Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

God can restore your marriage, no matter how hopeless it seems. John and Greg talk about how offering forgiveness can heal your marriage.

Have you ever had to say, "Honey, I'm sorry," to your spouse? If so, you are not alone. Greg and John discuss how to be a safe spouse in your marriage.

How you deal with anger can help or hurt your spouse. Greg and John talk to husbands about handling their anger well.

Dealing with your own problems can build a healthier marriage. John and Greg explain how allowing God to change your heart is the key to a better relationship.

Asking a trustworthy friend for help can save your marriage during a tough time. John and Greg give tips for getting help, even when your spouse is uninterested in changing. Featuring Ann White.

God designed sex to connect you with your spouse, but many today have allowed the internet to abuse their view of sexuality. John, Greg and Erin explain how couples can see sex as God's gift for their marriage. Featuring Levi Lusko. Receive the book Swipe Right for your donation of any amount! Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

God designed sex to connect you with your spouse, but many today have allowed the internet to abuse their view of sexuality. John, Greg and Erin explain how couples can see sex as God's gift for their marriage. Featuring Levi Lusko. Receive the book Swipe Right for your donation of any amount! Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

A healthy marriage is built by two people who are selflessly serving each other. John, Greg and Erin explain how to stop manipulating your spouse, and serve in a God-honoring way. Featuring Dr. Larry Crabb.

God can redeem any marriage story, if we live by His Word. John, Greg and Erin explain how to honor God by loving our spouse. Featuring Phil and Kay Robertson.

Being filled with God's love helps you to love your spouse. John, Greg and Erin give advice for allowing God's love to help you connect with your spouse, and not become distracted by social media. Featuring Ted Cunningham.

Being filled with God's love helps you to love your spouse. John, Greg and Erin give advice for allowing God's love to help you connect with your spouse, and not become distracted by social media. Featuring Ted Cunningham.

Asking for help can save your marriage. John, Greg and Erin describe the positive impact that godly counseling can make in your relationship. Featuring Ann White.

Not addressing anger in your marriage can lead to bitter resentment over time. John, Greg and Erin share practical ideas for how being spiritually united can help couples deal with anger appropriately. Featuring Ann White.

Sharing your feelings in a healthy way can lead to greater intimacy in your marriage. John, Greg and Erin share practical ways for dealing with feelings of anger in your marriage. Featuring Ted Cunningham.

Anger toward your spouse is usually rooted in something deeper. John, Greg and Erin talk about how to process your emotions with your spouse in a healthy way. Featuring Ted Cunningham.

Marriage has a way of unmasking our deepest struggles and insecurities. John, along with Greg and Erin talk about practical ways to stop hiding behind your weaknesses, so you can embrace a healthy marriage. Featuring Ann White.

Marriage has a way of unmasking our deepest struggles and insecurities. John, along with Greg and Erin talk about practical ways to stop hiding behind your weaknesses, so you can embrace a healthy marriage. Featuring Ann White.

Even if you were anxiously looking forward to it, becoming an empty-nester is still a time of transition that can put stress on your marriage. John and Greg give advice on keeping your attitude positive. Featuring Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

Even if you were anxiously looking forward to it, becoming an empty-nester is still a time of transition that can put stress on your marriage. John and Greg give advice on keeping your attitude positive. Featuring Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

Emotional pain is probably a much bigger deal than you think. John and Greg give you tips on how to help yourself recover from painful situations. Featuring Mona and Gary Shriver.

Emotional pain is probably a much bigger deal than you think. John and Greg give you tips on how to help yourself recover from painful situations. Featuring Mona and Gary Shriver.

Emotional pain is probably a much bigger deal than you think. John and Greg give you tips on how to help yourself recover from painful situations. Featuring Mona and Gary Shriver. (Part 3 of 3)

Did you know that working together on something like cooking can improve your marriage? Featuring Erin Smalley and Laura Schupp.

Did you know that working together on something like cooking can improve your marriage? Featuring Erin Smalley and Laura Schupp.

No matter what kind of marriage you have, bringing kids into the picture will always change things. Greg and John give you an idea of how to prepare. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

Criticizing your spouse may seem like a dangerous place to go but there is a respectful way to approach touchy topics. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

Being grateful seems simple enough but are you showing your spouse how grateful you are for them? Featuring Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

Being grateful seems simple enough but are you showing your spouse how grateful you are for them? Featuring Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott.

When protecting your marriage, communication is the key. Featuring Mona and Gary Shriver.

When protecting your marriage, communication is the key. Featuring Mona and Gary Shriver.

John and Greg are joined by Erin Smalley to talk about investing quality time in your marriage. Featuring Pam and Bill Ferrel.

John and Greg are joined by Erin Smalley to talk about investing quality time in your marriage. Featuring Pam and Bill Ferrel.

Criticizing your spouse may seem like a dangerous place to go but there is a respectful way to approach touchy topics. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

Criticizing your spouse may seem like a dangerous place to go but there is a respectful way to approach touchy topics. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman.

Communicating motivations and giving each other the benefit of the doubt can be the most effective way to avoid conflict, especially when it comes to money. Featuring Tommy Brown.

Communicating motivations and giving each other the benefit of the doubt can be the most effective way to avoid conflict, especially when it comes to money. Featuring Tommy Brown.

John and Greg are joined by Erin Smalley to talk about investing quality time in your marriage. Featuring Pam and Bill Ferrel.

John and Greg are joined by Erin Smalley to talk about investing quality time in your marriage. Featuring Pam and Bill Ferrel.

Greg and John discuss the importance of having other Christian couples in your life and what that looks like. Featuring Phil and Kay Robertson of Duck Dynasty.

Greg and John discuss the importance of having other Christian couples in your life and what that looks like. Featuring Phil and Kay Robertson of Duck Dynasty. (Part 2 of 2)

Greg and John discuss the importance of having other Christian couples in your life and what that looks like. Featuring Phil and Kay Robertson of Duck Dynasty.

How should husbands respond to the topic of "submission" in marriage? Greg Smalley has some great advice. Featuring Lucille Williams.

How should husbands respond to the topic of "submission" in marriage? Greg Smalley has some great advice. Featuring Lucille Williams.

How should husbands respond to the topic of "submission" in marriage? Greg Smalley has some great advice. Featuring Lucille Williams. (Part 2 of 2)

Communicating motivations and giving each other the benefit of the doubt can be the most effective way to avoid conflict, especially when it comes to money. Featuring Tommy Brown.

Communicating motivations and giving each other the benefit of the doubt can be the most effective way to avoid conflict, especially when it comes to money. Featuring Tommy Brown.

Loving your spouse starts with knowing that God already loves you more than anyone ever will. Featuring Gary Thomas.

Loving your spouse starts with knowing that God already loves you more than anyone ever will. Featuring Gary Thomas.

Your upbringing may be manifesting in your marriage in ways you don't even notice. John and Greg talk about recognizing the signs and avoiding unhealthy patterns. Featuring Erin Smalley.

Your upbringing may be manifesting in your marriage in ways you don't even notice. John and Greg talk about recognizing the signs and avoiding unhealthy patterns. Featuring Erin Smalley.