All Marriage articles
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InterviewsChristian women spend years praying and waiting for husbands who may never come. Is the Church to blame?
Many Black Christian women are praying for Christian husbands who, statistically speaking, will never arrive. And the Church is partly to blame. That’s the controversial idea at the heart of Alan Charles’ new play Why Didn’t I Get Married? Sam Hailes spoke to him to find out more
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The Big PictureWet weddings: The couple who wouldn't let a typhoon prevent their marriage
This 19th century church in the Philippines may have been submerged by the rains of Typhoon Wipha, but Jade and Jamaica were determined to go ahead with their special day regardless
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OpinionThe CEO kiss cam scandal is a warning to us all — we should be praying, not laughing
A viral kiss cam moment at a Coldplay concert quickly spiraled into a public spectacle of mockery and ridicule for mass entertainment. But instead of laughing, Billy Hallowell says this should prompt us to pray for the families involved, reflect on our own shortcomings, and respond with compassion
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Magazine FeaturesWhat happened when a Christian journalist tried speed dating
Can you find love in just four minutes? Lauren Windle spills the beans
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OpinionHave Church of England leaders remembered church teaching on sex?
The General Synod of the Church of England has voted to ditch an infamous 1991 document which expressed traditional views on human sexuality. What are the implications of the church’s decision? Rev Dr Christopher Landau gives his view
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OpinionBirth rates are falling. Christians must ‘go forth and multiply’
A new UN report says all but three countries in the world will have below replacement levels of reproduction by the end of the century. God’s command to “increase in number” was never meant to be an optional extra, says Miriam Cates. It’s time that Christians took it seriously again
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OpinionFamily breakdown is at a record high. It’s time the Church fought for marriage again
Nearly half of all teenagers now grow up in homes without both parents present. Harry Benson says Christians need to champion marriage as the foundation for commitment, dependable love and stable families
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OpinionDoes the Bible prohibit sex before marriage?
A megachurch Baptist preacher in the US has caused controversy after stating sex outside of marriage is morally permissible. In his sermon, Dr Delman Coates said there was “no biblical basis” for abstinence until marriage. In this response, Dr Ian Paul argues that while cohabitation is not specifically mentioned in scripture, it is included within prohibitions against "sexual immorality"
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ReviewsThe marriage you want: Evidence-based advice for Christian couples that actually helps
This new book by Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr Keith Gregoire promises advice on marriage based on biblical wisdom and thorough research. Giles Gough loved it so much he gave it a 5-star review
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Magazine FeaturesOpen relationships are growing in popularity. Here’s a Christian response
The default of monogamy is being challenged in our media and wider culture. But the apparent “freedom” offered by open relationships is false and will only lead to heartbreak, says Peter Ladd. The biblical vision for marriage still stands the test of time
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Real Life‘We only had sex three times in the first three years of our marriage’
As a Christian couple, Hannah and Ben Tarbuck thought they were doing everything right by saving sex for marriage. But it didn’t result in the passionate wedding night they were expecting
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OpinionI called this divorce ad ‘evil’. Was I right?
Divorce is being presented as a “kind” option on adverts spotted on the London tube, but Glen Scrivener says trampling across the sanctity of marriage in the service of mere convenience is far from kind
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OpinionJustin Welby has abandoned his own church’s teaching on sexuality
Why has the Archbishop of Canterbury changed his mind on gay sex? Peter Lynas believes it’s because the Archbishop has adopted a view of morality which is based more on personal preference than objective standards
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Magazine FeaturesIs the gospel good news for gay people?
When Ashleigh Hull was a teenager, biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality seemed far from good to her. Here’s how she changed her mind
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Magazine FeaturesA bitter pill: Why Christians are rethinking contraception
Christian attitudes towards contraception have changed radically during the past century. As young women start to question its use, is it time for the Church to do the same?
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OpinionShould Christian couples enter into prenups?
Prenuptial agreements appear to be growing in popularity, but Tony Wilson believes that Christians should avoid them. He explains why
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Magazine FeaturesHow to hear God’s voice in your marriage
Iain Dunbar looks at the tricky subject of decision-making in marriage. Here’s how couples can get better at hearing God’s voice together
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Reviews‘Lights on with Carl Lentz’ is raw and repentant, and that’s a start
In their new podcast, disgraced celebrity pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura promise to “open up about everything” – his infidelity, the allegations of abuse and his dismissal from Hillsong NYC. Whatever our views on his motives, the first episode is honest and repentant, if a little lacking in Jesus, says Tim Bechervaise
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OpinionIreland’s vote for marriage is great news for Christians
The Irish people have voted to keep marriage as the legal foundation for families and society. Christians should draw encouragement from this, says the Evangelical Alliance’s Nick Park
