The Historical Evidence for the Resurrection and the Radicalization of Gender Ideology

On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, Kim Monson reflects on the profound significance of Christ’s sacrifice while exploring two critical topics: the historical evidence for the resurrection with author Scott Powell, and the alarming radicalization within the transgender movement with essayist Pam Long.

Historical Evidence for the Resurrection

Start listening at 30:23 – Hour 1

In this segment, Scott Powell, author of “Rediscovering America: How the National Holidays Tell an Amazing Story About Who We Are,” joins Kim to discuss the remarkable historical evidence supporting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Powell explains that Christ was uniquely pre-announced through over 100 prophetic accounts from 18 different prophets spanning from the 10th to 4th centuries BC, with David prophesying about the crucifixion at a time when crucifixion was unknown as a form of execution.

Powell emphasizes that there is far more reliable historical evidence for Christ’s life, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection than for any other historical figure of ancient times. He contrasts this with Alexander the Great, whose biographical accounts weren’t written until 400 years after his death, while the Gospels were written within a generation of Jesus’ life by eyewitnesses. The New Testament is backed by approximately 25,000 manuscripts, over a thousand times more than other classical works of the period.

Powell connects faith to freedom, explaining that when you bring Christ into your life, you are truly free. He argues that freedom allows creativity, which has enabled human progress, and protecting freedom is essential to maintaining that progress.

“There’s actually far more reliable historical evidence for Christ’s life, teachings, miracles, and death and resurrection than there is for any other historical figure of ancient times.”

Scott Powell, Author of Rediscovering America

The Radicalization of Gender Dysphoria

Start listening at 66:58 – Hour 2

In the second hour, Pam Long, West Point graduate and former Army Medical Service Corps Captain, joins Kim to discuss her essay “The Radicalization of People with Gender Dysphoria.” Long draws attention to the disturbing pattern of recent mass shooters who identified as transgender or non-binary, including the Nashville shooter, Colorado Springs shooter, Highlands Ranch shooter, and Aberdeen Maryland shooter.

Long presents compelling statistics showing that 94% of individuals with gender confusion will resolve their gender identity questions without any intervention, simply growing out of it. She exposes the pharmaceutical industry’s targeting of this population, noting that gender transition carries a lifetime cost of approximately one million dollars per person for drugs, surgeries, and treatment of complications. The outcomes include chronic infections, incontinence, surgical complications, chronic pain, sterility, and shortened lifespan.

The discussion reveals how trauma and abuse correlate with gender dysphoria, with 73% reporting psychological abuse, 39% reporting physical abuse, and 19% reporting sexual abuse. Long emphasizes that research-based talk therapy and counseling are the most effective first-line treatments, representing the “least invasive” approach that medical ethics demand.

“94% of those will resolve their gender identity questions without any intervention. They’ll just grow out of it. So pharma has recognized this and said, you know, we need to start younger.”

Pam Long, West Point Graduate and Former Army Captain