By: Marilette dela Cruz
Depression. Suicide. Abuse. For those floundering helplessly in such ailments, helplines have been a quality resource for counsel. In recent weeks, eye-catching posters on outdoor boards, bus shelters and subway walls in major U.S. cities have directed seekers to a…
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
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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
- 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
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- 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
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- 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