Issues, Etc. A New Survey on Christian Faith and Marriage – Tim Goeglein, 7/7/25 (1881)
Jul 7, 2025
Tim Goeglein, Vice President at Focus on the Family and former White House official, discusses the significant role of Christian faith in marriage. He shares insights from a recent survey showing that convictional Christians report higher relationship satisfaction. The conversation highlights the transformative power of faith on family stability and its importance amid rising divorce rates. Goeglein also calls for a revival of faith to enhance the marriage dynamic and strengthen community ties, emphasizing how spiritual beliefs shape our understanding of marriage.
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Faith Strengthens Marriages
- The Focus on the Family survey shows faith significantly strengthens marriage health.
- Convictional Christians report fewer crises and better scores across marriage quality aspects.
Church Attendance Lowers Divorce Risk
- Research from Harvard and Bowling Green University confirms that church involvement lowers divorce risk.
- Spiritual understanding adds deeper meaning to marriage beyond feelings or financial security.
Personal Happiness Undermines Marriage
- The rise of personal happiness as the marriage goal erodes its sacred understanding.
- This shift partly explains increased divorce rates as faith's influence fades.
