Why Marriage Still Matters for America, with Carl Caton and Katie MacLeod

What does it look like when a culture stops taking marriage seriously? 

In this week’s episode of The SoCon Report, Craig DeRoche is joined by Carl Caton, president of the National Marriage Initiative, and Katie MacLeod, family policy director for the Marriage Initiative, during National Marriage Week to talk about why marriage remains one of the strongest predictors of stability for children, families, and communities. 

The conversation explores how decades of policy decisions reshaped marriage in America, why states are beginning to rethink those choices, and what research shows about the role marriage plays in reducing poverty and strengthening families. 

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• Why marriage is being revisited as a serious public policy issue 

• What the “Success Sequence” is and why it matters for young people 

• How National Marriage Week is mobilizing churches and communities 

• Why shared purpose is essential to lasting marriage 

Craig also shares his personal story of addiction, marital struggles and restoration, and why marriage requires humility, commitment, and intentional work. 

Watch the full conversation to learn why marriage still matters for the future of America. 

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