Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

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.

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.