How to Raise Gender-Confident Kids in a Confusing Culture with Dr. Kathy Koch + Dr. Jeff Myers

How do you help kids develop clarity and confidence about who they are when culture constantly pushes confusion? In this episode, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Dr. Kathy Koch (Celebrate Kids) and Dr. Jeff Myers (Summit Ministries), co-authors of Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design , to talk about one of the most urgent discipleship challenges facing families today: raising gender-confident kids in a culture that’s increasingly confused about identity and God’s design. In this conversation, you’ll hear practical ways to begin (or restart) discussions with your kids, why questions are often more effective than arguments, how social media shapes what kids believe, and why gender confusion is often a subset of broader identity confusion. You’ll also walk away encouraged that it’s not too late—parents can respond with compassion, hope, truth, and courage. for a deeply practical and hope-filled conversation.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Gender confusion often reflects deeper identity confusion—start with who God says your child is. Parents don’t have to know everything; they can say, “Let’s learn together.” Use questions to invite conversation instead of accusations that shut it down. Social media can accelerate confusion through echo chambers and algorithms. It’s not too late to start—humility and apology can rebuild trust. A helpful framework for hard talks: CUE = Curiosity, Understanding, Envisioning. Practical posture sequence: Compassion → Hope → Truth → Confidence → Courage.   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design (Dr. Jeff Myers + Dr. Kathy Koch) Resources and book access: GenderConfidentKids.com    CONNECT: Teach Them Diligently Guests: Dr. Jeff Myers (Summit Ministries) + Dr. Kathy Koch (Celebrate Kids)   ABOUT THE GUESTS: Dr. Kathy is not only “Pro-Life,” she is “Pro-Abundant Life.” With a passion for being an influence and for helping build strong and healthy families, Dr. Kathy writes (6 books and counting) and speaks (a lot and often) on a wide range of topics that are both timeless and current. Her humorous and easy-to-learn-from speaking style, foundational wisdom, and practical and relevant details leave her audiences empowered with strategies to navigate the challenges of raising and teaching children. She warmly speaks to young people and their adults with compassion and understanding, never shying away from tough topics in our current culture. Her messages are always beautifully woven with Biblical truth and hope. Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. Through his speaking engagements and media appearances, Dr. Myers has become a fresh voice offering humor and insight from a Christian worldview.   PODCAST SPONSOR: Liberty HealthShare is a non-profit, charitable organization and a Christian medical cost-sharing ministry.  Its mission is to spread the gospel through care and encouragement. Like-minded individuals and families who share Christian values of stewardship and healthy living come together to support one another. Members across the United States share the burden of carrying medical expenses while uplifting each other through prayer and encouragement.    This year, Liberty HealthShare is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has introduced a new Charitable Fund, the Sharing Hearts Fund for Pediatric Wellness. This fund aims to help children in Stark County, Ohio, where the sharing ministry is based—get access to important wellness procedures that they may have missed due to financial constraints.