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Explore how <\/span>matrimony<\/span><\/i> acts as a “mothering” force of culture in this conversation with Stephen Jenkinson that shines a light on the wedding ritual, marriage, and their deeper layers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Has our modern culture lost the original empowering nature of the wedding day and of marriage itself? In this episode of <\/span>Insights at the Edge<\/span><\/i>, host Tami Simon welcomes Stephen Jenkinson\u2014culture activist, founder of the Orphan Wisdom School, and author of the forthcoming book <\/span>Matrimony. <\/span><\/i>Here, Jenkinson explores the difference between weddings, marriage, and matrimony, revealing how authentic ritual can heal cultural wounds and foster community. Drawing from his new book and years of experience, he shares why matrimony is not just a private act but a vital, communal force that shapes the heart of culture itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Listeners of Insights At The Edge<\/em> get 10% off their first month at <\/span>www.betterhelp.com\/soundstrue<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: This interview originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of\u00a0Insights at the Edge<\/i>\u00a0are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.<\/p>\n

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