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. 3D AGO

    Birth-Order and Biblical Examples

    Every person, based on your birth-order, has strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Kevin Leman and Jim Daly address some of the biblical examples of how birth-order influences someone's personality. Plus, Erin and John discuss perfectionist spouses, and why striving for perfectionism is a bad idea for any marriage.     Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition: Creating Connection Through Uncontrollable Change for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage    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.

    10 min

  2. 5D AGO

    When You and Your Spouse Are the Same Birth-Order

    Many couples tend to marry someone outside of their birth-order. But what about the scenario where people of the same birth-order get married? Dr. Kevin Leman talks with Jim Daly about when middle children and babies of the family get married to each other. Then, Erin and John discuss why it's important to not assume your spouse is a certain personality, based on if he or she is a first-born, middle child, or youngest.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Birth Order Book for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How Your Birth Order Shapes Your Marriage    Recognize Your Spouse’s Value    Contact Our Counseling Team   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    10 min

  3. JUL 3

    Sticking it Out in Your Marriage

    In the moments you feel frustrated, how do you look past the annoyances in your marriage? Sean and Lanette Reed speak to Jim Daly about how they've learned to ask for help as a couple. Then, John and the Smalley's bring up how to work through tough times together.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition: Creating Connection Through Uncontrollable Change for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage    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.

    12 min

  4. JUL 1

    When You Need Grit in Your Marriage

    Every marriage needs a bit of toughness to help weather the difficult times. Jim Daly talks to Sean and Lanette Reed about why your marriage needs grit. Plus, John asks Greg how he and Erin have benefitted from developing resilience as a couple.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition: Creating Connection Through Uncontrollable Change for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage    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.

    10 min

  5. JUN 26

    God Can Turn It Around So Quickly

    No matter how hopeless things might feel in your marriage, God can still restore you. Jim Daly speaks to Josh and Katie Walters about how a trip to the Grand Canyon brought hope to their marriage. Also, John and Erin will encourage you that a tough situation doesn't have to be the end of your relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    12 min

  6. JUN 24

    Regaining Purpose After a Traumatic Event

    How does a marriage recover from trauma? If you or a couple you're close to is experiencing a major challenge, you'll be encouraged by John, Greg and Erin's insights. Plus, Josh and Katie Walters bring up how they regained a sense of vision after Katie had an affair.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Restoring Your Marriage After an Affair    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    12 min

  7. JUN 19

    The High Calling of a Husband

    The Bible tells men to love your wives as Christ loved His church. Greg talks with John about some of the sacrifices he's learned to make as a husband. Also, Jim Daly and Ryan Frederick explain why being a good husband means choosing sacrificial love continually.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book How a Husband Speaks for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Loving Your Wife with Your Words    How a Wife Speaks    Encouraging Your Spouse Through Positive Communication   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    10 min

  8. JUN 17

    The Way You Communicate Matters

    For husbands, the ways you communicate to your wife is very different than how you talk to other men. Jim Daly and Ryan Frederick open up about how they've struggled at times in communicating with their wives. Also, Erin Smalley brings up things wives need to say to their husbands.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book How a Husband Speaks for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How a Wife Speaks    Encouraging Your Spouse Through Positive Communication    Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

    12 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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