Focus On The Family Marriage Podcast

When you're in the middle of an argument with your spouse, there's tremendous value in learning to pause and start over. John and the Smalley's discuss how taking a moment to stop can help resolve an argument in your marriage. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson, as they address ways they've learned to start over in the midst of conflict.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the book "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

At some point in your marriage, you'll make a mistake or handle a situation poorly. Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson share a funny story with Jim Daly about a time something went awry in their marriage. Erin Smalley and John Fuller will also give some tips for how to forgive yourself, even after you make a mistake.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the book "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sex is meant to be a gift from God', but how can you see it as a blessing when you've made many mistakes? Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery share how the gospel can redeem you from sexual brokenness. You'll also hear a powerful story from Dr. Greg Smalley, as he chats with his wife Erin and John Fuller.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   An Interview With A Post-Abortive Father   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many of us enter marriage with a distorted view of God's design for sex. To give you some hope, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Juli Slattery about two wrong perspectives about sex, and how God can redeem them. You'll also hear John Fuller chat with the Smalley's about why there's a spiritual battle regarding our sexuality.     Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   Rekindling Intimacy   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever said something sarcastic to your spouse, only to have him or her be offended? The Smalley's share with John Fuller about how sarcasm has been a struggle in their relationship. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Randy Schroder on why sarcasm is bad for your marriage. They'll also address how to leave your family of origin well so you can prioritize your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   Contempt in Marriage   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Telling your mate how much you appreciate him or her is very life-giving to your relationship. John talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about reasons they appreicate each other. Also, Focus President Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Shroeder address why it's healthy to develop a habit of showing gratitude to your spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   How to Appreciate Your Spouse's Unique Personality   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's easy for many people to feel isolated in their marriages today. John and the Smalley's discuss factors that can lead to feeling disconnected in your relationship. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Gary Thomas address why isolation is so bad for your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   Three Ways Your Imperfect Marriage Can Bless Others   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tension in your marriage can be caused by a number of factors. But what if the real reason you're upset is not what you think it is? Gary Thomas speaks with Jim Daly about a couple who's worked through challenges and frustrations in their marriage. Plus, John Fuller and the Smalley's address how finances can be the cause for friction in your relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Contact our Counseling Department   Money and Marriage – How to Thrive in Love and Money   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's freeing when you can learn to love your spouse even when things are not perfect. But what do you do in the seasons of life deal you a bad hand? John and the Smalley's will share about a couple who handled a hard season of life well. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson about how God can use messy situations in your marriage.    Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse   How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a team mentality is one of the keys to making your marriage work. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they've learned to adopt a team mindset. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson on how they've learned to appreciate their different temperaments.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse   How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most couples find it challenging to talk about sex. If you're facing some discouragement in this area, John, Greg and Erin will discuss things that will help you. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery share about the gift sex is for married couples.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero In Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   The Best Way to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Your Marriage   Contact our Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When facing a struggle in your marriage, one of the best things you can do is give it to the Lord. But what exactly does that look like? John, Erin and Greg will encourage on how to give a marriage challenge to God; and Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on ways she's learned to trust Jesus in her marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero In Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Why and How to Pursue a Healing Separation   Contact our Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is an essential part of your daily routine? Just like in life, your marriage needs good daily habits. John talks with Greg and Erin about habits that have helped them over the years. You'll also hear from Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly, who share about four daily essential habits you can implement in your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness   How to Reconnect When You're Lonely in Marriage   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A good marriage is partly built on the foundation of healthy habits. Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss the impact of your daily choices. You'll also hear John Fuller talk with the Smalley's about some of the good habits of couples who've made it far in their marriages.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness   How to Reconnect When You're Lonely in Marriage   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a successful marriage requires being focused in your communication and also honest about past wounds. But what about the wounds are as serious as trauma from your childhood? Jim Daly talks with Gary Thomas about a couple who faced that very scenario. Plus, John and the Smalley's offer hope those struggling to heal from past hurts.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount!   For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored.   Survivors of Childhood Trauma Can Have a Good Marriage   Contact our Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Two things that can create tension in your marriage are fears and long-distance. If you're trying to work through one of those things, you'll be encouraged by what John and the Smalley's have to say about navigating both of them. You'll also hear Jim Daly, who speaks with Gary Thomas about lessons he's learned from couples who've walked through these very things.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Finding Stability Amidst Marriage Stressors   Staying Connected When One Spouse is Traveling   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In your marriage, it really is the simple moments that can make the most beautiful memories. John, Greg and Erin offer some tips for how to not miss the beauty of the simple times in your marriage. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about some friends who taught them something called, "Step into the painting."   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Five Ways to Add Fun to Your Marriage   Laugh Together as a Couple   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Regardless of the season your marriage is in, it's important to communicate to your spouse, "I'm here for you." John talks with Greg about some of the ways Erin has communicated support for him. And, John speaks with Erin about showing your mate grace during life transitions, such as moving. Plus, you'll hear Jim Daly talk with Chris and Jenni Graebe about ways they've learned to be supportive for each other.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Finding Common Interests and Hobbies   Moving Checklists   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a great relationship requires focusing on the best aspects of your spouse. John and the Smalley's discuss what can happen if you focus on the positive or negative things about your mate. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on why it's effective to be thankful for the good things in your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Believing the Best About Your Spouse   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Physical intimacy is a great gift for your marriage, and needs to be seen as one. Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on some of the barriers that keep couples from enjoying sex in marriage. You'll also hear John Fuller and Erin Smalley talk about how physical intimacy isn't perfect for married couples.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Sex is a Creative Process   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.