Sometimes life can feel like there are more questions than answers — but we’re here to help! Our Q&As cover a wide range of topics and offer biblical, practical insight from Focus on the Family’s licensed counselors and other trusted sources. You’re not alone on this journey!
What does the Bible really mean when it says “Wives submit to your husbands”? I’m a capable, independent woman who’s also a new Christian, and I don’t like the idea. Some people at my church even say it isn’t relevant anymore.
How can I break the cycle of severe doubt and fear about my faith?
Our teen daughter struggles with her sexuality and wants to dress like a boy. We want to help her respect God’s design for sexuality while also keeping our relationship with her strong — but we always end up arguing with her. How can we find a professional therapist who can help us sort it out?
Our grandson is being supported by his parents (our daughter and son-in-law) to “transition” to a girl. They say that if we don’t call him by his new female name, they’ll cut us out of their lives. We don’t know where this is coming from or what to do. How do we show them love without abandoning our Christian values?
Why can’t my parents and the rest of my family get over the fact that I’m transgender? Why don’t they accept me as I am? As a senior in high school I think I’m old enough to make up my own mind. Ever since I was a little kid I’ve known that I’m different from other guys (and I’m not talking about same-sex attractions right now – that’s a different issue). It’s obvious to me that I was made to be a woman. I am a woman on the inside. Now that I’m approaching adulthood, I’ve made up my mind to take some steps toward becoming the person God created me to be. When I talk to my mom and dad about this, they come completely unglued. You’d think the world was coming to an end. But all I want is to be myself. Can you help me?
How should we respond to our grown daughter who told us that she no longer identifies as a woman?
Does it mean I’m gay if I’m attracted to someone of the same sex? There have been times when I’ve experienced strong emotional connections with individuals of my own gender. On occasion I’ve even felt myself physically drawn to them. I’m confused and don’t know what to think of this. Can you help me?
