

Focus on 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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Sep 8, 2020 • 12min
The Ways You and Your Spouse Communicate
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

Sep 3, 2020 • 11min
Qualities to Look for in a Spouse
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

Sep 1, 2020 • 11min
Getting Back on Track Spiritually
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

Aug 27, 2020 • 9min
Marriage Struggles & Your Birth-Order
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

Aug 25, 2020 • 11min
Understanding Your Spouse's Personality
Appreciating your spouse's personality can prevent a lot of arguments. But what if your birth order and personality were connected? Erin, Greg and John talk about where they are in the birth-order and how it's influenced their personalities. 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/understanding-your-spouses-personalityIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Aug 20, 2020 • 12min
Dealing with Your Past
We all have something from our childhood that can negatively affect our marriage. Whether it was a painful event or an unhealthy habit, we must deal with it. Greg and Erin talk with John about how they've learned to deal with their pasts. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Aug 18, 2020 • 11min
Modeling a Good Marriage for Your Children
When you treat your spouse well, you're setting a good example for your kids. No matter what it seems like, your son or daughter is watching how you talk to each other. Greg and Erin talk about a couple they've seen set a good example. Featuring Milan and Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Aug 13, 2020 • 14min
Working Through a Miscommunication
Every wife wants a listening husband. By listening, he shows her how much he cares about her heart. Greg talks with John about how he's learned to listen to his wife Erin. Featuring Dr. David and Sandy Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Aug 11, 2020 • 10min
Getting Your Spouse to Listen
Misunderstandings are part of marriage sometimes. How you respond to a misunderstanding can lead to weeks of tension or better conflict resolution with your spouse. Greg and Erin talk with John about how they've worked through tension in their own relationship. Featuring Dr. David Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

Aug 6, 2020 • 13min
Being a Godly Husband
As a husband, it's critically important to lead your wife and children toward God. But the big question is, how? Greg and John give advice for leading your family spiritually, and Erin talks about how she's learned to encourage her husband in his role. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY