Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast
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.
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Nov 5, 2019 • 11min
Drawing Closer to God and Each Other, Part 5
Your spouse may be amazing, but he or she still falls short from time to time. John, Greg and Erin share some practical ways to encourage your spouse, even when he or she disappoints you. Receive the book A Lifelong Love with your gift of any amount!
Oct 31, 2019 • 14min
Taking Courageous Steps to Save Your Marriage, Part 9
Your marriage is never beyond the reach of God's grace, even when it feels like it's falling apart. Greg tells John the story of how God saved his and Erin's marriage from a tough season. Receive Ann White's book Courage for Life with your gift of any amount!
Oct 29, 2019 • 9min
Making Your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage, Part 5
The newlywed years are filled with transitions, but having a mentor couple with experience can help you navigate through them. Greg and John share some of their favorite marriage advice for young couples. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!
Oct 24, 2019 • 11min
Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 4
Your marriage will encounter a difficult season, but how you work through it will determine the strength of your relationship. John and Greg explain how you can encourage your spouse, even when it feels like the love has grown cold. Receive Dr. Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!
Oct 22, 2019 • 12min
Saving Your Marriage from Divorce, Part 3
Every marriage problem can be traced back to one word: selfishness. If not dealt with properly, your relationship will crumble. Greg and John talk about how you can let go of selfishness and give ideas for being a blessing to your spouse. Receive Dr. David Clarke's book I Don't Want a Divorce with your gift of any amount!
Oct 17, 2019 • 10min
Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 5
A small misunderstanding can trigger a big argument with your spouse. However, conflict can actually be good for your relationship, if you learn to handle it well. John and Greg share how they've learned to deal with conflict in their own marriages. Receive the DeArmond's book Don't go to Bed Angry with your gift of any amount!
Oct 15, 2019 • 9min
Engaging Conflict in a Productive Way, Part 4
A small misunderstanding can trigger a big argument with your spouse. However, conflict can actually be good for your relationship, if you learn to handle it well. John and Greg share how they've learned to deal with conflict in their own marriages. Receive the DeArmond's book Don't go to Bed Angry with your gift of any amount!
Oct 10, 2019 • 12min
Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 6
Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage. Receive Gary Chapman's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!
Oct 8, 2019 • 12min
Navigating the Common Challenges of Marriage, Part 5
Even though you love your spouse, he or she can still get on your last nerve sometimes. The key is knowing how to respond with grace when your spouse bugs you, instead of lashing out in anger. Greg and John share how to look past the little annoyances, so you can build a healthy marriage. Receive Gary Chapman's book Happily Ever After with your gift of any amount!
Oct 3, 2019 • 9min
Making Your Kitchen the Heart of Your New Marriage, Part 4
Seeing your son or daughter get married can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But, it's sure to affect your marriage as well. John and Greg share how you can be a blessing to a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Receive Laura Schupp's book Our Newlywed Kitchen with your gift of any amount!
