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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.

Focus on Marriage Podcast

You want fun dates with your spouse, but what if you simply don't have much time on your plate? Jay and Laura Laffoon speak with Jim Daly about how you can still make date nights a priority, even if you have a demanding schedule. Then, John asks Greg about how incremental changes in your relationship can have a major impact on having more time with your mate.
 
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Practical Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage 
 
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage 
 
Make Date Night with Your Spouse a Weekly Habit
 
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Too Busy to Date Your Spouse?

Date nights should be a part of every couple's schedule no matter how long you've been married. Jay and Laura Laffoon, who've been together for four decades, speak with Jim Daly about why their marriage is better because of date nights. Plus, Dr. Greg Smalley talks about some of the best dates he and Erin have been on.
 
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Receive the book Celebrate Your Marriage: 365 Daily Devotions for Busy Couples for your donation of any amount!
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
Practical Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage 
 
Conversation Starters for Date Nights 
 
How Important is Sex in a Marriage
 
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Don't Skip Date Night

The statistics on how many Christian men are viewing porn regularly are very sad. Jim Daly talks with Sherri Mueller and Erin Smalley on how sexual sin is having negative consequences on young people. Also, John and the Smalley's offer hope to people who are feeling shame over past sexual sin.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Disconnected Man for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Pursuing Intimacy with a Reluctant Husband 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
How Important is Sex in a Marriage
 
 
 
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Sexual Issues & Erasing Shame

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul encourages couples to not go too long without physical intimacy. Jim Daly talks to Erin Smalley and Sherri Mueller on why it matters for a couple to not neglect sex in marriage. Then, Dr. Greg Smalley encourages families to talk about sex in healthy ways.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Disconnected Man for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Pursuing Intimacy with a Reluctant Husband 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
How Important is Sex in a Marriage
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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Enjoying Physical Intimacy Regularly

When you're upset, one of the worst things you can do is fixate too much on blaming your spouse. Dr. Greg Smalley shares a story about a time he snapped at Erin, and how he learned from it. Plus, Jim Daly joins Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde on why it's important to not give your spouse too much power over how you feel.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Disconnected Man for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
 
 
 
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Don’t Play the Blame Game

How do you respond well when one of your buttons gets pushed in marriage? Dr. Bob Paul and Tara Lalonde talk with Jim Daly about examining the reasons why your buttons get pushed. Also, John Fuller asks Erin Smalley about how couples can practice effective types of self-care.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Loving the Spouse God Gave You for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Empowered to Love: Discovering Your God-Given Power to Create a Marriage You Both Love 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
 
 
 
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When a Button is Pushed, and Self Care

Having supportive friends is one of the best ways to keep your marriage strong. Jim Turner tells Jim Daly a story about a time a friend called him out on something. Plus, Erin Smalley shares what women need from friends who love them.
 
 
 
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Receive the book The Disconnected Man for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Dealing with Emotional Disconnection in Marriage 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
Humility In Marital Conflict Makes A Difference
 
 
 
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When a Friend Calls You Out

Allowing your spouse to share their feelings is one of the best ways to make your marriage safe. Jim Turner and Jim Daly talk about how men tend to compartmentalize their emotions. Also, John and the Smalley's will give some ideas on how to make sure you and your spouse are connecting frequently.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Disconnected Man for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Dealing with Emotional Disconnection in Marriage 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
Humility In Marital Conflict Makes A Difference
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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Emotional Distance in Marriage

The best sex is many times the end result of staying committed to your spouse. Jim Daly talks to Sherri Mueller about why sex can get better with time in your marriage. Then, Erin Smalley shares about how your marriage can still be great, even if you're in a season where you and your spouse can't have sex.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book I Want Him to Want Me for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
 
 
Pursuing Intimacy with a Reluctant Husband 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
The Best Way to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Your Marriage
 
 
 
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Good Sex is the Result of Commitment

What if a small change in your marriage made the biggest difference? Jay and Laura Laffoon talk about how 15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation has helped couples they've worked with. Then, the Smalley's talk about simple ways you can make your spouse feel appreciated.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Celebrate Your Marriage for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
 
 
Practical Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage 
 
 
 
6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage 
 
 
 
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
 
 
 
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A Few Minutes of Intentionality

What do you do when it feels like you and your spouse can't agree about money? John and Erin will share how to be patient when you and your mate are struggling to find financial unity. Featuring Chuck and Ann Bentley.

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Changing Bad Money Habits

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