Focus on Marriage Podcast

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Focus on Marriage Podcast

If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    Truly Being Free from Porn

    An addiction to porn creates a cycle of shame. Mark Makinney shares with Jim Daly about how he struggled with porn for decades. His wife Rosie then brings up an ultimatum she gave Mark that inspired him to quit pornography. Also, John and the Smalley's will share why wives don't need to blame themselves if their husband is struggling with lust   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    No Porn Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    12 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Why Pornography Destroys Trust

    Porn addiction is hurting millions of people across the globe. If you're struggling with it today, we want to help you get on the road to recovery. Jim Daly chats with Mark and Rosie Makinney about how porn negatively impacted their marriage. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some first steps couples can take to eliminate pornography from their home.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    No Porn Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    12 min

  3. 14 NOV

    Stop and Savor the Moment

    When was the last time you paused, and thanked God for the spouse you have? Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham encourage couples to stop and savor the moments with your family, even if they're stressful. Also, John and the Smalley's discuss why slowing down can help you enjoy your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Laughing, Loving, and Lasting with Your Spouse    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    12 min

  4. 12 NOV

    Stress Might Not Be What You Think

    Have you ever been so stressed out, that you said something to your spouse you regretted? Greg tells Erin and John about a time he got overly stressed, and what he learned from it. Plus, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham address how stress is actually rooted in our disappointed expectations.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    13 min

  5. 7 NOV

    Don’t Take Your Love Story for Granted

    Did you and your spouse experience love at first sight, or were you friends for years before falling in love? Your story matters to God and to each other. Ashley and Dave Willis tell Jim Daly about how they met in college. Also, John and Erin will encourage couples to remember their love story.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Reaching Out to Reconnect with Your Spouse    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    10 min

  6. 5 NOV

    Physical Intimacy and the Need for Grace

    When it comes to sex in marriage, it's important to show your spouse grace. Jim Daly talks to David Gudgel about he and his wife worked through a misunderstanding regarding physical intimacy. Also, John and the Smalley's address that many couples struggle with sex, and why prioritizing friendship helps with physical intimacy.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage    Romance and Intimacy   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    10 min

  7. 31 OCT

    ‘How Far is Too Far’ Is the Wrong Question

    When a couple is dating, it's important to protect your relationship from sexual temptation. Jim Daly talks with Safa and Tovares Grey about why, "how far is too far?" is the wrong question. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about the need to have sexual integrity in a dating relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths    A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2)   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    9 min

  8. 29 OCT

    "Should I Give This Person My Heart?"

    In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2)    Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    11 min
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If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

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