| This past week, a young woman named Payton McNabb traveled to Washington, D.C. to share her story. As a high school athlete, she suffered a traumatic brain injury during a volleyball match against a biologically male athlete. Her life was changed in an instant. She now lives with ongoing neurological challenges, but she continues to speak out—for the sake of others who may face similar harm.
Payton’s testimony was scheduled to be heard before a congressional subcommittee. However, before she could speak, the hearing was abruptly motioned to adjourn, and her voice was nearly shut out entirely. Even after the hearing resumed, her words were met with silence, not engagement.
This is not about partisanship. It is about the increasing difficulty of speaking truth in today’s culture—especially when that truth challenges prevailing narratives.
For church leaders, educators, and parents, Payton’s story raises important questions:
- How do we protect and value the voices of the vulnerable?
- How do we cultivate spaces where truth can be spoken in love—even when it’s uncomfortable?
- How can we equip the next generation to stand with courage and clarity?
We’ve written an Op Ed reflecting on this topic, drawing from Biblical values and cultural insight, so you can think through how the church can respond. |
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