Gospel & Politics: Katie McCoy

This week on Ask the Pastor features a conversation between Pastor J.D. Greear and Katie McCoy. Dr. McCoy serves as the director of Women’s Ministry for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. She holds a Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the author of To Be A Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond.

A glimpse inside this episode:

• The cultural moment we are in is a result of decades of ideological shifts.
• Teen girls are particularly vulnerable to social contagion regarding gender identity.
• Gender identity is both a biological and a theological reality.
• The rise of identity politics has led to a reorientation of moral systems.
• Language is viewed as creating reality rather than reflecting it in today’s society.
• Christians are called to navigate these issues with grace and conviction.
• The indoctrination of children through media is a significant concern.
• There is a strong correlation between gender confusion and past trauma or abuse.
• Resources are available for Christians to better understand and respond to gender issues.