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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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- Yesterday11 min
When You Feel Like Married Roommates: Overcoming Emotional Disconnection
Up to 70% of couples in counseling say they feel emotionally disconnected from their spouse. In this episode, Jim Daly opens up about the blind spots that cost him his first marriage, and Jim Turner shares what it looks like for men to finally lean in emotionally. Dr. Greg and Dr. Erin Smalley unpack the pursuer-withdrawer dynamic, explain how to spot your spouse's bids for connection, and offer practical steps you can take today even if your partner isn't on board yet. The Disconnected Man Hope Restored Dealing with Emotional Disconnection in Marriage
- 3 days ago1 min
Finding the Root of Your Anger and Worry
When anger flares or worry takes over, there's usually something deeper underneath. John Fuller, Dr. Greg, and Erin Smalley unpack a conversation with counselor Debra Fileta about what's really driving our emotions and share practical habits to help couples connect beneath the surface. Nourish Your Family’s Mental Health Bundle Speak with a Counselor How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family
- 1 weeks ago9 min
Beyond the Bruises: Naming the Abuse You Can't See
This month's theme is emotional safety. John Fuller, Dr. Greg and Dr. Erin Smalley, and guest Karen DeArmond Garner unpack the many forms abuse can take physical, verbal, and emotional why it's so hard to recognize, and how faith has been misused to keep victims trapped. A compassionate guide toward help and healing. Hope for Healing from Domestic Abuse Speak with a Counselor Finding Hope In The Aftermath Of Domestic Violence (Digital Download)
- 1 weeks ago11 min
Plan for a Successful Marriage
No couple signs up to lose at marriage but without a game plan, many marriages drift. In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Greg Smalley talk with George and Tondra Gregory, authors of The Marriage Game Plan, about a five-part strategy for marital success. From defining what "winning" looks like to knowing your opponents and creating vision together, this conversation offers practical hope for couples at every stage even those who feel hopelessly behind at halftime. The Marriage Game Plan Marriage 911 Program Build a Winning Game Plan for Your Marriage
- 2 weeks ago12 min
If You're Teammates with Different Personalities
Your spouse's differences aren't a bug, they're a feature. Kathi Lipp and Sheri Gregory, authors of Overwhelmed, join the Focus on the Family Marriage podcast to explore how personality differences—expressives vs. analytics, introverts vs. extroverts, can clash in marriage yet ultimately complement each other when couples learn to value what each brings to the table. Discover why the traits that first attracted you are the ones that later drive you crazy, and how honest conversations and the right perspective can turn frustration into appreciation‌OverwhelmedPractical Help for When You're Overwhelmed
- 2 weeks ago12 min
Staying a Team When Kids Come
Children are a blessing — but they're also one of the biggest disruptors a marriage will face. In this episode of the Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast, host John Fuller sits down with Dr. Greg and Dr. Erin Smalley to discuss how couples can protect their relationship amid the chaos of parenting, navigate disagreements about roles and responsibilities, and stay unified when their parenting styles differ. You'll also hear a candid and humorous conversation Jim Daly had with Pat and Ruth Schwenk, authors of For Better or For Kids, about the unpredictable early years of raising kids — including one unforgettable story involving a yellow umbrella and a Michigan football game — and why fighting for your marriage matters in every season of parenthoodFor Better or for KidsFocus on Marriage AssessmentLoving Your Spouse in the Midst of Parenthood
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Love that Fuels Decision Making
Teamwork takes intentionality. No matter how hard it gets, it's worth the effort. Erin Smalley shares some exciting news about how teamwork has paid off in her marriage. Then, Dr. Randy Schroeder joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework for encouraging each other in your daily lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYSimple Habits for Marital HappinessFocus on Marriage AssessmentForming New Habits for Your MarriageFilling Your Marriage With JoyListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
- 3 weeks ago10 min
Jesus Can Restore a Broken Team
Do you wish you could go back to the way things were? Have you lost hope? There is good news. Jim Daly joins Vicki Rose to share how God worked in her heart during a separation period with her husband Bill. At the end, Greg Smalley will explain why it's not too late for you and your spouse to be restored. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYEvery Reason to LeaveHope RestoredStaying Together When You Feel Like LeavingCounseling Consultation and ReferralsAn Impossible Marriage
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About Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast
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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