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Jeff Johnston

Jeff Johnston works as an Issues Analyst for Focus on the Family, writing and teaching about marriage, homosexuality and gender, as well as encouraging and equipping Christians to engage the culture on these issues. He regularly shares his story of struggling as a Christian with same-sex attractions and how God brought healing and change to his life. Before working at Focus on the Family, Jeff served as the Director of Regeneration, a ministry dedicated to providing resources and support for men and women who experience same-sex attraction, as well as for their loved ones and for churches and ministries. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from San Diego State University with a Bachelor’s in English and a Teaching Credential. Jeff and his wife, Judy, have been married 20 years and have three teenage sons.

How did we get to this transgender world, where a little girl like this one looks in a mirror and doesn't see the the truth

How Did We Get To This Gender-Confused Place?

Gender confusion is rampant and the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender activist movement has affected religion, pop culture, education, business and politics. “Sexual orientation” and “gender identity” are now privileged over privacy, safety and freedom.

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4 Reasons We Care About Marriage

There is personal pain when marriages break down, but marriage is about more than our emotions, which is why we care about marriage.

Who is Included in the ‘Transgender Umbrella?’

The “transgender umbrella” encompasses an ever-growing, ever-changing list of “gender identities” and “gender expressions.” Any “gender identity” may use public accommodations and threaten the safety and privacy of children, women and men.

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Keeping Your Family Safe in Public Restrooms

Focus on the Family offers helpful guidance and ideas for keeping children safe in public restrooms. Parents can be educated and equipped, plan ahead, and act appropriately to deal with “gender identity” policies and laws.

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Public Restrooms – Your Privacy and Safety

Public accommodations laws now make restrooms, locker rooms and dressing rooms available to all based on “gender identity.” This Focus on the Family series explains how and why all are affected and what parents can do to keep themselves and their children safe.

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What Is ‘Gender Identity’?

God created us to reflect His image – male and female. Dr. John Money took the term “gender” and applied it to people. Now, people think of “gender” social construct that is fluid and changeable. Some think there are multiple gender identities.