
If you are a pastor, counselor, family member, or you have been directly affected by gender ideology, this book is for you. You will learn more about:
- God’s original design for family and the importance of our biological sex
- The recent history and possible motives behind the transgender movement
- What is gender affirming care
- The gender dysphoria diagnosis and it’s limitations
- The root causes to gender dysphoria
- How to prevent a child or teen from embracing gender ideology
- How to help someone affected by gender ideology return to God’s design for their lives
Companion Video Series
The Embracing God’s Design Companion Video Series expands the book into a guided learning experience that feels like sitting in on an easy-to-digest, college-level course—taught directly by Dr. Jennifer Bauwens and Walt Heyer. Each session walks viewers deeper into the biblical, psychological, and personal foundations behind the book, offering insights that blend trauma expertise, lived experience, and a Spirit-filled understanding of how gender confusion takes root and how lasting healing is found. With chapter-by-chapter teaching, testimonies, and interactive moments of reflection and prayer, the series helps families, pastors, and counselors not only understand the crisis but meaningfully respond to it with clarity and compassion.
After completing this series, you’ll walk away feeling equipped, confident, and empowered. This video series delivers both scholar-level insight and practical tools. Viewers gain a clear grasp of the deception behind modern ideology, the role of trauma and identity disruption, and the real psychological and spiritual pathways to restoration. More than an add-on, this series serves as an essential companion to the book—giving churches and families the step-by-step guidance they need to protect, support, and walk alongside those seeking to embrace God’s design for their lives.
Module 1 | God's Design
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Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens
Module 2 | The History & the Funding
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Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens
Module 3 | What is "Gender Affirming Care?"
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Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens
Module 4 | What is Gender Dysphoria
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Module 5 | Understanding Social Norms and Stereotypes
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Module 6 | Trauma & Identity Confusion
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Module 7 | Other Root Causes
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Module 8 | Advice for Parents
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Module 9 | What to Do with Someone In Your Church Who Struggles with their Identity
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Module 10 | The Healing Process for Those Who Claimed a Transgender Identity
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Praise for Embracing God's Design
Dr. Mark Mayfield, LPC
Professor and Counselor
Author of The Path to Wholeness: Managing Emotions, Finding Healing, and Becoming Our Best Selves
Lucas Miles
Senior Director, TPUSA Faith
Author of Woke Jesus
Shannae Anderson, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Director of Psychology and Co-Director of Ethics and Advocacy,
American Association of Christian Counselors
Adjunct Professor, Liberty University Doctor of Psychology Program
Martyn Iles
Executive CEO, Answers in Genesis
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