Purposeful Lab

Purposeful Lab | Dr. Deborah Savage | What Are the Feminine and Masculine Genius?

Dr. Dan Kuebler talks with Dr. Deborah Savage, theology professor at Franciscan University, about the complementarity of man and woman, the feminine genius and masculine genius, and how a proper understanding of sexuality leads to human flourishing. 
 

Purposeful Lab | Dr. Abigail Favale | The Purpose of Sex and Gender

Dr. Abigail Favale, author of The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory, and Dr. Dan Kuebler explore the meaning of sex and gender, how modern culture and the feminist movement have fallen away from this truth, and how Catholic Church teaching provides a fuller vision of the reality of man and woman. 

Purposeful Lab | Dr. Andrew Sodergren | The Psychology of Gender Dysphoria

Dr. Dan Kuebler and Dr. Andrew Sodergren, director of Psychological Services at Ruah Woods Psychological Services, discuss the rise of gender dysphoria, as well as the importance of integrating a Catholic understanding of human sexuality into psychology and therapy. 

Purposeful Lab | Dr. Paul Hruz | The Truth About Gender-Affirming Care

Dr. Dan Kuebler and Dr. Paul Hruz, professor of pediatrics, endocrinology, and diabetes at the Washington University School of Medicine, talk about the difference between gender dysphoria and disorders of sexual development, the dangers of gender-affirming care, and how medical treatment can better work toward true health.

Purposeful Lab | Dr. Rashad Rehman | What Are Intersex Conditions?

Dr. Rashad Rehman talks with Dr. Dan Kuebler about the definition of gender and how the term has been misconstrued, what intersex conditions are, and the ethical treatment of these conditions. Dr. Rashad Rehman is a professor of philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville. His primary area of research is in bioethics, specifically bioethical issues concerning sex and gender. He also maintains interests in metaphysics, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of liberal arts education.

Purposeful Lab | Dr. Stephen Hildebrand | The Nature of Man and Woman

In this season of Purposeful Lab, host Dr. Dan Kuebler explores the nature of man and woman.  He talks with Dr. Stephen Hildebrand about higher education today, why people are struggling with what it means to be male and female, and how Christianity helps us be who God created us to be.  Dr. Stephen Hildebrand is the vice president for Academic Affairs and a professor of theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville.