Season: 13 Episode: 186
Summary:
Is marriage a social construct that can be redefined without consequence? John Ferrer is on the show to discuss why marriage and family are the strength of society. Statistically, the divorce rates in the church compare equally to the divorce rates outside of the church, however, there is a stark difference when looking at the marriages of committed Christians. John and Shanda discuss these differences and define marriage and family from a biblical perspective.
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About John Ferrer
John is a licensed minister with degrees from Charleston Southern (BA), Southern Evangelical Seminary (MDiv), and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (ThM, PhD). His doctorate is in the philosophy of religion, with a minor in ethics. As the newest addition to CrossExamined in 2023, John brings a wealth of experience to the team including debating atheists, preaching the Gospel, teaching apologetics in schools and churches, publishing books and articles, and creating websites. John is also a teaching fellow with Equal Rights Institute and president of Pella Pro-Life in his hometown of Pella, Iowa. There he resides with his lovely and brilliant wife Hillary Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics. Together they specialize in cultural apologetics with an emphasis on family-based apologetic training.
Question One
When the Supreme Court struck down all bans on same sex marriage in 2015, I remember hearing some in the church say things like:
- “It’s okay, let’s give this to them.”
- Concern that once marriage was redefined it would be a slippery slope, making it possible to marry anyone or anything (no age restrictions, incest, etc).
What do Christians need to understand about the definition of marriage and why it’s not something to compromise? How does this defend the faith?
Question Two
Just for kicks, I searched how Google defines a family and this is what they said, “A family is a group of two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together; all such related persons are considered as members of one family.” How would you refine that, change it, or expand on it?
Question Three
You say the best way to defend the faith is to defend the family. Why is that?
Question Four
In Nancy Pearcey’s recent book The Toxic War on Masculinity, she says Christian men who live out their faith, are involved with their families, and take their family to church, have the most successful marriages and their children are happy. How do examples like this make the church stronger, thus making society stronger?
Question Five
What is your advice to Christians and leaders in the church when it comes to strengthening and defending marriage and the family?
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