Focus on Marriage Podcast

A common difference between many husbands and wives is where one likes to wake up early and the other prefers to sleep in late. If left unaddressed, this can lead to a lot of conflict in a marriage. How do you navigate a relationship where one spouse is an early bird, and the other is a night owl? John, Greg and Erin discuss how to work through different sleeping habits as a couple.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Dr. Kevin Leman's book "The Intimate Connection" for your donation of any amount: https://secure.anedot.com/focus-on-the-family/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-09?source_code=1076004&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/early-birds-night-owls/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Many marriages have been hurt by the sting of broken trust. If the relationship with your spouse is clouded by distrust, where do you turn to for help? If hope seems dim in your relationship today, John, Greg and Erin will offer some encouragement.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "The Marriage Knot" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-02?refcd=1073004&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/rebuilding-trust-in-a-broken-marriage/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

In marriage, it's very common for you and your spouse to have opposite communication styles. As our differences become more evident, it's easy for us to misunderstand each other. John and the Smalleys provide some helpful ideas for communicating verbally and nonverbally with your spouse.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Smalleys' book "The Wholehearted Wife" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-02-23?refcd=1070803&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/contrasts-in-communication/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

If we're honest, we all have annoying habits. In marriage, it's very common for those same habits to get on our spouse's nerves. John and the Smalleys share things they've learned from their own journeys and how you can work through disagreements with your spouse.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Smalleys' book "The Wholehearted Wife" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-02-23?refcd=1070803&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/doing-life-in-the-same-boat/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

A good sex life is built on a foundation of trust. But achieving trust in your marriage requires intentional effort. John, Greg and Erin explain how patience and vulnerability can strengthen your marriage and benefit your sex life.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the "How to Have a Better Sex Life" product bundle for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-16?refcd=1068202Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/love-styles-your-sex-life/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

The sexual relationship with your spouse is one of the most important parts of your marriage. But having a good sex life requires intentional and honest communication. Greg, Erin and John address working through different expectations for sex in your marriage.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the "How to Have a Better Sex Life" product bundle for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-16?refcd=1068202Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/overcoming-sexual-obstacles-in-your-marriage/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Every marriage faces misunderstandings. While they can be awkward in the moment, they can also be something you laugh about it in the future. John, Erin and Greg tell how they've learned to work through misunderstandings in their marriages and discuss how wives can better communicate with their husbands.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Dr. Kevin Leman's book "The Intimate Connection for your donation of any amount: https://secure.anedot.com/focus-on-the-family/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-09?source_code=1065302&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-you-misunderstand-your-mate/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Serving your spouse is a wonderful thing. But what would your marriage look like if you served your mate without expecting anything in return? John, Greg and Erin share stories from their own experience, and give some tips for husbands on how to better care for their wives.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Dr. Kevin Leman's book "The Intimate Connection for your donation of any amount: https://secure.anedot.com/focus-on-the-family/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-09?source_code=1065302&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/serving-your-special-someone/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

When trust has been shattered in your marriage, the recovery process can take months or even years. Is there hope when your relationship is hanging on by a thread? If you or a couple you know is trying to rebuild trust in their relationship, you'll be encouraged by this hopeful conversation with John, Greg and Erin.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Ron and Jody Zappia's book "The Marriage Knot" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-02?refcd=1064001&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/recovering-a-broken-relationship/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Most affairs can be traced back to something small. A tiny compromise, a little white lie, and before you know it, your marriage is in serious trouble. John, Greg and Erin provide some guidance on how to guard your marriage from an extramarital affair.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Ron and Jody Zappia's book "The Marriage Knot" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-02?refcd=1064001&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/avoiding-an-affair/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey