R&T Podcast Ep 13: Gender Ideology, Faith, and Protecting Our Children | Dr. Ann Gillies

In Season 2, Episode 13 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with trauma therapist, researcher, and author Ann Gillies for a bold and thought-provoking conversation about gender ideology, sexuality, and the cultural challenges facing families and churches today. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and her own deeply personal story, Dr. Gillies shares how trauma, family experiences, and academic research led her into the difficult but necessary conversation around sexuality, identity, and protecting children. She explains how cultural shifts, social media, and educational systems are influencing how young people understand gender and identity, and why Christians must respond with both truth and compassion. This powerful episode explores the intersection of faith, psychology, and culture, helping listeners better understand the rise of gender identity conversations and how parents, churches, and communities can respond with wisdom and courage. Key Highlights: Dr. Ann Gillies’ Personal Journey How family trauma, years of psychotherapy work, and academic research led Dr. Gillies to speak globally on sexuality, trauma, and cultural change. Understanding Gender Ideology Breaking down what gender ideology and gender identity mean in modern culture and how language around sex and gender has evolved. Gender Dysphoria Explained A discussion of gender dysphoria, its historical clinical understanding, and the dramatic cultural shift in how gender identity is discussed today. Cultural Influences on Youth How social media, education systems, pornography, and peer influence are shaping how young people think about identity and sexuality. Guidance for Parents and Churches Practical insights on how parents can protect, guide, and support their children while fostering healthy conversations about identity, sexuality, and faith.   Whether you are a parent, church leader, educator, or Christian seeking clarity in today’s cultural conversations, this episode offers a thoughtful and faith-centered perspective on navigating one of the most challenging issues of our time. 👉 Subscribe to the Renewed and Transformed Podcast for more meaningful conversations about sexuality, identity, faith, and living transformed through Christ. Donate to My Ministry https://www.cten.org/us-canada-missionaries/kyla-gillespie  Connect with Us! Website: https://kylagillespie.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylagillespie.14  https://www.instagram.com/renewedtransformed  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewedtransformed  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/kylagillespie7  YouTube: Kyla Gillespie X: @kylag14 Email: [email protected]  Listen Now on Your Favorite Platform! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TNwgx9uAgoCZd1gMjVMHA  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/renewed-transformed-podcast/id1812532916  Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3439e48f-ce37-472c-8cc0-eb1d0b9475b0            #RenewedAndTransformed #AnnGillies #GenderIdeology #GenderIdentity #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #ParentingInFaith #BiblicalIdentity #ProtectOurChildren #ChristianWorldview #SexualityAndFaith #TruthAndCompassion #CulturalConversations #FaithAndTruth