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651 Episodes
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.
Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025
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.
Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025
Most couples don't start out with a lot of money. John asks Greg and Erin about their financial status when they first got married. Plus, Jim Daly chats with Sean and Lanette Reed how they made it through years of low income and hardship. 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 Listen Anytime 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-in-Law Ready to Wed Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025
Even if you didn't get the best start in marriage, your relationship can still thrive. Jim Daly talks with Sean and Lanette Reed about some poor choices they made early on in their relationship, and how their parents responded. Also, John asks Erin Smalley how a parent can react well if they're concerned about the person their son or daughter wants to marry. 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 Listen Anytime 12 Questions Every Father Should Ask His Future Son-in-Law Ready to Wed Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025
Affairs always do serious damage to a marriage. For those who've been hurt by infidelity, it's common to ask, "Is there even hope for me?" Erin Smalley talks with John and Greg about some of the common emotions betrayed spouses feel when they've learned their spouse has cheated on them. Then, Jim Daly joins Josh and Katie Walters to hear about how they didn't quit on their marriage, even when they felt like doing so. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Recovering from an Affair Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025
How can you forgive your spouse if he or she has been unfaithful to you? For Josh and Katie Walters, they share with Jim Daly about an acronym that helped them after Katie revealed she'd had an extramarital affair. Plus, John and the Smalley's provide hope to couples who feel like their marriage won't survive Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the New Marriage, Same Couple for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Recovering from an Affair Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025
If your spouse has been unfaithful to you, we pray this episode gives you some encouragement. Jim Daly talks to Dave and Ashley Willis about why it's not good for wives to blame themselves if their husband has cheated on them. Also, Greg Smalley speaks with John and Erin about the different ways men and women might be tempted, and how to guard yourself from tempting areas. 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 Recovering from an Affair Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025
What do you do if your spouse has been unfaithful? Dave Willis shares with Jim Daly and his wife Ashley about a guy he counseled who'd cheated on his wife. Plus, Erin Smalley talks with Greg and John about how long it usually takes a couple to recover from an affair. 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 Recovering from an Affair Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025
How are you and your spouse being intentional in your marriage? It's a daily decision, so John, Greg and Erin bring up why intentionality can bless your relationship. Also, Brad and Marilyn Rhoads talk with Jim Daly about trusting your marriage to God, and why you need healthy patterns to keep your communication strong. 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 Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025
Real fulfillment isn't found in how much you accomplish, but in learning to enjoy God and your spouse. John and the Smalley's bring up how a lot of couples are on the verge of burning out from doing too much. Plus, Brad Rhoads talks with his wife Marilyn and Jim Daly about a time where a loving friend confronted him on trying to accomplish too many things at once. 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 Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Loving the Story of Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025
So many of us dreamed of a fairy tale marriage. However, sometimes the process of falling in love with someone can be messy. Sean and Lanette Reed talk with Jim Daly about some of the mistakes they made before getting married. Also, John and Greg bring up why it's good to recall the story of why you and your mate wanted to get married. 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 Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Secrets to a Lifelong Love Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025
What was life like for you before you got married? Jim Daly talks with Sean and Lanette Reed, and Sean opens up about how he wasn't following the Lord until he became a teenager. Also, John and Greg talk about why it's important to address your baggage before marriage. 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 Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025
After an affair has been confessed in a marriage, is it possible for a couple to find hope again? Josh and Katie Walters talk with Jim Daly about how they remembered their wedding vows, even after she admitted to having an affair. Then, Greg and John bring up how a couple can deal with past shame, if one or both people have been unfaithful. 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 Al and Lisa Robertson: Rebuilding After an Affair Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025
Sadly, many marriages today are hurt by the shocking news of an affair. Greg and John address how sadly this is more common than many of us realize. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Pastor Josh Walters, and his wife Katie, about the time she confessed she'd been unfaithful in their relationship. 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 Lies That Can Hinder Your Recovery From an Affair Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025
"In sickness and in health," is in a lot of wedding vows. How do you keep that promise during a difficult season? Dave and Ashley Willis talk with Jim Daly about health challenges they've walked through. You'll also hear encouragement from John, Erin and Greg that a health issue doesn't have to be the end of your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime In Sickness and in Health: How to Face Illness in Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2025
It's critical for you and your spouse to have good financial habits. Greg and Erin Smalley talk with John about ways they've tried to save money, and how you can too. Also, Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis about how saving a little money creates freedom in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Finding Financial Unity in Marriage 3 Steps to Stop Bankruptcy from Bankrupting Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025
How can you be nice to your spouse when they aren't being so kind to you? John asks Greg for a biblical definition of what showing grace to your mate actually is. Then, Jim Daily talks to Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about why Christians need to model God's unconditional grace in how we treat our spouse. 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 Listen Anytime Loving the Story of Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2) Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025
One of the best gifts you can give your spouse is grace, even when he or she doesn't deserve it. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads talk to Jim Daly about recognizing our own need for God's grace. Also, John asks the Smalley's how showing one another grace has made a difference in their 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 Listen Anytime Loving the Story of Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2) Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025
The big lie on recovering from porn addiction is that you can solve it by yourself. Jim Daly talks with Mark and Rosie Makinney about why the first steop to getting free from pornography is to surrender to Christ. Also, John and Erin will provide encouragement to those who've been wounded by their spouse's porn use. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime No Porn Marriage Podcast Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2025
A struggle with pornography will only get worse when kept in the dark. Greg and John address the need to find good accountability if porn is a struggle for you. Plus, Jim Daly and Mark Makinney share why there is hope for men who are wrestling with a sexual addiction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Pure Desire Ministries Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025
What is your biggest fear regarding money? Taylor and Megan Kovar share with Jim Daly about why it's good and actually healthy for couples to ask each other that question. Plus, John and Erin share why you don't have to keep your financial worries a secret from your mate. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book the The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount! Find More Marriage Resources Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2025
Keeping a money secret from your spouse can cause a lot of problems! Jim Daly interviews Taylor and Megan Kovar about a concept they call "financial infidelity." Then, John Fuller talks with Erin Smalley on how you and your spouse can be more open with each other about your financial habits. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book the The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount! Find More Marriage Resources Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2025
When you got married, you promised to stay with your mate, even if you didn't have much money. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about how they weren't financially stable during their first years of marriage. Plus, John Fuller asks Erin Smalley about some first steps you can take with your spouse to be financially confident. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Find More Marriage Resources Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Marriage and Money: What Does God Expect? Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2025
There are moments between raising kids and other responsibilities where you get overwhelmed. How do you find relief? John and Greg share about situations where they gave their wives a chance to relax, by helping them get things done. Also, Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis about a time Dave let Ashley take a break from the busy task of of being a mom. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Find More Marriage Resources Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Giving Your Spouse the Gift of Self-Care Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025
In the Christian community, we tend to say things like, "Jesus is enough." But what does that phrase mean practically, and how it can impact your marriage? John asks Erin that question, and you'll hear Jim Daly speak with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how their relationship got better as they learned to put God first. 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! Find More Marriage Resources Listen Anytime Loving the Story of Your Marriage Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2025
When you've blown it in your marriage, one of the best gifts your spouse can give you is grace. Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how having a grace-mindset has transformed their marriage. Then, John asks Greg about how putting your hope in God's grace can be a motivator to serve your spouse. 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! Find More Marriage Resources Listen Anytime Loving the Story of Your Marriage Giving Your Spouse Grace Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025
One of the best ways to defeat porn addiction is to get help from a supportive community. Greg Smalley shares with John and Erin how he found healing through support from other men. Also, Jim Daly asks Mark and Rosie Makinney what healthy community looks like for a marriage that's been harmed by porn addiction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime No Porn Marriage Podcast Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2025
If it's discovered your spouse is looking at pornography, it can do serious damage to your marriage. Mark and Rosie Makinney talk with Jim Daly about how a wife can respond well, if she learns her husband is struggling with porn. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some ways to encourage a friend whose spouse has a porn problem. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime No Porn Marriage Podcast Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025
Whether you prefer to spend or save, it's important for you and your spouse to work together in how you manage finances. John asks Greg and Erin if they're more of the spender of saver type. You'll then hear Jim Daly speak with Taylor and Megan Kovar about why money isn't the answer to everything in life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount! Listen Anytime Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage Making A Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2025
Do you prefer to spend money or save it? In many marriages, it's usually the case where one spouse is the saver while the other likes to spend. Jim Daly talks to financial experts, Taylor and Megan Kovar, on something they call the five money personalities. Also, if you have different money habits from your spouse, John Fuller and Erin Smalley will encourage you to work through those. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Navigating Financial Conflict in Your Marriage Making A Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025
Many marriages go through a season where you feel distant. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis how couples can start to feel more connected again in their relationship. Plus, John asks Erin about ways spouses can show each other grace, when they feel distant during busy seasons of raising children together. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Reaching out to Reconnect with Your Spouse Hope Restored Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2025
When you and your mate misunderstand each other, it's easy to feel hurt. Dave and Ashley Willis join Jim Daly to discuss something they call, "emotional sunburns." They'll even address a common mistake wives make in how they communicate. Also, Greg Smalley talks about communication errors husbands tend to make, and how to overcome them. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Friendship in Marriage Hope Restored Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024
When your marriage isn't what you'd hoped for, it's easy to say, "Will my spouse ever change?" Erin Smalley offers hope to those who feel like things won't get better. Plus, Brad Rhoads shares with Jim Daly about the moment God convicted him over the way he'd been treating his wife Marilyn. 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 Building Blocks for a Stronger Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 26 December 2024
When you're a newlywed, it's common to make mistakes, as you're learning how to be married. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads share with Jim Daly about bad decisions they made as a young couple, and what they learned from that time. Then, Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about why we need God's grace when we mess up. 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 Building Blocks for a Stronger Marriage Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024
Porn by nature is a very isolating addiction. If you or someone you're close to is struggling with it, we want to encourage you to bring it into the light. Greg shares with John and Erin about the shame he battled over a secret porn problem. Then, Mark and Rosie Makinney bring up why it's critical for people to be honest about their struggles, if they want true freedom. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love 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.
Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024
A porn addiction can do serious damage to a marriage. Once it's uncovered, how does a couple find healing? Jim Daly interviews Mark and Rosie Makinney about some of the steps they took after learning Mark was addicted to porn. Plus, John Fuller and Erin Smalley offer hope to couples who find out one or both spouses have a problem with pornography. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love 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.
Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024
Finances tend to be one of the biggest areas of conflict for marriages. The Smalley's and John Fuller open up about how they've overcome arguments around money in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Megan and Taylor Kovar about how couples can adopt some healthy perspectives on money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024
As time goes on, it's good to look back and see how you've matured. Hopefully, that maturity translates into the ways you manage money. John asks the Smalley's about how they've learned to get better at handling finances in their marriage. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Taylor and Megan Kovar about how they dealt with financial struggles in the early years of their relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the The Five Money Personalities for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Game-Changing Marriage and Money Insights Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024
Success is a by-product of good preparation. That principle also applies for good counseling before marriage. Dave and Ashley Willis talk with Jim Daly about how they learned a lot about themselves through pre-marital counseling. Plus, Erin Smalley chats with John and Greg about how a couple, who's going through pre-marital counseling, can be confident that they're ready for marriage. 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! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Are You Ready to Wed? Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024
How often did you think about your spouse when you were falling in love? Jim Daly talks with popular podcasters, Dave and Ashley Willis, about the infatuation stage of a relationship. Then, John speaks to the Smalley's about leaving infatuation and getting to a place of healthy vulnerability in your marriage. 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! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Are You Ready to Wed? Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024
When someone is wanting to get married, what character attributes should you look for in a potential spouse? Tovares and Safa Grey talk with Jim Daly about why it's critical to find someone who helps you grow spiritually. Plus, Erin Smalley shares about how to handle a situation where your parents don't approve of a dating relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024
Marriage is a wonderful gift to pursue, yet many singles today are asking, "Will marriage actually work for me?" John and Erin share about common fears young people have about getting married today. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, about important character qualities to look for in a potential spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024
An addiction to porn creates a cycle of shame. Mark Makinney shares with Jim Daly about how he struggled with porn for decades. His wife Rosie then brings up an ultimatum she gave Mark that inspired him to quit pornography. Also, John and the Smalley's will share why wives don't need to blame themselves if their husband is struggling with lust Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Fight for Love 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.
Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2024
Porn addiction is hurting millions of people across the globe. If you're struggling with it today, we want to help you get on the road to recovery. Jim Daly chats with Mark and Rosie Makinney about how porn negatively impacted their marriage. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some first steps couples can take to eliminate pornography from their home. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Fight for Love 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.
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024
When was the last time you paused, and thanked God for the spouse you have? Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham encourage couples to stop and savor the moments with your family, even if they're stressful. Also, John and the Smalley's discuss why slowing down can help you enjoy your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Laughing, Loving, and Lasting with Your Spouse Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024
Have you ever been so stressed out, that you said something to your spouse you regretted? Greg tells Erin and John about a time he got overly stressed, and what he learned from it. Plus, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham address how stress is actually rooted in our disappointed expectations. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Counseling Consultation and Referrals Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024
Did you and your spouse experience love at first sight, or were you friends for years before falling in love? Your story matters to God and to each other. Ashley and Dave Willis tell Jim Daly about how they met in college. Also, John and Erin will encourage couples to remember their love story. 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! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Reaching Out to Reconnect with Your Spouse Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024
When it comes to sex in marriage, it's important to show your spouse grace. Jim Daly talks to David Gudgel about he and his wife worked through a misunderstanding regarding physical intimacy. Also, John and the Smalley's address that many couples struggle with sex, and why prioritizing friendship helps with physical intimacy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Romance and Intimacy Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024
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