The Young Husband: A Man’s Duties in Marriage - William Alcott (Audiobook)

Marriage, in William Alcott’s vision, is not merely a private arrangement or a pursuit of happiness—it is a calling. In this practical guide, he urges the young husband to consider his responsibilities before God, toward his wife, and within the home he leads.

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Chapters 📑
(0:00) Preface (1838)
(1:58) 1 - Choosing an Occupation That Honors God
(34:31) 2 - Choosing the Best Place to Raise a Family
(1:07:17) 3 - Building a Home That Serves the Family
(1:16:56) 4 - Changing the World by Leading One’s Family Well
(1:24:29) 5 - The Value of Order in Daily Life
(1:34:21) 6 - Leading in Family Worship
(1:44:35) 7 - The Importance of Order in the Morning
(1:49:35) 8 - Using Free Time to Strengthen the Family
(1:54:46) 9 - Why a Husband Should Spend Evenings at Home
(2:16:44) 10 - A Husband’s Duty of Daily Self-Examination
(2:23:25) 11 - The Power of Conversation in the Family
(2:30:46) 12 - Using Letter-Writing for Growth and Friendship
(2:37:48) 13 - Why Husband and Wife Should Keep Journals
(2:45:23) 14 - What a Christian Home Should Read
(2:51:25) 15 - How Husband and Wife Should Study Together
(2:59:09) 16 - Why Fiction Weakens the Mind and Character
(3:03:49) 17 - How a Family Should Keep the Lord’s Day
(3:10:46) 18 - Honoring Old Friends and New Ones
(3:12:50) 19 - Honoring Family Ties After Marriage
(3:15:44) 20 - Serving Society Without Neglecting Home
(3:20:25) 21 - When Husband and Wife Struggle for Control
(3:28:07) 22 - Keeping Love Alive in Marriage
(3:30:17) 23 - The Difference Between Love and Flattery
(3:31:59) 24 - Christlike Kindness Between Husband and Wife
(3:34:42) 25 - The Danger of Too Much Familiarity in Marriage
(3:37:00) 26 - Keeping the Home Pure in Thought and Speech
(3:45:08) 27 - Why an Impatient Husband Destroys Peace at Home
(3:49:26) 28 - When Pride and Argument Harm a Marriage
(3:51:53) 29 - The Quiet Hurts a Husband Must Avoid
(3:58:23) 30 - Why Suspicion Destroys Trust
(4:00:05) 31 - When a Father’s Temper Slowly Darkens the Home
(4:09:09) 32 - How Constant Criticism Hurts a Marriage
(4:17:21) 33 - Learning to Control Your Temper
(4:25:02) 34 - The Need for a Cheerful Spirit
(4:28:38) 35 - Making Your Wife Your Closest Confidant
(4:41:32) 36 - The Importance of Little Things in Marriage
(4:48:18) 37 - Why Improper Jokes Corrupt the Home
(4:51:15) 38 - Respecting Boundaries with Other Women
(4:53:30) 39 - The Danger of Revealing Family Secrets
(4:58:56) 40 - Why a Husband Must Practice Discretion
(5:00:37) 41 - Mind Your Own Business in Marriage
(5:02:24) 42 - Why Indecision Frustrates a Family
(5:03:48) 43 - Teaching a Family to Give
(5:06:36) 44 - The Unfair Burdens Some Husbands Place on Their Wives
(5:21:43) 45 - A Husband’s Duty to Cleanliness and Appearance
(5:26:22) 46 - Health, Habits, and the Well-Being of a Family
(5:34:17) 47 - The Importance of Wise Household Management
(5:41:23) 48 - Caring for the Sick in the Family
(5:46:53) 49 - A Husband’s Duties After His Wife’s Death
(5:49:49) 50 - A Husband’s Tenderness in Difficult Seasons