279. Engaging in Challenging Conversations with Dr. Katie McCoy

Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel

Hosts Brian Daniel and Haley Malone sit down with Dr. Katie McCoy to discuss her new book, 'To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond'. Katie provides insights on engaging in conversations about gender confusion and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the issue and the individual.
Katie McCoy serves as Director Women's Ministry at Texas Baptists. She holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary (TX), where she served on faculty for five years. Katie's research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women's studies. She is the author of To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond and co-author of Humanity, part of the Theology for the People of God series. Katie is a political news junkie and a frequent contributor to WORLD Radio’s Culture Friday.
Throughout this conversation, Katie shares how Christians can respond with care, patience, and loving confrontation to those who are struggling with their identity. She also highlights the need for parents and group leaders to address these topics with children and young adults, teaching them to discern between personal interests and their God-given identity. She recommends resources such as Mama Bear Apologetics and Foundation Worldview for parents and leaders.
SHOW LINKS:
-Foundation Worldview
-Mama Bear Apologetics