October 15, 2026

Mark Anthony Stephens Loves Biblical Context—Until the Bible Starts Talking About Husbands

Mark Anthony Stephens insists that Scripture must be understood in context. Yet when discussing his own marriage, he emphasizes a wife's duty to submit while giving far less attention to the Bible's extensive instructions for husbands. From Ephesians and Colossians to the teachings of Jesus, we examine the context his sermon leaves unexplored—and the demanding standards of love, sacrifice, humility, and accountability that apply to husbands.
August 18, 2026

Mark Stephens and the Convenient Rules of Marriage

When Mark Stephens wanted to condemn someone for dating while separated, legal marriage mattered enormously: “You are still married.” Now he says the State isn’t necessary for marriage and seemingly compares civil marriage to a covenant with Satan. The contradiction raises a larger question about Mark’s approach to laws, court orders and accountability: are rules absolute only when they apply to someone else?