Why this online narrative about Christian women misses the point (faith is not a formula to secure a husband)

Writer Tabby Kibugi dismantles the viral claim that modern Christian womanhood is just strategic husband-hunting. Through personal reflection and cultural critique, she reveals a far more honest picture of why women return to God.

If, like me, you spend a lot of time on Christian TikTok (or honestly, on the internet in general), you’ve probably come across videos claiming that young women in their late 20s and early 30s are suddenly becoming hyper-religious in the hope of finding a husband. Every other week, there’s a new TikTok or podcast clip insisting that Christian womanhood is basically a romantic strategy. It’s exhausting watching strangers flatten Christian women who return to church into a punchline.