Family Matters
Studying Strong Black Marriages Changed My Own
A thousand pages of interviews changed one PhD student’s marriage. Now he documents Black couples who draw on faith to build strong families.
Antonius Skipper
February 2, 2026
A thousand pages of interviews changed one PhD student’s marriage. Now he documents Black couples who draw on faith to build strong families.
Parenthood is often framed as optional and exhausting. But what do we gain by taking a more eternal view?
Can couples lower divorce risk? Yes—shared religious worship predicts greater stability, meaning, and satisfaction.
Is faith-based chastity outdated? Evidence affirms marriage, chastity, and family stability.
Why does earth life feel like brutal spiritual schooling? It is a father-led camp preparing children for a mother-prepared home.
How can tech help rather than harm? When parents are present with their children and set fair rules, they tend to see steadier moods and behavior.
Are Surviving Mormonism’s stories typical? Comparative data show rare failures in an institution ahead on reform.
How can recovery improve for digital natives? Studies show mentorship, separating habits, and small goals build lasting hope.
Why do therapists divorce more than most? High stress, blurred boundaries, and perfectionism strain marriages.
Can Crucible Therapy align with Christian marriage? It exalts autonomy over covenant and lacks proven results.
Can faith survive family fracture? Yes, with conviction, grace, and hope shaped by discipleship.
Can modern policies support families? Structural change and spiritual values both prove essential.