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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

So many people regret not spending enough time with their family. How do you avoid making that very mistake? Erin Smalley addresses how she's seen that very scenario in her counseling office. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jerry Jenkins about things he learned from interviewing five high-profile men, and how that inspired him to spend time with his wife and kids.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 
 
 
 
5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They're Still Important 
 
 
 
The Hedges Challenge
 
 
 
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You’ll Want More Time with Your Family

Flirting might seem harmless. But, it's dangerous to flirt with someone who isn't your spouse. Jerry Jenkins tells Jim Daly a poignant story of how flirting led to an affair with a couple he knew at church. He'll also discuss importance of keeping your wedding vows. Then, John and the Smalley's encourage you to remember and think about your wedding vows, even if you've been married for a long time.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 
 
 
 
5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They're Still Important 
 
 
 
The Hedges Challenge
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Flirting and Wedding Vows

How are you dealing with the baggage you've brought into your marriage? We all bring some, but the key is taking appropriate action to address it. David and Krista Dunham talk to Jim Daly about how they discovered Krista had an eating disorder while they were dating. Also, Erin Smalley discusses what you can do if your spouse has a serious problem, but is not seeking help.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Table for Two for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
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When an Underlying Issue Becomes a Big Problem

Perfectionism is something many people struggle with. It's also very bad for your marriage. Jim Daly talks to David & Krista Dunham on how her struggles with perfectionism led to an eating disorder. You'll also hear from Greg Smalley, who will share about giving yourself grace, even if you mess up.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Table for Two for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Why Perfectionism is Dangerous for a Marriage

How was God working in your heart before you met your spouse? Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink on lessons God taught them and ways they stayed active before they walked down the aisle. Plus, John asks Greg how God can redeem your story, even if you don't like how your marriage is going.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
 
 
Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life 
 
 
 
Practice Makes Parent 
 
 
 
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God Was Working Before You Got Married

As Christians, we're called to please God. So, how do you balance that with trying to make your spouse happy? Dr. Greg Smalley will help you discern if your goal is to obey God, or if you're focusing too much on your mate's happiness. Also, Rebecca St. James joins Jim Daly to explain how she learned to let go of people-pleasing tendencies before she got married.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
 
 
Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life 
 
 
 
Practice Makes Parent 
 
 
 
Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Live for God, Not the Crowd

One of the beauties and challenges of marriage is that your spouse is always changing. Greg and Erin join Jim Daly and his wife Jean to explain how you can learn to love your spouse more with time. Also, John asks the Smalley's about how Greg's introversion has had a positive impact on Erin.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
 
 
Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple 
 
 
 
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage 
 
 
 
Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation
 
 
 
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When Your Love Changes

Have you told your spouse how much you appreciate him or her recently? It can be easy to get caught up in the to-do lists of life, and miss telling them "thank you." Jim Daly and his wife Jean, along with the Smalley's, encourage you to make your mate feel valued through very simple gestures. Plus, John Fuller asks Erin Smalley why focusing on the best aspects of your spouse is good for your relationship.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Focus on Marriage Assessment
 
 
 
Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple 
 
 
 
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage 
 
 
 
Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Say "Good Morning" Before Giving Your To-Do List

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When you set a boundary, it can lead to deeper intimacy with your spouse. John and Erin will encourage you to be intentional about setting boundaries in your marriage. Then, Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins discuss ways you can practically eliminate some types of sexual temptation.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
The Hedges Challenge
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Safe Boundaries, Strong Love

It's important to recognize where you're tempted so you can guard your marriage. Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins address how sex, money and pride are the top areas where most people battle temptation. Then, Erin Smalley encourages married couples to create a safe place for you and your spouse to talk about where you feel tempted.
 
 
 
Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
 
 
 
Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount!
 
 
 
Hope Restored
 
 
 
How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation 
 
 
 
Contact our Counseling Team 
 
 
 
The Hedges Challenge
 
 
 
Support This Show!
 
 
 
If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Protecting What Matters Most

Seeking to bless your spouse without expecting anything in return takes maturity. Sometimes, being a blessing might also need to be having a tough conversation. John, Erin and Greg share how to confront your mate in a loving way. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas.

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