Focus on Marriage Podcast

It can be easy to neglect romance when life gets busy. John talks with the Smalley's about how they've learned to be playful and flirtatious. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about a concept they call, "biblical flirtation," that you can apply to your relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the book The Flirtation Experiment for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime   Flirt Your Way to a Better Marriage   Conversation Starters for Date Nights   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever been critical of your spouse and you didn't realize how your words hurt his or her feelings? Dr. Randy Schroeder talks to Jim Daly about how couples can recognize if they're criticizing their mate too much. Plus, John and the Smalley's address why planning things together, instead of complaining, can go a long way 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!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime   The Reactive Cycle   6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Adultery does great damage to a marriage, and it's strongly warned about in the Bible. Pastor Rick and Tiffany Bulman discuss what happened after her affair with a friend came to light. Also, John and the Smalley's share about what you can do, if you're wondering if you'll ever trust your mate again.   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.

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.