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A child sits alone in a gym hallway, evoking child sexual abuse risk factors tied to weak supervision.

The Hidden Conditions that Leave Children Vulnerable to Abuse

Jacob Z. Hess9 hours ago9 hours ago08 mins

Beyond offenders, research points to enabling conditions that make abuse easier to commit and hide.

A behind-the-scenes moment of melancholy intimacy on a film set, showing the sad state of marriage in movies.

A New Marriage Story

Amanda Freebairn1 week ago3 days ago07 mins

We’ve mastered cynicism about marriage; it’s time to recover the drama of reconciliation.

A couple in a church fellowship hall works together to sort donated items at a food drive. Strong Black families link faith and stewardship through anonymous giving and community service.

The Service Ethic Behind Strong Black Families

Antonius Skipper2 weeks ago010 mins

Researchers find that for many Black married couples, faith turns service into stewardship—building stronger homes by lifting neighbors and communities.

An older couple shares stories during an interview, highlighting faith and resilience in black marriages.

Studying Strong Black Marriages Changed My Own

Antonius Skipper3 weeks ago08 mins

A thousand pages of interviews changed one PhD student’s marriage. Now he documents Black couples who draw on faith to build strong families.

Choosing Parenthood, the Hard Joy

Ray Alston3 weeks ago07 mins

Parenthood is often framed as optional and exhausting. But what do we gain by taking a more eternal view?

Two spouses in jeans and sweaters fold laundry together, laughing softly. Ordinary shared work shows how daily sacrifice strengthens commitment in marriage.

The “Me-First” Ethic Is Breaking Marriages Before They Begin

Briella Smith2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Can couples lower divorce risk? Yes—shared religious worship predicts greater stability, meaning, and satisfaction.

The Best Family Movies of 2025 Came From the Margins, Not the Mainstream

C.D. Cunningham2 months ago06 mins

What made 2025’s best family movies stand out? Under-the-radar gems balance laughs, courage, and moral clarity.

The Secular Feminist Who Tested Christian Ethics—and Stayed

Kristine Stringham2 months ago05 mins

Is faith-based chastity outdated? Evidence affirms marriage, chastity, and family stability.

Co-viewing at the table turns study time into connection

Parenting in the Glow: Reckoning with “Screen Time” Childhood

Esther Bennett3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

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.

A youth supported by peers and a mentor, reflecting community as a strength in porn addiction recovery.

Bridging the Generational Divide to Help Youth with Porn Addiction

Kimball Call3 months ago013 mins

How can recovery improve for digital natives? Studies show mentorship, separating habits, and small goals build lasting hope.

A therapist sits in despair on the therapy sofa beneath credentials, the empty chair representing therapist divorce.

The Divorce Epidemic Among the People We Pay to Prevent Divorce

C.D. Cunningham4 months ago011 mins

Why do therapists divorce more than most? High stress, blurred boundaries, and perfectionism strain marriages.

A father embraces his son at a doorway, symbolizing repentance as the beginning of relational healing.

The Power of Repentance to Help Relational Healing

Justin Hendricks4 months ago011 mins

What does repentance mean for families of faith? They show it restores peace and strengthens bonds with God and family.