Raising Gender-Confident Kids

In this powerful and much-needed conversation, Suzanne Phillips sits down with two leading voices in Christian education and child development—Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries and Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids. Together, they unpack the heart behind their upcoming book, Raising Gender-Confident Kids, releasing July 2025.

As gender confusion continues to rise at alarming rates among children and teens, this episode offers parents biblical clarity, practical wisdom, and a compassionate approach to talking about gender and identity with their kids.

From understanding the cultural root causes to equipping children to stand firm in truth and love, Dr. Jeff and Dr. Kathy offer a hopeful roadmap for parents who want to raise confident, Christ-centered kids in an age of confusion.

Episode Highlights:
✔️ What inspired Dr. Jeff and Dr. Kathy to write Raising Gender-Confident Kids
✔️ The definition of gender confidence and why it matters now more than ever
✔️ How social media and peers are fueling confusion
✔️ How parents can use Scripture to build gender confidence in their children
✔️ Common mistakes parents make—and how to avoid them
✔️ What “truth and love” looks like in real family conversations
✔️ The connection between identity formation and gender clarity
✔️ The role of stereotypes in confusion—and a biblical alternative
✔️ Practical ways to begin these conversations at any age
✔️ Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or unsure

📖 Featured Resource: Raising Gender-Confident Kids (Book)
Coming July 2025 from Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch, Raising Gender-Confident Kids equips parents with biblical wisdom and practical steps to guide their children toward a clear, confident understanding of who God created them to be.
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📖 Identity Truth for the Family:
✅ True gender confidence comes from knowing who God says you are, not what the world says you should be.
✅ Parents are called to be the first voice of truth in shaping their children’s identity.

Culture is loud—but parents can be louder with truth spoken in love. Don’t shy away from the hard conversations. You are equipped, you are called, and you are capable of raising gender-confident kids who stand firm in God’s design.

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