About this episode
In this episode, Mike sits down with Dr. Abigail Favale, the author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory. She teaches at the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life and holds degrees in philosophy, women’s writing, and English literature.In this conversation, they explore:- Dr. Favale's journey from progressive feminism to Catholic orthodoxy- How motherhood and spiritual crisis reshaped her worldview- The clash between the "gender paradigm" and a Christian vision of embodiment- The intellectual roots of modern feminism and transgender ideology- How to engage cultural debates with truth and love- The gift of the body and why limits are essential to human flourishingBeneath The Headlines is a Lakelight Institute production.Thoughts? Guest Suggestions? email us at info@lakelightinstitute.comMike is the author of The Friday Update, a weekly newsletter that combines cultural insight with Biblical wisdom. Subscribe here.You can invest in other Lakelight Institute resources and experiences here: https://www.lakelight.com/invest