104. Tricky Topics #3: Gender & Sexuality (with Dr. Mark Yarhouse)

Growing up in a culture where conversations about gender identity and sexuality just didn’t happen, we admit we didn’t feel equipped when the topic came up with our own kids, and we’re pretty sure we’re not alone! We sit down in this episode with our friend and colleague Dr. Mark Yarhouse, professor of psychology and director of the Sexual and Gender Institute at Wheaton College, to tackle one of the trickiest topics parents face today. Mark brings both his research expertise and his trademark blend of conviction and compassion to help parents lead with love, navigate the journey after a child comes out, and find support without compromising their child’s trust. It’s an honest, encouraging conversation for anyone who’s ever thought, ‘What do I even say?’ and a good reminder that you don’t have to have all the answers to keep the door open. — Dr. Mark Yarhouse, PsyD, is the Dr. Arthur P. Rech & Mrs. Jean May Rech Professor of Psychology at Wheaton College, where he directs the Sexual and Gender Identity Institute. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and author or coauthor of many books, including Gender, Identity and Faith. — Extra Resources: Books by Dr. Mark Yarhouse: • Emerging Sexual Identities (https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Sexua...) • Talking to Kids About Gender Identity: A Roadmap for Christian Compassion, Civility, and Conviction (https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Kids-a...) • Understanding Gender Dysphoria, 2nd ed. (https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-...)   • When Children Come Out: A Guide for Christian Parents (https://www.amazon.com/When-Children-...)   Other books mentioned in the episode: • How and When to Tell Your Kids About Sex by Stan and Brenna Jones • God's Design for Sex (4-part series) by Stan and Brenna Jones • Uncommon Decency by Richard Mouw   — With You in Marriage: A Family Systems Approach to a Healthy Relationship (https://www.amazon.com/You-Marriage-S...) by David & Tara Van Dyke launches February 2! Please help us get the word out, and preorder the book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/You-Marriage-S...) or at IVPress.com (https://www.ivpress.com/with-you-in-m...) If you’d like to bring a marriage workshop to your organization or church, reach out to us on our website, withuprojects.com (http://withuprojects.com) — Don’t miss next week’s podcast conversation about politics with Kaitlyn Shiess! — Produced by Zach Van Dyke