Divorce has become one of the defining features of modern America. What was once rare and scandalous is now common-even expected. Families fracture, children carry wounds, and churches struggle to respond. Behind every statistic lies a story of pain, abandonment, and the longing for something permanent in a world of broken promises.
In Till Death Do Us Part? Faith, Divorce, and the American Family Crisis, Michael Singletary explores the rise of divorce in America and its devastating impact on families, communities, and the church. Drawing from history, sociology, psychology, and scripture, he uncovers how divorce reshaped the American family and why the church must reclaim its role as a guardian of covenant faithfulness.
This is not just another book of statistics-it is a call to action. Singletary combines research with a deeply personal lens, writing as someone shaped by divorce both as a child and as an adult. His story adds weight to his message: that faith, healing, and restoration are possible, even in the midst of brokenness.
Inside you will discover:
How divorce became normalized in American culture The emotional, spiritual, and generational costs of family breakdown The economic and social consequences often ignored in public debate What scripture and Christian tradition really teach about covenant marriage How the global church offers models of hope and restoration Practical steps for families, churches, and communities to respond with both truth and grace
Till Death Do Us Part? is both a sobering analysis and a hopeful vision. It challenges the church to speak with clarity, act with compassion, and live as a countercultural witness of covenant faithfulness.
If you've been touched by divorce, are struggling to understand its impact, or want to see how the church can bring healing in the midst of crisis, this book will give you both perspective and hope.
Marriage may be fragile in our culture-but God's covenant is not.
