In today’s episode, we’re tackling a topic that challenges cultural norms and theological assumptions: polygamy. What was once considered a fringe practice in the U.S. is now gaining more visibility, prompting questions about marriage, ethics, and faith.

What does the Bible say and how should Christians understand this subject? In the Old Testament we see polygamy in practice among patriarchs and kings who had multiple wives –but how did God perceive that? Are there instances in which God condones the practice?

To help us navigate this topic, we’re joined by missiology professor James Fyffe, a missionary himself, who spent time ministering in cultures where polygamy is a longstanding tradition. Today we will look to God’s word to find out not only what the Bible says about polygamy, but how this question may impact people in ministry and on the mission field. James, welcome to the show.

For more information on the subject, please read the Notes for Episodes 227.

Marriage is a wonderful gift from God. It is the very first institution God established for mankind on earth, but if there is anything we can learn from Adam and Eve it is that it can be very difficult to stay on mission without yielding to distractions of worldly things. Even good Christian marriages can be distracted with the cares of this world and with the joys of building a family.

Thankfully, the New Testament presents us with a model marriage through the apostle Paul’s friends Priscilla and Aquila who we will be discussing. We have invited pastor Jay Schug of Community Fellowship Baptist Church of Huntsville Alabama to discuss this topic. Jay was the guest speaker at the WedStrong Retreat this year (2023) in Nashville and brings us a summary of what he presented to couples of the Living Faith Fellowship this year.

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