Why are so many kids identifying as transgender today—and why are so many parents unprepared for it?

In this powerful workshop, Brady breaks down the massive cultural shift happening right now, why identity has become self-defined, and what’s really going on beneath the surface. From the rise in gender dysphoria to the growing number of detransition stories, this conversation tackles one of the most important and difficult issues facing families today.

We also explore how parents are being impacted, the role of culture and social influence, and how to respond with both truth and compassion.

This is a conversation every parent, leader, and Christian needs to hear.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why This Conversation Matters

02:30 – The Cultural Shift to Transgender Issues

04:00 – Personal Story: “I Would’ve Been Trans Today”

05:45 – What the Bible Says About Gender

08:30 – The 3 Core Lies About Gender Identity

09:15 – Lie #1: Identity Is Self-Determined

10:00 – Lie #2: Feelings Define Gender

11:00 – Lie #3: External Change Brings Wholeness

15:30 – Truth #1: Identity Is Given by God

18:15 – Truth #2: We Are Body and Soul

22:45 – Truth #3: Transformation vs Transition

27:30 – The Effects of the Fall and Gender Dysphoria

30:00 – Why This Issue Is So Complicated

35:20 – Real Story: Transition and Redemption

39:00 – The Impact on Parents

42:30 – Being a “Hospital for the Sick”

45:00 – The Detransition Wave Explained

49:30 – The Arc of Transition and Regret

55:00 – Examining Our Own Identity

58:00 – Speaking Truth and Hope to Others

1:02:00 – Q&A Begins

1:02:30 – Why Are Kids More Susceptible?

1:08:20 – How to Reach a Trans Family Member

1:10:45 – Teachers and Job Risks

1:14:20 – The Pronouns Question

1:21:40 – “Why Did God Make Me This Way?”

1:26:40 – Trans Athletes in Sports

1:31:45 – Setting Boundaries with LGBTQ Loved Ones

1:37:50 – Final Thoughts on Pronouns

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Many parents assume their kids are fine—but in reality, many teens are quietly questioning, struggling, and even drifting from their faith without their parents knowing.

In this episode of Calibrate Conversations, Brady Cone sits down with Peter Kupisz, an apologist and ministry leader who has worked with students and families around the world. Peter shares what he’s seeing globally when it comes to faith, culture, and the growing influence of identity issues on young people—and why so many teens feel forced to choose between being “loving” and believing the Bible.

He also introduces Dinner School, a simple, practical tool designed to help parents disciple their kids through short videos and guided conversations—making it easier to build a strong, thoughtful Christian worldview right at home.

👉 Learn more about Dinner School: https://dinnerschool.org

📱 Search “Dinner School” in the app store (Android available, iOS coming soon)

If you’re a parent trying to navigate faith, culture, and discipleship in today’s world—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

0:04:51 — Teens Struggling in Silence

0:05:44 — They Don’t Care If It’s True Anymore

0:06:31 — The Two Options Teens Are Given

0:07:24 — The Missing Third Option

0:08:11 — Parents Don’t Know What’s Happening

0:08:58 — Worldviews Are Changing Quietly

0:09:44 — Teens Aren’t Prepared for the Real World

0:10:43 — Why So Many Kids Walk Away

0:12:15 — The Simple System to Disciple Your Kids

0:24:23 — Why Parents Must Lead Discipleship

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What happens when the definition of marriage changes?

In this conversation, Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us, explains how cultural, legal, and technological shifts reshaped marriage and family law — and why she believes those changes have had profound consequences for children.

Faust argues that when marriage was redefined primarily around adult desires and fulfillment, the structure that once connected children to their mother and father was fundamentally altered. She explains how developments like no-fault divorce, reproductive technologies, and the legal redefinition of marriage have changed the way society understands parenthood and family.

The central question she raises is simple but controversial:

What happens to children when marriage stops being organized around their needs?

This discussion explores the history of these changes, the legal implications, and the broader cultural debate about marriage, parenthood, and children’s rights.

Watch the full conversation to hear Katy Faust’s perspective on one of the most debated issues in modern family policy.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:42 Why Katy Faust Started Them Before Us

02:05 The Cultural Shift Around Marriage

04:00 The First Redefinition of Marriage: No-Fault Divorce

06:30 The Role of Technology in Reshaping Parenthood

08:45 How Children Became Secondary in Family Law

10:50 Why Biology Matters in Parenting

14:05 Adoption vs Reproductive Technologies

17:45 What Obergefell Changed About Parenthood Law

20:20 Are Children Becoming a Commodity?

23:15 The Greater Than Campaign Explained

26:10 How Christians Should Respond to Cultural Change

30:30 Truth, Compassion, and Difficult Conversations

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Them Before Us

https://thembeforeus.com/

Greater Than Campaign

https://greaterthancampaign.com/

Katy Faust Website

https://katyfaust.com/

Book: Them Before Us — Why We Need a Global Children’s Rights Movement

https://katyfaust.com/books/

Book: Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City

https://katyfaust.com/books/

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#marriage

#family