Focus on the Family Strengthening 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.
Episodes
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Apr 21, 2020 • 14min
Overcoming Past Sexual Trauma
If you or your spouse have experienced sexual abuse, you are not alone. With God's help, your healing process can begin today. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to women who've been sexually abused. Receive the book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!
Apr 16, 2020 • 15min
Choosing Forgiveness
Choosing to forgive can save your marriage from years of heartache and confusion. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to couples who are wounded by an unforgiving spouse. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!
Apr 14, 2020 • 12min
The Healing Medicine of Forgiveness
Healthy marriages are built on a foundation of forgiveness. When you choose to forgive, your relationship can weather any storm. John, Greg and Erin give helpful reasons why you should choose forgiveness instead of resentment. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount!
Apr 9, 2020 • 9min
Having Fun Together, Part 2
When you enjoy spending time with your spouse, you start looking for ways to have fun together. John, Greg and Erin offer encouragement to couples who are struggling to enjoy each other's company. Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple with your gift of any amount!
Apr 7, 2020 • 13min
Having Fun Together
Having fun together can be one of the most meaningful parts of your marriage. Through simple activities, your marriage can go to the next level. John, Greg and Erin give some helpful ideas for keeping your relationship fun during the busy seasons. Receive the book Happy Habits for Every Couple with your gift of any amount!
Apr 2, 2020 • 11min
Discovering God's Freedom from Pornography, Part 4
Pornography addiction grows in the darkness. But by bringing it the light, you can begin walking the road to freedom. John and Greg give some helpful tips for how to confess a pornography problem to your spouse. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!
Mar 31, 2020 • 12min
Discovering God’s Freedom from Pornography, Part 3
Sadly, pornography is harming many marriages today. And it's not just men who are struggling; many women are too. John and Greg offer hope to those caught within pornography's snare. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!
Mar 26, 2020 • 11min
Embracing the Unique Aspects of Male and Female, Part 4
Even the strongest man can feel insecure in trying to love his wife. But by replacing fear with the truth of God's Word, husbands can excel in their role. Greg and John share how they've learned to deal with fear. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!
Mar 24, 2020 • 13min
Embracing the Unique Aspects of Male and Female, Part 3
As a husband, you play a special role in loving your wife. Your marriage can thrive when you choose to love her in a God-honoring way. Greg and John describe how they've learned to show love to their wives. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!
Mar 19, 2020 • 11min
Enjoying Physical Intimacy as a Woman, Part 6
A healthy marriage is built on the foundation of open communication. The same is true for your sex life. John and Greg give some ideas for how to talk about sex with your spouse, even when it feels awkward. Receive the book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!
