In this episode, Kevin talks with Melissa Kearney, professor of economics at the University of Maryland, about her new book, The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind (University of Chicago Press, 2023). What is so great about being raised by two parents? When did marriage become a significant cause (and effect) of class distinctions? What can be done to restore the importance of marriage? How can we normalize the two-parent home without stigmatizing single mothers? Listen in as Kevin and Melissa tackle these questions, and many others, in this fascinating discussion about the economics of marriage. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 A Little About Melissa 7:55 The Two-Parent Privilege 26:45 Sponsor Break | Crossway 27:10 Charts, Numbers, and Trends 43:30 Sponsor Break | Desiring God 43:55 Social Norms 56:50 What’s Coming Up? 58:00 Until Next Time Books & Everything: The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind Ministry in the New Realm: A Theology of 2 Corinthians Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy
