Focus on Marriage Podcast

There are moments between raising kids and other responsibilities where you get overwhelmed. How do you find relief? John and Greg share about situations where they gave their wives a chance to relax, by helping them get things done. Also, Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis about a time Dave let Ashley take a break from the busy task of of being a mom.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Find More Marriage Resources   Listen Anytime    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage    Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In the Christian community, we tend to say things like, "Jesus is enough." But what does that phrase mean practically, and how it can impact your marriage? John asks Erin that question, and you'll hear Jim Daly speak with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how their relationship got better as they learned to put God first.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Find More Marriage Resources   Listen Anytime    Loving the Story of Your Marriage    Giving Your Spouse Grace   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you've blown it in your marriage, one of the best gifts your spouse can give you is grace. Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how having a grace-mindset has transformed their marriage. Then, John asks Greg about how putting your hope in God's grace can be a motivator to serve your spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Find More Marriage Resources   Listen Anytime    Loving the Story of Your Marriage    Giving Your Spouse Grace   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

One of the best ways to defeat porn addiction is to get help from a supportive community. Greg Smalley shares with John and Erin how he found healing through support from other men. Also, Jim Daly asks Mark and Rosie Makinney what healthy community looks like for a marriage that's been harmed by porn addiction.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    No Porn Marriage Podcast    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

If it's discovered your spouse is looking at pornography, it can do serious damage to your marriage. Mark and Rosie Makinney talk with Jim Daly about how a wife can respond well, if she learns her husband is struggling with porn. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some ways to encourage a friend whose spouse has a porn problem.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   Listen Anytime    No Porn Marriage Podcast    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Whether you prefer to spend or save, it's important for you and your spouse to work together in how you manage finances. John asks Greg and Erin if they're more of the spender of saver type. You'll then hear Jim Daly speak with Taylor and Megan Kovar about why money isn't the answer to everything in life.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount!   Listen Anytime    Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage    Making A Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Do you prefer to spend money or save it? In many marriages, it's usually the case where one spouse is the saver while the other likes to spend. Jim Daly talks to financial experts, Taylor and Megan Kovar, on something they call the five money personalities. Also, if you have different money habits from your spouse, John Fuller and Erin Smalley will encourage you to work through those.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount!   Listen Anytime    Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage    Making A Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Many marriages go through a season where you feel distant. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis how couples can start to feel more connected again in their relationship. Plus, John asks Erin about ways spouses can show each other grace, when they feel distant during busy seasons of raising children together.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Reaching out to Reconnect with Your Spouse    Hope Restored   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you and your mate misunderstand each other, it's easy to feel hurt. Dave and Ashley Willis join Jim Daly to discuss something they call, "emotional sunburns." They'll even address a common mistake wives make in how they communicate. Also, Greg Smalley talks about communication errors husbands tend to make, and how to overcome them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Friendship in Marriage    Hope Restored   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your marriage isn't what you'd hoped for, it's easy to say, "Will my spouse ever change?" Erin Smalley offers hope to those who feel like things won't get better. Plus, Brad Rhoads shares with Jim Daly about the moment God convicted him over the way he'd been treating his wife Marilyn.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Listen Anytime    Building Blocks for a Stronger Marriage    Contact our Counseling Department   Support This Show!    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.