Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

You come home from a busy day, and instead of looking forward to a romantic candlelit dinner with your spouse, you're having to watch the kids for the evening. While every season brings blessings, is romance even possible on those days? John and the Smalleys discuss what a husband can do to keep romance alive in the busy times.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Arlene Pellicane's book "31 Days to a Happy Husband": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-01-05?refcd=1039503Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/recapturing-romance-in-busy-times/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Everyone wants a good marriage, but having one takes a lot of work. Sometimes, a change in perspective is what you need to take your relationship to the next level. John, Greg and Erin discuss how having a "long-term lens" perspective can help your marriage.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Leslie Vernick's book "How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1036802Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/choosing-right-when-your-spouse-chooses-wrong-part-2-of-2/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

When you and your spouse face a challenge, how you respond can mean the difference between solving the problem or letting it cause weeks of tension. Through God's grace, you can respond to problems in a way that's helpful for your marriage. Greg and Erin share with John about how they've learned to show each other grace when things aren't perfect. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Leslie Vernick's book "How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1036802Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/choosing-right-when-your-spouse-chooses-wrong-part-1-of-2/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Time is a precious gift, but in a non-stop world, finding a few minutes together is hard to do. When your schedule is full, having a deep conversation with your spouse can feel like just another checklist item. John, Greg and Erin provide some practical ideas for spending more time with your spouse.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Katharine Hill's book "If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1032101Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/making-time-for-each-other/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

In the heat of an argument, it's easy to say something to your spouse that you later regret. When you're angry after a conflict, it's critical to deal with it rather than stuff it away. John, Greg and Erin will give some helpful solutions for dealing with anger and conflict well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Katharine Hill's book "If You Forget Everything Else, Remember This": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1032101Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/learning-to-resolve-conflict/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Growing together spiritually in your marriage doesn't happen by accident. Sometimes, asking your spouse questions is one of the best ways to start. John, Greg and Erin explain the connection between asking questions and spiritual growth in your relationship.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Hortons' book "Enter the Ring" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1028605Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/spiritual-maturity-in-your-marriage/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Every couple faces hardship. Whether it's a financial struggle, a strong disagreement, or problems with a child, conflict can strengthen your marriage, or drive you further apart. The Smalleys talk with John about how they've learned to work together in the hard seasons. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the Hortons' book "Enter the Ring" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-24?refcd=1028605Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/facing-hard-seasons-together/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

It's not an uncommon marriage problem: one spouse is working hard, but the other is indifferent. When this scenario happens, it can be easy for the marriage to start coasting rather than growing. John, Greg and Erin give some ideas for how to avoid coasting in your marriage.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYGet the book "How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1025507Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/overcoming-the-bad-with-good/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the work in your marriage, but your spouse isn't giving anything back? The truth is, we've all been selfish at some point. Erin, Greg and John describe how they've worked through selfishness in their own marriages.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong": https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-11-17?refcd=1025507Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/shake-out-the-selfishness/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Having a great marriage sometimes requires not getting your way. Without healthy compromise, selfishness can rob your relationship of strength and joy. John and the Smalley's explain the difference between good compromise and bad compromise in your marriage. Featuring Katherine Hill. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYIf You Forget Everything Else, Remember This: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2020-12-01?refcd=1022309Get More Episode Resources: https://focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/keys-for-compromising-well/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey