Gender

by Brian Seagraves, Hunter Leavine

The world around us is changing quickly, and it’s difficult to find clarity about some of life’s most important issues. Whether you are a parent, mentor, pastor, or friend, the Building Foundation Series is meant to help you bring clarity in a world spinning in confusion. The Gender Conversation Guide seeks to help families teach the Bible’s view clearly and consistently throughout a child’s life. This book contains two major sections. Part one focuses on what is most critical during three major foundations, or stages, in a child's life. Part two is a toolbox of resources to help you better understand and articulate various topics surrounding gender.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Cultural, Sexuality, Theology

80 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published September 1, 2018

Reviews

[Michael Chen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Good Book’s Is God Anti-Gay? and Transgender would still be my first recommendations on homosexuality and transgenderism, respectively. But this is short and helpful.

[Caleb Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars, "liked it."

Will probably re-read as the years go by. Short, basic, but helpful. Just some good introductory ideas about how to handle these topics with your children.

[Josh Navey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overly simplistic with little nuance to help with actually explaining these things to kids/students. An odd mix of apologetics and systematic theology that ultimately leaves you with a rough outline of an approach to conversation about gender.

[Thomas Creedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone continually involved in conversations about identity and spirituality, I’m always on the look out for resources that will help people wrestle with the tension of being biblically obedient, culturally sensitive, and compassionately faithful to Jesus. As the authors of this little book say in their foreword, “Let’s be a people who take God’s word seriously enough to teach it at every age, and let’s teach it with great intentionality.“. As someone wondering about having children one day, and someone who works with children in the local church, I want to be able to explain complex truths and difficult ideas in simple ways. It was with that latter hat in particular that I wanted to read this book.

Finish reading my review here: https://www.thomascreedy.co.uk/book-r...

[Dustin Tramel · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Society has bought into the lie that people are what they believe and what they do.” p.10, For example someone who is gay can easily interpret the condemnation of homosexual activity as a rejection of themselves. This happens when identity is based on anything - our desires, attractions, skin colour, or actions - other than what God’s word says.” p.10, Often our fallenness leads us to want to be accepted for our brokenness, not in spite of it.” p.10

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, but a very useful resource for starting conversations about gender with our kids. The only other book I'm aware of in this category is Preston Sprinkle's "Living in a Gray World," which has some serious flaws so that I can't recommend it in good conscience. I'm glad Seagraves and Leavine have written this book to the fill the gap. Highly recommended!

[Joshua Reichard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A brief but helpful beginner's framework for how to speak to children and others about gender. I found it helpful that they broke the book up into sections based on age. That was helpful because as your children grow they will ask different questions and need to be given different clarity on gender.

[Craig Matchett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple and concise introduction to a very real matter.

I suggest that the reader learn and put into practice (before it is needed) the information and tips contained in this book. Speak truth with love - always be ready for a answer about why our eternal hope is in God. He made us, male and female, and he loves us.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but helpful for parents to learn how they shape their children’s views about God and life in general. Very practical with example conversations. Always points back to Jesus and truth with love.

[YiengYin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book offers brief and yet simple approaches to kick-start the conversation on gender with children or teenagers. It also gives biblical insight to guide our children about what God says about gender ~ the ultimate truth as our guide as we live in the confusing world.

[Alexandre "Sacha" · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uma breve introdução aos pontos importantes que precisam ser transmitidos às próximas gerações sobre a questão de gênero. Embora não seja exaustivo, o livro aponta os principais pontos para a construção de uma visão bíblica a respeito de gênero.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5. Brief, simple primer that lays vital groundwork with striking clarity. Far from comprehensive. It inspired me to parent with intentionality in the years to come.

[Gloria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good thoughts in this broken world.

[Jason Pamblanco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great handy guide for all parents and those who work with younger folks at church or in discipleship.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I appreciated the simplicity of the book and awareness for parents to be active in this topic.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, helpful book

[Chelsea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic.

[Scott Tubman · Rating 5 out of 5]

You got kids? You've got to read this book.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are some great theological points but also a few logical fallacies. Definitely great for furthering discussion.

[Jeremy]

Short video here.