Christian Love Stories: These Influencers are Keeping Marriage Alive
- Raven Alexis
- May 5
- 9 min read
How God Confirmed These Kingdom Marriages and Why Many Young Christian Influencers Are Choosing Covenant Over Culture.
While the World Says ‘Wait’—Young Christians Are Still Saying 'I Do'
Let’s be real—marriage still matters, even if the culture doesn’t always reflect it.
While it may not be as celebrated in mainstream spaces as it once was, the decision to get married is far from played out in the younger generation, and God is still in the business of writing love stories.
According to a 2024 USAFacts report, the number of married U.S. adults is the lowest it has been since the Census Bureau began tracking this data in 1940. Fewer people choose marriage, and when they do, it’s often later in life. Many focus on careers, finances, and self-discovery before saying "I do."
Among Black Americans, the numbers tell a clear story: just 33.3% of Black women and 37.8% of Black men are married today, down significantly from 1990.
It's not just the numbers; we see it all across the media.
In a world where mainstream entertainment promotes hyper-indpendence, promiscuity, and division between genders with trending 50-50 debates, the cultural narrative has slowly shifted away from honoring marriage.
But numbers don’t capture the whole truth. Behind the statistics and the social media shenanigans, there’s a different kind of narrative quietly prevailing—a kingdom narrative.
There is still a remnant of young believers choosing covenant over culture. While the world says, “Wait,” they’re saying, “I do.” Not because it’s trending, not because it’s easy, but because they’re boldly walking in obedience to God’s will.
A Kingdom Kind of Love
Across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, a growing number of young Black Christian influencers are letting their love stories point to God’s timing, not their own. They’re getting engaged. They're getting married. These couples aren’t just building relationships; they’re building testimonies.
We sat down with several young Black Christian influencers to discuss their journey to marriage.
They shared everything from how they met and how long they dated to how God confirmed their kingdom spouses and the wisdom they’d pass on to other young believers navigating modern relationships.
Their stories are full of prayer, discernment, and Holy Spirit confirmation. Each one reminds us that marriage isn’t outdated. It’s sacred, and it’s still happening within the kingdom.
Real Christian Love Stories: Let's Get Into It!
Gina and Yanis
Gina (@ginab.xo) is a beauty and fashion influencer with over 128K followers, known for her elegant style and bold faith. Her fiancé Yanis (@yanisnyan), a lifestyle and travel creator with about 14K followers, brings authenticity and inspiration to his content.
Together, they’ve built a relationship that not only reflects their love for each other, but keeps God at the center—both online and off.
How They Met:
Gina and Yanis first crossed paths on Instagram Live—completely by surprise. Gina says that looking back, she knows it was God-ordained. Yanis was unexpectedly added to the live, and what started as a spontaneous moment quickly turned into hours of conversation.
“We talked about everything,” Gina shares, “from dating and mindset to our individual walks with God.”
Not long after, Yanis reached out via DM, got her number, and convinced her to hop on FaceTime. “We ended up talking all night until we eventually fell asleep on the phone.”
How Long They Dated:
Three months later, on Valentine’s Day, Yanis officially asked Gina to be his girlfriend.
“We dated for about two years and some months before getting engaged this past October,” he says. “I proposed in Paris!”
How God Confirmed It:
“There were so many moments where I felt God confirming she was the one,” Yanis reflects. “But one of the clearest signs was how she inspired me to show up better, not just for her, but for myself and for God. She didn’t distract me from my faith. She drew me deeper into it.”
Advice for Young Christian Couples:
Yanis: "For the young Christian men out there: before looking for “the one,” let God refine you. Focus on growing your relationship with Him first, because that foundation will guide everything else—how you love, how you lead, and how you commit.
When it’s the right person, she won’t compete with God—she’ll point you back to Him."
Tierra and Jaren
Tierra (@afrozuri_) is a beauty, natural hair, and lifestyle creator with over 96K followers, known for her transparency and bold faith. Her content often weaves in moments from her personal walk with God—something her fiancé, Jaren, shares deeply in his own quiet strength and support.
Their journey reflects what it looks like to honor God in influence and intimacy.
How They Met
Tierra and Jaren met online through Instagram on September 13, 2020, and met in person weeks later. Even in their early conversations, there was something different about their connection.
How Long They Dated
After building a foundation of friendship, they officially began dating in August 2022. Two years later, on August 17, 2024, Jaren proposed.
How God Confirmed It
“Before I met Jaren, I made a list of the qualities I was looking for in a partner,” Tierra shares. “Over time, God kept reminding me of that list—and I realized he embodied everything I had prayed for.”
But the biggest confirmation came when God called her to celibacy. “At first, I resisted,” she says, “but God made it clear that I was being disobedient. When I brought it up to Jaren, he was hesitant at first—but then God confirmed it to him too.”
They’ve now been walking in celibacy together for nearly two years. “With past relationships, I tried to walk that path alone. But with Jaren, we’re doing it together. That’s when I knew he was the one.”
Advice for Young Christian Couples
“Keep God at the center. I know it sounds cliché, but it’s truly the foundation of everything. You both need to be able to hear God’s voice individually.” Tierra also emphasizes the power of boundaries.
“Once we started truly living for God, we had to shift our habits—no more provocative shows, no secular music, and a lot more honesty when temptation came up. Practicing celibacy helped us realize our love was rooted in more than just the physical. It’s spiritual, emotional, and intentional.”
Myunique & Shaun
Myunique Inez is a faith-based content creator with over 125K followers on Instagram, where she shares honest reflections, encouragement for believers, and insights from her personal walk with God. Known initially as @InstagramForBelievers, she now posts under @myuniqueinez, continuing the same mission of inspiring others through faith. She and her fiancé, Shaun, didn’t meet online. They met at church.
What began with serving on the same ministry team slowly unfolded into something deeper, divinely timed, and God-led every step of the way.
How They Met
Myunique and Shaun met at their local church about a year and a half ago. Myunique was already serving on a team when Shaun decided to join, and ended up on the same team.
“There wasn’t this big ‘love at first sight’ moment,” Myunique shares. “We honestly didn’t think much of each other at first—we were just serving.” But over time, something began to shift. Shaun received a clear word from God to support Myunique, though he didn’t initially know what that meant.
After praying, it became clear: this wasn’t just about ministry—it was about life. “It wasn’t until the exact moment God said, ‘look up,’ that we really saw each other,” she says. “We realized how much we enjoyed each other’s company and had developed strong feelings. It was a love only God could’ve given us.”
How Long They Dated
The couple has been dating for about the same amount of time they’ve known each other—a year and a half—and continue to walk out their relationship with intentionality and faith.
How God Confirmed It
While they didn’t start with instant chemistry, both Myunique and Shaun had separate, Spirit-led confirmations that God was preparing them for each other.“For about six months before we met, God began preparing my heart,” Myunique says. “He told me that when I met the man I was called to be with, I would feel seen—something that had always been a deep insecurity for me.” She also received words from others that aligned with the timeline in which she and Shaun would meet.
For Shaun, it was prayer and obedience that unlocked clarity.“We both had our own signs,” she adds. “It wasn’t about waiting for someone perfect—it was about choosing each other, intentionally, and recognizing God’s hand in that choice.”
Advice for Young Christian Couples
“As cliché as it sounds, focusing on the Lord first really is the foundation,” Myunique emphasizes.“ The enemy hates godly marriages—you’ll need deeper intimacy with God both individually and together. Love Him first, then each other. That’s how you prepare for marriage.”
Keia & K Sheezy
Keia (@keiasblessed) is a Christian content creator known for her funny and relatable Christian videos. Her boldness, joy, and authenticity have garnered her a community of over 38K followers online. K Sheezy (@ksheezyyy) is a Christian rap artist from Sacramento who uses music to minister truth and light through storytelling and scripture-inspired lyrics.
This incredible couple's relationship is centered on their faith. They're dedicated to encouraging others to walk in God’s purpose.
How They Met
Keia and K Sheezy met on July 20th, 2024, and their connection has been rooted in shared values and a heart for ministry.
How Long They Dated
They’ve been dating for 8 months and continue to pursue a Christ-centered relationship.
How God Confirmed It
Before Keia ever met or followed K Sheezy, she had a dream about him. That dream became her biggest confirmation, and several others followed, pointing to God’s hand in their relationship.
Advice for Young Christian Couples
“Stay in your Word, fasting, and praying—individually and together,” Keia shares. “It’s so crucial to keep God in the center of your relationship. If not, it’s not going to prosper.”
Nya and Jonathan
Nya (@nya.imari) is a stylist and creative director with over 10K followers, known for curating bold looks with intentionality and grace. Jonathan (@jonathanelijah_) creates faith-based reels that inspire believers to walk boldly with God.
They run a couples page (@writteninniblack) where they share honest insight into young Christian relationships and offer a window into their own testimony and journey toward marriage.
How They Met
Their story began in their freshman year at Florida A&M University in 2019.
How Long They Dated
After two and a half years of dating—and growing through college together—they got engaged in February 2025.
How God Confirmed It
Jonathan shares, “The signs that God gave me were definitely shown through how He used her to push me closer to Him.
Although we were both lukewarm when we started dating, she stood by me through some of my hardest challenges in college. She was unknowingly introducing me to characteristics that would ultimately lead me to become the man of God I am today. It was definitely the Holy Spirit using everything for His good.”
Advice for Young Christian Couples
“You can’t do this without Him,” Jonathan says. “You definitely cannot pour into your significant other the way you need to if your cup isn’t overflowing from a strong relationship with God
. The best thing any young couple can do when preparing for marriage is to consistently invest in their personal walk with the Lord.”
Raven and Timothy
Raven (@x.thatsorae.x) is a Christian influencer and model with about 5K Instagram followers. She uses her social media account to share lessons from her daily devotions.
She’s also the host of the God’s Favorite Daughter Podcast. Her husband, Timothy, is part of a love story marked by prayer, obedience, and divine timing.
How They Met
Raven and Timothy met in April 2023 at a watch party for a boxing match.
How Long They Dated
They dated for about a year before getting engaged because God told them to wait a year.
How God Confirmed It
They both had their own signs from God. "I had been in relationships I wasn’t supposed to be in before, and every time I focused on my relationship with God, we’d drift apart," Raven explains, "But with him, every time I focused on God, we actually grew closer. That’s how I knew this relationship was different."
The clearest confirmation came almost a year in, when a man in a grocery store began prophesying over them. He said that the things they were waiting to get in order before getting married wouldn’t align until after they got married, because “when a man finds a wife, he obtains favor from the Lord.” (Proverbs 18:22) He also warned that the enemy wanted to separate them—but reminded them they were stronger together. That moment was an undeniable sign from God, and Timothy proposed the next day.
Advice for Young Christian Couples
Raven says, “Proverbs 3:6 says, 'In all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight.' The closer you get to God, the closer you'll be to finding your God-ordained spouse." She encourages couples to trust His timing and not let others plant seeds of doubt that go against the promises God made.
Raven also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a prayer lifestyle—both individually and together—because spiritual warfare is inevitable, as the devil hates godly marriages.
Honoring God’s Design: The Bold Path to Marriage for Young Black Christian Influencers
God’s Word often calls us to go against the grain, as Romans 12:2 says, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
These Christian love stories are incredible reminders to embrace God's divine purpose over what's popular. Being set apart leads to true fulfillment, as God’s ways are always higher and worth the wait.
Marriage is a commitment that reflects a Kingdom narrative—valuing love, dedication, and obedience over societal norms. It’s about honoring God's Word, embracing His covenant, and standing firm in faith.
For these young couples, stepping out of societal norms and trusting God’s plan led to His perfect will.
As culture shifts, remember: marriage is timeless. If you listen to God’s voice, the best is yet to come.
These are beautiful testaments to what Godly relationships should reflect. When you are in a covenant relationship, God is the center of a three-stranded cord that binds and solidifies your relationship. Growing spiritually together, praying together and seeking wisdom and discernment from the Source is beautiful to see in this time and age. Yes, stronger together submitted to God. May God continue to richly bless each of these faithful couples and they are Influencers for God, helping to spread the Gospel through their lives and actions!