A recent ChurchPOP article highlights how the imagery and themes in Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” video sparked a parish to share a powerful reminder about the meaning of marriage. The church pointed to the Christian understanding of marriage as a lifelong covenant marked by sacrificial love, daily commitment, and grace, far deeper than a temporary contract based on feelings. When couples embrace this kind of faithful, self-giving love, marriages grow stronger and families flourish. Strong marriages and families are also the foundation of vibrant churches and resilient communities.
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The Church Is Shrinking. But the Christians Who Remain Have the Happiest Marriages in America.
A new IFS report finds 79% of churchgoing Catholics and 74% of churchgoing Protestants are very happily married, compared to 66% of non-religious spouses. The faith-family paradox is real and it’s good news for your church.
Dads Are More Involved Than Ever. But “Involved” Shouldn’t Mean “Just Like Mom.”
A new IFS essay argues that fathers bring distinct, non-interchangeable contributions to their children. The research backs it up — and so does the church. Here’s why it matters for your family ministry.
Unmarried Motherhood in America Isn’t Declining. It’s Aging. And That Changes Everything.
A new IFS analysis finds that in 2024, unmarried women over 40 had a higher birth rate than unmarried teens for the first time ever. The story of nonmarital births has fundamentally changed. Here’s what it means for your church.