Episode 16: Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ, on Gender Ideology (January 26, 2026)

In this episode of The Social Doctrine of the Church, Dr. Robert Fastiggi and Michael Vacca interview Fr. Peter Ryan, SJ, on Catholic Social Teaching and Gender Ideology.QuestionsWhat is meant by gender ideology?How does gender ideology relate to Catholic social doctrine?What are the factors that have contributed to the spread of gender ideology?What is meant by gender dysphoria? Is it a psychiatric disorder or something caused by concupiscence or sin?How does gender ideology violate the natural law?How does gender ideology violate a sound biblical and Christian anthropology?Are there certain philosophical errors such as dualism behind gender ideology?What are the risks and dangers involved with procedures to transition to the opposite sex?Are there people who regret their efforts to transition to the opposite sex?How should the Church respond pastorally to those affected by gender ideology (e.g. those who have tried to transition to the opposite sex, family members, friends, educators, etc.)?What Church documents or resources would you recommend for Catholics who wish to know more about the challenge of gender ideology?