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“So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.” (Genesis 1:27) Despite the Authority of Scripture, there are those who are confused on this issue and from that confusion (combined with political correctness) there are professionals guiding individuals through the process of hormonal treatment (as normal) and very tragically, even surgical interventions.  Today’s guest will address this and several issues.

What is transgenderism? Gender Identity? Gender dysphoria? Are these just phases? What about puberty blocking drugs? Can someone “change” their gender? What about reassignment surgery? What are the long term affects? Is there help? What about conversion therapy and those who are banning it? What about depression and suicide by these we mention? What can parents do?

Helping bring clarity to this issue, Crosstalk welcomed Dr. Jeffrey Barrows.  He’s the Senior Vice President of Bioethics and Public Policy for Christian Medical & Dental Associations.  Dr. Barrows is an obstetrician/gynecologist, author, educator, medical ethicist and speaker.  He completed his medical degree at the Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1978 and his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He’s also very engaged in the fight against human trafficking.