Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

Sadly, many marriages today are broken when one or both spouses have been unfaithful to the marriage vows. If you know someone in that scenario, there can be restoration. Pastor Rick and Tiffany Bulman tell about the moment where her affair came to light. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how they've seen God heal many couples through the Hope Restored program. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Mended for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Recovering From an Affair If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sometimes, one spouse desires sex more than the other. When that happens, how can you and your spouse talk about it? John and the Smalley's address why it's good to put your spouse's needs above your own. Also, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about why it matters that you and your spouse have a good sex life. Receive the book Secrets of Sex & Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Find Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse About Sex Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How can blended families show each other grace, when they reveal difficult details about their pasts? Jim Daly and Ron Deal share about how couples can have healthy conversations on their past histories. Also, John and the Smalley's offer hope to people who didn't have good marriages modeled to them by their parents. Receive the book Secrets of Sex & Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Find Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse About Sex Getting to Know You If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When was the last time you and your spouse talked about sex? The truth is, many couples struggle to discus it at all. Jim Daly speaks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about why many couples face challenges regarding physical intimacy. Plus, John and the Smalley's address why you need to talk about physical intimacy. Receive the book Secrets of Sex & Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Find Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse About Sex Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Your marriage needs friendships. But how can you discern if your friendships are truly helping your relationship? Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about ways you can tell if a friendship is toxic. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Randy Schroeder on how friendships influence a marriage. Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime How to Help a Friend Who Has Marriage Problems Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

You thought you were making such a good point to your spouse, but instead, your mate got annoyed by how much you talked! Sound familiar? Jim Daly speaks with Counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder about the need for couples to practice dialogue. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to make dialoguing a habit in your conversations with your spouse. Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Positive Communication in Marriage Four Types of Communication to Strengthen Your Marriage If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many affairs get started with something that seems innocent - a nice text, a friendly conversation, etc. John, Greg and Erin will encourage you to notice the warning signs, so you can prevent an affair from happening. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Rick and Tiffany Bulman, as they address how she developed a seemingly innocent friendship that led her down a dark road. Receive the book Mended for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Counseling How to Recognize Where Your Marriage Is Vulnerable to an Affair If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Small things left unchecked in your marriage might make your relationship more vulnerable to an affair. John, Erin and Greg discuss how you can guard your marriage from an affair. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Pastor Rick Bulman and his wife Tiffany about a season where they didn't heed the warning signs in their marriage. Receive the book Mended for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime The Billy Graham Rule: Should You Have Opposite-Sex Friendships? How to Know When Your Marriage Is in Trouble If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

For couples facing remarriage, what's the way to do a wedding right? John and the Smalley's share how they've seen God restore people, even after an unwanted divorce. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal talk about ways kids can be involved in a blended family wedding. Receive the book Preparing to Blend for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime How Remarriage Affects Kids Remarriage Doesn’t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

We all need God's grace for our past mistakes. But what does that look like if you've gotten remarried? John, Greg, and Erin provide hope to those in a blended marriage. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal explain the need for spouses to prioritize their marriage, even when kids are involved. Receive the book Preparing to Blend for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Living in a Stepfamily Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you see sex in your marriage as a gift? John and the Smalley's explain some of the benefits of physical intimacy in marriage, and why it's a gift from God. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss why sex is designed by God for passionate celebration. Receive the book God, Sex, and Your Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department How Important is Sex in a Relationship? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

God calls us to minister to our spouse, even when it comes to sex. Dr. Juli Slattery and Jim Daly discuss what it means to practice sacrificial love in your sex life. Plus, John talks with the Smalley's about why couples need to have a selfless approach to sex in marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book God, Sex, and Your Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Rekindling Intimacy How Important is Sex in a Relationship? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the toughest challenges with conflict in marriage is focusing on what's best for your spouse instead of trying to win an argument. Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder offer some guidelines for how to make tough discussions with your spouse productive. Plus, John, Greg and Erin share about why it's good to try and solve one problem at a time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Find Your Hot-Button Issues to Improve Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Conflict is an inevitable part of a good marriage. The key is in how you work through it. John and the Smalley's give some hope to couples who seem to be fighting a lot. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder provide a few pointers on how to handle conflict well in your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Identify Your Reactive Cycle A Better Way to Resolve Conflict If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Infidelity does tremendous damage to a marriage, but it doesn't have to be the end of your story. John and the Smalley's address how many couples have faced this crisis. Then, Jim Daly chats with Pastor Rick Bulman and his wife Tiffany about their story before she had an affair. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Mended for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Recovering from an Affair If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many of us know a couple who's lost a child, and the pain is devastating. John and the Smalley's share how they've seen couples walk through this. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss the need for community that couples have during a trying season. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Making Your Marriage a Fortress for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Resources: Grieving the Loss of a Child If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even if you come from a broken home, there is still hope for you. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal about his own personal background of coming from a blended family. Then, John Fuller talks with the Smalley's about the need for couples in a blended marriage to be honest with each other about their pasts. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Preparing to Blend for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Living in a Stepfamily If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The statistics indicate many couples today are part of a blended family. If that's you or someone you know, John and the Smalley's will provide some hope on learning to move forward. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Ron Deal discuss how choosing to remarry impacts more people besides just you and your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Preparing to Blend for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Remarriage Doesn’t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is the difference between sex and intimacy? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery, who helps people understand God's design for sex. Plus, John talks with Greg Smalley about questions we can ask our spouse to discern if we're meeting each other's needs. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Rethinking Godly Sexuality in Your Marriage (Digital Download) The 5 Love Languages Quiz Contact our Counseling Department If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

The world tells you that good sex is about what feels right to you. However, that's not the biblical approach. John and the Smalley's address misconceptions many couples have about sex. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss why your character is the most important part of your sex life in marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Rethinking Godly Sexuality in Your Marriage (Digital Download) Contact our Counseling Department What is Intimacy? If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It hurts when your spouse has said mean things to you. If you're feeling resentment because of rude comments from your mate, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder share a 4-step formula to help you move on productively in your marriage. Then, Greg talks with John and Erin about how someone can be patient, even when his or her spouse doesn't see a need to apologize for hurtful comments. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Should You Always Apologize for Words That Hurt Your Spouse’s Feelings? Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Being a good listener doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Greg Smalley shares with Erin Smalley and John Fuller about how he's learning to get better at listening. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder, about why it's best to listen well and offer constructive feedback to your spouse. They will also bring up why negative criticism is so dangerous. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E. Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your schedule is full, it's hard to make time for your spouse. John Fuller talks with Erin Smalley about ways each of them has struggled with overcrowding their schedules in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss why busyness isn't good for your relationship. They'll also share about how to hear from God, when making decisions in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Making Your Marriage a Fortress for your donation of any amount! For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. God's Design for Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Financial struggles can lead to bitterness in your marriage, if you aren't careful. Jim Daly and marriage expert Gary Thomas share how your marriage can survive a financial hardship. Also, John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss how to handle any anger you feel toward your spouse about money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book Making Your Marriage a Fortress for your donation of any amount! For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Embrace Your Money Type to Find Financial Unity Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Your marriage is building a legacy that will one day be remembered. To encourage you to leave a godly legacy, Jim Daly chats with Kimberly and Danny Ray Thompson about living for what truly matters. You'll also hear John Fuller and the Smalley's share about a couple they admire. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse Is Your Marriage Worth Imitating? Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Can you look back to a moment in your marriage and say, "only God could've done that?" Greg, Erin and share with John about a time that happened in their relationship. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson about how God sustained them through a difficult childbirth. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What if your sex life was meant to be a reflection of God's love for His people? Jim Daly talks with psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery about how to honor God in our sexuality. John Fuller also speaks with Greg and Erin Smalley about why it's a good thing for couples to enjoy sex in marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department How Important is Sex in a Relationship? Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What comes to your mind when you heard the word "covenant?" Dr. Juli Slattery and Jim Daly explain how something called "covenant love," can greatly impact your sex life. Plus, John and the Smalley's explain why it's good for married couples to pray about physical intimacy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? What is Intimacy? How Important is Sex in a Relationship? Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Time for an honest question, have you tried to read your spouse's mind? Jim Daly and Counselor Randy Schroeder explain why that's not a good thing for your marriage. You'll also hear John Fuller and Erin Smalley talk about ways you and your spouse can share your honest thoughts with each other, instead of relying on assumptions. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? The Reactive Cycle You Didn't Marry a Mind Reader: How to Communicate Your Expectations Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever been enjoying a nice dinner with your spouse, only to look up and see he or she was glued to a phone screen? John and Erin share how they are working on getting better about not overusing technology. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder address how you can have better tech habits in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? 7 Tips for a Technology and Social Media Detox How to Reconnect When You're Lonely in Marriage Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a baby or getting a new job are wonderful blessings. Yet, those same things can add a lot of stress to your marriage. If you're in a stressful season, you'll be encouraged by what John, Greg and Erin have to say. Plus, Gary Thomas and Jim Daly offer a few practical ideas for maintaining your communication when you're overwhelmed by stress. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Finding Stability Amidst Marriage Stressors Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

How do you maintain a strong connection with your spouse when you are going through a storm? Jim Daly and Gary Thomas will offer you three ways you can do that. You'll also hear John Fuller and the Smalley's share about tough times they faced, and how to keep your communication strong when life gets stressful. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Finding Stability Amidst Marriage Stressors Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you're in the middle of an argument with your spouse, there's tremendous value in learning to pause and start over. John and the Smalley's discuss how taking a moment to stop can help resolve an argument in your marriage. You'll also hear Jim Daly chat with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson, as they address ways they've learned to start over in the midst of conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

At some point in your marriage, you'll make a mistake or handle a situation poorly. Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson share a funny story with Jim Daly about a time something went awry in their marriage. Erin Smalley and John Fuller will also give some tips for how to forgive yourself, even after you make a mistake. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sex is meant to be a gift from God', but how can you see it as a blessing when you've made many mistakes? Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery share how the gospel can redeem you from sexual brokenness. You'll also hear a powerful story from Dr. Greg Smalley, as he chats with his wife Erin and John Fuller. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department An Interview With A Post-Abortive Father Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many of us enter marriage with a distorted view of God's design for sex. To give you some hope, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Juli Slattery about two wrong perspectives about sex, and how God can redeem them. You'll also hear John Fuller chat with the Smalley's about why there's a spiritual battle regarding our sexuality. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Rekindling Intimacy Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever said something sarcastic to your spouse, only to have him or her be offended? The Smalley's share with John Fuller about how sarcasm has been a struggle in their relationship. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Randy Schroder on why sarcasm is bad for your marriage. They'll also address how to leave your family of origin well so you can prioritize your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Contempt in Marriage Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Telling your mate how much you appreciate him or her is very life-giving to your relationship. John talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about reasons they appreicate each other. Also, Focus President Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Shroeder address why it's healthy to develop a habit of showing gratitude to your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department How to Appreciate Your Spouse's Unique Personality Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's easy for many people to feel isolated in their marriages today. John and the Smalley's discuss factors that can lead to feeling disconnected in your relationship. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Gary Thomas address why isolation is so bad for your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Three Ways Your Imperfect Marriage Can Bless Others Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Tension in your marriage can be caused by a number of factors. But what if the real reason you're upset is not what you think it is? Gary Thomas speaks with Jim Daly about a couple who's worked through challenges and frustrations in their marriage. Plus, John Fuller and the Smalley's address how finances can be the cause for friction in your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Contact our Counseling Department Money and Marriage – How to Thrive in Love and Money Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

It's freeing when you can learn to love your spouse even when things are not perfect. But what do you do in the seasons of life deal you a bad hand? John and the Smalley's will share about a couple who handled a hard season of life well. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson about how God can use messy situations in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a team mentality is one of the keys to making your marriage work. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they've learned to adopt a team mindset. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson on how they've learned to appreciate their different temperaments. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Most couples find it challenging to talk about sex. If you're facing some discouragement in this area, John, Greg and Erin will discuss things that will help you. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery share about the gift sex is for married couples. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Finding the Hero In Your Husband" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? The Best Way to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When facing a struggle in your marriage, one of the best things you can do is give it to the Lord. But what exactly does that look like? John, Erin and Greg will encourage on how to give a marriage challenge to God; and Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on ways she's learned to trust Jesus in her marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Finding the Hero In Your Husband" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Why and How to Pursue a Healing Separation Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

What is an essential part of your daily routine? Just like in life, your marriage needs good daily habits. John talks with Greg and Erin about habits that have helped them over the years. You'll also hear from Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly, who share about four daily essential habits you can implement in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness How to Reconnect When You're Lonely in Marriage Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

A good marriage is partly built on the foundation of healthy habits. Dr. Randy Schroeder and Jim Daly discuss the impact of your daily choices. You'll also hear John Fuller talk with the Smalley's about some of the good habits of couples who've made it far in their marriages. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Simple Habits for Marital Happiness" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Unhappy Marriage? Fix It with These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness How to Reconnect When You're Lonely in Marriage Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a successful marriage requires being focused in your communication and also honest about past wounds. But what about the wounds are as serious as trauma from your childhood? Jim Daly talks with Gary Thomas about a couple who faced that very scenario. Plus, John and the Smalley's offer hope those struggling to heal from past hurts. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount! For couples in crisis – you can still put the pieces of your marriage back together with Hope Restored. Survivors of Childhood Trauma Can Have a Good Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Two things that can create tension in your marriage are fears and long-distance. If you're trying to work through one of those things, you'll be encouraged by what John and the Smalley's have to say about navigating both of them. You'll also hear Jim Daly, who speaks with Gary Thomas about lessons he's learned from couples who've walked through these very things. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Finding Stability Amidst Marriage Stressors Staying Connected When One Spouse is Traveling Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In your marriage, it really is the simple moments that can make the most beautiful memories. John, Greg and Erin offer some tips for how to not miss the beauty of the simple times in your marriage. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about some friends who taught them something called, "Step into the painting." Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Five Ways to Add Fun to Your Marriage Laugh Together as a Couple Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Regardless of the season your marriage is in, it's important to communicate to your spouse, "I'm here for you." John talks with Greg about some of the ways Erin has communicated support for him. And, John speaks with Erin about showing your mate grace during life transitions, such as moving. Plus, you'll hear Jim Daly talk with Chris and Jenni Graebe about ways they've learned to be supportive for each other. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses? Finding Common Interests and Hobbies Moving Checklists Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.