The Alisa Childers Podcast

#361 From Gender Confusion and Lesbian Identity to Freedom in Christ | Christine Sneeringer

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Mar 8, 2026
Christine Sneeringer, author and leader of Worthy Creations, shares a testimony of moving from sexual abuse, gender confusion, and lesbian identity to finding freedom in Christ. She discusses trauma’s role in identity, the church’s response to gender ideology, rising teen transitions, and practical steps toward reclaiming femininity and pastoral care for those struggling.
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ANECDOTE

Childhood Abuse Shaped Gender Aversion

  • Christine Sneeringer grew up in a violent, abusive household where her father and brother were unsafe, which led her to view being female as a liability.
  • As a child she gravitated toward masculinity (playing tennis, wearing brother's clothes) to feel protected and even considered a sex change as a solution.
INSIGHT

Use Sex Not Redefined Gender

  • Christine distinguishes biological sex from modern 'gender' language and emphasizes using precise terms like sex when discussing identity.
  • She explains much confusion comes from the cultural redefinition of 'gender' away from male/female, requiring clear definitions in conversations.
ADVICE

Prioritize Mindset Over Medicalization

  • Christine argues for addressing underlying psychology rather than modifying bodies, advising caregivers to change mindsets instead of pursuing medical interventions for youth.
  • She warns medicalizing psychological issues can cause harm and urges therapeutic exploration of soul and mind first.
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