The author of this book, Daniel Ukadike Nwaelene, ThD, had Christian parents. His father was a Baptist schoolteacher and later the full-time pastor of a Baptist church. His wife - the mother of the author - was a stay-at-home mother, a daughter of one of the foremost deacons of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Nigeria.The author had his primary (or elementary) and secondary (High School) education in Christian (Baptist) schools. He professed faith in Christ at age eleven by the grace of God. His growth and Christian maturity were gradual, serving the Lord in different capacities in two other churches in the Nigerian Baptist Convention before answering the call to the pastoral ministry.The author worked briefly in the Federal Civil Service before switching to the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, where he rose over a period of over two decades, to the post of Division General Manager. He went through Baptist Theological Seminary for a four-year Bachelor's degree in Theology (B.Th.), followed later in the USA with a Master of Theology (Th.M.) and Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Pastoral Theology. He is one of the four ordained ministers (Associate Pastors) in Community Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, USA., and has previously published three books between 2017 and 2020 (both dates inclusive). He has many videos of sermons on his YouTube channel and other social media.Prior to relocating to the USA, the author pastored Royal Priesthood Baptist Church, Aseese, Ogun State (near Lagos), Nigeria. He began preaching into YouTube as a means of propagating the gospel of Christ during the COVID 19 pandemic stay-at-home restriction periods of 2020 but has continued till date even after the COVID restrictions have been lifted.The author, Rev. Dr. Daniel U. Nwaelene has been married to Patricia for forty-five years (in this year of writing) and they have been blessed with children and grandchildren to the glory of God.
God Is Interested in Your Marriage: Path to a Successful, Happy Christian Marriage by Rev. Daniel U. Nwaelene, ThD., is one of those rare works that manages to be both timeless in its theology and timely in its application. From the very first page, the reader senses that this is not merely a book about marriage, but a pastoral voice calling Christians back to the heart of God's design for human relationships. Every sentence reflects the author's conviction that marriage was instituted by God, and that its flourishing is inseparable from His presence. Rather than offering quick fixes or cultural platitudes, the book is saturated with Scripture and prayerful wisdom, inviting readers to place their marriages on the solid foundation of God's Word. What sets this work apart is its uncompromising grounding in Scripture. Instead of simply referencing verses, Rev. Nwaelene provides full quotations across multiple translations, KJV, NKJV, NASB, NIV, ESV, among others, ensuring that the Word itself stands front and center. This approach demonstrates both pastoral care and theological confidence: readers are not expected to pause, flip pages, or rely on half-remembered references.They are confronted directly with God's own words, raw and unfiltered, and then guided in their application to the realities of marriage. The result is a text that is not just instructional but devotional, encouraging readers to meditate on God's design as they learn. At its theological core, the book insists on something that has been too often forgotten: marriage is not just a social contract or a human convenience. It is a living picture of Christ's covenant with His Church. In quoting Ephesians 5 and Revelation 19, Rev. Nwaelene reminds readers that marriage has eternal significance. Husbands are called to love sacrificially as Christ loved the Church, and wives to respect and honor as the Church responds to her Lord. This vision elevates the union of man and woman beyond companionship into a testimony of the gospel itself. It is this eschatological horizon, the vision of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, that gives the entire book its urgency and its beauty. Structurally, the book flows with admirable clarity. Beginning with the definition of marriage, moving through its divine origin, outlining its importance, and contrasting success with failure, the author builds his case step by step. The logical order makes it a valuable study guide for marriage preparation classes, a resource for pastors leading counseling sessions, or even a devotional tool for couples to work through together chapter by chapter. Each section is comprehensive yet digestible, and the progression from earthly marriage to the ultimate heavenly marriage provides the book with both narrative and theological unity. God Is Interested in Your Marriage is ultimately a call to trust God with the most intimate covenant of human life. It is rich in Scripture, compassionate in tone, and prophetic in challenge. It deserves to be read widely, studied carefully, and most importantly, lived out faithfully. Rev. Nwaelene has given the Church not just another book on marriage, but a timeless guide that will remain relevant for generations to come. Verdict: God Is Interested in Your Marriage is not just a book to read; it is a book to live by. It deserves a wide audience in churches, counseling offices, and Christian homes worldwide.