Family Perspectives

Emma Call and Jasmine Selph sit down with Loren and Sandra Marks to explore how organized religion can positively influence home and families and how home-based worship shapes family life. Drawing from both research insights and personal experiences, Loren and Sandra share practical strategies for incorporating the benefits of faith into everyday family dynamics.

Join Savannah Christensen and Olivia Flores as they sit down with Dr. Jason B. Whiting to uncover the truth about domestic violence in this powerful episode. From understanding the warning signs to breaking common myths, they dive into the complexities of abuse and explore how we can better support victims and foster healthier relationships.

LINKS: 

https://www.amazon.com/Love-True-Overcoming-Surprising-Relationships/dp/1462118615  

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2020/10/hearts-pierced-with-deep-wounds-understanding-abuse-in-the-family?lang=eng  

In this week's episode, Jonathan Young and Sara Tolley sit down with Dr. Jeff Jackson, a professor in the School of Family Life and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience. Together, they delve into the question, "Is singlehood the new normal?" They discuss shifting societal attitudes toward single living and explore the implications for individuals who are single in today's world.

Sources, References, and Additional Information: 

Adamczyk, K. (2023). Toward a psychology of singlehood: What we already know and what we need to know about contemporary singlehood. V&R Unipress. (open access) 

Bella DePaulo: https://belladepaulo.com/ 

Boss, P. (1999). Ambiguous loss: Learning to live with unresolved grief. Harvard University Press 

Chowkhani, K., & Wynne, C. (Eds.) (2023). Singular selves: An introduction to singles studies. Routledge. 

Jackson, J. B. (2023, June 6). Acting in faith while hoping for marriage—8 ideas for adults who are single. Liahona Magazine, 47(6), 14-19. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2023/06/06-acting-in-faith-while-hoping-for-marriage-8-ideas-for-adults-who-are-single?lang=eng 

Jackson, J. B. (2018). The ambiguous loss of singlehood: Conceptualizing and treating singlehood ambiguous loss among never-married adults. Contemporary Family Therapy, 40(2), 210-222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-018-9455-0  

Jackson, J. B., & Sabatini Gutierrez, N. (2020). Clinical work with unpartnered individuals seeking a long-term intimate relationship. In K. S. Wampler & A. J. Blow (Eds.), The handbook of systemic family therapy: Vol. 3. Systemic family therapy with couples (pp. 461-486). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119438519.ch79 

Lewis, K. G. (1994). Single heterosexual women through the life cycle. In M. P. Mirkin (Ed.) Women in context: Toward a feminist reconstruction of psychotherapy (pp. 170-187). Guilford. 

Mehta, V. (2018). 4 Reasons Why Being Single Hurts So Much.” Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201803/4-reasons-why-being-single-hurts-so-much  

Mehta, V. (2018). 6 ways to cope with being single. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/head-games/201805/6-ways-cope-being-single  

Ulrich, W. (2011, February 13). Coping with loneliness and disappointment on Valentine's Day. The Deseret News. 

Haley Kamikawa and Lynden Wagner interview Dr. Angela Bradford to discuss premarital and marital therapy. Dr. Angela Bradford explains what premarital and marital therapy entail, when people should participate in them, and how these therapies can benefit couples seeking to strengthen their relationships.

In this week’s episode, Jonathan Young and Haley Kamikawa interview Dr. Nathan Leonhardt, an assistant professor in the School of Family Life with degrees in

Join Arianna Elmer and Lynden Wagner as they interview Dr. Sarah Coyne about declining fertility rates around the world and concerns about having children. Dr. Coyne addresses concerns about being an effective parent, including how to navigate technology and media as a family.

Dr. David Dollahite joins Savannah Lowe and Brynly Rich in an insightful conversation on the impact, relevance, and challenges of organized religion. Whether you're deeply religious or curious, this podcast inspires critical reflection on the question: Is organized religion worth it?

Abby Jaglowski and Arianna Elmer interview Dr. Dean Busby discussing the recent decline of marriage and divorce rates in the U.S.. Dr. Busby also provides insights into why people are delaying marriage, what protects a marriage against divorce and above all- is marriage worth it?

Join Savannah Lowe and Brooke Ashcraft as they delve into the “new norm” of living together before getting married with Dr. Brian Willoughby. This podcast will cover more about how cohabitation affects relationships and what can be done to improve our attitudes about marriage.

Join Abby Jaglowski as she introduces the 2024 podcast theme,“Family Life Fact Check: Uncovering Reality in a World of Misinformation”, where each episode BYU students and professors will answer “hot topic” questions about family and social science. Today, Abby leads a discussion with Dr. Ashley Larsen Gibby and Dr. Alex Jensen about the fallacies, facts, and foundation of family and social science research and finding truth amid a world of [mis]information!