Wisdom for Christian Stay-at-Home Dads and Working Moms
Resources
Below are several thoughtfully selected articles—from both Christian and secular viewpoints—that we believe are insightful, helpful, and worth considering. While we may not agree with every point made, we find each of these resources valuable for role-reversed families, those considering such a path, and anyone who cares deeply for families navigating this dynamic.
Mark Driscoll Condemns Stay-at-Home Dads as ‘Non-Christian’
This article reports that in late May 2025, evangelical pastor Mark Driscoll declared on X that “a Christian man who doesn’t work is worse than a non‑Christian,” specifically including stay-at-home dads, citing 1 Timothy 5:8, which triggered strong pushback—particularly from pro-life activist Kristan Hawkins, whose own husband is a devoted stay-at-home Christian dad.
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From Mom of Two to Wall Street’s First Female CEO
This LinkedIn post by Jenny Stojkovic highlights Jane Fraser’s inspiring journey: from a part-time working mom of two during her years at McKinsey to becoming the first female CEO of a major Wall Street bank (Citi), overcoming part-time work, a financial crisis, and broken glass ceilings.
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I'm a Surgeon, and My Husband's a Stay-at-Home Dad.
Dr. Betsy Grunch, a Georgia neurosurgeon working 50–60 hours a week, and her husband have redefined traditional roles—she works while he stays home and they share childcare, outsourcing help and prioritizing self-care to manage persistent “mom guilt” and societal pressure.
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This article explores how fathers taking on full-time stay-at-home roles still face significant societal stigma and stereotypes—even as their numbers rise—highlighting the evolving but uneven acceptance of non-traditional gender roles in parenting.
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Parents, Young Adult Children and the Transition to Adulthood
Among other statistics, this article has an interesting statistic claiming young men are more likely than young women to say they want to have children in today's culture. This is an interesting connection to men who desire to be the stay-at-home parent
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Can a Christian Be a Stay-at-Home Dad?
This article argues that Christian fathers can biblically and practically serve as stay-at-home dads, redefining traditional roles by viewing “providing” as including spiritual guidance, caregiving, and using personal gifts to build a Christ-centered family.
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Pew Finds More Dads Are Becoming Homemakers
A Pew Research analysis reveals that nearly 1 in 5 stay-at-home parents in 2021 were fathers—up from about 11% in 1989—highlighting a significant cultural shift toward more dads taking on homemaker roles.
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The Rise of the Stay-at-Home Dad
This article examines how stay-at-home dads have steadily increased in number—driven by economic factors, evolving gender roles, and greater social acceptance—highlighting the broader shift toward more diverse family caregiving arrangements in recent decades.
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Is it Wrong to Be a Stay‑at‑Home Dad?
This piece affirms that there’s nothing immoral or biblically wrong with a father serving as a full-time caregiver—emphasizing that a dad can lead spiritually at home without compromising masculinity or family integrity.
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Why Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad was the Best Decision I Ever Made
This CNN article shares stories of stay-at-home dads on Father's Day, emphasizing how paternity leave and full-time caregiving are increasingly valued for their role in bonding, child development, and challenging traditional gender norms.
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Stay-at-Home Dads: The Challenges and Benefits
This article offers a comprehensive overview of stay-at-home dads, exploring their growing prevalence, historical evolution, benefits and challenges, and the cultural shifts that have helped broaden acceptance of fathers as primary caregivers.
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​6 Words of Wisdom for the Stay-at-Home Dad
This article shares six key insights for stay-at-home dads—like embracing their parenting role confidently, overcoming societal criticism, and accepting the learning curve—as they navigate the rewards and challenges of full-time caregiving.
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Sonny Lemmons, who paused a 13-year career in higher education administration in July 2009 to become a full-time stay-at-home dad with no prior parenting experience, shares his journey navigating societal expectations, parenting challenges, newfound passions like cooking and writing, and building support through online communities while embracing his role from a faith-based perspective.​
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Confessions of a Breadwinner Wife
This article recounts the experiences of Christian speaker and author Karen Swallow Prior, a woman who became the family's primary earner. It explores how this role reversal tested traditional marriage roles, challenged her identity, and ultimately deepened their partnership through mutual support and faith.
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This article highlights how fathers serving as stay-at-home parents enrich their families and communities by nurturing relationships, challenging traditional gender roles, and finding unique fulfillment in caregiving under the umbrella of Christian values.