Jesus and Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ

Jesus and Gender: A Better Way Forward

Conversations about gender can feel heavy—full of expectations, roles, and even rules that go beyond what Scripture actually teaches. Too often, the conversation becomes a struggle for power instead of a call to unity. But God designed men and women not to compete for glory, but to cooperate for His glory.

In Jesus and Gender, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher offer a refreshing, gospel-centered vision for how men and women relate—as brothers and sisters in Christ. Instead of striving for dominance, Jesus invites us to follow His example: using our gifts to serve, not to rule. Through Scripture, personal experience, and real-life testimonies from voices like Christine Caine, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, and Karen Swallow Prior, this book challenges us to rethink identity, calling, and relationships in light of Christ’s humility.

Untangling what God has truly said about gender from what He hasn’t, Jesus and Gender offers hope and rest in a world that often distorts the conversation. Because when we look to Jesus, we find a better way forward—one that leads to unity, freedom, and a deeper love for one another.

Elyse Fitzpatrick holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling and has authored over 25 books on Christian living. A sought-after speaker, she’s been married for over 50 years and cherishes time with her three children and six adorable grandkids.

A Southern California native, she loves long walks, riding waves with her grandkids, and soaking up the "Life’s a Beach" vibe. She also cohosts Front Porch with the Fitzes and Worthy, celebrating faith and the voices of women.

Eric Schumacher is an author, pastor, and songwriter from Iowa, where he lives with his wife and children. He writes on theology, Christian living, and biblical manhood and womanhood. He co-authored Jesus and Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ and Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women with Elyse Fitzpatrick, as well as Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. Through his writing, speaking, and music, he encourages believers to live out their faith with humility and grace. Find him online at emschumacher.com.