Summary

I grew up feeling unloved and deeply troubled by my body. Over time, I came to loathe the idea of being a girl and eventually pursued life as a transgender man. Even though I took hormones and underwent surgeries, I couldn’t silence the nagging emptiness or escape my sense of not belonging. All my efforts left me broken and longing for a true connection with God. But in my darkest moments, I discovered that Jesus Christ had never abandoned me. He slowly drew me back to Himself—first through my mother’s transformed life, then through His Word as I designed her Bible study website. In a moment of surrender, I felt the Holy Spirit fill me with a profound newness and hope. I left my transgender identity behind, and the Lord began healing my heart, restoring my relationship with my family, and unveiling a purpose I could have never imagined. I now testify to the unfailing love of Jesus, who saved me from a life of despair and gave me a future filled with true peace and joy.

Time Chapters
  • 02:30 Laura’s rebellious childhood
  • 05:13 Molestation and confusion
  • 08:20 Deepening anger, searching
  • 10:40 Living in a group home
  • 13:55 College life, promiscuity
  • 16:37 Embracing transgender identity
  • 19:45 Testosterone and surgery
  • 22:58 Realizing it’s not enough
  • 26:19 Francine surrenders to God
  • 29:30 Reading Bible study lessons
  • 33:55 Holy Spirit encounter
  • 36:42 Conviction about identity
  • 39:50 Choosing to follow Christ
  • 43:25 Leaving trans life behind
  • 48:10 Restoration and a new calling

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For years, Laura Perry rejected God and hated her own body. Laura thought she would find answers by transgendering herself into a “man”. She had numerous hormone injections and extensive surgeries, removing every female organ in her body.

But after living as a transgender “man” for almost 10 years she encountered the love of Christ and was confronted with a difficult choice. Laura’s mother, Francine Perry, joins us as well to share her perspective throughout Laura’s journey.

Watch Laura’s love story and wedding story here in our show notes: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/encore-laura-perry-smalts

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