The Gender Accompaniment Project with Abigail Favale

What story is God telling us through our bodies? Today we explore the power of story in understanding ourselves and the ambient, cultural forces that can shape our perception of gender and the body. We’ll hear Katy’s journey towards understanding her own femininity and learn from Dr. Angela Franks.Special thanks to Dr. Angela Franks and Katy for appearing in today's episode.We talked about:Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body:http://amazon.com/Man-Woman-He-Created-Them/dp/0819874213/Chance or the Dance? By Thomas Howard:https://www.amazon.com/Chance-Dance-Critique-Modern-Secularism/dp/0898702291The Works of George MacDonaldhttps://www.worksofmacdonald.com/Read Angela’s work here:https://www.angelafranks.com/writing-1

What is gender, anyway? In this episode, we'll take a deeper dive into the concept by looking at the various understandings on offer in our cultural moment and comparing those with a Catholic Christian understanding. So stick with us, and let’s take a little tour through the many lenses of gender.Special thanks to Dr. Angela Franks and Fr. Christian Raab for appearing in today's episode.We talked about --Matthew 19:12:https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/19?12=#48019012Catechism of the Catholic Church 2333:https://www.usccb.org/sites/default/files/flipbooks/catechism/562/David Bennet’s “A War of Love”:https://www.amazon.com/War-Loves-Unexpected-Activist-Discovering/dp/0310538106Fr. Christian on the Masculine Genius:https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/librarypdf/Raab-Masculine-Genius.pdf

The discourse surrounding gender is tense. When the stakes are so high and everyone seems squared off into opposing camps, how can we remain grounded in truth and walk in the way of love? We talk to a religious sister, a philosopher, and a lifelong Christian who experiences gender discordance to find out.Special thanks to Sr. Maria Gemma Salyer, Jake Thibault, and Gene for appearing in today's episode.You can find Jake’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Ideology-Gender-Dysphoria-Understanding/dp/1737227304?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1You can find Abby’s book here: https://ignatius.com/the-genesis-of-gender-ggp/Learn more about Eden Invitation here: https://www.edeninvitation.com/

Introducing the Gender Accompaniment Project, a new podcast series from Abigail Favale and the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame.When the cultural discourse surrounding gender is heated and divisive, how can Christians  respond in truth and love? Join author and academic Abigail Favale for a ten-part exploration into this timely question.This is a documentary-style series that centers on the stories of committed Christians who feel a sense of disconnect with their bodily sex. Through first-person testimony and expert commentary, listeners will foster a deeper understanding of the Catholic Christian vision of gender and learn to better accompany those who experience gender discordance. Together, let’s bridge the gap between truth and love.Starting 3/19/26, new episodes every other Thursday wherever you get your podcasts.