Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

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  Jesus Can Restore a Broken Team 15.09.2026 10min

  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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  Creating Emotional Safety So You Can Work Together 10.09.2026 9min

  Without feeling emotionally safe, it's hard to work together as a couple. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how he learned to make her feel seen and heard. Also, Greg opens up about why it's so meaningful when Erin encourages him. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYA Crazy Little Thing Called MarriageCheck Out Greg & Erin's PodcastWorking Together as a Team in Your MarriageDeveloping Teamwork in MarriageListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
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  What Makes a Marriage Happy 08.09.2026 12min

  What if you could make your marriage happier? Shaunti Feldhahn joins Jim Daly to share research findings on what happy couples do. Also, if your spouse is getting on your nerves, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to assume the best. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy MarriagesFocus on Marriage AssessmentUncovering the Secrets to a Happy Marriage6 Ways to Make Your Marriage HappySpeak to a Counselor
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  If a Spouse is Misusing Money 03.09.2026 15min

  Are you and your mate struggling to work together on money? Chuck and Ann Bentley share with Jim Daly how they struggled to communicate about their finances for two decades. Also, Greg and Erin provide some ideas for couples can get on the same page with your money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMoney Problems, Marriage SolutionsFocus on Marriage AssessmentGetting on the Same Page Financially in MarriageFinding Financial Unity in MarriageListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
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  3 Tips for Better Conversations with Your Spouse 01.09.2026 14min

  What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMarriage Meet Ups (Bundle)Focus on Marriage AssessmentStrengthen Your Marriage With a Meet UpImprove Your Marriage by Asking the Right QuestionsWife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors
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  Facing Past Trauma 27.08.2026 12min

  Many times, when people make poor choices, it might be rooted in some unresolved past trauma. Justin and Trisha Davis talk with Jim Daly about learning to forgive some of the bad decisions their parents made. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to be honest if you've made a bad choice and seek appropriate help. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYOne Choice Away from ChangeHope RestoredIdentifying Harmful Patterns To Heal Your Marriage I-II (Digital Download)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
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  Finding Stability in a Tough Season 25.08.2026 12min

  How do you get along with your mate when circumstances are tough? Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a number of challenges, and they speak with Jim Daly on some things they've learned. Then, Greg and Erin discuss what it means for a couple to give their struggles to the Lord. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYTogether Through the StormsFocus on Marriage AssessmentStaying Married Through the Storms of Life (Digital Download)Listen to Focus Live on GodcasterSpeak to Counselor
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  Your Spouse Isn’t a Mind-Reader 20.08.2026 9min

  It's best to listen to your spouse instead of assuming you already know what he or she thinks. Dr. Randy Schroeder speaks with Jim Daly about the need to tell your spouse what you're actually thinking. You'll also hear Greg and Erin discuss how you can better communicate with your mate if you've had trouble doing so. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYSimple Habits for Marital HappinessFocus on Marriage AssessmentForming New Habits for Your Marriage (Digital Download)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentMisreading Your Spouse
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  Indicators for Blended Family Success 18.08.2026 11min

  Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Smart Stepfamily MarriageFocus on Marriage AssessmentImproving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Digital)Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Counseling Consultation and Referrals
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  Midlife Doesn’t Have to be a Crisis 13.08.2026 14min

  What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can MakeFocus on Marriage AssessmentNavigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage I-II (Digital)Marriage ChampionsListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
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  When an Unfaithful Spouse Confesses 11.08.2026 13min

  If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYSex on the First DateHope RestoredHow One Couple Overcame Infidelity And Broke Generational Cycles I-II (Digital Download)Speak to a counselorMarriage First Aid Kit
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  Learning to See the Positive 06.08.2026 14min

  If your mate is getting on your nerves, it's good to pause and focus on their best qualities. Ted Lowe joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework on seeing the best in each other. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about how you need to have honest and constructive conversations, even if your mate is bugging you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYUs in MindFocus on Marriage AssessmentChanging Your Mindset in Marriage (Digital Download)Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast
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  The Merge Moment 04.08.2026 15min

  How do you learn to accept the differences between you and your mate even when they rub you the wrong way? John and the Smalley's open up about times they've worked through annoyances in their own marriages. Plus, Joey and Kari Stageberg tell Jim Daly a funny story about how cleaning a sink created a misunderstanding. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Merge for MarriageFocus on Marriage AssessmentBlending Two Lives into One Flesh (Digital)Dealing with Your Differences: Decide, Don’t SlideSpeak with a Counselor
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  A Thoughtful Conversation Goes a Long Way 30.07.2026 9min

  When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife BundleFocus on Marriage AssessmentBefore the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples (Digital Download)Ready to Wed: Pre-Marital Counseling KitSpeak with a counselor
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  Focus on the Good Qualities 28.07.2026 10min

  When your spouse is getting on your nerves, it's good to remember the qualities that attracted you to him or her. Karen Leann Murphy joins Jim Daly to share how she reminded herself of the good things about her husband. Also, John, Greg and Erin discuss how dating and engaged couples can focus on the best in their potential mate before they walk the aisle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY2-Book Becoming a Husband/Wife BundleFocus on Marriage AssessmentBefore the Wedding Bells: Essential Pre-Marital Tips for Couples (Digital Download)Ready to Wed: Pre-Marital Counseling KitCounseling Consultation and Referrals
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  Be Slow to Speak 23.07.2026 12min

  When tension is high, how do you avoid saying something to your spouse that you'll end up regretting? Deborah Pegues and Jim Daly offer some helpful thoughts on what it means and looks like to control your tongue. Then, the Smalley's share how to calm down and get collected even when an argument gets intense. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY30 Days to Taming Your TongueFocus on Marriage AssessmentControlling Your Tongue (Digital Download)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
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  Learning to Work in Tandem 21.07.2026 9min

  When conflict arises, does one of you tend to get aggressive, and does the other withdraw? Dr. Josh and Christi Straub talk with Jim and Jean Daly about how to recognize your patterns in conflict and how you can handle arguments in a more constructive way. Plus, Greg and Erin offer some helpful advice on how to recognize if you're playing the victim in marital conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYFamous at HomeFocus on Marriage AssessmentBecoming Teammates in Marriage I-II (Digital)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentCounseling Consultation and Referrals
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  Overcoming Financial Feuding 16.07.2026 14min

  Money is one of the biggest reasons couples fight. Erin and Greg Smalley discuss how a tennis ball can sparked a big fight between them. Also, Jim Daly talks to Chuck and Ann Bentley about how Chuck repented of idolizing money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMoney Problems, Marriage SolutionsFocus on Marriage AssessmentGetting on the Same Page Financially in Marriage (Digital)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentListen to Focus Live on Godcaster
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  Making Good Marital Choices 14.07.2026 13min

  How do you know if you're actually making the best decisions for your marriage? We don't always get it right. Greg Smalley opens up about some mistakes he made and how he learned from them. You'll also hear Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan speak to Jim Daly about something they call "unspoken truths," and how they can influence your choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY10 Choices Successful Couples MakeFocus on Marriage AssessmentThe Best Choices You Can Make for Your Marriage (Digital Download)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentMaking the Right Choice in Marriage
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  Navigating Inevitable Conflict 07.07.2026 9min

  When the tension is high in your marriage, how do you and your spouse work through it? Fawn Weaver and Jim Daly share about ways you can de-escalate an argument with your mate. Then, Erin and Greg open up about how they've learned to get better at working through a conflict as a team. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Argument-Free Marriage Focus on Marriage AssessmentReducing Conflict in Your Marriage (Digital) Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment Counseling Consultation and Referrals