Join us in this compelling episode of Desert Wanderers as we engage in an enlightening conversation with renowned speaker Jason Evert. We delve into the profound topics of masculinity, femininity, and gender identity, exploring how these concepts shape our lives and communities. Discover what it truly means to be a man in today's society, the importance of chastity, and how to foster genuine relationships. Jason shares insights on how to address gender dysphoria with compassion and clarity, offering practical advice for parents and community leaders. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges societal norms and encourages authentic human flourishing.

Chapters: (00:00) Desert Wanderers interviews priests, religious and laity in Boise diocese (01:39) What does it mean to be a man? I think it can be confusing (02:29) Man given by God the strength to initiate the gift of life giving love (05:25) St. Thomas Aquinas talked about this word effeminacy (08:44) Some men feel like they're not enough, and it comes from hyper masculinity (13:39) When should we start talking to our kids about gender? At what point (17:14) Parents can help teens struggling with gender dysphoria, but use preferred pronouns (21:46) Youth ministers struggle with how to deal with transgender issues in youth groups (23:56) Mary Eberstadt wrote a book about identity politics called Primal Scream (27:43) Listen to gender dysphoria with reverent curiosity, author says (29:53) Is there a natural cause for gender dysphoria or is it a fad (35:21) What can a man do today to embrace his masculinity in a healthy way (38:13) Is there anything that you would like to, um, tell our listeners of anything upcoming