”Flirt To Convert?” And How Early Christianity Turned Against Marriage!

Latter-day Saints rank near the top when it comes to marrying within their faith — right behind Hindus and evangelicals. But why does this matter?In this episode, we look at recent data on same-faith marriages and then dive into a deeper discussion: Why has the restored gospel placed such a strong emphasis on marriage and family?We explore:How early Christianity developed a negative view of marriage and womenWhat Doctrine & Covenants 132 actually teaches about marriage in the resurrectionHow apocryphal texts (like the Gospel of Philip) support the sacred nature of marriageWhy Joseph Smith and Brigham Young restored a positive, exalted view of familyThe Restoration didn’t just bring back lost doctrines — it brought back the importance of marriage and family as central to God’s plan.#Marriage #LDS #FamilyProclamation #BookOfMormonChapter Markers / Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Same-Faith Marriage Data & “Flirt to Convert”03:06 - Ryan Burge’s Data on Same-Faith Marriages (2023–2024)06:41 - Where Latter-day Saints Rank (81% Marry Other Latter-day Saints)09:54 - How Important Is Religion to You vs. Your Spouse?11:19 - How Often Do Couples Talk About Religion?14:29 - The Big Drop-Off: Why Some Groups Talk About Faith Less16:49 - Should We Bring Back Arranged Marriages? (Family Input Discussion)21:31 - The Historical Christian View Against Marriage24:18 - What Christ Actually Said About Marriage in the Resurrection28:14 - Doctrine & Covenants 132 Clarifies “Neither Marry Nor Are Given in Marriage”30:01 - The Gospel of Philip on Marriage as a Sacred Mystery35:05 - Why the Restoration Exalted Marriage and Family38:06 - Final Thoughts: The Apostasy Against MarriageJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah’s Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide