Focus on Marriage Podcast

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.

Learn about the importance of listening in marriage and how it can lead to conflict resolution. Explore the significance of repair and active listening, and the benefits of healthy habits. Discover tips for navigating difficult conversations and reconnecting with your spouse. Find out the value of listening and connecting in marital relationships and get recommendations for improving relationships.

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.

Psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery and couples Greg and Erin Smalley discuss the importance of honoring God in sexuality, understanding covenant love in marriage, applying the pillars of covenant love to sexuality, the negative effects of rule-focused sexual relationships, and navigating sexual intimacy with care and support.