Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

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)

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.

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. (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.

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.

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.

Don't let negative emotions expressed in the heat of the moment tear your marriage apart. Featuring Ron and Deb DeArmond.

Don't let negative emotions expressed in the heat of the moment tear your marriage apart. Featuring Ron and Deb DeArmond.

Realizing the difference between things you need and things you want in your marriage can make a huge difference. Featuring Dr. Larry Crabb.

Realizing the difference between things you need and things you want in your marriage can make a huge difference. Featuring Dr. Larry Crabb.

At Christmastime, differences between you and your spouse can become even more pronounced. John and Greg give advice to couples with opposite personalities on how to compromise and respect each other. Featuring Melanie Shankle.

At Christmastime, differences between you and your spouse can become even more pronounced. John and Greg give advice to couples with opposite personalities on how to compromise and respect each other. Featuring Melanie Shankle.

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.

It can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling like certain parts of your marriage aren't your job. John and Greg discuss how hectic seasons of life bring extra responsibilities. Featuring Dave Carder.

It can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling like certain parts of your marriage aren't your job. John and Greg discuss how hectic seasons of life bring extra responsibilities. Featuring Dave Carder.

Realizing the difference between things you need and things you want in your marriage can make a huge difference. Featuring Dr. Larry Crabb.

Realizing the difference between things you need and things you want in your marriage can make a huge difference. Featuring Dr. Larry Crabb.

Realizing the difference between things you need and things you want in your marriage can make a huge difference. Featuring Dr. Larry Crabb.