

Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast
Focus on the Family
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.
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Mar 24, 2022 • 9min
Ending Isolation in Your Marriage
When you don't feel as close to your spouse as you'd like, how do you reconnect? While some seasons are busier than others, feeling disconnected long-term is not healthy. John, Greg and Erin discuss how listening to each other can help rekindle your relationship.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the Smalley's book "Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-03-22?refcd=1332104Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/ending-isolation-in-your-marriage/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/sharing-the-load-with-your-spouse-digital-download/?refcd=1332104If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 22, 2022 • 14min
Sharing Your Spouse's Burden
In marriage, it's sometimes easy to get caught up in your activities. However, focusing too much on what needs to be done can leave you feeling alone and isolated. John, Greg and Erin discuss creative ways couples can help each other.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive the Smalley's book "Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-03-22?refcd=1332104Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/sharing-your-spouses-burden/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/sharing-the-load-with-your-spouse-digital-download/?refcd=1332104If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 17, 2022 • 13min
Where is God When Your Marriage Hits the Bottom?
Even when your marriage hits rock bottom, God will never leave you. John, Greg and Erin provide encouragement to couples who feel like there is no hope for their relationship. Featuring David and Kirsten Samuel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Kirsten Samuel's book "Choosing a Way Out" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-11-23?refcd=1328305Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/where-is-god-when-your-marriage-hits-the-bottom/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/loving-your-spouse-through-the-seasons-of-marriage-digital?refcd=1314706If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 15, 2022 • 12min
Hope for the Emotionally Broken
When your mate has suffered past abuse, it might take years or even decades for him or her to heal. The process can be very difficult and full of twists and turns. John, Greg and Erin share how to walk with your spouse, even when he or she is recovering from a traumatic experience. Featuring David and Kirsten Samuel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Receive Kirsten Samuel's book "Choosing a Way Out" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-11-23?refcd=1328305Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/hope-for-the-emotionally-broken/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/loving-your-spouse-through-the-seasons-of-marriage-digital?refcd=1314706If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 10, 2022 • 9min
Symptoms of an Affair
When a person chooses to cheat on his or her spouse, it will have devastating consequences on the marriage. John, Greg and Erin will address this heavy topic and provide hope to those who have been betrayed by a spouse. Featuring Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the Scruggs' book "I Do Again" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-03-08?refcd=1324303Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/symptoms-of-an-affair/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/hope-for-every-marriage-digital-product/?refcd=1324303If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 8, 2022 • 12min
When It Seems Good, but It Isn't
Sometimes, it can look like you have a good marriage on the surface. But underneath, something is harming the foundation of your relationship. In those moments, what do you do? John, Erin and Greg discuss how to find a safe friend to talk to when your marriage is in trouble. Featuring Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive the Scruggs' book "I Do Again" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-03-08?refcd=1324303Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-it-seems-good-but-it-isnt/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/hope-for-every-marriage-digital-product/?refcd=1324303If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 3, 2022 • 12min
Establishing New Family Rhythms
One of the biggest adjustments young couples have to make is in prioritizing your spouse over your family of origin. Sometimes, it's not as easy as you might think. John, Erin and Greg discuss how to respond when your spouse has attachment issues with his or her family. Featuring Mr. Bill and Mrs. Pam Farrel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet Bill and Pam Farrel's book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-03-01?refcd=1324803Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/establishing-new-family-rhythms/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-in-the-early-years-of-marriage-digital-product?refcd=1324803If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Mar 1, 2022 • 10min
Focusing on The Good in the Early Years
Starting your marriage off well won't happen by accident. To have a thriving relationship, it's important to develop good habits early on. To help couples start well, John, Greg and Erin weigh in with some practical ideas for focusing on the best aspects of your spouse. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet Bill and Pam Farrel's book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-03-01?refcd=1324803Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/focusing-on-the-good-in-the-early-years/#featured-resource-ctaListen Anytime: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/thriving-in-the-early-years-of-marriage-digital-product?refcd=1324803If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Feb 24, 2022 • 8min
Why a Christian Marriage Should Stand Out
No marriage is perfect, but as Christians, it's important for our marriages to reflect the heart of Christ. Sometimes, that will mean asking a friend for help when we need it. Greg and Erin share with John about how another couple helped them in the early years of their marriage. Featuring Debra Fileta.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-10-26?refcd=1317603Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/why-a-christian-marriage-should-stand-out/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Feb 22, 2022 • 10min
Getting Help in Winter
When the winter season comes, it's important to be prepared in order to stay warm. The same is true for when your marriage goes through a chilly season. Being prepared makes a huge difference. John, Erin and Greg share how to love your spouse even when your marriage faces a winter season. Featuring Debra Fileta.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReceive Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-10-26?refcd=1317603Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/getting-help-in-winter/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/


