Buddhist Catholic Contemplative Evangelical General Christian Hindu Jewish Latter-day Saint Muslim New Visions Progressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos

Home
Family, Parenting and Religion

2017-12-31T15:31:26-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

A Bittersweet Christmas

Last updated on: December 31, 2017 at 3:31 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

I’m spending Christmas break with my family in one of my favorite places: the beautiful log cabin my parents built in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. Read more

2017-12-28T09:48:44-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

How to Love the Good Man You Actually Have, Not the Prince You Don’t

Last updated on: December 28, 2017 at 9:48 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

I was thinking “This is so cheesy… why do I like it so much?” Why do those cheesy, romantic plot lines centering on a prince appeal to us that much? Read more

2017-12-26T09:59:01-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Most Important Gifts You Can Give This Season

Last updated on: December 26, 2017 at 9:59 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

It’s that time of year again. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Only this many shopping days ‘til Christmas to buy those important gifts. Sale. Sale. Sale. And then you turn on the television and see those luxury car commercials. You know — the ones that show a sparkling new expensive car in the driveway with a humongous red bow and a blissful loved one. First question: Who gives a car for Christmas?! Second question: Even if you don’t give a car,... Read more

2017-12-21T10:22:38-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

What To Do When You Think Your Teen Has Lost the Faith

Last updated on: December 21, 2017 at 10:22 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Your 15-year old son begins complaining about going to church on Saturday night and doesn’t quit even after you’ve forced him to go on Sunday morning. He’s always loved church and he has plenty of friends. You ask him to pray about it and he tells you matter-of-factly that he doesn’t even know if he believes God answers prayer. What’s happening? Is it time to panic? This is definitely a subject that has worried many a parent over the years.... Read more

2017-12-16T16:05:43-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3 Things to Do When You’re Disappointed By Your Spouse

Last updated on: December 16, 2017 at 4:05 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

When you're disappointed with your spouse (no matter what the reason), try practicing these three things before you escalate into an argument. Read more

2017-12-15T09:28:06-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

What Men Think About #MeToo: The Top 6 Reactions

Last updated on: December 15, 2017 at 9:28 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Sexual harassment has always been there, in the shadowy corners of Hollywood and corporate America. But #MeToo & the Harvey Weinstein case flipped a switch. Read more

2020-01-06T18:57:16-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

Second marriages: 3 things you need to know

Last updated on: January 6, 2020 at 6:57 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

I discovered that the sources for the “70% percent of second marriages end in divorce” stat don’t exist. The truth is is much better. Read more

2017-12-07T18:31:00-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

How to Avoid Emotional Collisions with your Male Co-Workers

Last updated on: December 7, 2017 at 6:31 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

Since you can only work on yourself, and if you want good work relationships, it will help to understand a few key ways men are wired. Read more

2019-09-24T15:55:17-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

The Secret to Enjoying a Conflict-Free Holiday

Last updated on: September 24, 2019 at 3:55 pm By Shaunti Feldhahn

“Let It Go” is a hard-core success strategy for giving yourself — and those around you — a truly happy holiday, from Thanksgiving through New Years. Read more

2019-09-26T10:13:25-04:00

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

5 Steps to Make Your Marriage Explode (in a Good Way!)

Last updated on: September 26, 2019 at 10:13 am By Shaunti Feldhahn

Assume the best of your spouse’s intentions toward you: in other words, that your spouse really does love you, respect you, and wants the best for you. Read more

TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

Who said, "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world"?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Paul Mary Peter John the Baptist

Books by This Author Books by Shaunti Feldhahn

See All Titles »

Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Christmas church current events dissent Editor's Choice family gifts growth humor kindness marriage men money news other parenting personal personal sex singleness teenagers Uncategorized women work

Select a Month September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 October 2018 September 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Family, Parenting and Religion