85: When Misgendering Becomes a Crime: California’s New Frontier

In the final episode of 2025, Sophia and Greg tackle two of California’s pressing cultural battles: the state’s revived pronoun mandates and the growing legal attacks on life-affirming pregnancy centers. They revisit SB 219, a law that compels nursing home staff to use preferred pronouns under threat of penalties, and walk through Greg’s 2017 testimony warning lawmakers about the dangers of forced speech. With the California Supreme Court now upholding the pronoun provision as “regulating conduct,” Sophia and Greg explain why this ruling marks a serious escalation in the state’s campaign to redefine gender and silence dissenting voices—especially people of faith. They challenge Christians to stand firm in truth, refusing to compromise on God’s design even as cultural pressure intensifies.Sophia and Greg then shift to the national fight surrounding pregnancy resource centers, highlighting a recent Supreme Court case responding to state-led efforts to harass and intimidate pro-life organizations by demanding donor lists, internal communications, and private records. Drawing parallels to similar hostility in California, they expose how government officials and abortion activists attempt to undermine centers that offer free, compassionate, medically licensed care to women and families. As they close out the year, Sophia and Greg urge listeners to stay engaged, sign up for CFC’s weekly newsletter, and prepare for a pivotal 2026 legislative session—one that will shape the future of life, liberty, and truth in California.