Tough girls? Gentle boys? In response to a listener question, Kelsey and Jonathan look to the redemptive narrative to explore today’s changing gender expectations.

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Further Resources:

• Read Kelsey’s blog post regarding Dr. Gary Yagel’s excellent resources on kids and gender, including his book Anchoring Your Child to God’s Truth in a Gender-Confused Culture.
• Do we need to tear others down to give dignity to others? From the Bible Project, learn about the biblical concept of justice.
• How does “Girl Power” fit into God’s design? Read “Girl ‘Power’ Because of God’s Power” from Patti Garibay.

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