Renewed & Transformed Podcast
Renewed & Transformed Podcast
Podcast Description
Where raw stories of identity meet the relentless love of Jesus.
Hosted by **Kyla Gillespie—speaker, coach, and redeemed daughter who’s walked the long road from gender confusion to gospel wholeness—**this show is a weekly invitation to explore the big questions of sex, sexuality, and self through the unchanging lens of Scripture.
Every episode unpacks honest conversations with theologians, pastors, medical professionals, and everyday believers who have wrestled with shame, trauma, or dysphoria and discovered Christ’s power to make all things new. Expect:
➤ Biblically rooted dialogue that refuses to sacrifice either grace or truth
➤ Testimonies of transformation that prove no story is too messy for redemption
➤ Practical wisdom for parents, pastors, and friends seeking to love well in a confused culture
➤ Spirit‑led encouragement to live boldly embodied—and joyfully surrendered—to God’s good design
Whether you’re questioning your own identity, walking with someone who is, or simply hungry to see how the gospel speaks into today’s hottest cultural debates, Renewed and Transformed offers a roadmap of hope, healing, and holy confidence.
Hit Follow and join Kyla on the journey toward lives—and bodies—made whole in Christ.
Connect with Us
Website: https://kylagillespie.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylagillespie.14
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewedtransformed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewedtransformed
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/kylagillespie7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylagillespie
X : https://x.com/kylag14
Email: [email protected]
Direct donations link:
https://www.cten.org/us-canada-missionaries/kyla-gillespie
Visit kylagillespie.com for resources, coaching, and behind‑the‑scenes updates, and connect on social @renewedtransformed.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on conversations about sex, gender identity, and self-worth through a gospel-centered perspective, featuring episodes like the inaugural discussion with Rob Smith on transgender theory and biblical faithfulness. Key themes include redemption stories, practical guidance for navigating identity issues, and encouragement to embody God's design.

Where raw stories of identity meet the relentless love of Jesus.
Hosted by **Kyla Gillespie—speaker, coach, and redeemed daughter who’s walked the long road from gender confusion to gospel wholeness—**this show is a weekly invitation to explore the big questions of sex, sexuality, and self through the unchanging lens of Scripture.
Every episode unpacks honest conversations with theologians, pastors, medical professionals, and everyday believers who have wrestled with shame, trauma, or dysphoria and discovered Christ’s power to make all things new. Expect:
➤ Biblically rooted dialogue that refuses to sacrifice either grace or truth
➤ Testimonies of transformation that prove no story is too messy for redemption
➤ Practical wisdom for parents, pastors, and friends seeking to love well in a confused culture
➤ Spirit‑led encouragement to live boldly embodied—and joyfully surrendered—to God’s good design
Whether you’re questioning your own identity, walking with someone who is, or simply hungry to see how the gospel speaks into today’s hottest cultural debates, Renewed and Transformed offers a roadmap of hope, healing, and holy confidence.
Hit Follow and join Kyla on the journey toward lives—and bodies—made whole in Christ.
Connect with Us
Website: https://kylagillespie.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylagillespie.14
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewedtransformed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewedtransformed
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/kylagillespie7
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kylagillespie
X : https://x.com/kylag14
Email: [email protected]
Direct donations link:
https://www.cten.org/us-canada-missionaries/kyla-gillespie
Visit kylagillespie.com for resources, coaching, and behind‑the‑scenes updates, and connect on social @renewedtransformed.
In Season 2, Episode 15 of the Renewed and Transformed Podcast, host Kyla Gillespie sits down with author, speaker, and apologist Abdu Murray for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on truth, identity, sexuality, and freedom in today’s post-truth culture. Abdu shares his compelling journey from Islam to Christianity, revealing the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual cost of following Jesus—and why it is always worth it.
Drawing from his book Saving Truth, Abdu unpacks how modern culture elevates feelings over facts, leading to confusion around identity, gender, and sexuality. Together, they explore how biblical truth brings clarity, how true freedom is found in Christ—not autonomy—and how God’s design for humanity is both sacred and life-giving.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone wrestling with identity, navigating cultural confusion, or seeking to live boldly in truth while loving others with compassion.
Key Highlights:
-Abdu’s Faith Journey: From devout Muslim to Christian apologist—what it really cost him to follow Christ.
-Truth in a Post-Truth Culture: Why feelings aren’t enough—and how truth and freedom are deeply connected.
-Redefining Freedom: The difference between autonomy and true biblical freedom found in Jesus.
-Clarity on Sexuality & Identity: Understanding God’s sacred design and why boundaries lead to flourishing.
-Compassion Without Compromise: How to listen, love, and engage others without affirming falsehood.
-Raising Kids in Today’s Culture: Practical wisdom for parents navigating gender, sexuality, and cultural pressures.
Whether you’re searching for truth, struggling with identity, or equipping yourself to stand firm in your faith, this episode offers biblical clarity, deep encouragement, and practical guidance for living transformed in Christ.
👉 Subscribe to the Renewed and Transformed Podcast for more powerful conversations on sexuality, identity, truth, and walking in freedom through Jesus!
Donate to My Ministry:
https://www.cten.org/us-canada-missionaries/kyla-gillespie
Connect with Us!
Website: https://kylagillespie.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylagillespie.14
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renewedtransformed
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/renewedtransformed
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylagillespie7
YouTube: Kyla Gillespie
X: @kylag14
Email: [email protected]
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