Why is it good to get married? Are there benefits on being joined in a sacramental marriage over “living together”? In this episode I interview Ben and Amy Eriksen, and we talk about dating, relationships, marriage and some of their experiences and suggestions for young couples who are considering marriage.

- Fr. Patrick Wainwright is a priest of Miles Christi, a Catholic Religious Order.

- Visit the Miles Christi Religious Order website: https://www.mileschristi.org

- This Podcast’s Website: https://www.forcollegecatholics.org

- To learn about the Spiritual Exercises (silent weekend retreat) preached by the Priests of Miles Christi, visit: https://www.mileschristi.org/spiritual-exercises/

- Recorded at our Family Center in South Lyon, Michigan.

- Planning, recording, editing, and publishing by Fr. Patrick Wainwright, MC.

- Gear: Shure MV7 and SE Electronics V7 dynamic microphones and Zoom H6 Portable Recorder.

- Intro music from pond5.com