Theology Applied THE LIVESTREAM - Arranged Marriages & Appropriate Ages
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Nov 26, 2025 Discover the intriguing world of arranged marriages and how they shape marital choices. The hosts discuss the benefits of marrying young, including companionship and reduced temptation. Learn about the historical context of marriage in Christianity, with insights on duty and covenant over romance. They explore age dynamics in relationships and emphasize the parental role in guiding courtship. Finally, hear about the advantages of childhood familiarity with future spouses' families, underscoring the significance of community within marriage.
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Love Often Begins After Marriage
- In many Eastern societies love often begins after marriage while Western romance commonly precedes marriage and can fade afterwards.
- Joel Webbon argues historical Christian practice shows arranged or parent-involved marriages often prioritized duty and long-term stability over premarital romance.
Shape Your Kids' Marriage Market
- Parents massively shape their children's future spouse options through where they live, what church they attend, and schooling choices.
- Wesley Todd and Joel Webbon urge parents to give children the opportunity to marry young by intentionally shaping their community context.
Health Reasons For Earlier Childbearing
- Marrying earlier benefits women's physical health and pregnancy outcomes, while delaying childbirth increases risks and complications.
- The hosts frame early childbearing as preserving the wife's health and improving children's outcomes.
