# Ep 317: When Gender Identity Hits Home: A Conversation with Denise Shick

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Published: 2025-11-30T13:42:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I'm joined by Denise Shick—author, speaker, and founder of Help 4 Families. Denise shares her powerful story and the heart behind her book, Out of the Darkness and Into the Light: Winning the Battle of Gender Identity. We talk about what happens when gender identity confusion enters the home, how to walk alongside loved ones with both truth and compassion, and why the hope of the gospel speaks directly into one of the most contested issues of our time. Denise brings biblical clarity, real-life experience, and a message of redemption for families who feel overwhelmed, confused, or alone. In this episode, we discuss: Denise's personal story and the inspiration behind her book What the Bible actually says about gender and identity How families can respond with both conviction and compassion The cultural pressures shaping today's gender conversation Why Christ offers real hope for those wrestling with identity If you want to better understand the gender identity movement—and how to stand on truth without losing love—this conversation will equip and encourage you. Out of the Darkness Book Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

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