The Church Politics Podcast Sojourners Interview - Boys Playing Girls Sports
Feb 17, 2026
A clarification of a recent interview and why it went sideways. A discussion of data on males competing in female sports and cited physiology research. Reflections on measured public leadership and the difference between civil rights and the sexual revolution. A reading criticizing church treatment of LGBT+ people and an appeal for compassionate outreach.
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Sober Leadership Shapes Public Discourse
- Justin Giboney praises Barack Obama for sober, responsible public speech that considers impact before speaking.
- Thoughtful leadership shapes public discourse and reduces needless escalation.
Agreeing To Hard Conversations
- Justin accepted an interview with Sojourners despite ideological differences because he prefers robust conversations.
- He later granted extra time to clarify points after the first interview.
Data And Common Sense On Sports Fairness
- Justin argues data and common sense both support keeping biological males separate from female sports for fairness and safety.
- He cites physiology research showing sex differences in strength, speed, and endurance.
