SNAKE 59: What Do I Do If One of My Brothers or Sisters Is Transgender?

May 6, 2025    Tanner Cartwright, Jerry Dorris

In this episode, we discuss how to handle a transgender sibling biblically while navigating the complexities of family, faith, and culture. Tackling questions like how to protect your children, maintain biblical masculinity, and show Christlike love, we provide practical guidance rooted in scripture. Can you love a sibling while rejecting their lifestyle? How do you balance truth and grace in difficult family dynamics? 


As pastors at Reformation Church in Shelbyville, Kentucky, we bring biblical wisdom to these pressing questions, offering insights into parenting, gender roles, and spiritual leadership. Join us as we explore how to stand firm in faith while extending love and compassion. 


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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

00:34 - Sibling Transgender Support

00:53 - Safeguards for Children

01:15 - Boundaries for Family Protection

02:45 - Actions to Avoid

05:52 - Family Protection Responsibilities

06:42 - Respectful Disagreement

11:00 - Communicating with LGBTQ Family

18:00 - Creating an Inclusive Home

19:06 - Understanding Gender Dysphoria

19:53 - Closing Remarks