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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

We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be.
 
 
 
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How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse 
 
 
 
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The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage
 
 
 
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Don’t Settle for Control or Manipulation

Does it feel hard to forgive your spouse when he or she has hurt you? Jim Daly joins Dr. Randy Schroeder to explain why forgiving your mate is necessary for a healthy marriage. Then, John and Greg will encourage you to focus on small improvement points you can make as a couple.
 
 
 
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How to Break Bad Habits and Cultivate a Healthy Marriage 
 
 
 
How to Forgive Your Spouse When It’s Not Easy 
 
 
 
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Don’t Pretend, Move Forward

We've all had moments where we misunderstood our spouse. Greg opens up about some of the ways he's not understood things Erin has said. Then, Jim Daly joins Rob and Gina Flood, who give some practical ways you can clarify a miscommunication with your mate.
 
 
 
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Better Ways to Communicate With Your Spouse 
 
 
 
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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
 
 
 
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“What I’m Hearing You Say Is …”

It's easy to play blame-games in your marriage, but it's better to ask yourself some hard questions. Greg Smalley opens up about some times where he got honest with himself. Then, Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to share how three questions can help you have a more Christ-like attitude in your marriage.
 
 
 
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Finding New Ways to Thrive in Your Marriage 
 
 
 
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Navigating Marriage Expectations When Marriage Isn’t How You Thought It Would Be
 
 
 
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3 Questions to Make Your Marriage Better

One of the most powerful things a wife can do is encourage her husband. Ann Wilson and her husband Dave talk to Jim Daly about a time where she chose to speak words of life into Dave's heart. Also, Greg opens up about how meaningful it is when Erin encourages him.
 
 
 
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Revive Your Marriage By Becoming Your Husband’s Biggest Cheerleader 
 
 
 
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How to Stop Complaining and Be an Encouraging Spouse
 
 
 
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When a Wife Encourages Her Man

When was the last time you and your spouse laughed at something? Ted Cunningham sits down with Jim Daly to share a few times he and his wife Amy have found reasons to laugh together. You'll also hear from Greg and Erin about how they've learned to find reasons to laugh amidst a very busy season.
 
 
 
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Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage 
 
 
 
Humor in Marriage 
 
 
 
Having Fun in Your Marriage
 
 
 
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Laugh When Things Go Wrong

Most couples go through a tough season where you wonder, "What happened to the honeymoon phase?" Greg Smalley shares some statistics on how many couples are actually struggling today. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Jay Payleitner on how he's helped couples who've drifted from each other.
 
 
 
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Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife 
 
 
 
6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage 
 
 
 
New Focus on the Family Report: Marriage Health in America
 
 
 
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“What Happened to the Person I Married?”

We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley about how you can reconnect with your spouse.
 
 
 
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Overcome Loneliness by Talking

Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments they made in their own communication. Also, Greg and Erin provide some hope for husbands who struggle to connect with a really emotional wife.
 
 
 
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Let Go of Control, Open Your Heart

What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he popped the question on a wintry night in Nashville
 
 
 
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When He Popped the Question

When your marriage goes through a trying season, it can either make your relationship better or harder. How you respond to difficulties is what matters. John, Greg and Erin offer hope to couples who are in the middle of a tough season. Featuring Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Sarah Walton.

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Staying Together in the Tough Times

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