The World and Everything In It 11.21.25 Culture Friday on marriage without mission, a review of Wicked: For Good, and Listener Feedback
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Nov 21, 2025 Collin Garbarino, the world arts and culture editor, joins to discuss Gen Z's complicated relationship with marriage, revealing their desire for commitment but confusion over its purpose. He highlights how modern views have shifted marriage from a divine intention to personal fulfillment. In a review of "Wicked: For Good," Collin contrasts its darker tone with the original, noting less enjoyable musical numbers and more mature content. Lastly, thoughtful listener feedback touches on topics from AI relationships to global perspectives on border policy.
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Marriage Lacks A Clear Purpose
- Gen Z values marriage yet often doesn't see it as primarily for raising children or advancing the creation mandate.
- John Stonestreet warns detaching marriage from its mission leaves the institution hollow and misunderstood.
Re-Catechize Marriage From The Top Down
- Churches must re-catechize marriage, teaching its primary purpose before personal fulfillment.
- John Stonestreet urges leaders to clarify marriage as foundational for family and society, not merely adult happiness.
A Fragile Bounce Back
- Some recovery in valuing marriage exists, possibly driven by reality rather than teaching.
- Stonestreet notes a worrying trend: more young men want marriage than young women, signaling divergent cultural shifts.
