When Two Become One? | Dani Treweek
I was reminded of an anecdote I heard recently. It was given by a faithful and thoughtful Christian pastor explaining the kind of aspiration he has for his marriage, and indeed for all Christian marriages. He told the (real) story of an elderly married couple who visited a new doctor for the first time. The […]
Marriage: God’s Solution to Sexual Temptation? | Dani Treweek
I’ve played enough games of Monopoly during my lifetime to appreciate just how powerful the Get Out of Jail Free card is. Having that trump card in your hand can make the difference between climbing to the heights of Mayfair or slumming it on Old Kent Road for most of the game. That one magic card has […]
Breaking the Marriage Idol | Kutter Callaway
Should all Christians be married? Although we might quickly respond “no,” our cultural stories and norms—including those in the church—often communicate “yes.” Theologian and husband Kutter Callaway considers why marriage, which is a blessing from God, shouldn’t be expected or required of all Christians. Through an examination of Scripture, cultural analysis, and personal accounts, he […]
Families at the Crossroads | Rodney Clapp
“Scant decades ago most Westerners agreed that . . . Lifelong monogamy was ideal . . . Mothers should stay home with children . . . premarital sex was to be discouraged . . . Heterosexuality was the unquestioned norm . . . popular culture should not corrupt children. Today not a single one of […]
But…What’s Wrong with Marrying a Non-Christian? | Dani Treweek
Recorded in 2020. In a world (and a church) which so often idealises romance, sex, and marriage what are we to make of the Bible’s teaching about Jesus’ disciples not marrying a non-Christian? And does it really apply to us today? This video resource is FREE to watch and stream for your own personal use. We hope […]
In Love with Love – Pop Culture & the Church | Kutter Callaway
Recorded in 2020. Kutter Callaway takes us on an exploration of pop culture’s obsession with romance and sex; help us to consider how the Christian church often adopts that same troubling vision; and challenge us to see how Scripture is able to form the family of God to be both a distinctively gospel-oriented and life-giving […]