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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 34 MIN

Why Aren't I Married? The Truth About Singleness & the UK Black Church

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Why Aren't I Married? The Truth About Singleness & the UK Black Church   Does the church have a vested interest in keeping black women single?   In this powerful episode of The Gospel Zone on Affinity Xtra, host Howie Mack sits down with playwright, poet, and gospel artist Alan Charles to discuss his provocative stage play, "Why Didn’t I Get Married?".   Alan dives deep into the "man shortage" within the UK Black Church, exploring the startling 7:1 ratio of women to men and asking the hard question: Should the church be held accountable?.     In this interview, we discuss: The "Boaz" Lie: Why many women feel the church sold them a false promise about marriage. The Church on Trial: Does the church intentionally create an environment that attracts women but pushes men away?. The Man Shortage: Why the ratio has shifted from 3:1 in the 1980s to 7:1 today. Relatable Comedy: Using humor to address sensitive family and relationship issues. Winning Men Back: What the church can learn from the structure and discipline of other organizations. Upcoming Tour Dates: Catch the production live across the UK!   Birmingham: Easter Sunday, April 5th @ The Crescent Theatre Nottingham: Sunday, April 19th @ Nottingham Arts Theatre West London (Hayes): Sunday, May 24th @ Beck Theatre Croydon: Monday, May 25th @ Fairfield’s Ashcroft Theatre   For tickets and more info, call: 07476 909 871   #AlanCharles #UKGospel #BlackChurch #Singleness #ChristianMarriage #TheGospelZone #BlackSingleChristian #GospelTheatre     https://youtu.be/iKLUSOA2_t0

Why Aren't I Married? The Truth About Singleness & the UK Black Church   Does the church have a vested interest in keeping black women single?   In this powerful episode of The Gospel Zone on Affinity Xtra, host Howie Mack sits down with playwright, poet, and gospel artist Alan Charles to discuss his provocative stage play, "Why Didn’t I Get Married?".   Alan dives deep into the "man shortage" within the UK Black Church, exploring the startling 7:1 ratio of women to men and asking the hard question: Should the church be held accountable?.     In this interview, we discuss: The "Boaz" Lie: Why many women feel the church sold them a false promise about marriage. The Church on Trial: Does the church intentionally create an environment that attracts women but pushes men away?. The Man Shortage: Why the ratio has shifted from 3:1 in the 1980s to 7:1 today. Relatable Comedy: Using humor to address sensitive family and relationship issues. Winning Men Back: What the church can learn from the structure and discipline of other organizations. Upcoming Tour Dates: Catch the production live across the UK!   Birmingham: Easter Sunday, April 5th @ The Crescent Theatre Nottingham: Sunday, April 19th @ Nottingham Arts Theatre West London (Hayes): Sunday, May 24th @ Beck Theatre Croydon: Monday, May 25th @ Fairfield’s Ashcroft Theatre   For tickets and more info, call: 07476 909 871   #AlanCharles #UKGospel #BlackChurch #Singleness #ChristianMarriage #TheGospelZone #BlackSingleChristian #GospelTheatre     https://youtu.be/iKLUSOA2_t0

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