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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Dating Apps Are Literally Training People to Reject. Here’s What the Research Shows — and What the Church Can Do About It.
A peer-reviewed study in Social Psychological and Personality Science found that dating apps produce a “rejection mind-set” — cutting acceptance rates by 27%. Here’s what it means for your church’s young adult ministry.
Young Men Are Earning More Than Ever. So Why Are Fewer of Them Getting Married?
A new Heritage Foundation paper covered by IFS finds that men’s earnings in 2025 are at a 50-year high — yet marriage rates kept declining. The marriage problem isn’t economic. Here’s what it actually is.
The Marriage Benefit No One Talks About — and Why It Leads Straight to the Church
A growing body of research says marriage’s most overlooked benefit isn’t financial—it’s security. Discover what this means for your church’s ministry.