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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Aug 4, 2020 • 12min
Making Intimacy a Priority
Meaningful connection with your spouse can be very special, but finding it takes intentional effort from both spouses. It can also be easy to let those moments slip away during busy seasons. Greg, Erin and John offer some helpful ideas on making time for your spouse during busy times. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 30, 2020 • 11min
The Conflict of Opposites
"There's an old saying that in marriage, opposites attract. But what do you do when those same qualities that attracted you start driving you crazy? Greg, Erin and John talk about the difference that God's love can make in your marriage, even when your spouse falls short. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY"
Jul 28, 2020 • 12min
Using Your Personality to Bless Your Marriage
Understanding your spouse's personality can improve the quality of your relationship. Greg, Erin and John will explain how a taking a personality test can improve the communication in your marriage. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 23, 2020 • 11min
Responding to Stress in Your Marriage
Unchecked stress will burn your marriage out. But having supportive, godly friends can make a huge difference in your relationship. Greg, Erin and John discuss the difference that good friends can make during difficult seasons. Featuring Milan & Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 21, 2020 • 9min
Recognizing Your Spouse's Stress-Points
Stressful seasons can be a big test for your marriage. How do you respond when they come? John and the Smalleys explain how stress can actually serve as a benefit for your marriage. Featuring Milan & Kay Yerkovich.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 16, 2020 • 14min
Making Time for Meaningful Connection
Moments of meaningful connection with your spouse don't arrive like a free package on your doorstep. They take intentional effort and lots of understanding. Greg, Erin and John discuss how to make time for your spouse, even when one is an introvert and the other is an extrovert. Featuring Dr. David Clarke, Jean Daly & Sandy Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 14, 2020 • 13min
Helpful Ways to Communicate with Your Wife
Communicating with your spouse can sometimes feel like trying to understand a new language. But by listening to each other, your relationship can get stronger. John talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about why it's important for a husband to listen to his wife. Featuring Dr. David Clarke.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 9, 2020 • 14min
Putting God First in Your Marriage
We all long for intimacy in our marriage, but how do we find it? John, Greg and Erin talk about why praying together leads to deeper intimacy with your spouse. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 7, 2020 • 12min
Making Time for a Date Night
Marriage is a lot of work, but it doesn't always have to be serious. Having fun together is one of the best ways to liven up your relationship. John, Greg and Erin discuss why dating your spouse can benefit your marriage. Featuring Pastor Craig Groeschel.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Jul 2, 2020 • 5min
The Goal for Every Married Couple
Learning how to bless your spouse is a wonderful thing. But what if you served him or her without expecting anything in return? John and the Smalleys discuss how to maintain a servant's heart through the changing seasons of marriage. Featuring Gary Thomas.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
