Renewed & Transformed Podcast
Where raw stories of identity meet the relentless love of Jesus. Hosted by **Kyla Gillespie—speaker, coach, and redeemed daughter who’s walked the long road from gender confusion to gospel wholeness—**this show is a weekly invitation to explore the big questions of sex, sexuality, and self through the unchanging lens of Scripture. Every episode unpacks honest conversations with theologians, pastors, medical professionals, and everyday believers who have wrestled with shame, trauma, or dysphoria and discovered Christ’s power to make all things new. Expect: ➤ Biblically rooted dialogue that refuses to sacrifice either grace or truth ➤ Testimonies of transformation that prove no story is too messy for redemption ➤ Practical wisdom for parents, pastors, and friends seeking to love well in a confused culture ➤ Spirit‑led encouragement to live boldly embodied—and joyfully surrendered—to God’s good design Whether you’re questioning your own identity, walking with someone who is, or simply hungry to see how the gospel speaks into today’s hottest cultural debates, Renewed and Transformed offers a roadmap of hope, healing, and holy confidence. Hit Follow and join Kyla on the journey toward lives—and bodies—made whole in Christ. Connect with Us Website: https://kylagillespie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylagillespie.14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewedtransformed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewedtransformed TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/kylagillespie7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylagillespie X : https://x.com/kylag14 Email: hello@kylagillespie.com Direct donations link: https://www.cten.org/us-canada-missionaries/kyla-gillespie Visit kylagillespie.com for resources, coaching, and behind‑the‑scenes updates, and connect on social @renewedtransformed.
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Rob Smith: Grace‑and‑Truth Wisdom on Gender, Identity & the Body God Gives
In Episode 1 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie 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 Brycen—also recounts how Rob and his wife Claire became pivotal voices in her own journey back to Christ, offering a moving example of grace‑filled discipleship across continents and time zones.
Key Highlights
A crash course in the “gender revolution.” From 1960s feminism to 21st‑century self‑ID, Rob maps the philosophical shifts that set the stage for today’s debates.
Sex vs. gender—what changed? Why Scripture’s revelation of embodied maleness and femaleness still offers the clearest path to wholeness.
Pronouns, names, and pastoral nuance. How to walk with transgender‑identified friends in patience, honesty, and Spirit‑led love.
Kyla’s detransition story. The power of a local church that prayed, fasted, and refused to stop loving.
Writing The Body God Gives. Turning a 300‑page dissertation into a go‑to resource for ministry leaders, parents, and teens.
If you long to navigate transgender questions with both conviction and compassion, this episode offers theological clarity, practical wisdom, and inspiring testimony that Jesus truly makes all things new.
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