September 27, 2026 — Episode #140
Why are young adults waiting longer to marry? Leah Sutton, 25, says it comes down to independence, opportunity, and a culture that values marriage less.
Jerry and Becky open a new series on single young adults with guest Leah Sutton, who works at Union University. Leah talks openly about why people end up single, from choice to divorce to loss, and how she has come to trust that God is sovereign over her season of singleness. She shares why she thinks marriage is happening later, the pressure she felt from friends and family in college, and how singleness can be a gift: a month of mission work overseas this summer, more freedom to serve and share meals with others, and the discipline of living on one income. The conversation turns to where Christian young adults can meet like-minded people, from church to social media to dating apps, and Jerry and Becky invite listeners to share their own experiences as the series continues next week.
Topics discussed:
- Why people are single: choice, divorce, death, and disability
- Why young adults are marrying later than previous generations
- Trusting God’s sovereignty and timing in a season of singleness
- Feeling pressure from friends and family to date or get engaged
- Using the freedom of singleness to serve others and pursue mission work
- Managing life and finances on a single income
- Where Christian young adults can meet like-minded people
- An invitation for listeners to share how they met their spouse
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