Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast
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Facing Past Trauma
Finding Stability in a Tough Season
Your Spouse Isn’t a Mind-Reader
Staying Organized in the School Year
Indicators for Blended Family Success
Midlife Doesn’t Have to be a Crisis
When an Unfaithful Spouse Confesses
Learning to See the Positive
The Merge Moment
A Thoughtful Conversation Goes a Long Way
Focus on the Good Qualities
Be Slow to Speak
Learning to Work in Tandem
Overcoming Financial Feuding
Making Good Marital Choices
Building Boundaries With In-Laws
Navigating Inevitable Conflict
When You’re Not Getting Along with In-Laws
What Do You Appreciate About Your Mate?
4 Simple Things You Can Do
Building Trust & Friendship
What Every Woman Wants from a Man
The Male & Female Brains
Accepting When Your Mate Says "No"
When Kids Get in the Way
Dates Don’t Need to be Expensive
Your Spouse is Still Your Friend
P.L.A.N. for a Better Marriage
The Needs of Military Spouses
When Your Spouse Needs to Get Healthier
Staying Healthy in the Midlife
Vulnerability is Healthy
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Spouses
When the Perfect Storm Comes
3 Rs for a Deeper Relationship
Contract vs. a Covenant Mindset
Praying Through the Tougher Times
If You Aren’t Doing Well Spiritually
Keeping Attraction Alive
Are You Facing Spiritual Warfare?
Financial Unity Honors God
You’re Not Your Spouse’s Holy Spirit
Starting with Prayer
4 Big Decisions
What if a small choice could have a tremendous impact on your marriage? Jim Daly has a conversation with Arlene Pellicane on 4 choices you can make to have a better relationship. At the end, Greg and Erin will give some thoughts on how to have fun together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Making Marriage Easier for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Four Key Decisions for Loving Your Spouse for Life Three Ways to Invest in Your Marriage (and Have Fun Along the Way) Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Take Time to Talk
Is there a certain amount of time that you have to spend with your spouse on a daily basis? Greg Smalley gives some research-backed information on the right amount of time couples should talk to each other. Also, Jim Daly asks Trey and Lea Morgan about making time together a priority. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Secrets to a Strong and Happy Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Counseling Consultation and Referrals Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation
We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Controlling Husband for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse Contact our Counseling Team The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
Don’t Pretend, Move Forward
Does it feel hard to forgive your spouse when he or she has hurt you? Jim Daly joins Dr. Randy Schroeder to explain why forgiving your mate is necessary for a healthy marriage. Then, John and Greg will encourage you to focus on small improvement points you can make as a couple. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage How to Forgive Your Spouse When It’s Not Easy Contact our Counseling Team Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
“What I’m Hearing You Say Is …”
We've all had moments where we misunderstood our spouse. Greg opens up about some of the ways he's not understood things Erin has said. Then, Jim Daly joins Rob and Gina Flood, who give some practical ways you can clarify a miscommunication with your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book With These Words for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Better Ways to Communicate With Your Spouse Contact our Counseling Team Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
3 Questions to Make Your Marriage Better
It's easy to play blame-games in your marriage, but it's better to ask yourself some hard questions. Greg Smalley opens up about some times where he got honest with himself. Then, Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to share how three questions can help you have a more Christ-like attitude in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book A Simple Guide for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding New Ways to Thrive in Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Team Navigating Marriage Expectations When Marriage Isn’t How You Thought It Would Be Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.
When a Wife Encourages Her Man
One of the most powerful things a wife can do is encourage her husband. Ann Wilson and her husband Dave talk to Jim Daly about a time where she chose to speak words of life into Dave's heart. Also, Greg opens up about how meaningful it is when Erin encourages him. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book How to Speak Life to Your Husband for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Revive Your Marriage By Becoming Your Husband’s Biggest Cheerleader Contact our Counseling Team How to Stop Complaining and Be an Encouraging Spouse Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.