Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

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/

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/

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/

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/

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

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.

What do you do when you're facing a crisis in your marriage and it feels like you're drifting apart? John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to struggling couples, and Jim Daly talks with Jeff and Sarah Walton about how they overcame a crisis in their relationship.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: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-04-12?refcd=1627602Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-your-spouse's-mind-won't-change/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

How do you find a common purpose in your marriage, even if you work completely different jobs? John and the Smalley's answer that question, and Jim Daly speaks with Howard and Danielle Taylor on how couples can find a purpose 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=1624502Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/finding-a-common-purpose-with-your-mate/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/discovering-god-s-design-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1624502If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Unrealistic expectations are common for young couples, but they're also a set up for disappointment. John, Greg and Erin share about common expectations couples have entering marriage, and how to practice selflessness in the relationship with your spouse. Featuring Mr. Howard and Mrs. Danielle Taylor.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=1624502Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/common-problems-and-letting-go-of-selfishness/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/discovering-god-s-design-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1624502If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Our choices today will impact our marriage tomorrow. That's especially true with how we respond to temptation. John, Greg and Erin discuss how to respond when you're tempted to believe lies about your spouse. Featuring Mr. Jason and Mrs. Tori Benham.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet the book "Beauty in Battle" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-02-09?refcd=1624002Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/three-rs-for-overcoming-temptation/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/fighting-the-spiritual-battle-for-your-marriage-digital-download/?refcd=1608101If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/