From Trans to Christ

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In this powerful, testimony, Janick Christen joins Becket Cook from Switzerland to share her journey through childhood trauma, identity confusion, gender dysphoria, medical transition (including hormones and surgeries), and the moment she says God confronted her with a choice that changed everything. This conversation walks through the pain, the beliefs, the questions, and the cost—then traces what she describes as a step-by-step restoration of identity through surrender to Jesus.

Janick speaks candidly about mental health battles, the complexity of family dysfunction, and why she believes “fruit” in someone’s life isn’t the same as God’s approval. If you’ve wrestled with identity, faith, suffering, or how Christians should respond with truth and compassion, this episode is for you.

Janick Christen's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/2970145715
Her Ministry Website: https://trans4freedom.org

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Jennick’s journey from transition to a radical encounter with God
4:02 – Early childhood: “At four years old, I thought I was a boy”
6:34 – Major childhood trauma: loss of a best friend and family crisis
11:49 – Puberty as a breaking point: body vs identity
14:44 – Suicide attempt at 16, coma, psychiatric hospitalization
15:55 – First time hearing about trans identity: “This is me”
27:10 – Diagnosis, testosterone, surgeries, and living as male
32:27 – Marriage after transition and serving in church
39:28 – Canada encounter with God: