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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Mar 17, 2020 • 14min
Enjoying Physical Intimacy as a Woman, Part 5
Making time for romance and sexual intimacy are great gifts for your marriage. While it's not always convenient during busy seasons, we should not neglect them. Greg and John explain why sex is important and beneficial for your marriage. Receive the book Enjoy! with your gift of any amount!
Mar 12, 2020 • 14min
Grasping the Power of Forgiveness, Part 2
You might fear being open up with your spouse about past regrets. But, honesty can be the door that opens your marriage up to greater intimacy. Greg and John offer helpful ideas for discussing your past mistakes in a healthy way. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount.
Mar 10, 2020 • 14min
Grasping the Power of Forgiveness, Part 1
Choosing forgiveness instead of resentment can bring healing to your marriage. It's not easy, but through God's grace, you can do it. John and Greg explain how walking in forgiveness can strengthen the relationship with your spouse. Receive the book Desperate Forgiveness with your gift of any amount.
Mar 5, 2020 • 13min
Discovering God's Freedom from Pornography, Part 2
Pornography might not seem like a big deal. But if you don't deal with it, it will lead to some devastating consequences in your marriage. John and Greg give some helpful ideas for confessing a pornography problem to your spouse. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!
Mar 3, 2020 • 13min
Discovering God's Freedom from Pornography, Part 1
Watching pornography is like letting a disease take over your marriage. But through God's grace, your relationship with your spouse can be restored. John and Greg offer hope to those struggling with pornography. Receive the book Setting Us Free with your gift of any amount!
Feb 27, 2020 • 13min
Embracing the Unique Aspects of Male and Female, Part 2
Embracing the unique ways God made you and your spouse can lead to a more fulfilling marriage. Men and women are made to reflect God's heart in similar yet different ways. John, Erin and Greg discuss why a wife should look to God to find her true beauty. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!
Feb 25, 2020 • 13min
Embracing the Unique Aspects of Male and Female, Part 1
You and your spouse are so different. It's part of what attracted you to each other. But those differences can also be irritating. Greg, Erin and John share how they've learned to love their spouse, even with their distinctions. Receive the book Fully Alive with your gift of any amount!
Feb 13, 2020 • 11min
Restoring Your Marriage After Infidelity, Part 8
Infidelity can deal a crushing blow to your marriage. It devastates the trust you once had. But through God's grace, an affair doesn't have to be the end of your marriage. Greg, Erin and John offer hope to couples who've been traumatized by an affair. Receive the book Unfaithful with your gift of any amount!
Feb 11, 2020 • 16min
Thriving in the Midst of Financial Ruin, Part 3
Financial stress is something many couples face. But no matter how hopeless it seems, practicing good habits can help your marriage overcome financial problems. Greg, Erin and John give some tips for how you and your spouse can start making good choices with money. Receive the book More Than Just Making It with your gift of any amount!
Feb 6, 2020 • 11min
Valuing Marriage in a Culture that Doesn’t, Part 4
It's not easy to make a blended family work, but with God's help, you can overcome any challenge. Greg, Erin and John share some inspiring ways they've seen God restore blended families. Get the DVD "Blended: The Unspoken Truth About Stepfamilies" with your gift of any amount!
