
Focus on Marriage Podcast
If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2023 • 11min
When and When Not to Listen to Your Husband
Have you ever had a moment where you thought your husband was right about something, only to find out he was wrong? Greg shares a story with John and Erin about a time he made a mistake as a husband, and Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery about a funny moment with her husband. Plus, Erin will speak to wives who are discouraged because their husbands are not owning their faults.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amountGet More Episode ResourcesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 20, 2023 • 10min
The Power of Consistency
Being intentional about consistent communication is vital to the overall health of your marriage. Jim Daly talked with Bill and Pam Farrel about how they a weekly meeting with each other, and John speaks with Greg and Erin about establishing good habits in your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Jeff and Sarah's book "Together Through the Storms" for your donation of any amount. Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast Lifetime Love: Advice from Couples Who Made Marriage Last Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 18, 2023 • 12min
Keeping Humor Alive in the Hard Times
Having a sense of humor can help your marriage, even if you're facing a difficult season. John speaks with Greg and Erin about keeping laughter alive in your marriage during hard moments. Plus, Jim Daly talked to Jeff and Sarah Walton who have learned to keep humor in their relationship amidst some serious health challenges.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive Jeff and Sarah's book "Together Through the Storms" for your donation of any amount. Get More Episode ResourcesListen AnytimeIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 13, 2023 • 13min
Maintaining a Healthy Friendship with Your Mate
A healthy marriage is built on a great friendship. John talks with the Smalley's about what has kept their friendship strong, and if you need to have common interests to be friends. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Howard and Danielle Taylor about how they've learned to be good friends, and have fun together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the book "The Fundamentals of Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1641713Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/maintaining-a-healthy-friendship-with-your-mate/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/discovering-god-s-design-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1641713If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 11, 2023 • 14min
When Your Communication Style is Different
It's likely that you and your spouse have differing styles for how you handle conflict. John and the Smalley's explain how they've seen this play out in their own marriages. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Howard and Danielle Taylor about ways they learned to navigate their different conflict styles. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the book "The Fundamentals of Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-03-14?refcd=1641713Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-your-communication-style-is-different/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/discovering-god-s-design-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1641713If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 6, 2023 • 11min
What On Your Table?
Several people would say their wedding day was very special. But a great marriage is about the journey afterwards. John, Greg and Erin discuss how to have a long-term perspective for your marriage, and Jim Daly talked with Chris and Jenni Grabe about something called a table of memories. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-04-06?refcd=1641805 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/whats-on-your-table/#featured-resource-cta Listen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/creating-sustainable-rhythms-in-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1641805 If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Apr 4, 2023 • 13min
Returning to Your First Love
Many married couples, as they gain experience, tend to experience a slow drifting apart. John, Erin and Greg address how drifting can occur, and ways you can rekindle your love. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Jason and Tori Benham about a time they realized they needed to reconnect as a couple. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Beauty in Battle: Winning in Marriage by Waging a War" for your donation of any amount. Focus on Marriage Assessment Link to Counseling Reconnected: The Digital Experience Listen Anytime If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 30, 2023 • 14min
What is Real Submission in Marriage?
What does a healthy view of submission in marriage look like? Greg and John discuss that topic, and Erin offers encouragement to wives who have a difficult time seeing submission as good thing. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on what a biblical definition of wives submitting to their husbands is. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount. Focus on Marriage Assessment Counseling Department Listen Anytime "Submission" May Not Mean What You Think It Means If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 28, 2023 • 12min
Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years
Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount. Focus on Marriage Assessment Counseling Department Listen Anytime Just the Two of You If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback

Mar 23, 2023 • 16min
Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment
Many spouses today feel as if there's a wall of resentment between each other. If you're in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.
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