Leading Saints Podcast

The Doctrine Related to Being Single or Married | An Interview with Michael Goodman

Jun 25, 2025
Michael Goodman, a Brigham Young University professor specializing in eternal families and marriage, dives deep into the doctrines related to being single or married. He discusses how BYU teaches the significance of marriage and family within Latter-day Saint theology, blending eternal principles with practical life lessons. The conversation also addresses the emotional challenges faced by single adults in faith communities, highlighting the importance of understanding one's worth beyond marital status while fostering hope in relationships and the search for divine connections.
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INSIGHT

Unique BYU Eternal Families Doctrine

  • The doctrine of eternal families is uniquely taught as a modern revelation in a core BYU religion course.
  • Understanding eternal families involves both eternal principles and practical daily living topics like money and sexuality.
INSIGHT

Divine Identity and Destiny

  • Our identity as children of heavenly parents defines our divine destiny to become like them eternally.
  • Eternal marriage is central to attaining the highest degree of glory and achieving godhood.
ADVICE

Acknowledging Pain in Singles

  • Acknowledge the pain single adults feel without dismissing their experience.
  • Sit with them in their pain before offering hope and guidance.
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