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Glenn T. Stanton
Glenn T. Stanton is the director of Global Family Formation Studies at Focus on the Family. He debates and lectures extensively on the issues of gender, sexuality, marriage and parenting at universities and churches around the world.
Stanton also served the George W. Bush administration for many years as a consultant on increasing fatherhood involvement in the Head Start program.
Stanton is the author of nine books and is senior contributor to the Federalist blog. His latest book is"The Myth of the Dying Church: How Christianity is Actually Thriving in America and the World." His previous is "Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor: Being Friends in Grace and Truth," explores how Christians should interact with gay or lesbian neighbors in a Christ-honoring way. He is also the co-writer of "Irreplaceable" a film seen in theatres nationwide, and the co-author and creator of "The Family Project," a 12-session small group DVD curriculum produced by Focus on the Family.
Stanton earned bachelor's degree in philosophy, communication arts and religion and a master's degree in philosophy, history and religion from the University of West Florida.
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What Research Says About Couples Who Pray Together
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10 Things Everyone Should Know About a Christian View of Homosexuality
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The Universal Qualities of a Man
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Gentlemen Never Apologize for Being Gentlemen
A woman offended by a man's genuine kindness doesn't deserve an apology.
Helping Kids Recognize the Myths in Transgenderism
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Nurturing a Healthy Gender Identity in Your Child (Part 2 of 2)
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Does Living Together Build a Stronger Marriage?
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Manhood Is Not the Problem: Teach Your Sons to Be Men
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Does Your Faith Reduce Your Risk of Divorce?
Authoritative research conducted at leading universities presents the case that religious service attendance makes a strong positive contribution to marriages, including a resistance to divorce.
The Unique Matter of Manhood
Manhood is in crisis today. The increasingly accurate term "perpetual adolescence" is not a reference to girls failing to grow up.
Why Manhood Doesn't Happen Naturally
What is it about manhood that requires intentionality in turning boys into men?
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Is There a Universal Male and Female Nature?
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Are Young People Leaving the Church in Droves?
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Is Biblical Christianity on the Decline?
The Recent Pew Report Offers Surprising Good News.
Family Formation and Poverty
It has been well-established for decades that there exists a dramatic connection between thriving, intact families and financial well-being for women and children. Here is a summary overview of the major academic contributions to this field of inquiry over the last few decades and their various findings.
Why Womanhood Doesn't Demand Proof and Manhood Does
One of the very interesting, and underappreciated, things about the differences in the human male and female nature is that femininity doesn't need to prove itself. Manhood does.
The Divine in the Daily Grind
Here's why God cares about your family.
Hidden Health Benefits of Marriage
Regardless of culture or socio-economic status, research shows overall positive effects of marriage on a couple's health and wealth.
The Best Way a Son Learns to Be a Man
Most boys enter healthy manhood with the help of a "point man" — someone who leads the way and offers support through the trials of life.
CDC: Virginal High School Students Exhibit Greater Overall Health Behaviors
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CDC: LGB Teens Have Extremely High Rates of Unhealthy Behaviors
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Strong and reliable research show this widely reported "fact" is far from it.
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How Fertility Drives the Health of Nations
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Same-Sex Parenting, Child Sexual Orientation and Sexual Experiences
A central question regarding same-sex parenting is how it might impact the sexual orientation and identification of children raised in such homes.
Examining the US National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study
A serious topic like is drastically deserving of more careful, less partisan research.
The Upside of Nagging
Given the difference in married and single men's health outcomes, it appears — not surprisingly — that wives are more powerful in changing grown men's behavior than even their own mothers.
The Health Benefits of Marriage
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Key Findings of Mark Regnerus' New Family Structure Study
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New Research On Same-Sex Parenting
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Are The Kids Really All Right?
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The Pill: Did It Cause The Sexual Revolution?
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Marriage as a Feminist Institution
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Is Marriage Dying?
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A Tale of Two Wives on Divorce and Spousal Infidelity
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The Glorious Story of Sexuality
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Seen & Heard: The Spiritual Awakening of Seasonal Whispers
March 3, 2016 • Arts & Culture, Events, Real Estate, Shopping
••• The ground floor façade of 15 Renwick is rather distinctive. If I thought anyone else cared about Renwick Street, I'd be tempted to do a New Building Report Card.
••• Puma is opening a store at 433 Broadway (at Howard). How long till a major retailer makes the leap across Canal?
••• Jayme Stone's Lomax Project is playing BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on March 11: "Two-time Juno-winning banjoist and composer Jayme Stone is one of the most innovative five string banjo players working today, adapting and performing traditional music from cultures as diverse as Brazil, Bulgaria and West Africa." Here's the band's "Susan Anna Gal":
••• Le District now offers grocery delivery: "With 3 delivery zones and delivery prices from $5.50 to $10.00, we'll get it up to you as fast as possible and up to 23rd street in Manhattan."
••• March 16 at Pace University: A conversation with NYC schools chancellor Carmen Fariña. Info and RSVP.
••• Seasonal Whispers, the jewelry/apparel boutique at 71 Murray, has undergone a spiritual awakening: Now called Goldish, it sells incense, crystals, singing bowls, and 14-karat-gold and sterling-silver body activation jewelry ("to Empower Women & Honor the Divine Feminine Energy," according to the website). A few pics:
Tags: 15 Renwick, 433 Broadway, BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Goldish, Le District, Pace University, Puma, Seasonal Whispers
Rohin
Erik,
Poor old Renwick street…
Take another look – it really has the true character indicative of the original narrow streets of Manhattan…
Once construction finally ends the city should re-pave it nicely and give it the finishing touches it deserves.(and I don't mean Coup de Grace!)
It is also the best shortcut by which to drive through from the area North of Spring down to the area below Canal ;)
Ahhh Renwick Street. My first night in NYC after moving here in 1986 I walked from Morton, south, and ended up at Spring and Renwick (at McGovern's). I quickly recognized that odd little NYC corner was one of the locations for Scorsese's "After Hours". I've always had a soft spot for that neighborhood, although it's radically changed from the mid-80s.
I would love to see your new building report card- there is SO much new construction on Renwick and the hotel looks just about ready to open!
George Bacon
Are there any other streets in New York named for an architect? (James Renwick (1818 – 1895), of course, was the architect of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grace Church and other New York buildings.)
Esther Lixenberg
March 19, 2016 • 10:31 pm
Seasonal Whispers is re-located to:
71 Hudson Street. This is the flagship store
of the company. We are no longer at 71 Murray St.
Please call 917-318-6971 Come and visit the store

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