Abstract
This scholarship centers on the experiences of Black married Christian couples, exploring how spirituality profoundly enriches and transforms their relationships. Building on Martin Buber's philosophy of the “I-Thou” relationship, which emphasizes genuine spiritual engagement, the research highlights how this Black married couple draw on their faith to navigate marital challenges. For Black married Christian couples, spirituality often forms the foundation of their relationships, guiding them through life’s complexities. This work seeks to move beyond traditional teachings, embracing a more expansive view of spirituality that honors the rich, multifaceted nature of Black Christian marriages. Through the Relational Spiritual Knowing framework, this scholarship provides tools to strengthen spiritual bonds, enhancing marital quality. Employing autoethnography, the research examines how sanctification, communal coping, and religious coping foster love, resilience, and understanding within these marriages. By focusing on the experiences of Black married Christian couples, this work underscores the transformative potential of spirituality in every aspect of their relationships. It offers strategies for overcoming relational dissonance and emphasizes how spiritual practices like humility and openness can strengthen both personal and professional bonds, leading to deeply fulfilling marriages.
Recommended Citation
Jones, Kevin L. and Jones, Victoria L.
(2025)
"Harnessing Faith for Relational Harmony: A Black Christian Couple’s Journey through Relational Spiritual Knowing,"
The Journal of Faith, Education, and Community: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/jfec/vol7/iss1/5
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