Why Keion and Shaunie Think Marriage Makes Sense Today
The Hendersons make the case for committing to marriage in today’s culture of convenience.
Grown & Growing by Keion and Shaunie Henderson · Paulina Velasco, Juleyka Lantigua, Kojin Tashiro, Marvet Britto, Michelle Baker, Tren Lightburn, Shaneez Tyndall, Shaunie Henderson, Keion Henderson, Shaunie & Keion Henderson
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Show Notes
Keion believes we live in a time when people covet convenience and “are allergic to commitment.” With his wife, Shaunie, he discusses why devoting oneself to marriage is a blessing and not a burden. Shaunie questions whether we’ve moved away from true commitment because we’re more focused on what we can get out of a relationship instead of what we can contribute. Keion dispels the misconception that a wife being “a helper” in a marriage is a sign of weakness, highlighting that it is actually a position of strength. Challenging us to move away from viewing marriage as transactional, the Hendersons stress the significance of mutual growth and understanding within a marital union. In this episode, discover why partnership is about filling in each others’ deficits, what a wife’s role has to do with ranks in the military, and why commitment will never go out of style. Reminding us that “marriage is a joint inside job,” Keion and Shaunie caution against falling for the Hollywood definition of a successful marriage. They encourage us to commit to personal growth while building a mutually beneficial partnership.