You Need To Know Brad Wilcox and His New Book: "Get Married"

I have followed the work of Dr. Brad Wilcox for many years.  Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, he is a prolific researcher and writer in the area of marriage and family who can write clearly - that is to say: real people can understand his findings, observations and applications. Don't let the PhD put you off.  Instead, check out any of several short posts on the Institute for Family Studies listed below.

But First: His New Book!

Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization was released this week.  CLICK HERE for Amazon link.  I've not yet read the book, but it is on my stack, and I'll add to this post when I complete it.  

Here are three of his research findings that I have taken from his blog: Six Reasons to Get and Stay Married - CLICK HERE  Let them whet your interest.

• Nothing predicts happiness for Americans better than (a good) marriage.  Not money, education, work, or even sex.
• Boys raised apart from an intact family are more likely to go to jail than graduate from college.  By contrast, young men raised in an intact family are about 4 times more likely to graduate from college than land in jail or prison.  (This insight has PROFOUND insight and motivation for Youth Ministry and discipling/support of single-parent families. - Bill)
• Churchgoing.  Religious couples are happier, less divorce prone, and, surprisingly, even have more sex than secular couples.

Some Reviews of the Book

Christianity Today is a go-to source for me when I want thoughtful, honest and faithfully Christian perspectives on news and culture.  This review by Joseph Holmes - who is himself single - was helpful and would be a good first read.  CLICK HERE for "The Data-Backed Case for Marriage."

TheGospelCoalition.org featured a podcast conversation with Wilcox at the book's release entitled "Why Your Community Needs Healthy Marriages."  CLICK HERE for a link to their website, or search for "Gospel Coalition" wherever you get your podcasts.

Recent Brad Wilcox Posts With The Institute of Family Studies

• Why You Should Get Married - 2/14/24 - CLICK HERE

• 6 Reasons to Get and Stay Married - 2/13/24 - CLICK HERE

• The Awfulness of Elite Hypocrisy on Marriage - 2/13/24 - CLICK HERE

• Don't Buy the Soulmate Myth - 2/12/24 - CLICK HERE

• We Can Make Chicago Safer By Prioritizing Stronger Families - 1/2/24 - CLICK HERE

• How to Make Smartphones and Apps Safer for Kids - 12/21/23 - CLICK HERE

Each one of these has insight of their own worth pondering.  Consider reading one per day and letting them sink in.