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On this week's episode of Young Catholics Respond, Kendra Von Esh returns to talk with Bill Snyder about her experience with the book Unbound, by Neal Lozano. For more information about Kendra, visit kendravonesh.com

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On August 15 I had the opportunity to appear on the Hands on Apologetics radio program hosted by Gary Michuta.  We discussed my conversion to the Catholic faith and the Tucson Institute of Catholic Apologetics.  I hope you enjoy.

Dawn Eden Goldstein is a Jewish convert and Rock and Roll historian. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, Goldstein is an outspoken advocate for healing through proper counsel and God's mercy. Dawn joins me on this episode of The Dignity of Women to share the unconventional road that brought her to the Catholic faith.

Welcome back! Here's what you've got to look forward to this season!

On this week's show, we delve into the power of parables, fables and stories with Jared Dees, founder of TheReligionTeacher.com and author of the wonderful new book Betitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. Check out all of our book and movie picks at Lisa's Amazon Page. For Lisa's speaking schedule visit www.LisaHendey.com. Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with Lisa on social media @LisaHendey.

The second reading from St. Paul's Letter to Timothy teaches us about the power of God's grace.

To read this week's readings, go to: usccb.org

Questions Covered:

15:40 - I disagree with the teaching that homosexuality is a sin. I’m an ordained minister and have a degree in psychology and believe that this pushes people away.

31:28 - As a woman I really find drag queens offensive. Why does society accept the mockery of women?

43:28 - What is the Church’s stance on homosexuality being a choice? Are people are born with it?

46:14 - Some “abominations” in the Old Testament have been abolished (i.e. eating unclean food). Why is this abomination not abolished?

51:21 - I am oldest of six, and three out of the six of us have same-sex attraction. I believe everything the church teaches and have been involved with Courage. We are discovering the large group of clergy who are have same sex attraction and are trying to change church doctrine. This is a very bizarre time in the church for someone like me. What should we who want to follow church teaching do when there is a big push to normalize what we struggle with?

Questions Covered:

20:40 - I am converting to Catholicism and am not sure how to deal with the transgender issue.29:36 - People should not pressure others to be something they are not. I think we are called to love, not to pressure.40:59 - I knew a woman who had a complete gender change. People should accept others for who they are, especially since they are already struggling.46:22 - If someone wants me to call them by their trans name, I just do it. What am I hoping to achieve by refusing?49:50 - I appreciate very much the distinction that you are making about biology and the defense of womanhood. The same day that Bruce Jenner transitioned, I explained to my daughter who got her period her special identity as a woman.

Episode # 83 is here!! In this week’s episode, I share what took away from the ACTS Retreat I attended last weekend.

A BIG Thank you to our Executive Producer: Dr. Jeff Vista

Special thanks to Philip Strauch III for providing the Outro Music, "He must Increase." Text and Tune copyrighted.

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