The Harvest USA Podcast

Your Body Is Not for Sale: Helping Young Men Resist Self-Objectification by Stephen Moss

Men are racing to objectify themselves. Whether they’re looking for affirmation, clout, sexual gratification, or an extra buck, young men see the opportunity to objectify themselves on social media or platforms like OnlyFans as too good to pass up. Today’s episode from Stephen Moss calls young men to understand the purpose and dignity of their bodies. After exploring the temptations of our cultural moment and the spiritual roots that drive it, Stephen calls young men to consider Christ’s purpose for their bodies and the wonder that Christ’s shed his precious blood to redeem their whole person, soul and body. You can read along as you listen here: https://harvestusa.org/your-body-is-not-for-sale-helping-young-men-resist-self-objectification/ [https://harvestusa.org/your-body-is-not-for-sale-helping-young-men-resist-self-objectification/]

What Should You Look for in a Local Church? by Mark Sanders

Harvest USA is a unique place. The topics of discussion, the raw honesty of sharing, and the incredible sense of safety are not always what people experience walking into their local churches. If you’re struggling with sexual sin and looking to join a local church, what should you look for? Today’s episode from Mark Sanders offers five points to consider as you evaluate churches for their approach to caring for, discipling, and helping people struggling with sexual sin. No church is perfect, and any helpful discipleship in these areas will require initiative on our part, but churches that are faithfully displaying the qualities shared in today's episode can be great options to join as you pursue sexual integrity. You can read along as you listen to today’s episode here: https://harvestusa.org/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-local-church/ [https://harvestusa.org/what-should-you-look-for-in-a-local-church/]

Talking with Your Kids About Gender Issues (Part 2) by Ellen Mary Dykas

How do I talk to my kids about gender issues? On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re sharing session six of our video course titled “Parenting Boys and Girls in a Gender Confused World”. [https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/] This course was designed to help parents like you disciple your children to think biblically about gender and grow in their ability to understand and courageously defend the goodness of our Creator’s intent. In today’s session, Ellen Mary Dykas continues her discussion about how to talk to your kids about gender issues. She shares how to speak about gender in light of the Bible's story of fall, redemption, and future glory, then concludes the session with a few ideas for preparing your kids to stand firm on God’s truth when they are opposed, made fun of, or forced to make costly choices because of the biblical foundation your family is standing on. You can watch the entire course for free by registering at https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/ [https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/]

Talking with Your Kids About Gender Issues (Part 1) by Ellen Mary Dykas

How do I talk to my kids about gender issues? On today’s episode of the podcast, we’re sharing session five of our video course titled “Parenting Boys and Girls in a Gender Confused World”. This course was designed to help parents like you disciple your children to think biblically about gender and grow in their ability to understand and courageously defend the goodness of our Creator’s intent. In today’s session, Ellen Mary Dykas shares a practical guide for having conversations with your kids about gender, gender struggles, and what the Bible has to say about our gender. First she shares the different kinds of conversations you should have with your children, then she zooms in to share what you should specifically focus on in these conversations. If you want to equip yourself with biblical wisdom for parenting your kids in a gender confused world, register for the full course at https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/ [https://harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/]

The Transgender Trend: Is It Over? by Mark Sanders

On October 14, 2025, Matt Walsh posted on X, “Transgenderism is effectively over. We destroyed it. Clearest and most decisive cultural win that conservatives have ever achieved.” But does the data really show that young people are rapidly abandoning these labels and identities? On today’s episode Harvest USA President Mark Sanders takes a closer look at the cultural moment. He challenges us to look past cultural narratives to remember the suffering our brothers and sisters with loved ones embracing transgender identities are facing. Finally, he calls the church to stand fearlessly for God’s truth without losing our zeal to reach the lost, knowing that whatever opposition we face, we’ve been given a kingdom that cannot be shaken (Hebrews 12:28). Read along: https://harvestusa.org/the-transgender-trend-is-it-over/ [https://harvestusa.org/the-transgender-trend-is-it-over/]