I picked this book up after having seen it mentioned by a few trustworthy articles on couples who are unequally yoked. I know that Lee Strobel is better known for other books, but this is the first of his that I've read. I was impressed not only by his candid writing style, but also by the solid theology that exists throughout the book. It is clear that a lot of thought went into this book, and I appreciated that as someone who can benefit from its wisdom.
The Strobels wrote this book from the perspective of a couple who has been through spiritual mismatch in marriage - Leslie converted to Christianity two years before Lee did. Their experience gives this book more credibility. They are able to address many questions that arise when a Christian experiences the turmoil that can result from marriage to an unbeliever.
Throughout the book, they cover the following topics: their own story, how to find joy in the marriage despite the spiritual mismatch, and tips for how to introduce the unbelieving spouse to God without being pushy. All advice is centered on Biblical passages. The Strobels make no grand claims that every Christian will be able to convert his or her unbelieving spouse. However, they do provide a sense of peace that God will use the marriage for good. And throughout the book, the reader is encouraged to keep his or her marriage flourishing despite the spiritual mismatch. The aim of this book is a happy marriage, regardless of each spouse's beliefs.
As the wife of an unbeliever, I found the advice in this book to be very encouraging. I especially appreciated the section on discovering the exact nature of a spouse's unbelief and how to handle that particular situation - not every spouse is going to fit the mold of Lee's story, after all.
There are also two extra chapters at the end. One is on boundaries that Christians should set when dating to avoid a spiritual mismatch. The other is on marriages where two Christian partners are at different points in their spiritual growth.
I recommend this book for any Christian who needs help with an unequally yoked relationship, be it a marriage or a dating relationship.
Five out of Five Stars
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