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Understanding Intersex: Developing a Healthier Theology of Sex and Gender

By Megan K. DeFranza, PhD

February 10, 2023

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By Megan K. DeFranza, PhD

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In this latest video blog, Megan DeFranza explains her story and how she began to understand intersex to develop a healthier theology of sex and gender. DeFranza is a leading scholarly voice critiquing traditionalist interpretations of the Bible that have harmed women, LGBTQIA+, cis-gender and straight people; advancing more inclusive, faithful, healthy, and ethical biblical interpretations. https://www.megandefranza.com/
Megan DeFranza, PhD is the author of "Sex Difference in Christian Theology: Male, Female, and Intersex in the Image of God" among other publications on intersex, theology, gender, gender identity, and sexuality. She directed the documentary “Stories of Intersex and Faith” and integrated excerpts with her own research to create the 6-part video curriculum "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: Scripture and the New Science of Gender." In addition to speaking and writing, she does private coaching with individuals, couples, and small groups to help bring healing to those harmed by Christian teachings on sex, gender, and sexuality. For more, visit www.megandefranza.com.