

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.
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May 20, 2025 • 11min
When Porn Addiction is Discovered
Discovering a partner's porn addiction can shake the foundation of a marriage. The journey involves deep emotional turmoil, communication, and setting boundaries. Relapses are common, but with empathy, accountability, and a supportive environment, recovery is possible. Seeking outside help and counseling resources can strengthen the relationship and aid in healing. Personal accountability and faith play essential roles in navigating these challenging waters, ensuring couples can emerge stronger together.

May 15, 2025 • 11min
The Influence of Your Birth Order
Your birth order might influence your marriage more than you think. John, Greg and Erin share where each of them are in their respective birth orders. Plus, Jim Daly sits down with Dr. Kevin Leman to explain why birth order can help you understand your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Birth Order Book for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment How Your Birth Order Shapes Your Marriage Recognize Your Spouse’s Value Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 13, 2025 • 12min
When You Have Nothing Left to Give
Is there hope for your marriage when you feel depleted? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads open up with Jim Daly about how they learned to be hopeful again. Then, John and the Smalley's share about where you can go if you're struggling in your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Allowing Grace to Transform Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 8, 2025 • 14min
Pushing Through Challenges in The Early Years
Most couples experience turbulence during the first few years of marriage. John, Greg and Erin open up about struggles they faced during the newlywed phases, and how they made it through. Then, Jim Daly joins Sean and Lanette Reed about how they had to rely on God, even during some very challenging situations in their relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Department How to Keep Your Marriage on Course Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 6, 2025 • 14min
Trusting God Amidst Chaos
How do you handle seasons where it feels like you and your spouse are dealing with multiple crises at a time? Sean and Lanette Reed talk to Jim Daly about how one of their kids faced health challenges, while they were having another baby. Plus, John and Erin will encourage you and your spouse to give each other grace when you're in a tough season. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Marriage in Transition for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Creating a Shared Vision for Your Marriage Contact our Counseling Department How to Keep Your Marriage on Course Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

May 1, 2025 • 14min
The Need for a Supportive Couple
If your relationship has been through something traumatic, it's critical to have a couple who will walk with you through your recovery. Jim Daly sits down with Katie and Josh Walters on how they found support through community after their marriage was hurt by an affair. Also, John and the Smalley's will address how having supportive friends can help your marriage heal. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Healing from Infidelity: How to Rekindle Intimacy and Connection in Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 29, 2025 • 12min
Healing Happens in the Light
Keeping a secret hidden from your spouse does tremendous damage to your marriage. John and the Smalley's will encourage you to bring a secret sin into the light. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Josh and Katie Walters about how they recovered, after it was revealed she'd had an extramarital affair. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Marital Infidelity: Recovery for Both Wounded Spouses Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 24, 2025 • 13min
Avoiding Pitfalls to Go the Distance
It's inspiring when a couple goes the distance. But to have a long-lasting marriage, you need to deal with problems effectively. Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis on how they overcame a porn addiction that followed them into marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's explain why porn needs to be confronted. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 22, 2025 • 10min
Until Death Do us Part
Traditional wedding vows include the promise, "until death do us part." Greg and John explain why young couples need to remember that marriage is a lifetime commitment. Also, Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about simple ways you can keep your commitment alive. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Friendship in Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Apr 17, 2025 • 11min
If Your Child Faces a Health Scare
If your child faces a health scare, that can be a real test for a marriage. John asks Erin about how her and Greg have navigated through health challenges with their youngest daughter. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads on how they learned to show each other grace during an especially difficult time. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Grace Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.


