Gender Identity: Finding Clarity in a Confusing World | Be The 25

Send In Your Question for the PodcastMessages about gender identity are everywhere – and it can feel confusing or overwhelming. Everyone’s got an opinion, but not all of them are true. ❌ We’re breaking down 4 powerful truths 💥 about who you are and what God says about gender identity. So, if you've ever struggled with about WHO YOU ARE or WHAT TO BELIEVE - or you want to boost your confidence and clarity when the world says one thing and God's Word says another ... this one’s for you. 🎯We’re not here to shame anyone—we’re here to speak truth with love ❤️ and give you confidence to stand on what doesn’t change. Let’s go🧠 WHAT IS GENDER IDENTITY?Gender identity is how someone views themselves—in terms of being male, female, or something else. But just because someone feels a certain way doesn't mean it's what God designed.🔥 WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:✅ Don’t be confused—there are only two.God created male and female—on purpose. There’s no in-between or custom identity. His design is clear. 🧬✅ You don't get to pick and choose. You don’t assign your gender—God already did when He made you. 👶💡✅ Don’t change your look—it blurs what’s true.Trying to change your appearance to look like the other gender is deceptive and adds more confusion and pain. People should be able to look at a person’s clothing and be able to tell whether they are male or female – just as God created them to be.🪞⚠️✅ You can’t lose the real you.Your original God-given gender identity remains the same despite hormone treatments or surgical sex surgeries. This is backed by science. Men have one X and one Y chromosome and women have two X chromosomes. Your original gender stays with you – no matter what.📖 SCRIPTURES FROM THIS EPISODE:🔹 Genesis 1:27 – “God created mankind in his own image – He made them male and female.”🔹 Psalm 139:13–14 – “You formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb… I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”🔹 Job 10:8 – “Your hands shaped me and altogether formed me.”🔹 Isaiah 45:9 – “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker… Does the clay say to the pot-ter, ‘what are you making?’”🔹 Romans 9:20 – “But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’”🔹 Deuteronomy 22:5 – “A woman must not wear men's clothing, nor a man wear women's clothing, for the LORD your God detests anyone who does this.”🔹 1 Corinthians 11:14–15 – “does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For her hair is given to her for a covering.”🔹 Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”💬 What if someone’s struggling with gender identity?We love them. We don’t shame, attack or reject—we remind them:“You were created by God as male or female, known before birth, and deeply loved.” ❤️🕊️Thanks for stopping by!75% of Christian teens and young adults in local church youth groups walk away from the church – and many from Christ – after graduating high school. This is a call to Be the 25 who don't.We're here to tackle your tough questions, share relatable guest interviews, and offer practical advice and strategies so you can gain the confidence and courage you need to Be the 25. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes, bonus episodes and giveaways... and invite your friends. Need help? For additional resources, go to BeThe25.com.Experiencing doubt or have questions? Email [email protected] and your doubt or question may be selected for the show. For speaking engagements contact: [email protected] Dr. Sharon O'Hara on:BeThe25.comInstagram @drsharonoharaTwitter @drsharonoharaYouTube @BeThe25Thanks for listening! Be The 25!-Dr. Sharon