Helping Christians Navigate Identity in a Confused World

What was missing was a place where people could hear trusted Christian voices that are both faithful to Scripture and view the full picture of human identity. Faithfulness to the Bible matters because not all resources with a “Christian” label are actually solid or trustworthy. A full view of identity matters because many resources focus on just one aspect, like sexuality. But as Christians, we know identity is interconnected to family, relationships, marriage, sex, and how we understand our bodies.

Our culture is flooded with voices—media, politicians, and professionals—spreading lies about humanity. Many so-called “experts” have gained influence by promoting ideology over Truth. If we’re going to combat the widespread lie that identity and sex are defined by us rather than God, we need to hear from true experts who prioritize Truth over ideology. You could find the very best sociologist or attorney out there, but if they’re not starting from the Truth of the Christian worldview, they’re not going to have an accurate view of identity.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive. A fellow church member of mine, whose grandson is struggling with sexual identity, found that IDP helped him understand the impact of social contagions on his grandson’s struggle. He realized he was fighting a whole system and felt relief knowing his grandson’s struggle didn’t come out of nowhere, nor was it a result of poor parenting (which is something many parents worry about). Several youth pastors have also told me they’ve used IDP to train parents and students around these issues.

Without a doubt, our experts and user interface are what distinguish the Identity Project from other resources out there. We’re a one-stop shop for trusted content, offering over 270 videos and 25 partners from major ministries like Alliance Defending Freedom and the Heritage Foundation, among many others. Our curated content is vetted and reliable, so people don’t have to search YouTube or Google and hope to find trustworthy answers. Plus, all our videos are organized by topic or by expert, making it easy for people to find the guidance they need to lead their loved ones toward a biblically grounded identity.

The fundamental question we will continue to face in the next decade is, “What does it mean to be human?” Success for the Identity Project looks like equipping more and more Christians to confidently answer that question, especially as attacks on our God-given identity emerge from new sources. Take transhumanism for example. While advances in technology have enabled us to bring restoration to those suffering from things like hearing loss or paralysis, these technologies also present the temptation to move beyond restoring our humanity to transcending it. It’s like Eden, where Adam and Eve were told they could be “like God” if only they would defy His good design. As transhumanism looms on the horizon, we want to help believers navigate new challenges. Lord-willing, we’ll be here to help Christians engage the toughest questions with biblical Truth and courage.