Renewed & Transformed S2 Ep 19: Parenting Through Gender Dysphoria & Same-Sex Attraction | Cheryl Verpooten

Donate to my Ministry! https://www.cten.org/us-canada-missionaries/kyla-gillespie   In Season 2, Episode 19 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie welcomes Cheryl Verpooten for a heartfelt and deeply honest conversation about parenting a child who identifies as transgender and experiences same-sex attraction. Cheryl vulnerably shares her family's journey, the challenges of navigating gender identity and sexuality within a Christian home, and the lessons she has learned about grace, truth, prayer, and unconditional love. Together, Kyla and Cheryl explore the complexities Christian parents face when a child struggles with gender dysphoria, same-sex attraction, or transgender identification. Drawing from personal experience, they discuss how to maintain strong relationships, communicate with compassion, uphold biblical convictions, and trust God throughout a difficult and often confusing journey. This episode offers hope, wisdom, and practical encouragement for parents, family members, pastors, and anyone seeking a Christ-centered perspective on gender identity, sexuality, and discipleship. Key Highlights: Cheryl’s Story: The emotional journey of raising a daughter who identifies as transgender and navigating the challenges that followed. Parenting Through Gender Dysphoria: Understanding the fears, questions, and uncertainties many Christian parents face when a child struggles with gender identity. The Power of Relationship: Why maintaining connection, asking questions, and listening well can help preserve trust and communication. Grace and Truth Together: Learning how to hold biblical convictions while demonstrating Christ-like compassion and unconditional love. When There Are No Easy Answers: The importance of prayer, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and trusting God through uncertainty. Practical Wisdom for Christian Parents: Helpful insights on conversations about sexuality, gender identity, boundaries, and family relationships. Seeing the Person, Not the Label: Why every individual deserves dignity, compassion, and recognition as someone created in the image of God. Whether you are a parent walking through a child's gender identity journey, a family member seeking understanding, or a believer wanting to respond to these conversations with greater wisdom and compassion, this episode provides biblical encouragement and practical guidance rooted in the hope of Christ. 👉 Subscribe to the Renewed and Transformed Podcast for more life-changing conversations on sexuality, identity, faith, and finding freedom in 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 Instagram: 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 #GenderDysphoria #TransgenderIdentity #SameSexAttraction #ChristianParenting #BiblicalTruth #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndIdentity #ParentingTeens #LGBTQConversations #GraceAndTruth #GenderIdentity #FamilyDiscipleship #FreedomInChrist #ChristianFamilies #PrayerForParents #BiblicalWorldview #KylaGillespie #CherylVerpooten