenage females transitioning than males.So the intellectually honest sociologists will say, "What happened to make that really dramatic shift happen?"And I think probably the person that's been bravest about it is a woman named Abigail Shrier. She's a journalist, not a believer as far as I know, conservative though, and yet very intellectually honest. Some parents kept writing to her and saying, "We need somebody to research this."And she brought together some of the bravest sociologists, some of the bravest intellectually honest ones. And what they found was clusters of girls transitioning. So in other words, a school district or a school or a city was seeing a lot of girls transitioning, and there were pops of this all over the United States.Now if this were a more intellectually honest occurrence, you would have seen it happening more evenly over the culture. But that's not the case. What's happening is cluster contagion. And that's what we're calling it now, which basically is peer pressure causing girls to say, "I don't feel comfortable in my body."Now let me remind you, there aren't very many of us that felt super comfortable in our body in seventh grade. But we weren't having somebody sit there next to us and telling us that might be because you're not really a girl.So I guess what we're seeing is a lot of confusion. Majority of what we're seeing is mass confusion that we need to prepare our children for and that we need to speak into truthfully. But we can't forget the compassion because there's a sliver of people struggling right now where this really is a deeply painful thing and not something that they chose.Why This Topic Is Critical Right NowKerry: That is something. So I mean, to me it seems pretty obvious, but why do you think this topic is so important right now?Dannah: Well, it's—let me say, take that from two angles. One reason it's important is because your children are being lied to, and we need to speak truth into their hearts and into their minds. We have to put so much truth into them that there's not room for the world's lies.When they see or hear a counterfeit, they immediately know, "That's not what I learned from God's Word. That's not what I learned from my parents whom I trust to be true." And they come to you and they say, "Hey, I just heard this." And you help—might not know the answers, but you help them figure out.But here's why I think it's really important, and this is why it's been important since the beginning of time. In Genesis 1:26 and 27-28, in that chapter we see God saying that He's made us in His image. And then He could have listed almost anything about us that would have made us like Him—our language proficiency, our ability to compose sonnets, our creativity, the fact that we would figure out how to defy gravity and fly to the moon. All these things about us are so God-like. Our even our emotions—animals are emotive, but not to the degree that we are.And yet God says one thing: "In the image of God He created them, male and female He created them."Our maleness and our femaleness is a distinct part of representing the image of God on this lost world. That's why it matters more than anything. And that's what our children need to know more than anything.How Parents Can Communicate God's TruthKerry: That is so good. I mean, it really is. We need to—and I love what y'all do is always going back to the Bible, you know. And this is a Christian conference. There's plenty of things out there for parents, but we want to make sure we're always going back to the Bible.So what are some things that parents could do? Like you want them to—one of the things that I know I've heard you say many times, we need to speak truth to our soul, but first we have to teach our kids what the truth is. How can parents communicate God's truth in regards to gender and sexuality and identity?Dannah: Well, I obviously encourage them to get them in the Word and some of these key passages that talk about our bodies. And I basically have three key passages that I think our kids need to study about this. I write about them in It's Great to Be a Girl. My husband and one of his co-authors writes about them in It's Great to Be a Guy. That's for kids aged 8 to 12, somewhere in that range.First one is in the book of 1 Corinthians. It says that our bodies exist to glorify God. That the purpose of our body is to glorify God. You know, we get really sidetracked and we think our bodies are for us to feel good, for us to feel pleasure, for us to look good and be this just vision of beauty or handsomeness, whatever it is.Our bodies were created to glorify God. That's why they exist—to showcase Him, to give honor to Him. That's why we dress carefully and tastefully and modestly. That's why we use language that's becoming and careful. That's why we don't get into the dark.I'm always concerned when we get into really dark-looking countenance and clothings and styles because Jesus is light and He is love and He is joy, and we want our countenance to reflect that. But my body doesn't exist for Dannah. My body exists for God.Then the second thing is the one I just mentioned earlier: Genesis 1:26 and 27, that the purpose of my body—how I glorify God—is as a female or male image-bearer. Because glorifying Him—I like to say that the moon glorifies the sun, okay? The moon doesn't have any light of its own, but it reflects the light of the sun, and that's why we have a full moon. They're so beautiful.Well, in the same way, we have to look like God. That's what glorifying Him means. And Genesis 1:26-27 says we do that best in the defined roles, the binary roles of maleness and femaleness. So they matter. They're important.And then the other verse that I think is really important is in Romans 12:1 and 2. It says, "I beg you brothers, by the mercy of God, that you present your body as a living sacrifice."So when my body, which was created to glorify God, doesn't feel like glorifying God as a female image-bearer of God, it becomes a sacrifice to God because I choose to live sacrificially according to the purpose of my body as a female image-bearer.Now I don't know that those are the only passages that your children need to get into, but those are three of the big ones that they need to memorize, dissect, be familiar with, understand. And that's going to give them more than studying all the counterfeits. That's going to give them the fuel they need for the conversations that are going to come up in their lives at one point or another.Age-Appropriate Conversations About TruthKerry: That's so good. Because we don't know what's going to happen in 20 years, you know, and what things they're going to need to know.When you think about even these three passages or talking about truth at different ages, because you've talked about 8 to 12 and then we've got teenagers, would you approach them differently or do you have any suggestions about that?Dannah: Well, with teens, of course, I'm going to be a lot more forthright. Although more and more—we just had a mom communicate with us that her child is attending a private school, not a Christian school but a private school. And just this year, the daughter came home and said, "Hey, we have Teacher X teaching at our school." And I'm not going to say the name. And it's not Mr. X or Mrs. X, it's Teacher X.And of course this mom said, "Well, do you know if Teacher X is male or female?" And she kind of said, "Well, this is what I think, but that's probably—they're trying not to look that way." So there's obviously some gender confusion there.What was really interesting is that when they have a student teacher, this parent had previously gotten a letter that said, "This is the teacher, this is what you need to know about them, I want to introduce them to you, they'll be starting on this date, they'll be ending on this date." In this case, that didn't happen.So that child is in about fifth grade. So we're not—and I've heard in my own school district of kindergarteners who are being told, "You get to pick your pronoun in my class. Maybe you weren't allowed that opportunity at home, but in my class you get to choose what you are, who you are."And so more and more we are having to have more of a conversation that we want, especially if we've chosen for our children not to be homeschooled or not to be in a space where their teaching is governed by truth. And that's not you, but it may be your friends, and it may be someone you're conversing with or having coffee with, you know, needs to know—hey, some crazy stuff is happening in some of these schools.And they don't believe it until it hits them. And then that's how this mom was. She's like, "I heard about it in California and I heard about it in this state and that state, but my state?" Yes, your state.So I think it's really important that we let them drive the questions though. So at high school we maybe are being, you know, we're talking about transgenderism, we're talking about all the different language that is used—the LGBTQ+, non-binary, binary, pansexuality.Mom, dad, you got to do some vocabulary work on this one. You've got to know the words, and that's going to help build your credibility. If you have a child who has been exposed, if you don't know a word, just say, "I'm not really sure what pansexuality is. Let's look it up and learn together, and then we're going to go to God's Word and figure out what He says about it."But when you're under, I would say 12 years old, I would just stick to God's truth. And what you're going to find, and what we have found as we have taken moms and daughters through It's Great to Be a Girl online Bible study or It's Great to Be a Guy online Bible study, is that studying it in the Bible and having mom and dad sitting there talking with you about it brings up the questions.They'll say, "I heard that so-and-so down the street has two dads," or "I heard that this friend at church has a brother who's becoming a sister." And you have the opportunity then to talk to them about that stuff.But I really like to let them drive that rather than us introducing things. And there's such a fine line there. And what I want to say is we don't—we have to be very careful about being afraid of the topic of sex because God isn't. He's not afraid of the topic, and we don't need to be afraid of it.But there are developmental phases where our children are more ready for some of these things than others. And if you can delay some of these conversations until they are developmentally ready, I think that's wise.The Importance of Reclaiming Biblical SexualityKerry: I think that's really good. And I appreciate you saying that we need to talk to them about sexuality more than just what sex is or how do we have kids, that type of thing. Because I know I heard on one of y'all's podcasts, you know, if we don't reclaim the sexuality and what's going on, the world is going to take over, which is what it's doing. And the church really does need to understand it. And if moms and dads don't, they need to do some research and stuff.Dannah: Well, and Ephesians 5:31 and 32 says, "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." And then it's almost like the Apostle Paul has ADHD or something. Because it's like he changes the subject. He says, "I'm really talking about Christ and the church."And this verse probably more than any other in Scripture tells us that marriage is meant to be a picture of the love Christ has for His bride, the church. But you can see that taught from Genesis to Revelation. It's a very important picture in the body of Christ.And if we do not wake up to really protect and defend that picture, we're going to wake up one day to see the gospel completely marginalized—not just marriage, but the gospel.And I guess my question for all of us is: if sex and marriage really does represent the love of Christ, the gospel, how motivated is Satan to see that picture destroyed in our lives, in the lives of our children? We have to be vigilant. We have to be informed. And we have to be so full of grace for those moments when we mess up or our kids mess up.Navigating With Grace and CompassionKerry: Yeah. And I think you just said that—I was coughing—grace and patience. Because you're talking about having compassion for these people that are really dealing with issues. And I think sometimes the church gets so, "Oh my goodness, look at them, they have children that are homosexuals or whatever."And yet we—I mean, no, we don't tolerate—I mean there's a blend between tolerating, but we also need to show grace at times because the compassion of God is what draws people back. The kindness and stuff. Would you have anything to say about sort of where you draw the line? And not that we want to judge people, but we do want to come alongside.So we've got moms here that want to help with their kids, but then they may have people in their family or in their church or something. What are maybe some practical things that they could do to handle these situations?Dannah: Well, some practical things are teaching our kids grace. Teaching them a gracious response.Bob and I, my husband and I, discipled a young man for many years who is non-binary now. Young adult man. And we still will have lunch with him. He doesn't live locally, but when he's coming through, he still wants to visit with us and talk with us.I got a birthday text from him that said, "You're like my second mom," because we have blessed him with our love and our presence, which is genuine. It's not fake. We adore him. He is easy to talk to, intelligent. We had so many high hopes for how he would—and still do—influence people for Christ.But we do not—we accept, but we do not affirm. We accept, but we do not affirm.So he knows—one of the last big conversations we had about his journey into homosexuality and a non-binary lifestyle was very pointed where my husband said, "I believe you've been set apart, and I believe that you have different desires, and that you have to obey the Lord with Romans 12:1 and 2. You need to sacrifice your desires for the purpose of your body glorifying Christ."And it was a very pointed conversation. And we haven't talked about that since then, but he knows where we stand.So we're honest, you know. One of the things that's really a challenge right now is the question of pronouns, right? Do we use the pronouns or do we not use the pronouns?And with this individual, I avoid using pronouns because the pronouns he wants are "they" and "them." I will not do that because God's Word commands me not to lie, and it's not truthful. However, I'm not going to rub salt in a wound of all the struggles that he's walking through.So I do my best to navigate through just not using either his new name that he wants or the pronouns. He knows that's what I'm doing.I know another woman who—she did transition for nine years. She had her breasts cut off, she had hormones, she was bearded, she was talking like a guy, she lived as Jake for nine years. Her name was Laura.Her mom stayed on her knees, stayed in a prodigal prayer group. And when it came to the name—she wanted to be called Jake—her mom said, "I can't call you that, but I know it's going to offend you. Can I call you honey? I'll do that."And it was a compromise they made together. So you see, accepting but not affirming is a really important line we have to make.Because this is the question that Rosaria Butterfield asked in a recent book that she's written. I believe the title is Five Lies of Our Post-Christian Culture. But she says, "Is your church, is your home, is your family a safe place for someone to repent of their sin of homosexuality or gender—" I'm not going to call it confusion, but rebellion. Okay?Because gender confusion, I would say, is probably going back to some of those syndromes I'm talking about, right? You're going to feel some confusion when you're not quite sure how your body is showing up, right?But gender rebellion, I would say, is what my friend Laura went through. She knew she was a girl, but she wanted to stick it to her mom and stick it to God. And she did for nine years. And then the Lord got a hold of her heart.But partly, I think the Lord got a hold of her heart because her mom never accepted Jake, never accepted the lie, never used the pronouns. And yet she still loved and accepted the child.Kerry: Fine line.Dannah: So good.The Reality of Dealing With These IssuesKerry: Yeah, we've got to love. And I, for one, I mean, these aren't just teenagers. You know, I had friends whose kids have transitioned, and the parents, the mom and the dad don't even agree on the pronoun issue, you know. And that's a really hard thing.What I really like about what you just said is she communicated with her daughter and they talked about it instead of just doing this and then, you know, that child getting angry and then blocking them out of your life kind of thing. And so communication just seems to be vital as well, even if they're going down that path.Dannah: Yeah, so communication before and after is key. And it's not easy. It's hard. And there'll be tears on both sides and disagreements. But you want to walk through it in such a way that you maintain a place where they know what the truth is and they know where to come when they finally do understand what the truth is.Kerry: Yeah, I always tell—because I host a prodigal prayer group too—and the two things I'm always like, we can always love and we can always pray. You know, we cannot change them, but we can pray and we can never give up. You know, God's not giving up on us, so we shouldn't be giving up on our kids or other family.Dannah: Yeah. And you know, when it comes to praying, I find that people that I love that aren't walking with the Lord—they might be offended if I start asking them, "Who do you think Jesus is?" But they're never offended when I say, "How can I pray for you?"They might define it differently, but it keeps that door open of them knowing, "I care about your spirit. I care about your spiritual life. I care about you." They know that praying is important to me.And when I just say, "How can I pray for you?" their hearts often just flood open with things that they want prayer for.How Did We Get Here?Kerry: That's a really good point too. Okay, let's—how have we talked about all this? How do we get where we are today? Because, you know, like we said, 30 years ago we would have never thought—yeah, you know, there was homosexuality back then, but that was pretty much it. How do we get here?Dannah: Oh, I think that it's how we got here is, you know, we were an Augustinian worldview. The United States of America had this worldview that was predominantly established by Augustine, St. Augustine of Hippo. He believed that love was the highest good in humanity and that that love should be reflective of the truth of the Bible.And that really was the worldview of our culture. And that meant that there was one man and one woman marriage.And then when it really started to break down, honestly, was Freud, who felt that the highest good was sex. He thought that that was the highest need in a human body. And so the conversation started to change as Freud, who did bring us some decent diagnostic tools in terms of understanding and being more aware of our emotions and our mental health—but psychology doesn't do anything, really, if you look at the stats of recovery from psychological methods. Hardly anything outside of Jesus.I mean, single-digit recovery. In my mind, if I'm having some mental health problems, I don't want to go to a place that can give me a single-digit percentage chance of getting better.But then enter Alfred Kinsey. Alfred Kinsey came into the scene, and he was a very unwell man emotionally and mentally. And so he was really excited about the things that Freud taught and believed that he could prove that not only was his theory correct—that our highest need was sex—but that most of the sexual things that these prudish Americans thought were, quote-unquote, sinful were actually very normal behavior. Things like homosexuality and even pedophilia.And he said, "I'm going to prove that those are okay." So he did the Human Sexuality Volume 1 and Volume 2 reports. And his research was really horrific. He hired pedophiles who had been jailed for pedophilia to conduct experiments on children.And it was really child sexual abuse that was recorded in those volumes. But nobody talked about that. Nobody said who did the research and how did you get it done. At that time, it just became the playbook for the sexual revolution of the '60s.But they said, "Look, look, we do want sex. We do need sex." And then the sexual revolution—during that time, a virgin in college named Hugh Hefner read those volumes that Kinsey wrote and said—and this is a quote—"I'm going to be Kinsey's pamphleteer."And as you know, then he went on to create his pamphlet, which was Playboy, normalizing objectifying women. I'm not going to call it anything other than what it is.And so it was this—it was a lie we all wanted to believe. Not me, not you, but the culture wanted to believe because it justified their sin and their desires instead of controlling them. They could justify those sins and desires.And I think when we had about a 30-year climb to making gay marriage legal, but that was kind of a floodgate moment. You know, I feel like from the night that the White House was covered in rainbow colors until today, it's just been a floodgate of Sodom and Gomorrah-esque sin.And whereas it was this slow, steady climb for decades, now it's just a playground.Signs of Hope and BacklashDannah: Now, I am thankful that we're seeing some—I guess what I would call backlash against some of this. In Canada, this year—last year, rather—we saw the first case where a patient who underwent transgender gender reassignment surgery is suing the physician for what happened to her body.Because she said, "I came to you with a mental health problem, and when I was very mentally unwell, you told me the solution was to cut up my body." And she's suing that doctor.Tavistock, which is a gender assignment clinic in the UK, has been shut down because so many of the doctors and nurses are saying, "You only saw these patients two or three times before you let them self-diagnose that they were gender-confused and began treating them." And the doctors and nurses said, "That's not okay. We didn't adequately find out if they really did have gender dysphoria. We're just letting them self-assign."And that's still happening in the United States. But because Canada and the UK are ahead of us, I'm encouraged that we're going to start to see backlash very soon.So don't stop using the correct pronouns. Don't stop calling girls "she" and "her," and don't stop calling boys "him" and "his." Like, we are not crazy. We just feel crazy because the conversation happening in our culture is a little mad.But we are going to start to see a backlash in the next five to 10 years.Kerry: It sounds depressing, but it is encouraging.Dannah: And our hope is in Jesus, who we know can—always, just like I didn't think the education system could ever get fixed, and then COVID hit. And I was like, "Oh my goodness, look, God can do something when it looks like everything's falling apart."He can do the same thing with the gender and sexuality issues. And—excuse me—and even our hope isn't even in this world. I just have to say that. Like, more and more, as it gets crazier and crazier, it makes me hungrier for heaven and the new heaven and earth that we will know after Jesus' return.And for anybody, you know, who maybe you're listening to this and you're the one that cut up your body, you allowed that to happen—you know, when Jesus returns, the new heaven and the new earth, He's going to perfect you and receive you as He created you and fix everything that this world can't fix. And there is such hope in that.Kerry: That is so good. Thank you so much. And yes, He can. And He redeems ashes to beauty all the time. So amen.So I know y'all have some resources that I think would be helpful. Could you share a little bit about that?Resources to Help FamiliesDannah: Sure. Well, I mentioned It's Great to Be a Girl and It's Great to Be a Guy. Those are two books that we take parents and kids through an online study on, but you could do it at home. You can do it as part of a homeschool curriculum.Another book that I have is Lies Girls Believe and A Mom's Guide to Lies Girls Believe. Those go together because I think this extends beyond gender. It's a battle for truth.And the interesting thing about truth is that we know Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." He was truth. So this whole conversation is an assault on Him.And so that book, and Lies Young Women Believe, introduced teen girls and tween girls to really studying: What is truth? What does it mean? And how do I figure out when I'm believing a lie? And what God's Word says about it, and what is true?So I would say those are really important books. We're working on Lies Young Men Believe, but we also—my friend Aaron Davis just wrote Lies Boys Believe. So good tools.We've had lots of friends tell us they've used them as homeschool curriculum. And I would love to see you explore them. They are great. They really are.Kerry: I have—well, I've done Lies Women Believe. And then I will say, too, for those of you—this probably doesn't pertain to a lot of you—but they have them in Spanish. I used to work in El Salvador and go down there once a month and work with a school down there. And we started with Lies Women Believe, but they had a teen girl Bible study, so then they did the Lies Young Women Believe.I don't know if they've done the girl, but when I was looking at your site, I was like, "Oh, they have Spanish books too." So if y'all are in another country, just know that there are resources for you there as well.Dannah: So wonderful.Closing EncouragementKerry: Well, as we close, is there anything you would like to say just in closing?Dannah: Just I think it's so important right now that we are just so deeply in love with Jesus. It's one thing to know all these things in our head, right? But until it gets here...The reason we have prodigals prodigalizing and the reason we have deconstructors deconstructing is because there was a lot here, but we didn't quite maybe get it here. And so what I'm learning is that I can't push it here in the kids I'm teaching, but I can do what I need to do to sit at the feet of Jesus and minister to Him in worship, in prayer, and opening the Word.I don't want to just know the facts of what I read in my Bible this morning. I want to know that I had an encounter with Jesus.So my prayer for you is not just that you would know the facts about all these hard conversations that we're having to have right now, but that more than anything else, you would be so in love with Jesus that your heart beats to reflect His image.And so I pray that for you, and I pray that for your children too.Kerry: Oh, thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Thanks for just taking a little time out of your day to be with us. I really appreciate it.Dannah: Oh, it was so good to be here, Kerry. Thank you. God bless you. I pray that you're so blessed by this conference.Kerry: Very good. Well, I am Kerry Beck with Life Skills Leadership Summit. We'll talk to you next time.

Talkback
Commonwealth games: Team NI may not compete under the Ulster Banner. What does this mean for NI's identity issues?

Talkback

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 35:52


Highlights from Talkback. William Crawley and guests discuss the news headlines.

Rod Arquette Show
The Rod and Greg Show: Tim Walz's Monumental Failures as a Democrat Leader; Trump Takes Parent's Side on Gender Identity Issues

Rod Arquette Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 85:02 Transcription Available


The Rod and Greg Show Rundown – Thursday, January 8, 20264:20 pm: Jim Antle, Politics Editor for the Washington Examiner, joins the show for a conversation about his piece on the monumental failures of Tim Walz as a leader for the Democrats.4:38 pm: Ed Ring, Senior Fellow at the Center for American Greatness, joins the program for a conversation about his piece on how rebuilding real infrastructure, deregulation and rewarding work over dependency can help unite and restore opportunity in America.5:05 pm: Economist Steve Moore, co-founder of Unleash Prosperity, joins the show for his weekly visit with Rod and Greg about politics and the nation's economy.6:05 pm: Rhyen Staley, Director of Research for Defending Education, joins the program for a conversation about why he writes in The Hill that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies have no place in American K-12 classrooms.6:38 pm: Alvin Lui, President of Courage is a Habit, joins the show for a conversation about a potential White House executive order that would prevent any government from removing children from parents who oppose gender transition and what the move could mean politically and culturally.

Relevant Church Podcast
I've Got Identity Issues

Relevant Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 37:24


If you don't know who you are, you'll keep acting out of who you're not.We're living in a time where identity confusion is everywhere. Culture is shaping how people see themselves, often in ways that leave them feeling replaceable, self-made, and ultimately lost. In this message, we confront the root of the issue and return to the truth of who we are in Christ.

Relevant Church Podcast
I've Got Identity Issues

Relevant Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 37:24


If you don't know who you are, you'll keep acting out of who you're not.We're living in a time where identity confusion is everywhere. Culture is shaping how people see themselves, often in ways that leave them feeling replaceable, self-made, and ultimately lost. In this message, we confront the root of the issue and return to the truth of who we are in Christ.

Do What Matters Most
Risks For 21st-Century Families E3: Gender and Other Identity Issues

Do What Matters Most

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 30:03


One of the most challenging issues today for children and parents is identity disorders, one of the most common being gender dysphoria. There has been a rapid increase in children facing these challenges today, and it is a significant risk because gender is a core element to one's identity. Without as much societal support for healthy gender development as there was in the past, parents can learn to support their children's healthy identity development by reducing family conflict, communicating that they see and understand their children as individuals, and expressing to them that they value them as boys and girls, men and women. Find more help with this issue in the online course "A Parent's Guide to Gender Identity, Character, and Confidence" on FirstAnswers.com. Visit FirstAnswers.com to find answers for 21st-century parents and more about the podcast.

Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)
Two Guys And A Fence Post 80 – Guns and Identity Issues: The Real Shooting Sports Community

Firearms Radio Network (All Shows)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025


In this episode, Colt and Logan dive into the complexities of identity within the Second Amendment community. They discuss the formation of inclusive gun clubs, the challenges of acceptance, and the importance of community beyond labels. With candid conversations and personal anecdotes, they explore how identity and community intersect in unexpected ways. #SecondAmendment #GunClubs #Identity #Community #Inclusivity GET YOUR PEPTIDES HERE WITH PLATINUM PEPTIDES! https://www.platinumpeptides.com/?sld=atfp24 OR USE CODE: ATFP15 AT CHECKOUT CONTACT US: theguys@youmeafp.com Our Website SOCIALS: Facebook Instagram TikTok Berserker Tactics FB Berserker Tactics IG CHECK OUT THE PODCAST: Apple Podcasts Spotify Firearms Radio Network YouTube

The Falcons Podcast
EP 18: Atlanta Falcons have Some Identity Issues | w/ Garrett Chapman

The Falcons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 58:33


Garrett Chapman dives into what we can expect from the Atlanta Falcons ahead of their trip to face off with the streaking New England Patriots this weekend. Can they flip the script and get a critical win? For More Atlanta Falcons News: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Garrett Chapman: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/gchapatl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Falcons Podcast Live Stream⁠ Schedule: Monday: 8:35 a.m. EST with Scott and Nick Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. EST with Garrett Wednesday: 8:35 a.m. EST with Scott and Nick Thursday: Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. EST with Garrett The Falcons Podcast: Spotify -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/4Sa2BYyM3pLAV78VXAb1Cs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ iTunes - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-falcons-podcast/id1625096227?uo=4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-falcons-podcast-97509849/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #AtlantaFalcons #Falcons #RiseUp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teaching & News From Eastgate PCB
Matthew #24: Identity Issues (Matthew 12:28-50)

Teaching & News From Eastgate PCB

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 0:27


One thing about human society throughout history is, we love to label stuff…especially people. It's usually born from a quest of trying to get a grasp of who our fellow human is by generalizing them. It's easier to interact with someone if we can fit them neatly into our categories. But this is, of course, a broken way to relate to people. In our study of Matthew, we're going to read a theme that is carried over from last week…that of people trying to get a handle on who Jesus is. We'll be reading Matthew 12:38-50.In the last section, Jesus challenged those who heard him to make a decision, one way or the other, and neutrality was not an option. Carrying the theme through, Jesus knew there were a lot of people wanting more proof that he was Messiah via some supernatural sign from heaven, so he did what any self-respecting Messiah would do; he called them all evil. Kinda' cool if you think about what terrible marketing that is.Jesus mentions the “sign of Jonah”, which has had a lot of people theorizing about its meaning for the last 2,000 years. There are some obvious parallels between Jonah and Jesus and his resurrection. What do you think the “sign of Jonah” is?Why would the people of Nineveh and the Queen of the South, both pagan, gentile peoples, have a place to condemn Jesus' generation of chosen people?How did Jesus identify who his family of chosen people are? What do we make of that when it comes to understanding our own identity as followers of Jesus?There is some really profound insight about who Jesus is and who we are in this section – I hope you can join us as we explore this text together!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Iain Dale - The Whole Show
Is it sensible for Starmer to try to challenge Farage on national identity issues?

Iain Dale - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 149:00


Is it sensible for Sir Keir Starmer to try to challenge Nigel Farage on issues related to national identity?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question - live from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool - are Care Minister Stephen Kinnock, the General Secretary of the train drivers' union ASLEF Mick Whelan and the political journalist Zoë Grünewald.

RHOW Brooklyn
Identity Issues

RHOW Brooklyn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 34:01


Hey family, we've all seen those movies where a person hits their head and forgets who they are, and the comedy that follows is a lot of fun because before the end of the movie their memory comes back and they figure out their real identity. This situation, however, is NOT fun when we've lived a life not knowing who we are. In this new series, "Identity Issues," we're going to address some of the lies that we believe and the truths that set us free. We're going to be studying through the Book of Colossians as we go through this super-important topic in our lives. We'll talk about relationships, how we see ourselves, self-talk, and interactions with ourselves, with God and with others. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360 Schermerhorn St. Kids' Church for ages 5-12 starts at 10 a.m. as well. Bring a friend! --Edwin

RHOW Brooklyn
Identity Issues - Audio

RHOW Brooklyn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 34:01


Hey family, we've all seen those movies where a person hits their head and forgets who they are, and the comedy that follows is a lot of fun because before the end of the movie their memory comes back and they figure out their real identity. This situation, however, is NOT fun when we've lived a life not knowing who we are. In this new series, "Identity Issues," we're going to address some of the lies that we believe and the truths that set us free. We're going to be studying through the Book of Colossians as we go through this super-important topic in our lives. We'll talk about relationships, how we see ourselves, self-talk, and interactions with ourselves, with God and with others. We meet at 10 a.m. at 360 Schermerhorn St. Kids' Church for ages 5-12 starts at 10 a.m. as well. Bring a friend! --Edwin

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
August 1 -Identity Issues & Self Awareness: Insights on Personalities

Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 55:15


Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Gabriel Marcel's essays in the book Homo Viator and Pope Paul VI's Encyclical Ecclesiam Suam. Tom testifies to the providential timing of a phone call about identity issues, personality, self awareness and more!

Daily Signal News
Victor Davis Hanson: Zohran Mamdani's Skeletons Are Coming Out of the Closet

Daily Signal News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 7:23


With no record of holding a real job outside activism, music, and campaigning, Mamdani has built his political identity on class warfare, racial rhetoric, and far-Left ideology. Victor Davis Hanson breaks down the latest on Mamdani in today's episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” “ Barack Obama, when he was president, ordered a predator hit team on and killed [Anwar] al-Awlaki in a targeted assassination….Now we learned in 2015, years after that Obama hit on this ISIS figure, Mamdani was defending him and saying, basically, he turned radical because FBI surveilled him.  “He has some other disturbing things, as well. He posted a video on his social media of Indian Americans dressed as if they were Hasidic Jews. And they were making fun of the Hanukkah celebration. And they had a menorah there. And they were chanting, as if they were rap music. It was very derogatory toward Jews. Yet, why would he put that on his social media account?” (0:00) Introduction to Zohran Mamdani (0:57) Controversial Statements and Actions (2:24) Defending Extremists (3:47) Cultural Insensitivity and Identity Issues (5:56) Conclusion

The Cook & Joe Show
11PM: Ray Fittipaldo joins, Steelers' identity issues, Professor Starkey

The Cook & Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 45:33


Hour 2: Ray Fittipaldo joins the show to talk all things Steelers. Do the Steelers have an identity issue? And Jack remembers having Joe Starkey as a professor in college.

Bellevue Neighborhood Church Podcast
Identity Issues | Transformed By Jesus (Part 2) | Alan Ehler

Bellevue Neighborhood Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 43:42


Join us today as we take a closer look at Identity Issues from Luke 7:18–35. In a time when questions of identity seem more important than ever, we'll see how even John the Baptist struggled with doubt—and how his questions led to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is.  In discovering Christ's identity, we begin to understand our own.

The James Altucher Show
DataRepublican's Mission: Uncovering Government Fraud to Save the Country with Determination

The James Altucher Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 44:03


A Note from James:The Data Republican—it almost sounds like a superhero name. And in a way, she is. She's been single-handedly uncovering massive amounts of government waste and inefficiency. It's honestly unbelievable. And regardless of whether you're a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or anything else, I think we can all agree: there shouldn't be waste or fraud in the government.You've heard the old stories—like the military buying a pencil for $6 million. Those weren't urban legends. They were real, and you could track them through publicly available data. The problem now is that the data is harder to find and much harder to analyze. That's where Data Republican comes in. She's built tools that comb through this public data—yes, it's all technically accessible—and uses AI to flag things that are, if not outright fraudulent, at least seriously wasteful. This is about saving taxpayer dollars.She's made such an impact that even Elon Musk has used her tools to help identify government waste.You can find her on Twitter or at datarepublican.com, where she shares tools you can use to help spot waste yourself. But here's something even more remarkable: she's both deaf and mute. She's been deaf since early childhood and has never made a phone call in her life. She doesn't speak either.So, in this episode, we're also joined by The Data Interpreter—her translator—who helps communicate her responses. You'll hear both of them in action.I wanted to understand: what kind of waste has she uncovered? What does she see? What is she working on? What tools can we use from her site? How did she get started with this?We've edited out the pauses for translation to keep the conversation flowing, but you'll hear the full exchange between her and her interpreter. It was a fascinating and eye-opening conversation. Listen and learn.Episode Description:James Altucher sits down with the anonymous data investigator known as "DataRepublican" to explore government waste, corruption, and influence networks that operate in plain sight. From bizarre examples of foreign aid spending to powerful NGOs and their entanglement with corporations and Congress, this episode unpacks how taxpayer money circulates through a tangled web of lobbying, insider boards, and private interests. DataRepublican also shares her origin story, from analyzing charities like the Girl Scouts to building AI tools that track federal awards—and the personal fallout of being doxed for her work. If you've ever wondered where your tax dollars actually go, this is an eye-opening conversation.What You'll Learn:How private corporations use lobbying and advisory boards to steer government spendingWhy USAID and its partner NGOs may be central hubs for inefficiency and influenceThe real reason massive companies like Disney and Land O'Lakes receive taxpayer moneyHow DataRepublican's AI tools help trace connections between government officials and private interestsWhat you can do to research and report suspicious spending yourselfTimestamped Chapters:[00:00] Introduction: Uncovering Government Waste and Fraud[00:43] The US Global Leadership Council (USGLC) and Its Influence[01:54] Corporate Funding and Government Aid[03:14] The Complex Web of Lobbying and Influence[08:03] Egregious Examples of Misallocated Funds[10:30] The Role of NGOs and Former Government Officials[18:26] Personal Journey: From Charity Analysis to Government Oversight[20:57] Exploring Government Fraud and Waste[22:07] Charity and Government Spending Issues[22:36] Department of Defense and Misallocated Funds[23:20] Congressional Conflicts of Interest[24:38] Social Security and Identity Issues[25:58] Personal Journey and Overcoming Challenges[26:53] Naked Wines Sponsorship[29:38] Future Projects and Doxing Incident[32:18] Addressing Government Waste and Solutions[35:14] Final Thoughts and Call to ActionAdditional Resources:DataRepublican on TwitterUSGLC: U.S. Global Leadership CoalitionUSAID (U.S. Agency for International Development)Naked Wines - Use Code “James”To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to NakedWines.com/JAMES and use code JAMES for both the code AND PASSWORD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Waukesha Bible Church
John 8:31-59 "Identity Issues"

Waukesha Bible Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 41:53


Speaker: Pastor Giles Litzner Who we are shapes our lifestyle - our identity impacts our reality.

Pathway Church
Identity Issues

Pathway Church

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 48:47


Thank you for connecting with Pathway Church online. We are so excited you are watching with us. If you're in the Longview, Texas area, we invite you to join us in person every Sunday for a brand-new Worship Experience at 9AM and 10:45AM; we can't wait to meet you! Do you consider Pathway Church online as your church home? We would love to connect with you. Text "mypathwayconnect" to 94000 to complete a digital connection card. Website: https://www.mypathway.church/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mypathwaychurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypathwaychurch/?hl=en iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pathway-church-podcast/id479119724?mt=2 Pathway Church 1600 Blueridge Parkway Longview, Texas 75605 #pathwaychurch #longviewtx

Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney
11/14 H1: Dodger Stadium renovations; Angels identity issues; Man fired for attending Dodger parade

Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 48:25 Transcription Available


We talk about renovations being done at Dodger Stadium this offseason and the Angels identity problem (are they alienating OC residents)? A man was fired for calling in sick to work in order to attend the Dodger victory parade. Rodney talks about the late John Robinson

Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast
289 How to Navigate Gender Identity Issues with Faith and Love

Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 37:44


Episode Summary:  In this episode, author, speaker, and mother, Jodi Howe, shares the painful wounds she has gone through as she has parented a child with gender identity issues. She shares the wisdom that God has granted her in how to remain true to the gospel of Jesus Christ, but still love her daughter.   Quotables from the episode: Often God uses our most painful experiences to minister to others. The ultimate way to glorify the Lord is to turn our pain into power. My testimonies come from experience with anxiety, divorce, and having a transgender child. But He equips, He leads, He walks alongside us, and I'm at the point now where I'm speaking from a healed scar, not a wound. I've gone through years of learning, growing, messing up, and trying to stay close to my faith in Christ and love my daughter through this. The thorn in my flesh came about ten years ago when my daughter told me she doesn't like the skin that she is in and wants to transition into a male. I firmly believe that God does not mistakes and that the gender you are born in is the gender you are to live in. But that doesn't mean that our children and the culture they live in don't feel lost in who they are. In the course of a decade, not much has changed in her decision, but what has changed is how I approach it as a mom who is adamantly and passionately in love with Jesus Christ and is adamantly and passionately in love with my child. The Lord has shown me that I need to be open to what an agape love looks like, not just the love a mother to a child, but His love as spelled out in First Corinthians. God has shown me such incredible growth in this process. Gender identity issues is not being born in the wrong skin. This is actual societal pressure, infused by the internet, put upon lonely hearts and minds that are struggling just to get by at the times when they are the most vulnerable and the affirmations by doctors, therapists, teachers and educators who say if you want to be a duck, and act like a duck, we're going to help you be a duck. Satan, through society, is really putting a stronghold on those vulnerabilities. But the good news is, God is prevailing through it as I knew He would, in my life, in my family's life, and in my child's life. You grow in Christ as fast as you are intentional about growing. I have been intentional from the day I accepted Jesus into my heart that I was going to build a life and a foundation on who He is, on His foundation. I am going to build my life around Him. These children are told that if your parents won't let you be who you want to be, you need to threaten suicide or even attempt it so they will get on your bandwagon of transitional change in your body. 90% of transgender men and women are coming from a traumatic circumstance. It's crucial to thoroughly vet the mental health therapists you go to for therapy. We don't have agree or like the choices of our children. But when God says “love the Lord with all your strength, heart and soul, and love thy neighbor,” when we appreciate how much he loved us to send Jesus to die for our sins, we don't get to love haphazardly—it is a full love of acceptance. What it has shown me is that I can love her alongside the struggles and the choices she has made. It has softened my heart to not feel as much shame, to not feel as much resentment, to not worry what people think of me…when I go to bed at night, I only care what God thinks of me. I believe that our omniscient God is going to be able to weave this into something beautiful. I know the Lord would want me to have a relationship with my child no matter what. I adore my child, and she is going to see how I, her mother who loves the Lord, is going to honor her. So there is going to be a lot of pressure on me to keep my Godly heart in check, and I'm willing to do it for the sake of my child, and most importantly, to glorify the Lord. You can stay a beautiful believer in Jesus Christ, believe that the gospels are real, and you can still love your LBGT family member but you can't do it without God. God will show you. He will equip you, He will provide for you, and He will comfort your heart when it's at the lowest of lows. He will speak to you, and He will give you the words to say that will speak love. We need to go to God and ask Him how to navigate this world. The only hill to die on is the one that Jesus tells me to die on, and so far, He has told me to keep going. Are we loving God's people to life? Jesus keeps the door open, and I think He's asking us to do the same thing. We often can't help what happens to us, but we can take it to the Lord and we can trust that He's weaving it and working it out for good. I'm trying very hard that regardless of what comes before me, before I react I pray; before I speak I pray. I take it to the Lord. Stop leaning on the world. It's going to disappoint you. It's going to hurt you. Take it to the Lord first and ask Him how he wants you to handle the situation with integrity as a friend, as a coworker, as a parent, as a child…we need to do what God tells us to do, but we have to be willing to listen first.  Wisdom from the Lord will never steer us wrong. That doesn't mean it will always be comfortable, but it will not mislead.  God doesn't care as much about our comfort as he cares about our character. When you walk with Christ, His favor is upon you. And when we walk in His favor, that makes us more attractive to those around us. Scripture References: Matthew 13:6 NIV “But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.” Romans 12:1-2 NIV “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. But do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.   Recommended Resources:  The Air That I Breathe: Hope and Healing from Anxiety (22 Day and Night Devotions) by Jodi Howe Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson  The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms   Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win   Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Jodi Howe: Website For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Jodi Howe is an engaging stage performer, author, and award-winning podcaster known for her heartfelt messages and magnetic energy. She hosts "The Air That I Breathe," podcast and released a book of the same name last year, both inspired by her passion for sharing messages of hope through the gospel of Jesus. Based in Cary, North Carolina, Jodi inspires through her writing, music, and dedication to her family.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Compared to Who?
Spiritual Warfare, Healing Prayer, and Body Image Issues

Compared to Who?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 30:06


Host Heather Creekmore is joined by special guests Keith and Megan Peeler for a compelling discussion on spiritual warfare and healing. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked aspects of spiritual life that affect our identity and beliefs. Megan & Keith share about growing up in churches that focused on theology without much emphasis on the Holy Spirit. They share their own story of encountering the Holy Spirit in a new way and how becoming equipped for spiritual warfare became important to them and their ministry. They talk about how they help people understand the ways the enemy can oppress and affect the believer without possessing the believer. They also share how emotional trauma can evolve into spiritual wounds, affecting our core identity and beliefs. Keith and Megan, through their ministry called "Everfree" now do healing prayer with people to help them restore identity in Christ and heal these wounds. They share how this kind of prayer may feel unfamiliar, but doesn't have to look like the Exorcist movies from the 80s or be scary, loud, or dramatic in any way.  In this part, Megan also shares how her recent journey with breast cancer affected her identity and brought on a new level of healing and deliverance for her.  Whether you're looking to understand the spiritual roots of your struggles or seeking practical steps to walk closely with Jesus, today's episode is packed with wisdom and actionable insights.  Learn more about Keith and Megan's ministry here: https://www.everfree.us/ Connect with Compared to Who? and find resources for body image healing and freedom here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

John Whitmer Show
Gender identity issues, defunding the police, plus state and local politics

John Whitmer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 78:57


SoulWork with Adi Shakti
Day 31/99: Money Shame was Holding Me Back

SoulWork with Adi Shakti

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 20:39 Transcription Available


Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Go get onboarded for Adi Shakti's 99 Day Magical Mystery Tour for the chance to win prizes and retreats: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FuuGMumcc/ Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE.  

Biohacking Bestie with Aggie Lal
Embracing Nature, Nurture, and Holistic Healing with Dr. Josh Axe

Biohacking Bestie with Aggie Lal

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 65:31


As I live the typical chaotic life in LA, my thoughts often drift back to the serene landscapes of my Polish heritage, a stark contrast to the urban grind. That yearning for nature's calm and how impactful it is on our health is what I dive into today with my guest, Dr. Josh Axe, in this episode on Biohacking Bestie. Dr. Axe emphasizes how engaging in outdoor activities can help in biohacking practices and nurture the nervous system – as well as the importance of addressing the root causes of health issues, and advocating for an environment that supports our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. We also discuss the importance of strengthening the body internally rather than solely focusing on treating symptoms with external solutions. Dr. Josh Axe is a doctor of natural medicine and a clinical nutritionist with a passion for helping people get healthy by using food as medicine. He founded one of the largest functional medicine clinics in the United States and runs the popular health website www.draxe.com, where you can find recipes, natural remedies, videos, nutrition advice, and fitness tips. Dr. Axe is a board-certified doctor of natural medicine (DNM), earned his doctorate in chiropractic at Palmer College (DC), and is a certified nutrition specialist (CNS) from the American College of Nutrition.Listen as we discuss…(00:00) Living in Nature(03:30) Environment, Mindset, and Health(15:41) Fatherhood and Identity Issues(22:48) The Importance of Purpose and Becoming(34:31) Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Through Success(44:45) Navigating Relationships and Personalized Nutrition(50:56) Nutrient-Dense Foods and Ideal Farming(57:34) Holistic Approach to Health and Healing(01:05:25) Promotion of "Think This, Not That"… and more! Grab my brand-new book: Biohack Like a Woman. Order now on Amazon: http://bit.ly/3TYMz5Z Find more from Aggie: Start optimizing your health here: https://biohackingbestie.com/Get daily Biohacking Bestie tips here: https://www.instagram.com/biohackingbestie/Get a 7-Day FREE meal plan here: https://www.fitasfuck.co/mealplanFind more from Dr. Josh Axe:Website: https://draxe.com/ Instagram: @drjoshaxeYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/doctorjoshaxe Thank you to our sponsors:ARMRA: Go to https://tryarmra.com/aggie to get 15% off of your first order.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Ridge Students
RECKLESS "Student Discussion Podcast Episode 84" - How should Christian teens today view gender identity issues in the culture?

West Ridge Students

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 49:52


In today's Student Discussion episode, Avery and Charlie discuss Julie's message on gender identity and transgender.  They discuss lies that they can sometimes be susceptible to, masculinity and femininity, and talk about how teens can love those struggling with their gender like Jesus does but still help guide them towards the truth.They also discuss Charlie's trip to Scotland and whether he will ever become the next William Wallace.

School of Life
48. Let's Talk Identity Issues ft. Babatunde

School of Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 72:48


About the Episode Embark on a profound exploration of identity with our esteemed guest Obaba, as we dissect the layers of selfhood shaped by the rich tapestry of HBCU life, the Nigerian-American dichotomy, and the trials of personal transformation. The School of Life podcast opens its doors to stories of cultural fusion, academic navigation, and the pursuit of authenticity. Obaba's candid revelations paint a vivid picture of the 'scenic route' through college, a reflection of the twists and turns in his journey to self-discovery. We celebrate the essence of living true to oneself, despite the pressures to conform, and the impact of identity on our everyday choices.   This episode is a tribute to the resilience and adaptability we muster as we redefine ourselves and our professional brands.   Time Stamps (00:20) Navigating Adulting and Identity Challenges- Obaba shares his college journey and the importance of identity, including morals, values, and living authentically for holistic development. (05:59) Navigating Nigerian American Identity Challenges- Navigating dual cultural identities as a Nigerian-American, balancing parental expectations, embracing heritage, pursuing personal passions, and the role of family support. (14:38) College Experience- Transitioning from high school passions to HBCU life, we explore cultural immersion, academic success, and identity exploration. (22:27) Identity Challenges in College Transition- Mother's gift of sewing machine, academic struggles, mental health challenges, and cultural identity within HBCU college experience. (26:22) Navigating Identity and Priorities in College- College student's journey of self-discovery and identity, balancing academics with social engagement and personal transformation. (32:17) Identity and Friendship in Life- Personal transformation, social dynamics, and self-perception are explored through a candid story and the value of honest friendships. (36:40) Navigating College Identity and Priorities- A young African student's transformative college experience, grappling with identity, academic challenges, and social pressures. (44:02) Navigating Identity Crises in Adulthood- Overcoming failures, embracing talents, and valuing self-worth outside of societal expectations in the journey of personal growth and self-discovery. (53:46) Identity Exploration and Self-Discovery- Relocating to DC led to a shift in identity, self-reflection, and renewed dedication to personal and professional growth. (59:18) Transitioning to a New Phase- Lessons from identity crises guide decision-making, balancing support and self-care, trusting intuition, and finding purpose in new life phases. (01:05:12) Homework Based on Authentic Identity- Self-awareness, authentic decisions, and personal growth shape our identity and contribute to rebranding ourselves professionally.   Follow Us Instagram: @schooloflifepodcast; @_missjaye TikTok: @_missjaye

Unraveling Adoption
Self-Realization through Memoir Writing with Monica Hall - Ep 138

Unraveling Adoption

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 30:03 Transcription Available


"I think that being an adoptee groomed me to relinquish my own child." -- Monica Hall Transcript of this episode: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HSM5N1067HY39ZRSGK11MB5T Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes guest Monica Hall, an adoptee and birth mother who has recently published her memoir titled Practically Still a Virgin: an Adoption Memoir. Monica shares her journey of healing and self-discovery through writing her memoir, which delves into the complexities of adoption, trauma, and family relationships. Monica opens up about her challenging childhood in Alaska, where she faced abuse and trauma within her adoptive family. She candidly discusses her experiences of relinquishing her daughter for adoption and the guilt and complexities that came with it. Through writing her memoir, Monica unravels layers of repressed memories and emotions, ultimately finding healing and clarity. The podcast episode highlights Monica's writing process, where she initially struggled with self-doubt and perfectionism but found guidance and support from a dedicated editor. Monica emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to start writing without judgment and to embrace the process of uncovering deep-seated emotions and experiences. As Monica shares her personal journey of healing and self-discovery through writing, she encourages other adoptees and birth mothers to embark on their own memoir-writing journey. The episode concludes with a special giveaway of Monica's memoir, inviting listeners to participate by writing a review of the podcast or becoming a Patreon member. Listeners are encouraged to explore Monica's powerful memoir, Practically Still a Virgin, and to support her in sharing her story of resilience and growth. The episode serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of storytelling and the importance of finding healing through self-expression and reflection. ===============

Temple Baptist Leadership
S3 | EP 4 | Leading Your Family: Identity Issues

Temple Baptist Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 26:08


Brad Hodges interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries to preview the Biblical Sexuality & Gender Confusion Seminar on March 2-3. For more information visit www.tbclife.net/events/

Every Man Ministries
Ephesians for Everyman: Identity Crisis Part 1 with Dusty Davis

Every Man Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024


Ephesians for Everyman is a 6 week adventure where we will seek to lay aside our Identity Issues by trusting God's word to tell us who we are as His men. Who are you? Such a simple question, and yet so much rides on the answer. How do we find out exactly who it is that we are? How do we live out the reality that identity informs activity? Well, if we know who we are, then we'll know what to do. Join us for week one of Ephesians for Everyman.

Cowboys not Eggheads
The Emasculation of Men - with Special Guests J.D. Crouse, Kyle Kasperbauer, and Kevin Bailey

Cowboys not Eggheads

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 80:06


SummaryThe panel discussion explores the emasculation of men in America and how it is a spiritual attack on masculinity. The guests discuss the importance of authentic masculinity and the role of vulnerability in being a man. They also touch on the concept of toxic masculinity and how it is a marketing term used to attack masculinity. The panel emphasizes the need for a relationship with Jesus and the importance of small groups and accountability in living out authentic masculinity. The conversation covers various topics related to raising children, gender identity, compassion, and the anticipation of heaven. The importance of two parents in a child's life is discussed, along with the challenges of navigating pronouns and gender identity in schools. The need for compassion and understanding for those struggling with identity issues is emphasized, while also acknowledging the influence of the enemy and the importance of truth. The complexity of identity issues and mental illness is addressed, and the importance of knowing one's identity and purpose is emphasized. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the beauty and promise of heaven, the narrow path to salvation, and the importance of receiving and walking in God's love.TakeawaysThe presence of two parents in a child's life is important for their upbringing and development.Compassion and understanding are crucial when dealing with individuals struggling with identity issues.Knowing one's identity and purpose in God is essential for living a fulfilling life.The anticipation of heaven provides hope and motivation to live a righteous life.Receiving and walking in God's love allows us to be conduits of His love to others.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Panel Discussion03:19 The Emasculation of Men in America07:05 How Did We Get Here?10:03 The Spiritual Attack on Men13:22 Toxic Masculinity16:04 The Importance of Vulnerability18:07 The Role of Authentic Masculinity21:25 The Impact of Fatherhood and Marriage26:57 Toxic Masculinity as a Marketing Term32:10 The Fall of Pastoral Leaders36:25 The Importance of a Relationship with Jesus41:13 The Need for Small Groups and Accountability49:14 Raising Children and the Importance of Two Parents50:41 Discussion on Pronouns and Gender Identity52:18 Compassion and Understanding for Those Struggling with Identity53:06 The Influence of the Enemy and the Importance of Truth54:55 Challenges Faced by Families and the Role of Grandparents56:15 The Complexity of Identity Issues and Mental Illness57:17 The Need for Compassion and Understanding in Dealing with Identity Issues58:43 The Importance of Knowing Who We Are and Where We're Going01:00:35 Living a Life of Compassion and Spreading God's Love01:02:18 Meeting People Where They're At and Showing Love01:04:06 The Anticipation and Beauty of Heaven01:09:03 The Excitement and Promise of Heaven01:11:22 The Narrow Path to Heaven and the Importance of Salvation01:15:53 Seeking the Kingdom of God and Living Righteously01:19:48 Receiving God's Love and Walking in His Ways01:20:38 Contact Information for the GuestsVideo: https://youtu.be/7tP1NElKyJg contacts:  Sam Fischer - cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.comJ.D. Crouse -  Instagram - @AnotherLevelManofficial FaceBook: Another Level ManKyle Kasperbauer - Instagram @kylekasperbauer Twitter: @kylekasperbauerKevin Bailey - Instagram @reverencerestored Support the showThanks for listening! SUBSCRIBE, Review, Rate, and Share. Contact us: cowboysnoteggheads@gmail.com Let us know if you want a hat ($20), tee shirt ($30), coffee cup ($25), or window decal for your truck. ($30)

Expositors Collective
Beyond Words: Sermon Illustrations and the Preacher Who Could Not Speak

Expositors Collective

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 60:26


"In this touching episode, Brother Jim Wilson and Mike delve into the profound experience of losing one's voice as a preacher. Jim recounts a challenging nine-month period of voicelessness, sharing the emotional and practical hurdles he faced. They explore the paradox of a speaker unable to speak and a preacher unable to preach, touching on various sermon illustrations such as personal stories, fresh ideas, biblical references, hypothetical scenarios, and historical examples. **Lowdown:** **PART ONE: Exploring Sermon Illustrations:** Jim discusses impactful sermon illustrations, including Personal Stories, Fresh Ideas, Biblical References, Hypothetical Scenarios, and Historical Examples. **PART TWO: The Silence of the Preacher:** Jim shares his rollercoaster journey of being voiceless for nine months, delving into the emotional and practical struggles. Mike adds his own challenges after a head injury affected his reading and speaking abilities. The discussion explores the frustration and profound insights that arise from feeling unable to fulfill one's calling. Join Brother Jim Wilson and Mike for a heartfelt conversation offering a new perspective on the power of spoken words and the complexities of preaching and illustrating. **Note:** This episode is relevant to anyone interested in preaching, public speaking, and the impact of words. Whether you're a preacher, speaker, or simply curious about the challenges communicators face, this discussion provides valuable insights and inspiration. Dr. Jim Wilson, a seasoned preacher and professor, shares his wealth of experience at Gateway Seminary and Lakeshore City Church. Despite being a full-time faculty member, he continues to serve local churches and speaks at various events. **Resources Mentioned:** - [Illustrating Well: Preaching Sermons that Connect](https://lexhampress.com/product/213956/illustrating-well-preaching-sermons-that-connect) - [Fresh Ministry: Helping Pastors be More Effective](https://freshministry.org/) - [Jim Wilson's Books](http://www.freshministry.org/books.html) - [Sermon Preparation Reflection Loop](https://vimeo.com/299984821) - [The Homiletical Plot: The Sermon as Narrative Art Form](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/114821) **Recommended Episodes:** - [Rafael Manzaneres - The Power and Danger of Personal Illustrations](https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/2/24/zj3d28nijrb4moagh63yp2znkqhijs) - [Donald Sunukjian: Establishing Relevance by Rummaging through People's Lives](https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/19/oral-clarity-and-establishing-relevance-by-rummaging-through-peoples-lives-with-don-sunukjian) - [Adam Copenhaver: The Right and Wrong Ways to Tell Stories in Your Sermons](https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/4/26/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-tell-stories-in-your-sermons-adam-copenhaver) - [Tim Chaddick and Mike Neglia Talk about Identity Issues in the Life of a Preacher](https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/vox-hibernia/episode/episode-6-identity) **For information about our upcoming training events, visit [ExpositorsCollective.com](https://expositorscollective.com/).** **The Expositors Collective podcast is part of CGNMedia, working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content, visit [cgnmedia.org](https://cgnmedia.org/).** **Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: [Expositors Collective Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective)."

The Secret Place
identity issues, anxiety and depression

The Secret Place

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 48:48


today we have a SPECIAL guest and NEW set... discussing how to conquer identity issues, insecurity, anxiety, and mental health.

Brock and Salk
Hour 3-Glaring Seahawks identity issues continue, another name linked to Mariners

Brock and Salk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 43:58


Brock & Lefko dive into the identity crisis issues facing a Pete Carroll team, mainly surrounding their lack of a run game and defensive concerns following the Cowboys game. The Seahawks are putting one major Pete-Carroll stat line at risk this week vs the 49ers and we hear another name - albeit expensive - linked to the Mariners by MLB Network's Jon Morosi. 

Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano
The Truth Doctor On Identity Issues, ADHD, And Mental Health

Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 47:39


This week on Vulnerable, we're joined by licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, the Truth Doctor. The Truth Doctor has reached an online community of over 2 million people, creating content centered around mental health issues. She's also about as real as it gets when it comes to discussing her own mental health struggles. Christy and the Truth Doctor get into everything from addictions to going viral, identity issues, content creator therapists, to what the Truth Doctor teaches us are some of the most important things in our lives.  Does the Truth Doctor dislike going to therapy?! Does Christy have ADHD? Are the younger generations going to be alright?! Tune in now! You can follow the Truth Doctor @the.truth.doctor on Instagram and Tik Tok and YouTube, @_thetruthdoctor on X/Twitter, and check out her website at https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/ Follow me, Christy Carlson Romano on Instagram @thechristycarlsonromano and TikTok @christcarlsonromano, subscribe to my YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Vulnerable @thevulnerablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok. You can watch the video version on my YouTube channel. Shop PodCo Merch at https://fanjoy.co/collections/podco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Compared to Who?
Gen Z, Body Image, and Identity Issues Featuring Jessie Cruickshank

Compared to Who?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 26:54


Today Heather continues her conversation with Jessie Cruickshank about Generation Z, their anxieties, the differences in the way they want to relate and the ways the learn, and how to help them with body image issues. Here are some key take aways from today's episode: Jessie explained how the, "Heart seeks belonging, brain seeks identity, spirit seeks truth. The rest of us isn't that interested in truth. But self loathing fractures the psyche." Jessie encourages each of us with the reality of our unique creation and that there is a purpose in way God did it. "Most think God made us wrong. We have bought into the lie that God made us wrong." Jessie explains. "But this pushes back against the identity he determined for us." Jessie also explained the importance of connection. "People don't know who they are because we become formed in relationships with others. We're not connected, we're not being formed as God created us to be formed. Accepting how God created us is foundational to us accepting our bodies." Jessie's new book, "Ordinary Discipleship" is based on the hero's journey and how applying the principles of the hero's journey can help us disciple. Ordinary people can make a disciple. Today we also discuss the importance of discipling this next generation and how it may be easier than expected. Jessie explains how Gen Z has an institutional mistrust, but they want mentors and they really want to learn. Research shows that the church has become an institution they struggle to trust. They're not sure if it's a safe place for them or their friends. For this reason, Jessie believes this generation needs nontraditional opportunities to find spiritual formation. What forms us are strong connections or highly emotional experiences. These things will be most formative for them. They want purpose, deeper discussions, and connections. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Yourbrainbyjess Visit her site at: www.Ordinarydiscipleship.com or at www.Whoology.co where you can get the free Gen Z info download by putting your info in the pop-up. Learn more about Heather's new book, the 40 Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who've Tried Everything here: https://amzn.to/3Mrl94o (Amazon affiliate link - a tiny portion of your purchase supports this ministry without any added cost to you.) Visit: www.improvebodyimage.com for more information on Heather's other books and programs. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Men in the Arena Podcast
AMA #9: A Christian Response to Transgenderism and Gender Identity Issues - Equipping Men in Ten EP 677

Men in the Arena Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 11:07


In this Ask Me Anything episode, pastor Jim Ramos answers the following questions submitted by followers on social media: 1. "How do I respond as a Christian to gender dysphoria/transgenderism/gender identity issues?" 2. "You talk about all the journals you have written over the years. What is your process for journaling?" 

Goes Without Saying
how to survive your 20s: ...its the trenches

Goes Without Saying

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 48:43


make it to 30 without a cocktail of Existential Dread, Identity Issues, Lacking Self Esteem, and no money challenge: level impossiblejoin the conversation every monday.shop our merch: sephyandwing.co.ukspeak your mind on the @sephyandwing instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To My Sisters
The Struggle of the Multifaceted Babe: Burnout, Overwhelm, Lacking Focus & Identity Issues

To My Sisters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 60:55


Being a woman of many talents is wonderful, it allows you to explore your passions and talents and could lead to multiple income streams. But what happens when burnout and overwhelm creep in? How do we redefine confidence and self-esteem when we're validated by our hyper-productivity? Join your favourite online sisters in this episode as they get vulnerable and honest about it all

Stuff Mom Never Told You
Book Club: Crying in H-Mart

Stuff Mom Never Told You

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 68:20 Very Popular


Grief, identity and food all intersect in our conversation around Michelle Zauner's powerful 2021 work Crying in H-Mart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.