Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Episode 2 - Biblically Understanding Transgenderism - Denise Shick
Episode #2 Show Notes
Hosts: Jinda Reinig and Dr. Warren Lamb
Special Guest: Denise Shick
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Denise Shick shares her personal journey and the founding of Help4Families Ministry, which supports families impacted by transgenderism. Denise discusses the profound effects of her father's transition on her childhood and the spiritual warfare surrounding gender identity issues. She highlights the importance of community support, faith-based counseling, and the misconceptions surrounding gender identity. Denise also emphasizes the need for churches to educate themselves on these matters and offers advice for faith leaders. The conversation concludes with Denise's insights on writing children's books to address gender issues from a biblical perspective and her future endeavors.
Takeaways
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
- Denise's journey began with her father's desire to transition.
- The impact of a parent's transition can be profound on children.
- Help4Families Ministry was founded out of the needs of families seeking God’s help with transgender issues.
- There has been a significant increase in young girls transitioning in recent years.
- Spiritual warfare plays a crucial role in gender identity conflicts.
- Community support is essential for healing and recovery.
- Misconceptions about gender identity can lead to harmful decisions for the struggler.
- Faith leaders need to approach these issues with compassion and understanding.
- Denise emphasizes the importance of trusting God in difficult times.
- Writing children's books helps address gender issues with children from a biblical perspective.
Bibliography: Adults
(Independently Published, August 2023)
It is Well with My Soul: Finding God's Peace in the Transgender Storm (Workbook)
(Denise Shick, January 2022)
Moving Forward in Hope: A Devotional for Families of LGBTQ Loved Ones
(Denise Shick, September 2021)
Your True Identity: How Freedom in Christ Brings Healing, Hope, and Wholeness (Denise Shick, April 2021)
Transgender Confusion: A Biblical Based Q& A For Families
(Independently Published, March 2016)
Dangerous Affirmations: “Should I Have Been Daddy’s Little Girl?”
(Kindle)
(Independently Published, February 2016)
(Independently Published, October 2015)
When Hope Seems Lost: How to Deal with Transgenderism in the Christian Community
(Independently Published, March 2015)
(Independently Published, June 2014)
Bibliography: Children
(Denise Shick, April 2023)
(Independently Published, April 2022)
(Denise Shick, November 2021)
Do SUPERHEROES Play the Piano?
(Independently Published, November 2021)
(Independently Published, October 2020)
(Independently Published, May 2020)
When Daddy Leaves to Be a Girl
(Independently Published, July 2018
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