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David Murrow

David Murrow

Writer

Oct 2, 2025

About

David Murrow founded Church for Men in 2005. Murrow is not a pastor, professor or theologian. He’s just a guy in the pews who noticed a disturbing trend: churches are losing their men and boys. So he wrote a book titled Why Men Hate Going to Church, which became an instant Christian bestseller, with more than 100,000 copies in print. His efforts have spawned articles in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Chicago Tribune, to name a few. You may have seen him on PBS, the NBC Nightly News, or the Fox News Channel talking about the gender gap. David Murrow has walked four distinct career paths: television producer, book author, professional speaker and government spokesperson. Media producer: David Murrow has produced some 800 television commercials, and more than 100 TV specials and programs, mostly in Alaska. He’s contributed material to Discovery Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, Food Network, Travel Channel, Dr. Phil, The Miss America Pageant and many others. He’s produced dozens of political commercials beginning in the mid-1980s. Book Author: David is the author of three books: Why Men Hate Going to Church (2005); How Women Help Men Find God (2008) and The Map: The Way of All Great Men (2010). His books have been reviewed in newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, the New York Times and many others. He’s spoken about the gender gap on the NBC Nightly News, Fox News Channel and PBS. Speaker: In conjunction with his book, Murrow has spoken to groups as large as 3000 people in venues all over the world. He’s been a trainer for Promise Keepers. He’s conducted many men’s retreats and rallies. He has spoken in churches of 150 to 15,000 members. . David went on to serve Palin’s successor, Governor Sean Parnell. Murrow has a degree in Anthropology from Baylor University. He’s married with three children and two grandsons, all of whom live in Alaska. churchformen.com Book David to speak at your event.

Posts (22)

Feb 19, 2020 ∙ 7 min

Why Don't Single Men Go to Church?

The way we raised boys in the faith 20 years ago eliminated many of the men Christian women would love to date today. Ladies, I feel your pain. The dating scene in the church is grim. Christian colleges are becoming convents. Churches all over the world report a shortage of men in the pews – and it seems to be getting worse. What about the singles’ group at church? One woman put it this way: “Well, about two-thirds of the singles [at my church] are women, and the men who come are kinda wimpy....

Jun 6, 2016 ∙ 4 min

Hear What Your Husband Isn't Telling You

Your husband learned from an early age to deny his true feelings — and to be silent about his deepest needs. Most men long for greater intimacy with their wives – but they have no idea how to find it. There are many secrets men keep from their wives. For instance, if your husband is typical: He wants to be more honest with you, but you often become angry when he tells you how he’s really feeling. Many wives train their husbands to conceal the truth from them. He’s happiest when he’s...

Jul 25, 2015 ∙ 4 min

Reasons Young Christian Men Choose Radical Islam

There’s been much hand-wringing over ISIS’s success in recruiting young men from the West to join their holy war. Contrary to the stereotype of the poor, disadvantaged youth acting out his rage by joining a jihad, many of ISIS’s male recruits hail from middle class homes in prosperous communities. Why would these men exchange safe, comfortable lives to fight for a bloody death cult? Even more disturbing – some ISIS fighters grew up practicing the Christian faith. Many are African-American,...

Mar 24, 2014 ∙ 3 min

Midlife: Helping Men Through Their Craziness

A man’s life is a series of transitions. As he moves from one stage to the next, he often passes through a liminal state – no longer his old self but not yet aware of his new identity. Some philosophers call this transitional state “crazy time.” Adolescence, bachelorhood and midlife crisis are often crazy times for men. Crazy time sneaks up on men, and often causes them to make rash, foolish decisions. Or some men become passive, clinging to the vestiges of the past out of fear of striking...

Oct 21, 2013 ∙ 3 min

Would Jesus Be Hired at Your Church?

What if Jesus walked into your church office, applying for a staff position. Would He be welcomed? Would He be laughed out of the office? Would he be politely dismissed in favor of a flashier, more opportunistic pastor? David Murrow creates a tongue-in-cheek scenario about Christ’s mission and today’s church methodology. Very telling…. [CHURCH OFFICE SETTING. TWO MEN SEATED ACROSS A DESK FROM ONE ANOTHER.] INTERVIEWER: Your name, sir? JESUS: Jesus. INTERVIEWER: Your full name? JESUS: Jesus...

Jun 16, 2013 ∙ 6 min

Why Hell Went Out of Fashion and Why We Don't Evangelize!

When I was a young man, it was widely believed the world would end in a thermonuclear fireball. The Civil Defense was everywhere. The “fallout shelter” logo was posted on thousands of public buildings. Children were taught to “duck and cover” in case of a blast. All the smart people were certain this catastrophe would happen. But it didn’t. During the late 1960s, the intelligentsia began to focus on a new doomsday scenario: overpopulation. The most influential voice of this era was Stanford...

Apr 2, 2013 ∙ 2 min

Why Aren't Single Men in Church?

You’re not imagining it: there’s a severe shortage of single men in the church. Not just here in the U.S., but also around the world. When I was writing my first book, I spoke to a Christian woman from France. “Once a woman receives Jesus here, she is unmarriagable,” the woman said. “There are almost no men in my country who are following Christ. And French men will not marry a woman whose faith in Jesus is so strong. She is a leper in their eyes.” Christian colleges are becoming convents. I...

Mar 16, 2013 ∙ 4 min

Here's What Your Husband Isn't Telling You

Your husband learned from an early age to deny his true feelings — and to be silent about his deepest needs. Most men long for greater intimacy with their wives – but they have no idea how to find it. Bestselling author David Murrow breaks the silence – uncovering the central secret of your spouse’s heart. He reveals what every husband since Adam has felt, but has been unwilling or unable to say. If you really want to know what’s stored up in your husband’s heart, read this book. You’ll not...

Mar 13, 2013 ∙ 4 min

Why Men Don't Share Their Feelings

Contrary to popular belief, men do have feelings. But most men are reluctant to share those feelings with others. Women, on the other hand, have no problem opening up. Why the difference? Men are trained from a young age to deny their true feelings. Complete this phrase: “Big boys don’t __________.” We enforce this rule with our boys from an early age. Five-year-old Patrick falls off his bicycle and skins his knee. The pain is so intense tears well up in his eyes. His friends gather around...

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