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Renewed & Transformed PodcastR&T Season 2 Ep 11: Same-Sex Attraction, Scripture, & Belonging in the Church | Rebecca McLaughlinIn Season 2, Episode 11 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie welcomes theologian, author, and apologist Rebecca McLaughlin for a deeply compassionate and biblically grounded conversation on same-sex attraction, discipleship, and true belonging in the Church.
Rebecca shares her personal story of following Jesus while experiencing same-sex attraction, offering clarity, hope, and honesty about what it means to surrender every part of life, including sexuality, to Christ. Drawing from her book, Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?, Rebecca thoughtfully addresses today’s most common arguments around Scripture and sexuality while pointing listeners to the beauty of th...
2026-02-1640 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastR&T S2 Ep 10: Leaving Homosexuality, Religious Freedom & Joy in Persecution with Matt GrechRenewed & Transformed S2 Ep 10: Leaving Homosexuality, Religious Freedom & Joy in Persecution | Matthew Grech
In Season 2, Episode 10 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with worship leader, deacon, and Christian advocate Matthew Grech for a courageous and deeply moving conversation about leaving homosexuality, encountering Jesus, and standing firm in faith amid persecution.
Matthew shares his powerful testimony from early identity confusion, pornography addiction, and involvement in New Age spirituality, to a life-altering encounter with Jesus Christ that transformed his desires, identity, and purpose. Now living in Malta, Matthew opens up a...
2026-02-0243 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed & Transformed S2 Ep 9: Identity, Sexuality, & the Transforming Power of Grace | Derwin GrayIn Season 2, Episode 9 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with pastor, author, former NFL player, and Transformation Church founder Derwin Gray for a deeply honest and hope-filled conversation about identity, sexuality, shame, trauma, and the life-changing power of the gospel.
Derwin shares his powerful journey from childhood trauma and professional football to encountering Jesus through an unlikely teammate—and how Christ completely reshaped his identity. Together, Kyla and Derwin explore how misplaced identity, athletic performance, sexual wounds, and cultural pressure leave many searching for affirmation, and how true wholeness is found only in...
2026-01-1945 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastR&T S2 Ep 8: Same-Sex Attraction, Identity, & Loving Well in a LGBTQ+ World | Ellen RadcliffIn Season 2, Episode 8 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with licensed therapist, author, and ministry leader Ellen Radcliff for a deeply honest and hope-filled conversation at the intersection of faith, sexuality, identity, and grace.
Ellen shares her powerful testimony of growing up in a Christian home, wrestling with same-sex attraction, navigating shame around femininity, and ultimately surrendering her entire life to Christ—not through behavior modification, but through falling deeply in love with God. Now married with children, Ellen offers wisdom shaped by Scripture, clinical insight, and lived experience.
This ep...
2026-01-0557 min
Open to DebateGenerational Divides with Nick GillespieHow big is the divide between different age groups? In this inaugural episode of a new Open to Debate series, “Generational Divides,” Reason’s editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together a Baby Boomer, a Gen X-er, and a Gen Z-er to discuss Social Security benefits and how they’ll affect future generations, homeownership, and 1950s nostalgia, where they examine the cultural and economic shifts occurring around intergenerational wealth and how each generation views money, opportunity, and the American Dream.
Our Guests:
For Baby Boomers: Joe Nocera, Deputy Managing Editor at The Free Press
For Gen...
2025-11-1453 min
Dead Pilots SocietyEpisode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. RosenthalEpisode 181: The Cheap Seats Written by David S. Rosenthal This month on Dead Pilots Society we have The Cheap Seats by David S. Rosenthal, a veteran television writer whose credits include Spin City, Gilmore Girls, The Middle, and Jane the Virgin. The script centers on a close-knit group of emotionally and intellectually stunted friends whose world is shaken when one of them begins dating a brainy and sophisticated medical student.Rosenthal delivers a classic multi-camera hangout comedy, showcasing his knack for crafting characters with interesting, fun dynamics, and well-paced story beats. ...
2025-09-1841 min
All Rise with Abdu MurrayBeyond the Binary? What the Bible REALLY Teaches with Kyla Gillespie | Ep 87 In this episode of All Rise, Kyla Gillespie joins us to explore the deeper theological debates surrounding gender and Scripture. Some voices argue that the Bible supports transgender identities—but what do those arguments really say? And how should we think about them in light of creation, redemption, and identity in Christ? With clarity and compassion, Kyla and our hosts explore what Scripture really teaches about gender, creation, and identity in Christ. Far from being a message of exclusion, the Bible offers a vision of wholeness, truth, and redemption that speaks to every human heart. Wheth...
2025-08-1845 min
All Rise with Abdu MurrayGender Confusion and Finding Faith w/ Kyla Gillespie (Pt. 1) | Ep 86What happens when the identity you built your life around suddenly collapses—and Christ steps in to rebuild it? Kyla Gillespie is a survivor. In this episode of All Rise, we sit down with Kyla, a woman who once identified as transgender but ultimately found truth, freedom, and a new identity in Jesus Christ. Kyla shares her raw and powerful story, not as a political argument, but as a deeply personal journey through pain, searching, and redemption. With honesty and grace, she unpacks what drew her into a false identity, what shattered her illusions, and how G...
2025-08-051h 09Renewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed & Transformed S1 Ep 7: Healing Sexual Shame & Restoring Masculine Identity | Sam JolmanIn Season 1, Episode 7(finale) of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie welcomes therapist and author Sam Jolman for an honest and transformative discussion about sexuality, shame, and biblical masculinity. Sam courageously shares his personal story of sexual struggle, early exposure to pornography, and life-changing healing through compassionate, Christ-centered therapy.
Sam unpacks powerful insights from his book, "The Sex Talk You Never Got," highlighting how shame distorts sexuality, the profound impact of trauma on sexual struggles, and the life-changing freedom available through kindness, curiosity, and Christ’s redemption. This episode is a crucial resource for...
2025-07-2859 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed & Transformed S1 Ep 6: Overcoming LGBTQ Struggles Through Christ | Laurie Krieg's Powerful TestimonyIn Season 1, Episode 6 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie is joined by Laurie Krieg, author and co-host of the Hole in My Heart Podcast, for a deeply personal and grace-filled conversation about identity, sexuality, and discipleship. Laurie vulnerably shares her journey of navigating same-sex attraction within her Christian faith, revealing how understanding God’s character and design brought healing and purpose to her life.
In this powerful discussion, Laurie highlights the transformative power of genuine discipleship and how encountering the compassionate love of Jesus through a trusted mentor dramatically shifted her perspective. She explains th...
2025-07-1447 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed & Transformed S1 Ep 5:Finding Identity in Christ: Rachel Gilson's Story of TransformationIn Season 1, Episode 5 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie welcomes author and speaker Rachel Gilson for an intimate conversation about finding true identity in Christ amidst same-sex attraction and cultural pressure. Rachel candidly shares her personal journey from atheism, sexuality struggles, and intellectual skepticism to experiencing the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
Discover how Rachel navigated confusion, loneliness, and cultural messaging to find clarity and freedom through biblical truth. She emphasizes the importance of healthy, supportive Christian community, offering practical advice for believers experiencing similar challenges and for those seeking to compassionately engage the...
2025-06-301h 01Renewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed & Transformed S1 Ep 4: From Pornography to Purpose: Bryan Pue’s Journey to True Identity & Healing in ChristIn Season 1, Episode 4 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, hosts Jonathan Bryden and Kyla Gillespie welcome Bryan Pue, founder of The Union Movement, for an impactful discussion on sexuality, identity, and biblical restoration. Bryan transparently shares his powerful testimony, detailing how childhood exposure to pornography led to deep struggles with identity and brokenness, and how a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ led to profound healing and purpose.
Bryan offers valuable insights into the gospel-centered approach to sexuality and relationships, emphasizing the importance of both grace and truth in addressing these sensitive topics. He passionately discusses sanctification as...
2025-06-1655 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed and Transformed Podcast EP 3 | Bonnie Pue: Embracing Biblical Sexuality, Identity & Freedom in Christ
Renewed & Transformed S1 Ep 3 | Bonnie Pue: Embracing Biblical Sexuality, Identity & Freedom in Christ (for YT)
In Season 1, Episode 3 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie and co-host Jonathan Bryden sit down with Bonnie Pue—speaker, disciple-maker, and co-founder of The Union Movement. Bonnie shares her journey from church-kid innocence, to betrayal and confusion about sexuality, to discovering the healing, life-giving design of God. Alongside her husband Brian, Bonnie now equips churches and families to talk about sexuality, identity, and relationships with both unwavering truth and Christ-like compassion.
This candid conversation unpacks how our...
2025-06-0249 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed and Transformed Podcast EP 2 | Walt Heyer: Grace and Truth on Gender Identity, Trauma, and RestorationIn Season 1, Episode 2 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with Walt Heyer, a leading voice in the conversation around transgender identity, gender dysphoria, and Christian healing. Walt shares his deeply personal story of childhood trauma, gender transition, and eventual restoration through faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from his own experiences and years of helping others navigate similar struggles, Walt offers a compelling perspective on how trauma—not gender dysphoria—is at the heart of many identity struggles, and why trauma therapy, not gender therapy, is often the key to healing.
In this powe...
2025-05-1939 minRenewed & Transformed PodcastRenewed and Transformed Podcast Ep 1 | Rob Smith: “The Body God Gives” & Living Grace‑and‑Truth in Today’s Transgender DebateIn Season 1, Episode 1 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gyllespie sits down with Australian theologian, author, and worship leader Rob Smith for a candid conversation on the most debated questions surrounding sexuality, gender identity, and biblical faithfulness. Drawing on his new book The Body God Gives (a popular‑level revision of his PhD dissertation) and years of pastoral experience, Rob traces the cultural rise of transgender theory, unpacks the vital difference between sex and gender, and shares practical ways churches can love well without surrendering truth.
Kyla—who detransitioned after six years of living as Bryson—also reco...
2025-05-0548 min
Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlinOne Woman’s Trans Testimony with Kyla GillespieKyla Gillespie joins Rebecca to discuss her journey with gender dysphoria and same-sex attraction. Raised in a Christian home, Kyla shares her struggle with identity, navigating both a passion for hockey and feelings of not fitting traditional gender roles. She recounts her experiences with transition, faith, and alcoholism, ultimately returning to faith and finding solace in her identity as a woman in Christ. This episode explores the nuanced intersections of gender, faith, and personal transformation, offering insight and hope for those with similar experiences.Follow Kyla:X, Instagram, and WebsiteThe Story of Jesus...
2025-02-1155 min
Transforming the Church with Dr. Derwin L GrayRenewed and Transformed by the Gospel | A Conversation with Kyla GillespieHey there! On this episode of Transforming the Church, Dr. Derwin Gray and featuring guest Kyla Gillespie explore the profound themes of identity, grace, and transformation. The discussion begins with a reminder that time should be invested wisely, particularly in spiritual growth. Both pastors emphasize their hopes for listeners to deepen their love for Jesus, embrace His love, and share that love with the world. The focus then shifts to Kyla's powerful personal journey, beginning with her childhood in a Christian home and the complexities of grappling with her sexual identity. Kyla recounts her struggles with same-sex attraction, the...
2025-01-3045 min
Jesus People PodcastEp 13: The Jesus People Podcast | Overcoming Gender Dysphoria & Rediscovering Identity in ChristIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kyla Gillespie as she shares her remarkable journey of wrestling with gender dysphoria, navigating a devastating family breakdown, and ultimately rediscovering her true identity in Christ. Listen in as Kyla reveals the profound encounters with God that transformed her heart, the relentless prayers of friends and family who believed for her breakthrough, and how surrendering everything at the foot of the cross ushered in genuine freedom. Whether you’re struggling to understand your identity, longing for healing from deep wounds, or simply craving a more intimate walk with Jesus, Kyla’s test...
2025-01-201h 06
Rekindled FaithDetransitioned with Kyla GillespieKyla Gillespie is the founder of Renewed and Transformed. She joins Melanie to talk about her testimony of transitioning to a male for six years and what brought her the point of deciding to Detransition. Kyla shares about navigating adolescence and sexuality, gender and stereotypes. She shares her heart for Jesus and how the Gospel renewed and transformed her life.
Be sure to check out Kyla's website and register for her upcoming conference that will be in Langley BC in January 2025.
https://kylagillespie.com/
You can also connect with Kyla on Instagram and Fac...
2024-12-021h 03
The Union PodcastEpisode #93-Kyla Gillespie on Gender Dysphoria, Transitioning & The Love of JesusTo learn more about Kyla and the work of Restored & Transformed, visit her website hereGet your Union Conference 2024 Tickets Today!
2024-10-041h 02
Strength In Weakness Podcast81. Transgender Series — From Trans to Truth (ft. Kyla Gilespie)In this episode, Ellen gets to know Kyla Gilespie. a former trans man who detransitioned after encountering Jesus!Find out more about Kyla: https://kylagillespie.com/kyla-gillespie...Submit your questions here:https://forms.gle.FRG4nV525xSViRet7...Email us at:topherandthomas@gmail.com
2024-07-291h 04
Faith in the Glitchআ☛The Speakeasy: Electroswing | 6.18.241 01_Betty Booom - Toxic (Electro Swing Mix)_24Bit Betty Booom
2 The Experiment (Duke Skellington Remix Extended) Alice Francis
3 Tunnel Of Love (Mat-Eeez Mix) TMX
4 Hit the Road Jack (Club Mix) Betty Booom, Dorade & Maskarade
5 Mr. Perfect Daisy La Fontaine
6 Think Twice (Club Mix) Wolfgang Lohr
7 St.Louis Blues (Original Mix) James Copeland
8 Come Again (Original Mix) Atom Smith, Miss Emmma
9 Pennies From Heaven (Electro Swing Mix) DJ Weide & Bonny Bee
10 Spats (Original Mix) Ninjula, NYXE
11 Drugstore Cowboy (Original Mix) C@ in the H@, Stephen Molchanski
12 We Want (Original Mix) Khurt
13 Take It Down Low (Dub:ra Remix) Featurecast
14 Spider Dance...
2024-06-182h 09
Volunteer Youth Worker Podcast218: Three Questions To Ask When Connecting With LGBTQ+ Youth: Interview with Kyla Gillespie“I think it's always the goal is always to get to somebody's heart. Like what do you believe about yourself and God?”This is the question that Kyla is helping youth workers focus on as we connect with all of our students, including those that identify in the LGBTQ+ community. In light of that, Kyla recommends these three lead in questions that help us understand our students better:Would you share your story with me?Tell me more about your identity… What does that mean for you?We want you here – what could we do to...
2024-05-1425 min
Hole in My Heart PodcastEpisode 215: A Testimony of Surrendered Gender with Kyla GillespieOh, wow. This story.
How does one woman go from a childhood of following Jesus as much as she knows how, to professional hockey, to same-sex relationships, to transitioning to male for six years, to finding the real Jesus, and then to de-transitioning in the midst of a loving church community?
This episode has her story.
Hear a testimony and take part in a conversation on how to walk well with people who wrestle with gender today on the podcast.
// Highlights:
“I was crying out to God on the...
2024-02-0945 min
The AC PodcastGospel Identity: A Story of TRANSformation with Kyla GillespieIn today's society, the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment often hinges on crafting our sexual identity. But what happens when this promise falls short? Join us as we delve into Kyla's transformative journey, challenging the contemporary narrative. Moving from a transgender identity to finding profound transformation through the gospel, her story illuminates the power of anchoring one's identity in Jesus and His church.
2023-09-2951 minVolunteer Youth Worker Podcast200: What’s It Like to Wrestle With Gender Dysphoria And How Can Your Ministry Be Helpful For Folks With That Challenge? Interview with Kyla GillespieKyla introduces herself on her website by saying, “Hi, I’m Kyla. I am a biological female who transitioned and lived as male for 6 years, then detransitioned. I’d love to share my story with you.” In this conversation we get to hear a bit of that story, what sparked Kyla’s desire to reignite her faith, and how you and I might consider helping our students experience our own faith communities in a similar way to how Kyla experienced hers. You definitely want to learn more about Kyla and her ministry. You can track with her on...
2023-09-1244 min
Theology in the RawS2 Ep1088: Transitioning, Detransitioning, and the Gospel: Kyla GillespieKyla is a former pro hockey player, who experiences same-sex attraction, lived as a man for several years and then detransitioned back to her birth sex several years ago after meeting Jesus all over again. In this conversation, Kyla shares her story and we discuss how the church can do a better job loving trans people with both truth and grace. Learn more about Kyla by visiting her website: https://kylagillespie.com
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2023-06-261h 09
The Monday Christian PodcastTMCP 143: Kyla Gillespie on How She Dealt with Gender DysphoriaBio
Kyla Gillespie was born in BC, Canada. Being raised in a Christian home, she came to faith in Jesus Christ at a young age. As early as the age of five, she began to experience gender dysphoria. In her teens, wrestling with both same-sex attraction and gender dysphoria, life became difficult. She spent her late teens and adult years as a Professional Women's Hockey Player. After a lifelong battle with Gender Identity, in 2011 she fully transitioned from female to male. While living as a male for six years, God revealed himself to her in a powerful...
2023-06-051h 01
Faith in the GlitchThe Speakeasy: Electroswing DJ Mix | 3.1.23 |recorded live on http://www.twitch.tv/faithintheglitch
1 Every Now And Then (Instrumental) Glenn Gatsby Every Now And Then (Electro Swing Thing #112)
2 Mischief Maker (Original Mix) Hookington Mischief Maker
3 Outer Space Odd Chap Blueprint EP
4 Turn The Party Out (Original Mix) Mr. Ours Turn The Party Out
5 Love Somebody The Allergies Love Somebody
6 Moonlight Jive ProleteR Life playing tricks EP
7 Wonderful You LVDS Wonderful You (Electro Swing Thing 143)
8 Subverse Kibosh Subverse
9 Stone Cold Dead In the Market (Ticklah Remix) Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan Verve Records and Rockstar Games Present LA Noire Remixed
10 Make It Swing (feat Kyla) DEFUNK Never Too...
2023-03-012h 25
NewStory ChurchQ&A with Kyla GillespieQ&A from June 5, 2022 with Kyla Gillespie & Tom Kang. Kyla answers your anonymous questions.Kyla was born in BC, Canada. Being raised in a Christian home, she gave her life to Christ at an early age. At age 5, she began struggling with gender identity, dysphoria and same-sex attraction. In 2011, she fully transitioned from female to male. After living 6 years as male, God revealed Himself to her in a powerful way, and has since fully de-transitioned and is living as female in pursuit of Jesus. She has a passion for sharing the Gospel, teaching youth, speaking, and blogging...
2022-06-051h 03
Theology in the RawS2 Ep3: Diversity of Trans* Part 3: From Female to Male and Back to FemaleIn this third part of our series “Diversity of Trans*,” I sit down with my good friend Kyla Gillespie. Kyla is female, transitioned to male 10 years ago, then back to female 4 years ago. She tells her story in this episode and discusses why she transitioned in the first place, the results of that transition, her encounter with Jesus in 2017, her decision to detransition back to her birth sex, and her ongoing journey in the gospel.
Pre-order my book Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say from this website to recieve pre-order incentives: https...
2021-01-2858 min
Theology in the RawDiversity of Trans* Part 3: From Female to Male and Back to FemaleIn this third part of our series “Diversity of Trans*,” I sit down with my good friend Kyla Gillespie. Kyla is female, transitioned to male 10 years ago, then back to female 4 years ago. She tells her story in this episode and discusses why she transitioned in the first place, the results of that transition, her encounter with Jesus in 2017, her decision to detransition back to her birth sex, and her ongoing journey in the gospel. Pre-order my book Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say from this website to recieve pre-order incentives: https...
2021-01-2800 min
Centre ChurchIn House: A Conversation on Same-Sex Attraction and Gender Dysphoria | Part 3Welcome to the podcast of Westside Church in Vancouver BC. We exist to know Jesus and make Him known. To learn more visit our website at www.wchurch.ca
Host: Matt Menzel
Guests: Jonathan Bryden, Kyla Gillespie
2020-06-0700 minCentre ChurchIn House: A Conversation on Same-Sex Attraction and Gender Dysphoria | Part 2Welcome to the podcast of Westside Church in Vancouver BC. We exist to know Jesus and make Him known. To learn more visit our website at www.wchurch.ca
Host: Matt Menzel
Guests: Jonathan Bryden, Kyla Gillespie
2020-05-3100 minCentre ChurchIn House: A Conversation on Same-Sex Attraction and Gender Dysphoria | Part 1Welcome to the podcast of Westside Church in Vancouver BC. We exist to know Jesus and make Him known. To learn more visit our website at www.wchurch.ca
Host: Matt Menzel
Guests: Jonathan Bryden, Kyla Gillespie
2020-05-2400 min
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