Episode 42: Why Marriage Can No Longer Be an Afterthought in the Church

The American church has a marriage problem, and it is time we talk about it. While pastors preach about discipleship, finances, and serving the community, marriage has been pushed to the side. In this powerful episode, Austin and Rachel Holt sit down with Pastors Chad and Amy Fagerland to explore why Christian marriage can no longer be an afterthought in the church, and what faith-filled leaders can do about it right now.

This conversation challenges the status quo of how churches support married couples. The Fagerlands bring a pastoral perspective on why marriage ministry often gets deprioritized and what happens to congregations when it does. Together, the four of them discuss practical ways churches can make marriage a central part of their mission, how couples can advocate for better support within their faith communities, and why the health of your marriage has a direct impact on the health of your church. If you care about the future of Christian marriages in America, this is a must-listen.

Listen to the full episode on the Conscious Christian Podcast: Episode 42: Why Marriage Can No Longer Be an Afterthought in the Church