Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Reading your book. In general - overall good stuff. Want to point out something about gender clinics in the 1970’s. Not as few as book implied in the 1970s, the U.S. had around 40 to 50 gender clinics offering some form of medical care to transgender individuals. These clinics were primarily based at academic medical centers and specialized hospitals, which were at the forefront of early gender-affirming care. Many of these clinics provided a range of services, including psychological counseling, hormone therapy, and in some cases, gender-affirming surgeries. However, this network of clinics faced a significant setback following a 1979 study at Johns Hopkins led by Dr. Paul McHugh, which cast doubt on the effectiveness of gender-affirming surgeries. The study, though later criticized for methodological limitations, suggested that surgical intervention might not provide the expected psychological benefits. This study influenced other institutions and contributed to a wave of clinic closures in the late 1970s and early 1980s. By the mid-1980s, only a few clinics remained operational, and transgender medical care became much more restricted until renewed interest and research helped the field expand again in the 1990s and 2000s. Note: John Hopkins was one of the first clinics to close.

I think it’s ironic that she states the left is “manipulating” Christians— and women in particular, by playing on their empathy. She is adamant that Christians vote, but only for Trump— based on policies that supposedly align more with the Bible/Christian values. Many of her followers suggest that if you don’t vote for Trump, you can’t be a true Christian. That’s actually pretty manipulative. It’s also counter to how Jesus lived is life. He was not about blindly following the orders of others, but living by what God put in his heart. He lived with love, compassion, and empathy— particularly for those that were judged or outcasts in society. She’s casting a lot of judgment, when God is the ultimate judge.

Hi Allie! I’m a new listener, I’m currently only 15, but have been very curious as to what is going on in the world as well as the election. I have really appreciated your episodes on the upcoming election. Also I have really enjoyed going back through your older episodes and listening to them as well! I’m a new Christian, I was saved last year, early December, any encouragement and advice for daily Bible reading? Also, I’m well aware of all the transgender and lgbtqia nonsense, but learning that the Biden Harris admin has changed title IX, and what that means for girls and women, has made me quite a bit more concerned and honestly afraid. How would you say people my age and really anyone could best be prepared but also reassured in times like this?

Allie Beth is a wealth of biblical knowledge and political information about our current culture and how we should respond as Christians. Allie has completely changed my views on IVF and I’m so thankful she brought up strong arguments that sparked why I should care and what I can do about it. I wish every Christian woman I know would listen to Relatable. Thank you for your boldness and bravery, ABS!! I look forward to each episode of Relatable.