In this episode we break down the idea of a social construct and how these "made up" ideas and societal ideals impact people's lives in real ways. From gender and sexuality to profession, race, and disability, social constructs shape our lives.Join us as we share personal stories about unpacking privilege, navigating safety, challenging harmful biases, and learning how questioning the constructs we are raised with is a vital step toward genuine allyship.00:00 - Introduction: What is a Social Construct?01:03 - Meet the Hosts: Dr. Casey Anne Brimmer & Pastor Bob Ierien 01:31 - Unpacking Personal Identities (Non-Binary & Pastoral) 04:30 - Do Identities Mean the Same Thing to Everyone? 05:37 - Respecting Pronouns & Navigating Personal Definitions 07:48 - A Deep Dive into Social Construction Theory 11:51 - Discussing Privilege and Safety in Society 15:02 - Chosen Identity vs. Inherent Identity 17:22 - Storytime: How Children Are Taught Social Constructs 19:22 - The Medical Model vs. The Social Model of Identity 23:16 - Language, Slang, and Sex as Social Constructs 25:20 - Race, History, and the Misuse of Scripture 28:40 - The Context of "Homosexuality" in Biblical Translations 34:04 - Real Implications: When Social Constructs Lead to Real Harm 37:12 - Experimenting with Identity Like Clothes 39:50 - Navigating Closets, Stereotypes, and Fear for Safety 44:02 - Privilege is Not a Right: Creating Safe Spaces in Community 47:50 - Free Speech, Actions, and Facing Consequences 49:16 - The Rewards of Being a Good Human 50:41 - Put it into Practice & Final Reflections Put it into practice: What questions do you have about gender, sexuality, disability, or other socially constructed identities? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, or use the link below to ask anonymously!https://forms.gle/tzdXkAFJDzkL4VfT6