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

Craig DeRoche discusses why marriage is foundational to children and public policy during National Marriage Week.In this episode, Craig sits down with Carl Caton, president of the National Marriage Initiative, and Katie MacLeod, family policy director for the ‪@themarriageinitiative‬, during National Marriage Week to examine the cultural, personal, and policy impact of marriage.They explore how marriage affects poverty, child wellbeing, and long-term stability, including the “Success Sequence” and why states like Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, and Florida are revisiting marriage as a serious public policy priority.In this episode, you’ll hear:What the Success Sequence is and why it dramatically reduces povertyHow no-fault divorce reshaped American cultureWhy two-parent households matter for childrenWhat National Marriage Week is and how communities are participatingHow churches and states are launching marriage challengesThe conversation also reflects on Craig’s personal testimony of addiction, marital brokenness, and restoration, and why shared purpose is essential to lasting marriage.Learn more: Marriage Initiative: https://www.marriageinitiative.orgFamily Policy Alliance: https://familypolicyalliance.comFollow us on YouTube: @family_policy#familypolicyalliance #NationalMarriageWeek #MarriageMatters #SuccessSequence #FamilyPolicy #MarriageInitiative #StrongerFamilies #PublicPolicy