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Focus on Marriage Podcast

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Aug 29, 2023 • 11min

3 Building Blocks for Emotional Connection

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.
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Aug 24, 2023 • 13min

Can We Start Over?

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.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 10min

Doing Whatever it Takes

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.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 13min

How God Can Redeem Your Sexual Brokenness

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.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 11min

Two Wrong Perspectives About Sex

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.
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Aug 10, 2023 • 14min

Sarcasm: Helpful or Harmful to Your Marriage?

Explore the effects of sarcasm on marriage through personal anecdotes, including a humorous reconciliation after a heated argument. Learn about the negative impact of sarcasm on relationships and the importance of leaving and cleaving in marriage. Discover the concept of taking a leave of absence during the first year of marriage for building a strong foundation.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 10min

Making Appreciation a Habit

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.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 12min

Don’t Isolate Your Marriage

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.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 13min

Overcoming Anger and Financial Hardships as a Couple

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.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 14min

God Works in the Messiness of Marriage

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.

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