Man Within Podcast 1044 - Raising Gender Confident Kids | Ft. Dr. Jeff Myers & Dr. Kathy Koch
Nov 17, 2025
Dr. Jeff Myers, founder of Summit Ministries, and Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, discuss their book on fostering gender confidence in children. They highlight the rising confusion around gender identity among youth and the essential role parents play in nurturing understanding and affirmation. Delving into the influences of medical and educational systems, they stress the importance of open communication and provide practical strategies for parents to help their kids navigate identity challenges with a biblical perspective.
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Rise In Youth Gender Confusion
- Jeff Myers and Kathy Koch noticed rising gender confusion among youth and partnered to equip parents before confusion escalates.
- They framed the problem as prevention rather than only treating existing transgender identification.
Academic Roots Of Gender Ideology
- Jeff links modern gender ideology to academic efforts to overthrow absolute truth and redefine male/female categories.
- He credits social media and interdisciplinary strategies for spreading the shift rapidly.
Weak Discipleship Fueling Confusion
- Kathy argues the church's weak discipleship and lack of teaching on sin contributed to cultural confusion about gender.
- She urges rediscovering identity in Christ to counter doubt and drift.
