Is marriage still worth it in modern life? Why are so many people skeptical of marriage, commitment, and starting a family? In this episode of Don’t Waste the Chaos, Kerri Roberts sits down with her husband, Terry Roberts, for an honest conversation about modern marriage, fear of commitment, divorce, financial pressure, faith, and what it takes to build a lasting relationship.

Together, they talk through why marriage rates have declined, why younger generations often hesitate to commit, and what culture may be getting wrong about freedom, independence, and long-term partnership. They also share their own story, including blended family dynamics, prior relationship failure, financial decisions, premarital conversations, commitment, and the role faith has played in their marriage.

This episode is for anyone who is dating, engaged, married, recovering from relationship disappointment, or asking deeper questions about whether marriage is still worth pursuing. Kerri and Terry offer a grounded conversation about commitment, intentionality, wise decision-making, and what long-term marriage actually requires.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why people are increasingly hesitant to get married
• Whether marriage is a good financial decision
• How divorce fear shapes commitment decisions
• Why independence can work against healthy marriage
• What commitment really means
• Why the first years of marriage are often the hardest
• Faith, intentionality, and the habits that strengthen marriage
• What young adults should consider before marriage

Resources mentioned

• The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller with Kathy Keller https://amzn.to/4cL0fLr
• Andy Stanley messages and resources from North Point Community Church/Your Move 

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Kerri Roberts is the founder of Salt & Light Advisors, where she helps leaders navigate people complexity, leadership decisions, and organizational health. www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact

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