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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 26 MIN

Can You Follow Jesus and Reject His Design?

from Foundations of Truth · host Dr. Timothy Mann

Your body isn’t an accident, and it isn’t a problem to solve. As we continue our Divine Design series on Foundations of Truth, we open Genesis and talk plainly about why “male and female” is part of God’s very good creation, and why trying to erase that line never delivers the joy or freedom it promises. We also slow down to say what must be said: difference never lowers dignity. Men and women are equal in worth, deserving the same respect, while still being designed for distinct callings that fit together.We trace that logic through Genesis 1:28, where God gives humanity a mission to be fruitful, multiply, and steward the world. That mission helps explain why complementarity matters, not just biologically, but in the mix of strengths God weaves into men and women for human flourishing. Along the way, we acknowledge real-world hardship and express gratitude for single moms and single dads who labor to raise their kids with stability and faith.Then we bring the conversation to Jesus. In Matthew 19, Jesus affirms the Genesis blueprint, which means this is not only a debate about culture or politics. It is a question of whether we can claim Christ while rejecting what he teaches. We end where Scripture ends up taking us: our deepest hope is not self-reinvention, but redemption through the gospel of Jesus Christ, who restores sinners by grace.Subscribe, share this message with someone you trust, and leave a review so more people can find clear Bible teaching on biblical gender, creation, marriage, and the gospel.How can we pray for you? Text us and tell us how the episode helped you, as well. Support the showFoundations of Truth with Dr. Timothy Mann is supported in part by:Cat Care Clinic, located in Ormond Beach AMN Plumbing serving the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna and surrounding areas.Luther Rice Seminary Enjoying this episode? Subscribe to the show!Dig deeper into biblical truth with articles from Pastor Tim! — Click HereGet Pastor Tim’s book Saved: Understanding God’s Work In Us — available now at   Xulon Press       Amazon       Barnes and Noble 

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Your body isn’t an accident, and it isn’t a problem to solve. As we continue our Divine Design series on Foundations of Truth, we open Genesis and talk plainly about why “male and female” is part of God’s very good creation, and why trying to erase that line never delivers the joy or freedom it promises. We also slow down to say what must be said: difference never lowers dignity. Men and women are equal in worth, deserving the same respect, while still being designed for distinct callings tha...

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