Why Do Mormons Get Married So Young? Josh Carr Explains | Theological
Married at 22. First kid at 23. No regrets. So why do Mormons get married so young— while the rest of modern culture seems stuck in hookup apps, pornography, and endless situationships?
In this episode of Theological, Shabbos Kestenbaum sits down with Josh Carr, a young member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, political commentator, husband, father, and former missionary, for a conversation about Mormon dating, eternal marriage, sex before marriage, pornography, dating apps, modesty, masculinity, and why family is so central to LDS life.
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Josh explains why Latter-day Saints believe marriage is not only “till death do us part,” but an eternal covenant made in the temple. He says marriage helps human beings become more like God — both in the afterlife and in this life.
In this episode, Shabbos and Josh discuss:
What eternal marriage means in LDS theology, including temple sealing and exaltation.
How Mormon dating works at BYU and in Utah, including dating with marriage constantly in mind.
Why Josh went on more than 100 first dates before meeting his wife — and why he thinks men have a responsibility to ask women out.
The LDS law of chastity, including sex before marriage, kissing, making out, and physical boundaries.
Pornography, masturbation, smartphones, and religious accountability, including Josh’s warning that “sin thrives in darkness.”
Dating apps like Mutual, Hinge, and Tinder, and whether they help or hurt religious dating.
What men can do to treat women better, using the Bible, Genesis, and the example of Christ as a framework.
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