Stronger Marriages

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A Pew Research Center poll is revealing a growing drop in interest to get married amongst 12th grade girls. Interest in having children also dropped. According to the study, as of 2023, 67% of US 12th graders thought they would get married someday, a drop from 80% in 1993. Of those who thought they would…

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Former pro surfer Bethany Hamilton is known around the world for her determination, her faith, and her unshakeable hope in Christ. But lately, she’s reminding families of something beautifully simple: the power of gathering around the dinner table. In a recent Instagram video, the mom of four encouraged her followers to slow down and be…

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Coco Austin and Bunnie Xo are sparking a new round of conversation about what it means to have an “old-fashioned” marriage—something both women say works beautifully in their homes. During a recent conversation on the “Dumb Blonde” podcast, Coco opened up about her relationship with her husband, rapper and actor Ice-T. She admitted she’s happy…

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The Student Committee at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, recently announced the installation of a “reproductive vending machine” on campus. The announcement credited Canteen for donating the vending machine. It will be installed at the Norris Underground and will allow students to use their student “Wildcards” to obtain free items from the machine, which is…

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Actor and podcast host Dax Shepard is opening up about a parenting choice that’s raising eyebrows — and he’s perfectly fine with that. On a recent episode of his “Armchair Expert” podcast, Shepard explained why he and his wife, Kristen Bell, allow their daughters Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10, to talk back to adults, even…

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Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk heartbreakingly revealed her young daughter still asks where her “daddy” is nearly two months after his assassination. But the mother of two has turned the painful questions from her 3-year-old into a touching teaching moment, she told Fox News’ Jesse Watters in an emotional TV interview — her first since…

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Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, are staying grounded in faith as they navigate a deeply personal and emotional journey toward expanding their family. In a heartfelt conversation with Maury Povich on her “Dumb Blonde” podcast, Bunnie — whose real name is Alisa DeFord — opened up about the highs and lows of her…

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Americans United for Life (AUL) has released its annual “Life List,” which ranks the US states on how pro-life they are. Arkansas takes the top spot for the sixth year in a row. Ratings are based on “each state’s protections for life from conception to natural death. This includes laws on abortion, legal recognition of…

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People in many parts of the world are having fewer children, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are no exception, according to new research. But this trend poses a problem for the Church. Church leaders are concerned about the trend toward smaller families because children are central to the theology…

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Vice President JD Vance is giving Americans a rare glimpse into his family’s faith journey, revealing how he and his wife, Usha, navigate their mixed-faith marriage with honesty, grace, and mutual respect. During a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi, Vance spoke candidly about balancing faith in his home while discussing broader…

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