The Talus Slopes Podcast

Does Your Pastor Think You're Stupid? (Ep.41)

EPISODE 41: Does Your Pastor Think You’re Stupid? (Ep.41) In this episode, Kris and Justin examine and discuss a very curious post by a very curious individual who is… A PASTOR. We suppose we all better just shut up and listen to the inspired wisdom of this great mind of our times. JK, we taking it allllll apart. Is a simple faith truly better than actually getting educated on a matter? We have our doubts on that take. As always, you all decide for yourselves! RESOURCE LINKS:  Honest Youth Pastor Instagram post: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/p/C9QslykMjDH/?igsh=MWQ3OW1qdTBsaDBnZw%3D%3D⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/p/C9QslykMjDH/?igsh=MWQ3OW1qdTBsaDBnZw%3D%3D] SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/ [https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg] Production, engineering, music, and artwork by Justin Janetzko Graphics attributions: http://www.freepik.com/ https://www.vecteezy.com [https://www.vecteezy.com/]

Women’s Sports and Bathrooms, and the Transgender Community (Ep.40)

The vilification of the trans community when it comes to sports and bathrooms is outrageous, hateful, and oh so popular right now. We’d love to exist in another timeline, but this is what we’ve got, so let’s talk reality. We all know conservatives are incredibly skilled at making stuff up and getting people to believe them… We’re here to at least help you find the facts in this whole mess. Join us as we tackle myths and talking points that are dominating the narrative around women and the trans community. RESOURCE LINKS:  Dr. Conrad Vine on Combating Transgender Ideology - Part IV: Transgenderism & Gender Theory: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgqtfGd5qc&t=2s⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgqtfGd5qc&t=2s]  Trans Women/Sports Links: https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/four-myths-about-trans-athletes-debunked [https://www.aclu.org/news/lgbtq-rights/four-myths-about-trans-athletes-debunked] https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseyedarvin/2024/04/25/transgender-athletes-could-be-at-a-physical-disadvantage-new-research-shows/ [https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseyedarvin/2024/04/25/transgender-athletes-could-be-at-a-physical-disadvantage-new-research-shows/] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/riley-gaines-college-athletes-lawsuit-ncaa-transgender-policies/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/riley-gaines-college-athletes-lawsuit-ncaa-transgender-policies/] WOULD TRANS RIGHTS MAKE IT EASIER FOR PREDATORS TO ACCESS WOMEN’S SPACES? Links: https://www.eqfl.org/florida-experts-debunk-transgender-bathroom-predator-myth [https://www.eqfl.org/florida-experts-debunk-transgender-bathroom-predator-myth] https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2022/06/10999784/trans-women-public-spaces [https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/2022/06/10999784/trans-women-public-spaces] Bathroom conversation links: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/transgender-teens-restricted-bathroom-access-sexual-assault/ [https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/transgender-teens-restricted-bathroom-access-sexual-assault/] https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8849575/ [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8849575/] https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-bathrooms-and-sexual-predators-what-the-data-say-2f31ae2a7c06 [https://juliaserano.medium.com/transgender-people-bathrooms-and-sexual-predators-what-the-data-say-2f31ae2a7c06] https://www.mediamatters.org/sexual-harassment-sexual-assault/15-experts-debunk-right-wing-transgender-bathroom-myth [https://www.mediamatters.org/sexual-harassment-sexual-assault/15-experts-debunk-right-wing-transgender-bathroom-myth] https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/stats-show-assaults-dont-happen-in-bathrooms/275-126572739 [https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/stats-show-assaults-dont-happen-in-bathrooms/275-126572739] https://www.stopitnow.org/advice-column-entry/are-children-at-risk-of-sexual-abuse-in-public-bathrooms [https://www.stopitnow.org/advice-column-entry/are-children-at-risk-of-sexual-abuse-in-public-bathrooms] https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/no-link-between-trans-inclusive-policies-bathroom-safety-study-finds-n911106 [https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/no-link-between-trans-inclusive-policies-bathroom-safety-study-finds-n911106] WHO IS ACTUALLY ABUSING KIDS? Links: https://rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teens [https://rainn.org/statistics/children-and-teens] WHO IS ACTUALLY ASSAULTING PEOPLE IN THE BATHROOMS? Links: https://www.policinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PF_Research-Brief_JULY-2017-FINAL-1.pdf [https://www.policinginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PF_Research-Brief_JULY-2017-FINAL-1.pdf] SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/ [https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg] Production, engineering, music, and artwork by Justin Janetzko Graphics attributions: Designed by pch.vector / Freepik [http://www.freepik.com] https://www.vecteezy.com [https://www.vecteezy.com/]

The Fact and Fiction of Trans Regret (Ep.39)

Us: Just minding our own business. Conservative Christians: “HUGE NUMBERS OF KIDS ARE TRANSITIONING AND ARE MISERABLE BECAUSE OF IT.” Uh huh, sure. Where’d you get your information from, huh? Facebook? 4CHAN? Your local church??? Kris and Justin want to set the record straight regarding the wild claims conservatives are making about trans regret, because it’s starting to get ridiculous how many lies are being spread about the matter. Join us as we show our work and expose the lies that God’s mightiest warriors are all too happy to share. RESOURCE LINKS:  Dr. Conrad Vine on Combating Transgender Ideology - Part IV: Transgenderism & Gender Theory: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgqtfGd5qc&t=2s⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgqtfGd5qc&t=2s]  STATNews: https://www.statnews.com/2022/09/23/gender-affirming-care-should-be-embraced-not-met-with-vitriol-and-bomb-threats/ [https://www.statnews.com/2022/09/23/gender-affirming-care-should-be-embraced-not-met-with-vitriol-and-bomb-threats/] AP News: https://apnews.com/article/transgender-puberty-blockers-england-uk-5ed81979363470028053423c0a2fa263 [https://apnews.com/article/transgender-puberty-blockers-england-uk-5ed81979363470028053423c0a2fa263] Harvard: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/gender-affirming-surgeries-rarely-performed-on-transgender-youth/ [https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/gender-affirming-surgeries-rarely-performed-on-transgender-youth/] AMA: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-states-stop-interfering-health-care-transgender-children [https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-states-stop-interfering-health-care-transgender-children] HRC: https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-on-gender-affirming-care [https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-on-gender-affirming-care] Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-outcomes/ [https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-transyouth-outcomes/] Matt Bernstein Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv8QMrWpkis/?igsh=ZTFpNjloNzc2bHB5&img_index=1 [https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv8QMrWpkis/?igsh=ZTFpNjloNzc2bHB5&img_index=1] SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/ [https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg] Production, engineering, music, and artwork by Justin Janetzko Graphics attributions: Designed by pch.vector / Freepik [http://www.freepik.com] https://www.vecteezy.com [https://www.vecteezy.com/]

Christians Want To Know… Should They Use Pronouns? (Ep.38)

Today we’re talking about the culture war topic that is solely responsible for powering many a conservative program/tweet/stand-up routine/t-shirt line/brunch/etc. … Pronouns! We all have them, but why? And how? And when? And who? But mostly WHAT is the big deal? Join Kris (they/them) and Justin (he/him) and they discuss the intricacies of navigating the Christian response to the pronoun conversation, and decide once and for all “Should Christians Use Pronouns”. RESOURCE LINKS:  “Should Christians Use Pronouns” Post Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Wy75zP7rS/?igsh=MWEzaGt6bDloangzcQ%3D%3D&img_index=1 [https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Wy75zP7rS/?igsh=MWEzaGt6bDloangzcQ%3D%3D&img_index=1] Dr. Conrad Vine on Combating Transgender Ideology - Part IV: Transgenderism & Gender Theory: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgqtfGd5qc&t=2s⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtgqtfGd5qc&t=2s]  Experts Links: https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/practice/dei/affirming-gender-identity-and-pronouns.pdf [https://www.aota.org/-/media/corporate/files/practice/dei/affirming-gender-identity-and-pronouns.pdf] https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/pronouns-inclusive-language#:~:text=Using%20someone's%20correct%20pronouns%20is,people%20what%20their%20pronouns%20are [https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/educated/pronouns-inclusive-language#:~:text=Using%20someone's%20correct%20pronouns%20is,people%20what%20their%20pronouns%20are]. https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtq [https://www.npr.org/2021/06/02/996319297/gender-identity-pronouns-expression-guide-lgbtq] SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/ [https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg] Production, engineering, music, and artwork by Justin Janetzko Graphics attributions: Designed by pch.vector / Freepik [http://www.freepik.com] https://www.vecteezy.com [https://www.vecteezy.com/]

Conservatives Have Some Unhinged Ideas About Gender Affirming Care (Ep.37)

TW: Content contains discussion of suicide Body dysmorphia. Gender dysphoria. Gender affirming care. Sigh… Some folks out there are just not willing to have a good faith conversation about any of this! Turns out, the less you talk about something, the less you understand it. Oopsie, conservative Christians, we’re looking at you! Tune in to hear how some of these children of God are exposing their own ignorance on the matter. We’ve never heard anything quite like it! RESOURCE LINKS:  Body Dysmorphia and Gender Dysphoria links:  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3985412/ [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3985412/] 2. https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/body-dysmorphic-disorder-dsm--5-300.7-(f45.22) [https://www.theravive.com/therapedia/body-dysmorphic-disorder-dsm--5-300.7-(f45.22)]  3. https://kazmobrain.com/dysphoria-and-dysmorphia-the-difference/ [https://kazmobrain.com/dysphoria-and-dysmorphia-the-difference/] Gender Affirming Care Info: https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-on-gender-affirming-care [https://www.hrc.org/resources/get-the-facts-on-gender-affirming-care] The Yale Study/Article: https://medicine.yale.edu/lgbtqi/clinicalcare/gender-affirming-care/biased-science/ [https://medicine.yale.edu/lgbtqi/clinicalcare/gender-affirming-care/biased-science/] Other helpful articles: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/25/nx-s1-5127347/more-trans-teens-attempted-suicide-after-states-passed-anti-trans-laws-a-study-shows [https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/25/nx-s1-5127347/more-trans-teens-attempted-suicide-after-states-passed-anti-trans-laws-a-study-shows] https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130146647/transgender-inmates-gender-affirming-health-care-lawsuits-prison [https://www.npr.org/2022/10/25/1130146647/transgender-inmates-gender-affirming-health-care-lawsuits-prison] SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/ [https://www.instagram.com/talusslopes/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-SROvhjwS-HinubRqDT1Vg] Production, engineering, music, and artwork by Justin Janetzko Graphics attributions: Designed by pch.vector / Freepik [http://www.freepik.com] https://www.vecteezy.com [https://www.vecteezy.com/]