Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

One of the best ways to defeat porn addiction is to get help from a supportive community. Greg Smalley shares with John and Erin how he found healing through support from other men. Also, Jim Daly asks Mark and Rosie Makinney what healthy community looks like for a marriage that's been harmed by porn addiction.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    No Porn Marriage Podcast    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If it's discovered your spouse is looking at pornography, it can do serious damage to your marriage. Mark and Rosie Makinney talk with Jim Daly about how a wife can respond well, if she learns her husband is struggling with porn. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some ways to encourage a friend whose spouse has a porn problem.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    No Porn Marriage Podcast    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Whether you prefer to spend or save, it's important for you and your spouse to work together in how you manage finances. John asks Greg and Erin if they're more of the spender of saver type. You'll then hear Jim Daly speak with Taylor and Megan Kovar about why money isn't the answer to everything in life.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount!   Listen Anytime    Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage    Making A Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you prefer to spend money or save it? In many marriages, it's usually the case where one spouse is the saver while the other likes to spend. Jim Daly talks to financial experts, Taylor and Megan Kovar, on something they call the five money personalities. Also, if you have different money habits from your spouse, John Fuller and Erin Smalley will encourage you to work through those.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount!   Listen Anytime    Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage    Making A Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many marriages go through a season where you feel distant. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis how couples can start to feel more connected again in their relationship. Plus, John asks Erin about ways spouses can show each other grace, when they feel distant during busy seasons of raising children together.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Reaching out to Reconnect with Your Spouse    Hope Restored   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you and your mate misunderstand each other, it's easy to feel hurt. Dave and Ashley Willis join Jim Daly to discuss something they call, "emotional sunburns." They'll even address a common mistake wives make in how they communicate. Also, Greg Smalley talks about communication errors husbands tend to make, and how to overcome them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Friendship in Marriage    Hope Restored   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your marriage isn't what you'd hoped for, it's easy to say, "Will my spouse ever change?" Erin Smalley offers hope to those who feel like things won't get better. Plus, Brad Rhoads shares with Jim Daly about the moment God convicted him over the way he'd been treating his wife Marilyn.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Building Blocks for a Stronger Marriage    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you're a newlywed, it's common to make mistakes, as you're learning how to be married. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads share with Jim Daly about bad decisions they made as a young couple, and what they learned from that time. Then, Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about why we need God's grace when we mess up.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Building Blocks for a Stronger Marriage    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Porn by nature is a very isolating addiction. If you or someone you're close to is struggling with it, we want to encourage you to bring it into the light. Greg shares with John and Erin about the shame he battled over a secret porn problem. Then, Mark and Rosie Makinney bring up why it's critical for people to be honest about their struggles, if they want true freedom.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    No Porn Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A porn addiction can do serious damage to a marriage. Once it's uncovered, how does a couple find healing? Jim Daly interviews Mark and Rosie Makinney about some of the steps they took after learning Mark was addicted to porn. Plus, John Fuller and Erin Smalley offer hope to couples who find out one or both spouses have a problem with pornography.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    No Porn Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Finances tend to be one of the biggest areas of conflict for marriages. The Smalley's and John Fuller open up about how they've overcome arguments around money in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Megan and Taylor Kovar about how couples can adopt some healthy perspectives on money.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights    Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

As time goes on, it's good to look back and see how you've matured. Hopefully, that maturity translates into the ways you manage money. John asks the Smalley's about how they've learned to get better at handling finances in their marriage. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Taylor and Megan Kovar about how they dealt with financial struggles in the early years of their relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights    Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Success is a by-product of good preparation. That principle also applies for good counseling before marriage. Dave and Ashley Willis talk with Jim Daly about how they learned a lot about themselves through pre-marital counseling. Plus, Erin Smalley chats with John and Greg about how a couple, who's going through pre-marital counseling, can be confident that they're ready for marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Are You Ready to Wed? Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How often did you think about your spouse when you were falling in love? Jim Daly talks with popular podcasters, Dave and Ashley Willis, about the infatuation stage of a relationship. Then, John speaks to the Smalley's about leaving infatuation and getting to a place of healthy vulnerability in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Are You Ready to Wed? Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When someone is wanting to get married, what character attributes should you look for in a potential spouse? Tovares and Safa Grey talk with Jim Daly about why it's critical to find someone who helps you grow spiritually. Plus, Erin Smalley shares about how to handle a situation where your parents don't approve of a dating relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marriage is a wonderful gift to pursue, yet many singles today are asking, "Will marriage actually work for me?" John and Erin share about common fears young people have about getting married today. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, about important character qualities to look for in a potential spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

An addiction to porn creates a cycle of shame. Mark Makinney shares with Jim Daly about how he struggled with porn for decades. His wife Rosie then brings up an ultimatum she gave Mark that inspired him to quit pornography. Also, John and the Smalley's will share why wives don't need to blame themselves if their husband is struggling with lust Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Porn addiction is hurting millions of people across the globe. If you're struggling with it today, we want to help you get on the road to recovery. Jim Daly chats with Mark and Rosie Makinney about how porn negatively impacted their marriage. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some first steps couples can take to eliminate pornography from their home. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When was the last time you paused, and thanked God for the spouse you have? Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham encourage couples to stop and savor the moments with your family, even if they're stressful. Also, John and the Smalley's discuss why slowing down can help you enjoy your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Laughing, Loving, and Lasting with Your Spouse Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever been so stressed out, that you said something to your spouse you regretted? Greg tells Erin and John about a time he got overly stressed, and what he learned from it. Plus, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham address how stress is actually rooted in our disappointed expectations. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Counseling Consultation and Referrals Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Did you and your spouse experience love at first sight, or were you friends for years before falling in love? Your story matters to God and to each other. Ashley and Dave Willis tell Jim Daly about how they met in college. Also, John and Erin will encourage couples to remember their love story. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Reaching Out to Reconnect with Your Spouse Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When it comes to sex in marriage, it's important to show your spouse grace. Jim Daly talks to David Gudgel about he and his wife worked through a misunderstanding regarding physical intimacy. Also, John and the Smalley's address that many couples struggle with sex, and why prioritizing friendship helps with physical intimacy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Romance and Intimacy Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When a couple is dating, it's important to protect your relationship from sexual temptation. Jim Daly talks with Safa and Tovares Grey about why, "how far is too far?" is the wrong question. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about the need to have sexual integrity in a dating relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

With the internet, smartphones and constant media, our culture is saturated with pornography. Erin Smalley explains how she's seen an increase in porn struggles in her counseling clients. Also, Mark and Rosie Makinney share with Jim Daly how pervasive the problem is. Then, Greg and John talk about the need to confess if you're struggling with it. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many people, even within the church, are struggling with pornography. How do you get free from it? Jim Daly speaks with Mark Makinney, who struggled with pornography for years, on why it's so dangerous and addictive. Also, John and the Smalley's will explain why not dealing with a porn problem can be catastrophic to your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Seeing your kids get married is one of the most emotional journeys. John talks with Greg and Erin about what those experiences have been like for them, and things they learned in the process. Plus, Ted Cunningham describes things he learned on the journey of giving his daughter away to his now son-in-law. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Blessing Your Child's Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you avoid growing apart when life is so busy? Erin and John bring up how praying together can help a couple's relationship. Then, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham share about the significance of prayer and how husbands can keep the communication strong with their wives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Friendship and physical intimacy both play a role in creating a rich marriage. Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel share how you can cultivate both things in your marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to couples who feel ashamed about past sexual sin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Romance and Intimacy Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For husbands, learning to understand your wife doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Erin talks about something Greg does that helps her feel understood. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel give the men some guidance on how to emotionally connect with your wife. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When someone wants to get married, what are some qualities to look for in a potential mate? Greg and John address why having a perfectionist mindset isn't helpful in trying to find a spouse. Then, Jim Daly meets with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, to discuss what a truly godly person looks like. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Addressing Red Flags in a Relationship Ask the Tough Questions about Your Relationship Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Teamwork is essential for the success of your marriage. Tovares and Safa Grey speak with Jim Daly about healthy mindsets to help you and your spouse be a strong team. Also, Greg and Erin talk to John about why there is joy in learning to make healthy compromises for the sake of your marriage Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Soul Mates or ‘Sole’ Mates? Addressing Red Flags in a Relationship Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Healthy marriages need serious conversations, but also laughter and fun too. Greg shares with John about how he and Erin have learned to have fun together, even with a very demanding schedule. Plus, Ron and Jan Welch talk with Jim Daly about three marriage moments every couple needs to help bring a balance of fun and serious in your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When life is crowded with kids, activities, and errands to run, it's easy to make your marriage less of a priority. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan to encourage you to keep your marriage a priority, even when life is busy. Also, you'll hear from John and Greg about how even small investments can help your marriage in the long run. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Laughing together is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enjoy your marriage. John asks the Smalley's how laughter has played a part in making their relationship better. You'll then hear from Jim Daly and Ted Cunningham about how you can make laughter a goal for your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Laugh Together as a Couple Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Fixating solely on things you want your spouse to change isn't good for your marriage. Jim Daly speaks with Toni Nieuwhof about the dangers of focusing too much on your spouse's problems. Plus, John and Erin share how owning your faults can help you make it through marital challenges. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Before You Split for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The word tells you to focus on loving yourself, but God calls us to sacrifice for one another. Dr. David Gudgel and Jim Daly talk about two types of love that can bless your marriage - unconditional (agape) and friendship (phileo). You'll also hear John and the Smalley's explain how husbands can love their wives by making emotional connections. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How would you define the word "love?" The Bible has a lot to say about it, and how to sacrifice for your spouse. Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel explain the biblical definitions of love, and how they can positively impact your marriage. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how to love your mate by serving each other. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Every person who's been married for a while will tell you there are moments your spouse does something you didn't expect. Tovares and Safa Grey share how they've learned that relationships are more complicated than we anticipate. Also, Greg and John talk about the dangers of a perfectionist mentality in romantic relationships. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Ready to Wed Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Dating methods have changed, but the principles that make for a great marriage still stand. Erin Smalley discusses how dating is different since she and Greg were in the dating scene. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, about about how single adults can be a good marriage candidate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Ask the Tough Questions about Your Relationship Ready to Wed Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Repentance is sometimes the key you need to take your marriage to the next level. Greg Smalley defines what true repentance is. Then, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch about a time he realized he needed to change the way he was treating his wife Jan. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

There will come a moment where the commitment you've made to each other will be tested. Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan discuss how they've gotten stronger, even through some very challenging moments. You'll also hear Erin Smalley explain why it's good for couples to reflect on how you've made progress in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you forgive your mate, when it seems like your marriage is filled with hurt? Jim Daly speaks with Toni and Carey Nieuwhof, who faced many difficulties in their relationship, about forgiveness and restoration. Plus, John and Greg talk about how restoration comes when you own your mistakes and flaws. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Before You Split for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Is Divorce the Right Answer? Donate Now If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many struggling couples are asking, "Can our relationship survive?" Carey Nieuwhof joins Jim Daly to share about how he's seen divorce negatively impact people. You'll then hear John ask Greg and Erin Smalley about how they persevered through some challenging times in their own marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Before You Split for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Is Divorce the Right Answer? Donate Now If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

"Follow your heart," is promoted advice throughout our culture. Yet, John and Greg explain why it's a bad marriage strategy. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel share how your feelings are not the best indicators of what's right and wrong. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage Strengthen Your Emotional Connection in Marriage by Building Your Friendship If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever been listening to a sermon, or a lecture and thought, "my spouse should hear this?" Many of us have. John Fuller and Erin Smalley share why fixating on your spouse's issues can lead to other problems. Then, you'll hear Jim Daly and Ted Lowe share how to reset your mind when you're constantly frustrated at your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Us in Mind for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Mission Mindset: The Resilient Husband If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Marriage is designed by God to help you become a better person. Matt and Lisa Jacobson share with Jim Daly about how doing marriage God's way requires maturity. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's discuss why it matters for you keep your focus on God as a couple. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 2-Book Bundle: Loving Your Husband/Wife Well for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime How to Truly Love Your Spouse Believing the Best About Your Spouse If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you remember what first attracted you to your spouse? John and Greg share what drew them to their wives. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about how they've learned to still be romantic to each other in public. Then, Erin Smalley offers hope to couples who've lost the romantic spark. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 2-Book Bundle: Loving Your Husband/Wife Well for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Believing the Best About Your Spouse How to Appreciate Your Spouse’s Unique Personality If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In marriage, we all make many mistakes. A key to success is to keep trying. Ron and Jan Welch talk to Jim Daly about how failure doesn't have to be the end of your marriage. Then, John and the Smalley's address how to tell if a couple is truly learning from failure. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Strengthening Your Marriage Through Daily Choices Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How you and your spouse handle conflict is one of the best indicators of whether your relationship will thrive or not. John talks with Greg and Erin about ways they manage conflict in their relationship. Plus, Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan speak with Jim Daly about how you can discover your mate's conflict style. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime The Reactive Cycle Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.