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Focus on Marriage Podcast

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May 8, 2025 • 14min

Pushing Through Challenges in The Early Years

Most couples experience turbulence during the first few years of marriage. John, Greg and Erin open up about struggles they faced during the newlywed phases, and how they made it through. Then, Jim Daly joins Sean and Lanette Reed about how they had to rely on God, even during some very challenging situations in their relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage    Contact our Counseling Department    How to Keep Your Marriage on Course   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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May 6, 2025 • 14min

Trusting God Amidst Chaos

How do you handle seasons where it feels like you and your spouse are dealing with multiple crises at a time? Sean and Lanette Reed talk to Jim Daly about how one of their kids faced health challenges, while they were having another baby. Plus, John and Erin will encourage you and your spouse to give each other grace when you're in a tough season.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage    Contact our Counseling Department    How to Keep Your Marriage on Course   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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May 1, 2025 • 14min

The Need for a Supportive Couple

If your relationship has been through something traumatic, it's critical to have a couple who will walk with you through your recovery. Jim Daly sits down with Katie and Josh Walters on how they found support through community after their marriage was hurt by an affair. Also, John and the Smalley's will address how having supportive friends can help your marriage heal.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 12min

Healing Happens in the Light

Keeping a secret hidden from your spouse does tremendous damage to your marriage. John and the Smalley's will encourage you to bring a secret sin into the light. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Josh and Katie Walters about how they recovered, after it was revealed she'd had an extramarital affair.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 13min

Avoiding Pitfalls to Go the Distance

It's inspiring when a couple goes the distance. But to have a long-lasting marriage, you need to deal with problems effectively. Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis on how they overcame a porn addiction that followed them into marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's explain why porn needs to be confronted.   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!   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.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 10min

Until Death Do us Part

Traditional wedding vows include the promise, "until death do us part." Greg and John explain why young couples need to remember that marriage is a lifetime commitment. Also, Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about simple ways you can keep your commitment alive.   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!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    Contact our Counseling Department    Friendship in Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 11min

If Your Child Faces a Health Scare

If your child faces a health scare, that can be a real test for a marriage. John asks Erin about how her and Greg have navigated through health challenges with their youngest daughter. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads on how they learned to show each other grace during an especially difficult time.   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    Contact our Counseling Department    Giving Your Spouse Grace   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 15, 2025 • 12min

Raising Kids and Surprising Your Spouse

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    Contact our Counseling Department    Giving Your Spouse Grace   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 13min

When You Start Out Poor

Most couples don't start out with a lot of money. John asks Greg and Erin about their financial status when they first got married. Plus, Jim Daly chats with Sean and Lanette Reed how they made it through years of low income and hardship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-in-Law    Ready to Wed   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Apr 8, 2025 • 11min

When Parents Struggle to Support a Young Couple

Even if you didn't get the best start in marriage, your relationship can still thrive. Jim Daly talks with Sean and Lanette Reed about some poor choices they made early on in their relationship, and how their parents responded. Also, John asks Erin Smalley how a parent can react well if they're concerned about the person their son or daughter wants to marry.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-in-Law    Ready to Wed   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

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