Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

Financial stress is something many couples face. But no matter how hopeless it seems, practicing good habits can help your marriage overcome financial problems. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for how you and your spouse can start making good choices with money. Receive the book More Than Just Making It with your gift of any amount!

It's not easy to make a blended family work, but with God's help, you can overcome any challenge. Greg, Erin and John share some inspiring ways they've seen God restore blended families. Get the DVD "Blended: The Unspoken Truth About Stepfamilies" with your gift of any amount!

How a couple disciplines their children is important for the overall health of their marriage. It can especially be tricky when you're in a blended family. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for how you and your spouse can work through different opinions on disciplining your children. Get the DVD "Blended: The Unspoken Truth About Stepfamilies" with your gift of any amount!

All of us have been hurt by divorce in some way. Whether it was your own or a friend, the pain can leave lasting damage. Greg, Erin and John offer encouragement to those who have been divorced. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!

Betrayal and abandonment are two of the biggest reasons many marriages fall apart. If your marriage, or someone you know is facing such a struggle today, you can find healing. Greg, Erin and John give thoughts on choosing forgiveness when your spouse has been has been unfaithful. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!

In a culture saturated with fake sexuality, it's critical for you to guard your passions, by choosing to honor your spouse or future spouse. John, Greg and Erin offer thoughts on how dating and engaged couples can guard their sexual desires against temptation. Receive Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner's book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!

God created sex as a special gift for you and your spouse to enjoy. But experiencing healthy sexual connection requires a selfless attitude. John, Greg and Erin give some advice for how you can let go of selfishness when it comes to sexuality. Receive Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner's book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!

Overcoming financial obstacles starts with changing your habits. The sooner you adjust your habits, the sooner you and your spouse can achieve financial stability. John, Greg and Erin give some advice for how young couples can build healthy disciplines with money. Receive Erin Odom's book More Than Just Making It with your gift of any amount!

Financial problems don't have to end your marriage. With focused effort, you and your spouse can thrive financially. John, Greg and Erin offer hope to couples with financial problems. Receive Erin Odom's book More Than Just Making It with your gift of any amount!

We all carry some kind of baggage from our past. Because of this, many are wondering, "Is marriage worth it?" Greg, Erin and John discuss how to be honest with your spouse about past mistakes in a healthy way. Receive the DVD Blended: The Unspoken Truth About Stepfamilies with your gift of any amount!

Seeing your parents or friends get divorced can leave painful scars. But, with God's help, your marriage can set a new paradigm for your family. Greg, Erin and John talk about how to address divorce, when it's part of your family history. Receive the DVD Blended: The Unspoken Truth About Stepfamilies with your gift of any amount!

Discovering your spouse has been unfaithful is crushing. If you or someone you know is in that place, we are here to help. Greg, Erin and John discuss ways to prevent an affair by setting healthy boundaries. Receive the book Unfaithful with your gift of any amount!

Discovering your spouse has been unfaithful is crushing. If you or someone you know is in that place, we are here to help. Greg, Erin and John discuss ways to prevent an affair by setting healthy boundaries. Receive the book Unfaithful with your gift of any amount!

Guarding your marriage from sexual temptation is a daily choice, but with God's help, you can overcome. Your marriage is worth it. John, Greg and Erin discuss ways to build intimacy with your spouse outside of the bedroom. Receive the book Red-Hot Monogamy with your gift of any amount!

Seeing a couple go the distance can inspire you to keep going in your own marriage. By serving your spouse, you can inspire those around you. John, Greg and Erin share about couples who've inspired them to honor God in their marriages. Receive David Clarke's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!

When you don't deal with small marriage problems, it can lead to some devastating consequences in the future. But dealing with the problems can start your healing journey. John, Greg and Erin share how to stay close to God when your marriage is struggling. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!

Confronting marriage problems isn't fun, but it's needed from time to time. How you handle them will determine the strength of your relationship. Greg, Erin and John explain how to surround yourself with godly influences when your marriage is in a difficult place. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!

Allowing pornography to invade your mind will rob your marriage of the precious gift of sexual intimacy. But if you deal with it, it doesn't have to destroy your marriage. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for confessing a pornography problem to your spouse. Receive the book Red-Hot Monogamy with your gift of any amount!

God wants you and your spouse to have an exciting sexual relationship. When you treat this area with honor and respect, you can experience intimacy the way God designed it for your marriage. John, Greg and Erin discuss the spiritual aspects of a sexual relationship. Receive the book Red-Hot Monogamy with your gift of any amount!

Celebrating your spouse shouldn't just happen on anniversaries but as part of your everyday life. Through simple acts of kindness, your marriage can go to the next level. John, Greg and Erin talk discuss the importance of celebrating your spouse. Receive the book Making Happy with your gift of any amount!

A happy marriage is made up of two people serving each other. By seeking out opportunities to bless your special someone, you'll find greater satisfaction than if you only chase happiness. John, Greg and Erin talk about ways to be a blessing to your spouse. Receive the book Making Happy with your gift of any amount!

Nothing cuts the soul like finding out your spouse has been unfaithful. If you or someone you know is there, you've come to a safe place. John, Greg and Erin share how there is hope for couples even after infidelity. Receive Gary and Mona Shriver's book Unfaithful with your gift of any amount!

What does the word, "submit," make you feel like? It might not be as ugly as you think. Greg, Erin and John discuss how husbands and wives can accomplish their roles to build a healthy marriage. Receive Lucille Williams book From Me to We with your gift of any amount!

Many couples encounter some challenges when it comes to sex. Sometimes, the best way to deal with it is to talk openly with each other. Greg, Erin and John give some helpful tips for talking with your spouse about sex. Receive Bill and Pam Farrel's book Red-Hot Monogamy with your gift of any amount!

Having a godly perspective on sex can strengthen the overall health of your marriage. John, Greg and Erin give some thoughts on rekindling the romance with your spouse. Receive Bill and Pam Farrel's book Red-Hot Monogamy with your gift of any amount!

No matter how much you love your spouse, he or she can still drive you crazy. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they work through their annoying habits with each other.

Raising children can be one of the most joyful experiences in your life, but it will forever change the dynamics of your marriage. Greg, Erin and John share some ideas for making time for your spouse, while raising small children.

Your spouse may be amazing, but he or she still falls short from time to time. John, Greg and Erin share some practical ways to encourage your spouse, even when he or she disappoints you. Receive the book A Lifelong Love with your gift of any amount!

Your spouse may be amazing, but he or she still falls short from time to time. John, Greg and Erin share some practical ways to encourage your spouse, even when he or she disappoints you. Receive the book A Lifelong Love with your gift of any amount!

Your marriage is never beyond the reach of God's grace, even when it feels like it's falling apart. Greg tells John the story of how God saved his and Erin's marriage from a tough season. Receive Ann White's book Courage for Life with your gift of any amount!

The newlywed years are filled with transitions, but having a mentor couple with experience can help you navigate through them. Greg and John share some of their favorite marriage advice for young couples. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!

Your marriage will encounter a difficult season, but how you work through it will determine the strength of your relationship. John and Greg explain how you can encourage your spouse, even when it feels like the love has grown cold. Receive Dr. Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!

Every marriage problem can be traced back to one word: selfishness. If not dealt with properly, your relationship will crumble. Greg and John talk about how you can let go of selfishness and give ideas for being a blessing to your spouse. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!

A small misunderstanding can trigger a big argument with your spouse. However, conflict can actually be good for your relationship, if you learn to handle it well. John and Greg share how they've learned to deal with conflict in their own marriages. Receive the DeArmond's book Don't go to Bed Angry with your gift of any amount!

A small misunderstanding can trigger a big argument with your spouse. However, conflict can actually be good for your relationship, if you learn to handle it well. John and Greg share how they've learned to deal with conflict in their own marriages. Receive the DeArmond's book Don't go to Bed Angry with your gift of any amount!

Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage. Receive Gary Chapman's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!

Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage. Receive Gary Chapman's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!

Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it's sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!

Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it's sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!

Your marriage might be in trouble, but God can restore it, no matter how dark it seems. John and Greg explain how keeping your heart open to God helps to restore your marriage. Receive Dr. Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce for your donation of any amount!

Your marriage might be in trouble, but God can restore it, no matter how dark it seems. John and Greg explain how keeping your heart open to God helps to restore your marriage Receive Dr. Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce for your donation of any amount!

Conflict is inevitable, but how you deal with it can make or break your marriage. Greg and John talk about how having good boundaries for conflict can help you overcome disagreements with your spouse. Receive Ron and Deb's book Don't Go to Bed Angry for your donation of any amount!

Overcoming anger can lead to a beautiful marriage. John talks with Greg about how anger must be dealt with at a personal level before it's solved in a marriage. Receive Ted Cunningham's book From Anger to Intimacy for your donation of any amount!

Being honest about your struggles can heal your hurting marriage. Greg and John discuss how they've struggled with and learned to silence internal lies, and why doing so helps your marriage. Receive Ann White's book Courage for Life for your donation of any amount!

Finding healing for your broken marriage starts by looking in the mirror. Greg and John offer some great advice for overcoming the fear of asking for help, so your marriage can be restored. Receive Ann White's book Courage for Life for your donation of any amount!

Sexual secrets can rob your marriage of intimacy. The good news is, bringing a secret into the light can start your healing journey. John and Greg explain how to tell your spouse about a sexual struggle. Receive Levi Lusko's book Swipe Right for your donation of any amount!

Sexual intimacy is a precious gift for your marriage, but it must be treated with respect. John and Greg discuss some practical ways to guard your heart and marriage from sexual temptation. Receive Levi Lusko's book Swipe Right for your donation of any amount!

Unity with your spouse requires consistent effort. John and Greg talk about how working through conflict can help you better understand your spouse.

A healthy marriage requires you to appreciate your spouse's differences. John and Greg discuss how to work on your marriage, even when it feels like you have nothing in common.

No marriage is beyond repair, but repentance is the key to healing. John and Greg share how God can heal a broken marriage, and how they've seen the Lord restore hurting relationships.