A Jewish couple shares a quiet shabbat dinner, in a moment of faith in marriage.

What Faith Changes in Marriage

Women of faith describe God not as an escape from marital hardship, but as a source of strength within it.

About the authors

Eliza Madsen

Eliza Madsen is a PhD candidate at BYU in marriage, family, and human development. Her research focuses on the intersection of faith and family life.

Savannah Lowe

Savannah Lowe is a student in the BYU School of Family Life.

Loren Marks

Loren D. Marks, Ph.D. is professor of Family Life at BYU, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, and co-author of Psychology of Religion and Families. He is a Fellow at the Wheatley Institute.

David Dollahite

David C. Dollahite, Ph.D., is professor of Family Life at BYU, co-director of the American Families of Faith project, and co-author of Strengths in Diverse Families of Faith.
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