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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Oct 22, 2019 • 12min
Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 3
Every marriage problem can be traced back to one word: selfishness. If not dealt with properly, your relationship will crumble. Greg and John talk about how you can let go of selfishness and give ideas for being a blessing to your spouse. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!
Oct 17, 2019 • 10min
Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 5
A small misunderstanding can trigger a big argument with your spouse. However, conflict can actually be good for your relationship, if you learn to handle it well. John and Greg share how they've learned to deal with conflict in their own marriages. Receive the DeArmond's book Don't go to Bed Angry with your gift of any amount!
Oct 15, 2019 • 9min
Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 4
A small misunderstanding can trigger a big argument with your spouse. However, conflict can actually be good for your relationship, if you learn to handle it well. John and Greg share how they've learned to deal with conflict in their own marriages. Receive the DeArmond's book Don't go to Bed Angry with your gift of any amount!
Oct 10, 2019 • 12min
Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 6
Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage. Receive Gary Chapman's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!
Oct 8, 2019 • 12min
Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 5
Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage. Receive Gary Chapman's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!
Oct 3, 2019 • 9min
Making Your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage, Part 4
Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it's sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!
Oct 1, 2019 • 11min
Making Your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage, Part 3
Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it's sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!
Sep 26, 2019 • 12min
Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 2
Your marriage might be in trouble, but God can restore it, no matter how dark it seems. John and Greg explain how keeping your heart open to God helps to restore your marriage. Receive Dr. Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce for your donation of any amount!
Sep 24, 2019 • 12min
Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 1
Your marriage might be in trouble, but God can restore it, no matter how dark it seems. John and Greg explain how keeping your heart open to God helps to restore your marriage Receive Dr. Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce for your donation of any amount!
Sep 19, 2019 • 12min
Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 3
Conflict is inevitable, but how you deal with it can make or break your marriage. Greg and John talk about how having good boundaries for conflict can help you overcome disagreements with your spouse. Receive Ron and Deb's book Don't Go to Bed Angry for your donation of any amount!
