Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Why the Conversation Can't Wait! | Ep. 1

Welcome to the Upside-Down Parenting podcast from Summit Ministries! Parenting today can feel disorienting, like the world's been flipped upside down. But you're not alone. In a culture that often pushes against biblical truth, this podcast is here to equip and encourage you with practical insight and Christ-centered wisdom for the parenting journey. At Summit, we believe parents are the single greatest influence on a child's faith. Together, we'll explore what it means to raise kids who thrive, embrace God's truth, live out a biblical worldview, and follow Jesus in his beautifully counter-cultural way of life. In our very first episode, we'll dive into what it means to raise gender-confident kids and why this conversation is essential for every parent today. Our guests are Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, and Dr. Kathy Koch, president of Celebrate Kids. Let's journey together!  Dr. Jeff and Dr. Kathy's newest book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids, is written to come alongside parents with biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and real-life examples. It isn't a book just for families in crisis—it's for every mom and dad who wants their children to embrace God's good design with joy and courage. Get your free copy at genderconfidentkids.com. For more practical, biblically based resources for parents, check out summit.org/parents. Resources we talked about or that we'd recommend:  *Raising Gender-Confident Kids: Helping Kids Embrace Their God-Given Design—Dr. Jeff Myers & Dr. Kathy Koch *Gender Norms and True Manhood—Timothy Fox *Why Would God Make Us Gendered?—Pastor Ken Robertson