Focus on Marriage Podcast

We all have things we're not proud of, but how much of your past should you share with your past? John, Erin and Greg give some advice for how to talk about your past in a healthy and productive way. Featuring Pastor D.A. and Elicia Horton.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYEnter the Ring: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fom-2020-9-29#refcd=996002Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/getting-past-the-baggage/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

There are times where every couple doesn't feel as close as they desire. How do you handle those moments? John, Greg and Erin talk about their own experiences of working through the seasons of feeling disconnected. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYA Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofm-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=1002602Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/how-to-avoid-growing-apart/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Every couple faces times of feeling disconnected. That can especially be true when you're trying to balance the demands of raising children and your career. John, Greg and Erin share things they learned and struggled with while facing the stresses of career and taking care of their kids. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYReconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Your Marriage: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofm-podcast-2020-09-22#refcd=993401Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/balancing-your-family-and-work-in-busy-seasons/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

When you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, having a spouse to support you is one of life's greatest gifts. But in those tough seasons, your relationship can grow stronger than before. John and the Smalley's give some tips for strengthening your marriage in the challenging seasons. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGrowing Your Marriage in Times of Stress: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-daily-broadcast-product-2019-12-3/#refcd=991206Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/making-your-marriage-a-safe-place/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

What do you do when your spouse comes from an abusive home? The pain can last for years, but it doesn't have to be the end of your story. Erin, Greg and John give a dose of hope to couples who are struggling with abuse from the past. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGrowing Your Marriage in Times of Stress: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-daily-broadcast-product-2019-12-3/#refcd=991206Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-your-spouse-comes-from-an-abusive-home/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

You can try your best, but some things in marriage are only doable with God's help. Without His influence, your efforts to be kind to your mate will only go so far. John, Greg and Erin discuss how God's love helps them to talk kindly to their spouse. Featuring Dr. David Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMen Are Clams, Women Are Crowbars: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofm-podcast-2020-06-18#refcd=988401Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/the-difference-god-makes-in-marriage/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

News flash: you and your spouse communicate differently. With such stark contrasts, you'll eventually run into a misunderstanding. John, Erin and Greg explain how men and women are wired, and ways they've learned to better communicate in marriage. Featuring Dr. David Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMen Are Clams, Women Are Crowbars: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofm-podcast-2020-06-18#refcd=988401Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/the-ways-you-and-your-spouse-communicate/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

The search for a godly spouse is a journey unlike any other. The key is in knowing what to look for. John, Erin and Greg give some helpful tips on what qualities to search for in a potential spouse. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Birth Order Book: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofm-podcast-2020-07-28#refcd=986601Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/qualities-to-look-for-in-a-spouse/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Most Christian couples at some point will feel like they're not growing spiritually. How do you get out of those ruts? John, Greg and Erin lend some hope to couples who feel spiritually stuck, and give practical ideas for how you and your spouse can get closer to God. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/getting-back-on-track-spiritually/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Whether you're a first-born or the baby of the family, we all have a common struggle—selfishness. How do you get rid of it? John and the Smalley's talk about learning to recognize and let go of selfishness in their own marriages. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Birth Order Book: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-fofm-podcast-2020-07-28#refcd=982401Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/marriage-struggles-your-birth-order/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey