Reliving the Trauma of Sharing a Locker Room with 'Lia' Thomas | Guest: Riley Gaines | Ep 816

Today, we’re joined by Riley Gaines to talk about her decision to speak out against men competing in women’s sports. Her story started when she tied with Lia (Will) Thomas in the NCAA Women’s Swimming Championships and saw the trophy given to Thomas rather than her for the photo op. She covers the traumatizing experience of having to change with a man in the women’s locker room and how blindsided and betrayed she and the other swimmers felt. We discuss the backlash and harassment she’s faced for standing up for women in sports, including being held hostage after a speech at San Francisco State University. Riley issues a challenge to female athletes and offers some advice to parents. Then, she joins us again for a special announcement.

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Timecodes:

(00:00) Intro
(00:52) Monday encouragement
(13:23) Background on Riley
(17:15) Deciding to fight sports injustice
(19:28) Will Thomas & denying truth
(30:52) Family response to Riley's competition
(34:34) Calling on girls to boycott
(41:13) Title IX
(44:34) Riley's announcement

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Reliving the Trauma of Sharing a Locker Room with 'Lia' Thomas | Guest: Riley Gaines | Ep 816

[medicineandministryleonard]

Riley Gaines is a national treasure! Protect her at all costs! For such a time as this!

[ladaynehardage]

What a well-spoken, courageous young woman! Thank you to both of you for standing up and representing God's Truth so well!

[rebeckasnyder]

I'm old enough to remember the days when, if a man exposed himself to a woman without consent, he could be charged. Now he is admired and called brave for embracing his true self or something like that. Lord, have mercy.

[diRecTorUNBEKNOWNST]

My daughter expressed to me concern over boys being allowed in girls locker room, please help our children, God save us from this evil agenda
What can we do as parents to stand up for what's right?

[NikkiPhillippi]

Wow. What an encouragement that whole intro was🥺🙏🏻 thank you!!! Romans 8;28🙌🏻

[micheledelarosa]

“I have common sense on my side.” -Riley. 👏👏👏

[wr]

God put Riley on earth for just this moment! Wow, articulate speaking, beautiful, and a fighter! Way to go!

[josephalbanese]

SIMPLE ALL THE WOMEN SWIMMERS NEED TO FILE A BIG CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST THE NCAA FOR CHOPPING INTO YOUR COLLEGE EDUCATION !

[allisonseay]

Riley you were made for such a time as this! Thank you for speaking up!

[diyab]

Riley speaks so well, hope she keeps speaking out against this.

[fishincognito]

Interview starts around 17 minutes in if anyone else is wondering

[canadajane]

In high school i didnt even like changing around OTHER WOMEN. LET ALONE A BIOLOGICAL MAN

[mirianaelyse]

Needed that reassurance that God is sovereign over all of this craziness going on🙏 Thank you Allie!

[abigailnash]

From one swimmer to another, love ya girl! Keep fighting the good fight and being a role model for truth.

[momonoharu]

Wow, thank you so much for this content! Prayers and blessings to you and your family Riley! You are amazing!

[lindasteinbrenner]

Such a brave, articulate young lady. I pray for the best for her and all the young ladies engaging in this battle. I am well aware of the fight and perseverance to gain Title IX.

[breenarnianwarhorse]

Wow wow wow. What an incredibly courageous woman. Thank you for having her on; I am praying for her.

[geaninarigo]

I am mother of two girls, I am a former division 1 athlete. Thank you for speaking up, for standing for truth. I am prepared to march to defend title 9.

[berniefynn]

Thomas should have been arrested for obscene exposure. This makes a mockery of the law.

[aislinngraves]

What these ladies all need to do is boycott/ go on strike en masse! Refuse to play their game . Praying for these ladies and the men who are so broken.