Happy 2023! In the last seven episodes, we've taken a deep dive into gender issues and the Church. Today, we broach possibly the most important topic in the series: What is the pastoral response to someone with gender dysphoria? The answer may surprise you. Our Identity series concludes in this important episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

The Christian story of creation is vastly different from that of any other faith. Man was not wrought from some violent celestial conflict, but rather, by Love, in love, for love. We’re continuing our Identity series, breaking open the Theology of man and woman in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.

Are we human beings having a spiritual experience, or spiritual beings having a human experience? Metaphysics is a philosophy that deals with what is beyond the natural. So, is our biological sex connected with our eternal soul? Find out in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast as we continue our Identity series.

The question of Gender Dysphoria has become a preeminent concern in our society, especially among young women. The Church has a lot to say about how this that might surprise you. We explore how to engage the transgender community with love and logic in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast. (This episode may not be suitable for children)

Humans are complex and nuanced beings. When we contemplate our creation, we sometimes forget that our brains are part of the image and likeness God fashioned us in. Explore the psychology of sex and gender in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast. (This episode may not be suitable for children)

God’s fingerprints can be found all over our physical world. Maybe most especially in human creation. God, the Great Designer, is the architect of our souls AND our bodies. Find out why biology matters in this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast. (This episode may not be suitable for children)

As we continue our series based on the book "Sexual Identity" (DeSilva Finley), we explore the definitions of man and woman through the lens of sexual expression and what it means to bring the full gift of self to another. (Disclaimer: this episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast may not be suitable for children)

Identity. What does it mean to be a man or a woman? A certain consensus within our society wants to give us these definitions, but we know our true selves are found only in God. Our newest #BecomeFire Podcast series breaks open the book "Sexual Identity," edited by John DeSilva Finley.

"O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!” - Psalm 96:1. Gila River Tribal Council Member Anthony Villarreal joins the #BecomeFire Podcast this week to share the history of the Catholic musical traditions of his People, and to sing a few of these beautiful songs for us live in the studio.

If you've visited St. John's parish office in Gila River District 6, chances are Lisa Shelde's smiling face is the first one you encountered. A woman of deep faith, she has experienced great miracles in her life. Our Native Faith series continues in this inspiring Episode of the #BecomeFire Podcast.