What happens when sex and gender get pulled apart, and families are left to navigate the fallout alone? We dig into that tension with Pastor Gregory Lyon, exploring a path that refuses to compromise biblical integrity while refusing to give up on people who are hurting. Starting from Genesis 1–2, we unpack why God’s design for male and female still frames identity after the fall, how cultural stereotypes muddy the water, and why clarity doesn’t have to sound like a hammer.

Greg shares the story behind Made Known—a ministry designed to serve strugglers and the loved ones who walk with them. The name says it all: wonderfully made, fully known. Most of the messages they receive are from parents and grandparents who love a child, fear saying the wrong thing, and want practical steps they can take today. We talk through the realities they face, from pronoun questions to whether to attend a ceremony, and how to keep a relationship open without erasing truth. Along the way, we draw on Dr. Mark Yarhouse’s three lenses—integrity, disability, and diversity—to explain why conversations stall and how to restart them with shared understanding.

This is a guide for anyone who feels stuck between conviction and compassion. You’ll hear why listening comes before correcting, how to avoid reducing a person to a single issue, and how to pursue heart change rather than mere behavior management. We also offer language and examples for parents who feel the urgency to “fix it now,” pointing instead to patient faith that trusts Christ with the work only he can do. If your goal is one more honest conversation tomorrow, this will help you get there.

If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find it. Ready for deeper support? Visit madeknown.net to connect with resources and a pastor who will listen.

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