Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

Every wife wants a listening husband. By listening, he shows her how much he cares about her heart. Greg talks with John about how he's learned to listen to his wife Erin. Featuring Dr. David and Sandy Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Misunderstandings are part of marriage sometimes. How you respond to a misunderstanding can lead to weeks of tension or better conflict resolution with your spouse. Greg and Erin talk with John about how they've worked through tension in their own relationship. Featuring Dr. David Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

As a husband, it's critically important to lead your wife and children toward God. But the big question is, how? Greg and John give advice for leading your family spiritually, and Erin talks about how she's learned to encourage her husband in his role. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Meaningful connection with your spouse can be very special, but finding it takes intentional effort from both spouses. It can also be easy to let those moments slip away during busy seasons. Greg, Erin and John offer some helpful ideas on making time for your spouse during busy times. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

"There's an old saying that in marriage, opposites attract. But what do you do when those same qualities that attracted you start driving you crazy? Greg, Erin and John talk about the difference that God's love can make in your marriage, even when your spouse falls short. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY"

Understanding your spouse's personality can improve the quality of your relationship. Greg, Erin and John will explain how a taking a personality test can improve the communication in your marriage. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Unchecked stress will burn your marriage out. But having supportive, godly friends can make a huge difference in your relationship. Greg, Erin and John discuss the difference that good friends can make during difficult seasons. Featuring Milan & Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Stressful seasons can be a big test for your marriage. How do you respond when they come? John and the Smalleys explain how stress can actually serve as a benefit for your marriage. Featuring Milan & Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Moments of meaningful connection with your spouse don't arrive like a free package on your doorstep. They take intentional effort and lots of understanding. Greg, Erin and John discuss how to make time for your spouse, even when one is an introvert and the other is an extrovert. Featuring Dr. David Clarke, Jean Daly & Sandy Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Communicating with your spouse can sometimes feel like trying to understand a new language. But by listening to each other, your relationship can get stronger. John talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about why it's important for a husband to listen to his wife. Featuring Dr. David Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

We all long for intimacy in our marriage, but how do we find it? John, Greg and Erin talk about why praying together leads to deeper intimacy with your spouse. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Marriage is a lot of work, but it doesn't always have to be serious. Having fun together is one of the best ways to liven up your relationship. John, Greg and Erin discuss why dating your spouse can benefit your marriage. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Learning how to bless your spouse is a wonderful thing. But what if you served him or her without expecting anything in return? John and the Smalleys discuss how to maintain a servant's heart through the changing seasons of marriage. Featuring Gary Thomas.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

What if your marriage is only a step or two away from going to the next level? Erin, Greg and John talk about simple things you can do to keep the passion strong in your relationship. Receive the book A Lifelong Love with your gift of any amount!

How can you and your spouse make it through the stormy seasons of life? As you'll learn from Greg, Erin and John, God's love can sustain your marriage no matter what you face. Receive the book Fierce Marriage with your gift of any amount!

God's love for you is a covenant that cannot be broken. When you and your spouse submit your relationship to the Lord, His strength can carry you through any challenge. John, Erin and Greg discuss the difference that a covenant perspective makes in marriage, and things they won't say to each other. Receive the book Fierce Marriage with your gift of any amount!

In marriage, recognizing your role in maintaining the home is critical for a healthy relationship. Everything from chores, cooking meals, to keeping the house clean all contribute to creating a happy environment. John, Erin and Greg discuss how you and your spouse can be on the same page with house chores. Receive the book Men Are Clams, Women Are Crowbars with your gift of any amount!

Betrayal in your marriage can shatter your heart. But, through the power of forgiveness, you and your spouse can walk the road toward healing. Erin and Greg share with John about a couple they know who experienced God's healing grace after choosing forgiveness. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!

Good boundaries are essential for a healthy marriage. Knowing where you are vulnerable to temptation is where you need to put boundaries in place. Erin, Greg and John share how to talk with your spouse about your vulnerabilities. Receive the book From This Day Forward with your gift of any amount!

A selfish attitude is toxic for your marriage. We all struggle with it, but through Christ's love, we can learn to let it go. John, Erin and Greg will discuss how to get rid of selfishness in your marriage, and how a bad choice doesn't have to end of your relationship. Receive the book From This Day Forward with your gift of any amount!

The tough seasons of marriage can be windows of opportunity to touch your spouse's heart. The key is using those times as a chance for growth. John, Erin and Greg give some questions you can ask your spouse to help strengthen your relationship. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

When your spouse lets you down, how do you respond? We all make mistakes, and need a healing dose of God's grace from time to time. John and the Smalleys talk about how to encourage your spouse, even when he or she disappoints you. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

Marriage is an amazing journey, but it also reveals some of our most selfish attitudes. John, Greg and Erin give helpful tips for overcoming conflict between you and your spouse. Receive the book Fierce Marriage with your gift of any amount!

When your spouse breaks your heart, it can take a long time to rebuild trust. Greg and Erin talk with John about a time they learned to choose forgiveness in their marriage. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!

Forgiveness is like medicine to an ailing marriage. But, when you withhold it from your spouse, you cut off the chance to heal from past hurts. John, Greg and Erin discuss practical ways to choose forgiveness in your marriage. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!

Making your spouse feel loved never happens by accident. It requires paying attention and doing something to bless him or her. John, Greg and Erin explain how they've learned to love their spouse through simple actions. Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple with your gift of any amount!

Every couple needs time for a fun date night. But, it can be difficult to schedule those special times after you have kids. John, Greg and Erin give some simple and fun ideas for spending time with your spouse, even when you're busy raising children. Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple with your gift of any amount!

After confessing a pornography problem to your spouse, it's critical to take steps toward recovery. Whether you've struggled with it or you're the spouse of an addict, Greg, Erin and John will give some helpful tips for your healing process. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!

Hiding a pornography problem from your spouse is like inviting a tornado to tear through your relationship. If left unchecked, the consequences can leave permanent damage. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for confessing a pornography problem. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!

When God's grace penetrates your heart, it's much easier to show unconditional love to your spouse. John, Greg and Erin talk about how God's love can motivate a husband to listen to his wife. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

Your spouse might be the most wonderful person in the world, but he or she still has shortcomings. How do you respond when your spouse sins? John, Greg and Erin explain how you can show grace to your spouse, even when he or she falls short. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

Petty offenses can lead to unnecessary fights in your marriage. John, Erin and Greg discuss how to let go of little irritations from your spouse. Receive the book From This Day Forward with your gift of any amount!

If you or your spouse have experienced sexual abuse, you are not alone. With God's help, your healing process can begin today. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to women who've been sexually abused. Receive the book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!

Choosing to forgive can save your marriage from years of heartache and confusion. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to couples who are wounded by an unforgiving spouse. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!

Healthy marriages are built on a foundation of forgiveness. When you choose to forgive, your relationship can weather any storm. John, Greg and Erin give helpful reasons why you should choose forgiveness instead of resentment. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!

When you enjoy spending time with your spouse, you start looking for ways to have fun together. John, Greg and Erin offer encouragement to couples who are struggling to enjoy each other's company. Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple with your gift of any amount!

Having fun together can be one of the most meaningful parts of your marriage. Through simple activities, your marriage can go to the next level. John, Greg and Erin give some helpful ideas for keeping your relationship fun during the busy seasons. Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple with your gift of any amount!

Pornography addiction grows in the darkness. But by bringing it the light, you can begin walking the road to freedom. John and Greg give some helpful tips for how to confess a pornography problem to your spouse. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!

Sadly, pornography is harming many marriages today. And it's not just men who are struggling; many women are too. John and Greg offer hope to those caught within pornography's snare. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!

Even the strongest man can feel insecure in trying to love his wife. But by replacing fear with the truth of God's Word, husbands can excel in their role. Greg and John share how they've learned to deal with fear. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

As a husband, you play a special role in loving your wife. Your marriage can thrive when you choose to love her in a God-honoring way. Greg and John describe how they've learned to show love to their wives. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

A healthy marriage is built on the foundation of open communication. The same is true for your sex life. John and Greg give some ideas for how to talk about sex with your spouse, even when it feels awkward. Receive the book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!

Making time for romance and sexual intimacy are great gifts for your marriage. While it's not always convenient during busy seasons, we should not neglect them. Greg and John explain why sex is important and beneficial for your marriage. Receive the book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!

You might fear being open up with your spouse about past regrets. But, honesty can be the door that opens your marriage up to greater intimacy. Greg and John offer helpful ideas for discussing your past mistakes in a healthy way. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount.

Choosing forgiveness instead of resentment can bring healing to your marriage. It's not easy, but through God's grace, you can do it. John and Greg explain how walking in forgiveness can strengthen the relationship with your spouse. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount.

Pornography might not seem like a big deal. But if you don't deal with it, it will lead to some devastating consequences in your marriage. John and Greg give some helpful ideas for confessing a pornography problem to your spouse. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!

Watching pornography is like letting a disease take over your marriage. But through God's grace, your relationship with your spouse can be restored. John and Greg offer hope to those struggling with pornography. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!

Embracing the unique ways God made you and your spouse can lead to a more fulfilling marriage. Men and women are made to reflect God's heart in similar yet different ways. John, Erin and Greg discuss why a wife should look to God to find her true beauty. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

You and your spouse are so different. It's part of what attracted you to each other. But those differences can also be irritating. Greg, Erin and John share how they've learned to love their spouse, even with their distinctions. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!

Infidelity can deal a crushing blow to your marriage. It devastates the trust you once had. But through God's grace, an affair doesn't have to be the end of your marriage. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to couples who've been traumatized by an affair. Receive the book Unfaithful with your gift of any amount!