“If the whole universe has no meaning, we should never have found out that it has no meaning: just as, if there were no light in the universe and therefore no creatures with eyes, we should never know it was dark. Dark would be without meaning.”
MariletteSanchez
Welcome! I’m Marilette, a New Yorker passionate about finding the connections between God, relationships, and pop culture. I’m wife to Moses, a homeschooling mom to five young children, and a full-time missionary with FamilyLife. Since I was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 in 2020, I have shared openly about my mental health journey.
I believe there is more to the Christian life than hypocrisy and more to pop culture than shallow art. I frequently contribute to ThinkChristian, an online magazine publishing pop culture commentary from a Christian worldview.
I co-founded an online apparel company to raise awareness for mental health issues in the church and communities of color.
Follow my parenting and homeschooling journey on Instagram at @bigcitybigfamily.
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Femininity
7
- May 11, 2024 The Complex Emotions of Mother’s Day (Guest Post) | MariletteSanchez.com
- Mar 27, 2024 Wonder Woman Revisited | MariletteSanchez.com
- Aug 2, 2023 A Barbie Movie Review | MariletteSanchez.com
- Nov 18, 2017 Taylor Swift's 'Reputation': Are sensuality and bitterness really the pillars of a strong woman?
- Jun 21, 2017 'Wonder Woman' Might Be the Most Accurate On-Screen Depiction of Biblical Womanhood, And Here's Why
- Jun 1, 2017 How God Silenced My Inner Critic and Reminded Me That I Am Enough
- Jun 16, 2016 'Reclaiming Femininity' Series: The Dangers of False Modesty
- Motherhood 4
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Parenting
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- May 11, 2024 The Complex Emotions of Mother’s Day (Guest Post) | MariletteSanchez.com
- Dec 5, 2017 Why I'm Rethinking Gift Exchanges This Christmas
- Jun 1, 2017 How God Silenced My Inner Critic and Reminded Me That I Am Enough
- Dec 24, 2016 Advent and the 'French Horn Song'
- Nov 1, 2016 3 Things I Learned from My Fourth Pregnancy
- Oct 14, 2015 How God Used Parenting to Purify Me
- May 15, 2015 Inside My Prayer Journal: Thoughts on 'Avengers' and Femininity
- May 10, 2014 What Maple Syrup Taught Me About Motherhood | MariletteSanchez.com
- May 21, 2013 Are Teens Growing Up Too Fast?
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Womanhood
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- May 11, 2024 The Complex Emotions of Mother’s Day (Guest Post) | MariletteSanchez.com
- Mar 27, 2024 Wonder Woman Revisited | MariletteSanchez.com
- Aug 2, 2023 A Barbie Movie Review | MariletteSanchez.com
- Nov 18, 2017 Taylor Swift's 'Reputation': Are sensuality and bitterness really the pillars of a strong woman?
- Jun 21, 2017 'Wonder Woman' Might Be the Most Accurate On-Screen Depiction of Biblical Womanhood, And Here's Why
- Nov 1, 2016 3 Things I Learned from My Fourth Pregnancy
- Jun 16, 2016 'Reclaiming Femininity' Series: The Dangers of False Modesty
- May 15, 2015 Inside My Prayer Journal: Thoughts on 'Avengers' and Femininity
- May 10, 2014 What Maple Syrup Taught Me About Motherhood | MariletteSanchez.com
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Movies
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- Mar 27, 2024 Wonder Woman Revisited | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jan 26, 2022 Encanto's Ode to Mental Health
- Mar 8, 2018 'Black Panther' and Advocacy: How the Film Knocked Me Out of My Complacency (Spoiler Alert)
- Jan 16, 2018 That Time Zac Efron & Zendaya Taught Us an Invaluable Lesson on Marriage
- Jun 21, 2017 'Wonder Woman' Might Be the Most Accurate On-Screen Depiction of Biblical Womanhood, And Here's Why
- Feb 25, 2016 A Non-Cheesy Christian Film Does Exist: Risen, Starring Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton
- Oct 7, 2014 Shane Harper talks his ideal acting role, MTV’s ‘Happyland’ and his most important life lesson
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Pop Culture
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- Mar 27, 2024 Wonder Woman Revisited | MariletteSanchez.com
- Feb 28, 2022 Why Kanye West Needs Our Prayers Not Our Gossip
- Feb 25, 2016 A Non-Cheesy Christian Film Does Exist: Risen, Starring Joseph Fiennes and Tom Felton
- Jan 15, 2016 Rapper Lecrae Releases Surprise Mixtape 'Church Clothes 3', Features Secular Producer and Artists
- Jan 4, 2016 Justin Bieber Shocks Us Again on 'The Voice' Finale
- Nov 30, 2015 An Interview with Dancer Mari Madrid | MariletteSanchez.com
- Nov 1, 2015 11 Times Justin Bieber Was Pure Wisdom in the 'Complex' Interview
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jul 7, 2015 Russell Wilson and Ciara are Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex: God Asked Me to ‘Lead’ Her, He Says
- Jan 30, 2015 Why We Love Liam Neeson [Guest Post]
- Dec 2, 2014 Shia LaBeouf: Why Prayers Work
- Oct 7, 2014 Shane Harper talks his ideal acting role, MTV’s ‘Happyland’ and his most important life lesson
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Justin Bieber Needs Our Prayers, Not Our Gossip
- Apr 20, 2014 My Top 3 Easter-themed Videos (Yep, the TRUE Meaning)
- Mar 24, 2014 'Dear Hollywood': An Open Letter from Anthem Lights
- Sep 25, 2013 What the Miley Cyrus VMA Scandal Taught Us About Gossip
- Jul 31, 2013 Panic! At The Disco's Spencer Smith Admits Addiction, Helps Others
- Mar 11, 2013 Lecrae: Engaging Culture or Forsaking Christ?
- Feb 11, 2013 Justin Timberlake Reclaims His King of Pop Crown (Grammy's 2013)
- Jan 29, 2013 Not just for Beliebers: Justin's Emotional Acoustic Track "Nothing Like Us"
- Jan 8, 2011 Top 5 Reasons to Love Willow Smith
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Career
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- Aug 2, 2023 A Barbie Movie Review | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jun 1, 2017 How God Silenced My Inner Critic and Reminded Me That I Am Enough
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jul 1, 2015 An Interview with Actors / Models Clayton and Keeley - Part 3
- Jun 29, 2015 An Interview with Actors / Models Clayton and Keeley - Part 2
- Jun 25, 2015 An Interview with Actors / Models Clayton and Keeley - Part 1
- May 15, 2015 Inside My Prayer Journal: Thoughts on 'Avengers' and Femininity
- Dec 15, 2014 Why a Good Leader Knows When To Let Go
- Oct 7, 2014 Shane Harper talks his ideal acting role, MTV’s ‘Happyland’ and his most important life lesson
- Oct 6, 2014 [VIDEO] Why I Started My Blog (Meet Marilette Sanchez)
- May 19, 2014 Why I Willingly Gave Up My Dream Career
- Mar 4, 2014 How God Redeemed My Broken Dream
- Mar 11, 2013 Lecrae: Engaging Culture or Forsaking Christ?
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Music
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- Feb 28, 2022 Why Kanye West Needs Our Prayers Not Our Gossip
- Mar 27, 2018 Hollyn: 'American Idol', God-ordained Plot Twists, and Why Christian Artists Can Do Better
- Nov 18, 2017 Taylor Swift's 'Reputation': Are sensuality and bitterness really the pillars of a strong woman?
- Jan 15, 2016 Rapper Lecrae Releases Surprise Mixtape 'Church Clothes 3', Features Secular Producer and Artists
- Jan 4, 2016 Justin Bieber Shocks Us Again on 'The Voice' Finale
- Nov 1, 2015 11 Times Justin Bieber Was Pure Wisdom in the 'Complex' Interview
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Dec 2, 2014 Shia LaBeouf: Why Prayers Work
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Justin Bieber Needs Our Prayers, Not Our Gossip
- Apr 20, 2014 My Top 3 Easter-themed Videos (Yep, the TRUE Meaning)
- Mar 24, 2014 'Dear Hollywood': An Open Letter from Anthem Lights
- Sep 25, 2013 What the Miley Cyrus VMA Scandal Taught Us About Gossip
- Jul 31, 2013 Panic! At The Disco's Spencer Smith Admits Addiction, Helps Others
- Mar 11, 2013 Lecrae: Engaging Culture or Forsaking Christ?
- Feb 11, 2013 Justin Timberlake Reclaims His King of Pop Crown (Grammy's 2013)
- Jan 29, 2013 Not just for Beliebers: Justin's Emotional Acoustic Track "Nothing Like Us"
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Prayer
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- Feb 28, 2022 Why Kanye West Needs Our Prayers Not Our Gossip
- Jun 1, 2017 How God Silenced My Inner Critic and Reminded Me That I Am Enough
- Dec 24, 2014 Maple Seeds, The Word of God and Christmas
- Dec 15, 2014 Why a Good Leader Knows When To Let Go
- Dec 2, 2014 Shia LaBeouf: Why Prayers Work
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Justin Bieber Needs Our Prayers, Not Our Gossip
- May 19, 2014 Why I Willingly Gave Up My Dream Career
- Mar 4, 2014 How God Redeemed My Broken Dream
- Apr 16, 2013 Boston Marathon’s Aftermath
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Mental Health
2
- Jan 26, 2022 Encanto's Ode to Mental Health
- Jun 30, 2021 How My Mental Illness Brought Me Closer to God
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God
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- Jun 30, 2021 How My Mental Illness Brought Me Closer to God
- Oct 27, 2020 Loving Myself As My Neighbor | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jun 1, 2017 How God Silenced My Inner Critic and Reminded Me That I Am Enough
- Nov 1, 2016 3 Things I Learned from My Fourth Pregnancy
- Apr 29, 2015 Dear Friend with Same-Sex Attraction
- Dec 2, 2014 Shia LaBeouf: Why Prayers Work
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Justin Bieber Needs Our Prayers, Not Our Gossip
- May 31, 2014 'Once Upon a Time' and the Pitfalls of Dating
- May 19, 2014 Why I Willingly Gave Up My Dream Career
- May 10, 2014 What Maple Syrup Taught Me About Motherhood | MariletteSanchez.com
- Apr 23, 2014 I'm Featured on IBelieveInLove.com!
- Apr 20, 2014 My Top 3 Easter-themed Videos (Yep, the TRUE Meaning)
- Apr 19, 2014 What the 'Noah' Film Taught Us About Fear
- Apr 2, 2014 Millenials and Marriage: Why We Can’t Get What We Want
- Mar 24, 2014 'Dear Hollywood': An Open Letter from Anthem Lights
- Mar 4, 2014 How God Redeemed My Broken Dream
- Feb 13, 2014 My First Valentine
- Jan 9, 2014 Kellan Lutz Used ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to Prep for 'Hercules'
- Nov 17, 2013 'Don Jon' and the Purpose of Sex
- Apr 16, 2013 Boston Marathon’s Aftermath
- Apr 3, 2013 3 Things I Learned From My Almost-Break-Up
- Mar 11, 2013 Lecrae: Engaging Culture or Forsaking Christ?
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Interviews
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- Mar 27, 2018 Hollyn: 'American Idol', God-ordained Plot Twists, and Why Christian Artists Can Do Better
- Nov 30, 2015 An Interview with Dancer Mari Madrid | MariletteSanchez.com
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Oct 7, 2014 Shane Harper talks his ideal acting role, MTV’s ‘Happyland’ and his most important life lesson
- News & Announcements 1
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Dating
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- Jan 16, 2018 That Time Zac Efron & Zendaya Taught Us an Invaluable Lesson on Marriage
- Jun 29, 2016 Chronic Illness and Porn Addiction. But God.
- Dec 8, 2015 Steph Curry's Wife, Ayesha, Posts Controversial Tweet About Modesty
- Nov 1, 2015 11 Times Justin Bieber Was Pure Wisdom in the 'Complex' Interview
- May 31, 2014 'Once Upon a Time' and the Pitfalls of Dating
- Nov 17, 2013 'Don Jon' and the Purpose of Sex
- May 21, 2013 Are Teens Growing Up Too Fast?
- Apr 3, 2013 3 Things I Learned From My Almost-Break-Up
- Feb 23, 2013 The Virginity Plague
- Feb 14, 2013 Happy Valentine's Day: Express Your Love With A GIF!
- Feb 12, 2013 The Myth of "The One"
- Jan 31, 2013 Marriage and the 50/50 Myth
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Love
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- Jan 16, 2018 That Time Zac Efron & Zendaya Taught Us an Invaluable Lesson on Marriage
- Dec 8, 2015 Steph Curry's Wife, Ayesha, Posts Controversial Tweet About Modesty
- Nov 1, 2015 11 Times Justin Bieber Was Pure Wisdom in the 'Complex' Interview
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jul 7, 2015 Russell Wilson and Ciara are Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex: God Asked Me to ‘Lead’ Her, He Says
- May 31, 2014 'Once Upon a Time' and the Pitfalls of Dating
- Apr 23, 2014 I'm Featured on IBelieveInLove.com!
- Apr 2, 2014 Millenials and Marriage: Why We Can’t Get What We Want
- Mar 18, 2014 Why God Isn't Obligated To Fulfill Our Desires
- Feb 13, 2014 My First Valentine
- Nov 17, 2013 'Don Jon' and the Purpose of Sex
- May 21, 2013 Are Teens Growing Up Too Fast?
- Apr 3, 2013 3 Things I Learned From My Almost-Break-Up
- Feb 23, 2013 The Virginity Plague
- Feb 20, 2013 3 Things 'Warm Bodies' Taught Me
- Feb 14, 2013 Happy Valentine's Day: Express Your Love With A GIF!
- Feb 12, 2013 The Myth of "The One"
- Jan 31, 2013 Marriage and the 50/50 Myth
- Jan 29, 2013 Not just for Beliebers: Justin's Emotional Acoustic Track "Nothing Like Us"
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Marriage
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- Jan 16, 2018 That Time Zac Efron & Zendaya Taught Us an Invaluable Lesson on Marriage
- Oct 14, 2015 How God Used Parenting to Purify Me
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jul 7, 2015 Russell Wilson and Ciara are Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex: God Asked Me to ‘Lead’ Her, He Says
- May 15, 2015 Inside My Prayer Journal: Thoughts on 'Avengers' and Femininity
- May 10, 2014 What Maple Syrup Taught Me About Motherhood | MariletteSanchez.com
- Apr 23, 2014 I'm Featured on IBelieveInLove.com!
- Apr 2, 2014 Millenials and Marriage: Why We Can’t Get What We Want
- Mar 18, 2014 Why God Isn't Obligated To Fulfill Our Desires
- Feb 13, 2014 My First Valentine
- Apr 3, 2013 3 Things I Learned From My Almost-Break-Up
- Feb 12, 2013 The Myth of "The One"
- Jan 31, 2013 Marriage and the 50/50 Myth
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Family
2
- Dec 5, 2017 Why I'm Rethinking Gift Exchanges This Christmas
- Dec 24, 2016 Advent and the 'French Horn Song'
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Sex
10
- Nov 18, 2017 Taylor Swift's 'Reputation': Are sensuality and bitterness really the pillars of a strong woman?
- Jun 29, 2016 Chronic Illness and Porn Addiction. But God.
- Jun 16, 2016 'Reclaiming Femininity' Series: The Dangers of False Modesty
- Dec 8, 2015 Steph Curry's Wife, Ayesha, Posts Controversial Tweet About Modesty
- Aug 7, 2015 An Interview with Moriah Peters | MariletteSanchez.com
- Jul 7, 2015 Russell Wilson and Ciara are Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex: God Asked Me to ‘Lead’ Her, He Says
- May 31, 2014 'Once Upon a Time' and the Pitfalls of Dating
- Nov 17, 2013 'Don Jon' and the Purpose of Sex
- May 21, 2013 Are Teens Growing Up Too Fast?
- Feb 23, 2013 The Virginity Plague
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Guest Post
21
- Jun 29, 2016 Chronic Illness and Porn Addiction. But God.
- Nov 1, 2015 11 Times Justin Bieber Was Pure Wisdom in the 'Complex' Interview
- Jun 15, 2015 How to Deal with Betrayal [Guest Post]
- Apr 29, 2015 Dear Friend with Same-Sex Attraction
- Jan 30, 2015 Why We Love Liam Neeson [Guest Post]
- Dec 24, 2014 Maple Seeds, The Word of God and Christmas
- Dec 15, 2014 Why a Good Leader Knows When To Let Go
- Dec 2, 2014 Shia LaBeouf: Why Prayers Work
- Aug 16, 2014 Why We Must Drop the Stigma of Mental Illness
- May 19, 2014 Why I Willingly Gave Up My Dream Career
- Apr 23, 2014 I'm Featured on IBelieveInLove.com!
- Apr 19, 2014 What the 'Noah' Film Taught Us About Fear
- Apr 2, 2014 Millenials and Marriage: Why We Can’t Get What We Want
- Mar 18, 2014 Why God Isn't Obligated To Fulfill Our Desires
- Jul 31, 2013 Panic! At The Disco's Spencer Smith Admits Addiction, Helps Others
- Apr 16, 2013 Boston Marathon’s Aftermath
- Feb 20, 2013 3 Things 'Warm Bodies' Taught Me
- Feb 14, 2013 Happy Valentine's Day: Express Your Love With A GIF!
- Feb 11, 2013 Justin Timberlake Reclaims His King of Pop Crown (Grammy's 2013)
- Feb 8, 2013 Emma Watson Defends Kristen Stewart In Vanity Fair Italia
- Jan 29, 2013 'Boy Meets World' Spin-Off Gets Its 'Girl'
- Podcast 2
- Hip Hop 4
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Fame
18
- Jan 4, 2016 Justin Bieber Shocks Us Again on 'The Voice' Finale
- Nov 30, 2015 An Interview with Dancer Mari Madrid | MariletteSanchez.com
- Nov 1, 2015 11 Times Justin Bieber Was Pure Wisdom in the 'Complex' Interview
- Jan 30, 2015 Why We Love Liam Neeson [Guest Post]
- Dec 2, 2014 Shia LaBeouf: Why Prayers Work
- Oct 7, 2014 Shane Harper talks his ideal acting role, MTV’s ‘Happyland’ and his most important life lesson
- Aug 16, 2014 Why We Must Drop the Stigma of Mental Illness
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Justin Bieber Needs Our Prayers, Not Our Gossip
- Apr 19, 2014 What the 'Noah' Film Taught Us About Fear
- Mar 24, 2014 'Dear Hollywood': An Open Letter from Anthem Lights
- Mar 4, 2014 How God Redeemed My Broken Dream
- Jan 9, 2014 Kellan Lutz Used ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to Prep for 'Hercules'
- Sep 25, 2013 What the Miley Cyrus VMA Scandal Taught Us About Gossip
- Feb 11, 2013 Justin Timberlake Reclaims His King of Pop Crown (Grammy's 2013)
- Feb 8, 2013 Emma Watson Defends Kristen Stewart In Vanity Fair Italia
- Jan 29, 2013 'Boy Meets World' Spin-Off Gets Its 'Girl'
- Jan 29, 2013 Not just for Beliebers: Justin's Emotional Acoustic Track "Nothing Like Us"
- Jan 8, 2011 Top 5 Reasons to Love Willow Smith