Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Having a great relationship requires focusing on the best aspects of your spouse. John and the Smalley's discuss what can happen if you focus on the positive or negative things about your mate. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on why it's effective to be thankful for the good things in your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Believing the Best About Your Spouse   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Physical intimacy is a great gift for your marriage, and needs to be seen as one. Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on some of the barriers that keep couples from enjoying sex in marriage. You'll also hear John Fuller and Erin Smalley talk about how physical intimacy isn't perfect for married couples.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Sex is a Creative Process   Counseling Department   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When facing a big decision, it's critical for you and your spouse to work out an agreement. But how do you get there? Greg and Erin Smalley chat with John Fuller about a time they've had to make a big transition in their relationship. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Bill and Pam Farrel on when they had to trust God with one of Pam's career dreams.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the Marriage Meet Up Bundle" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   What Does God Want You to Accomplish as Husband and Wife?   Difficult Decisions May Leave You at an Impasse   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Having a great marriage is about more than doing what's right. It also involves communicating to your mate, "I'm thinking about you!" John Fuller chats with Erin Smalley on the topic of not making your communication all about business items. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Bill and Pam Farrel, who address some things that've made their communication effective.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the Marriage Meet Up Bundle" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   What Does God Want You to Accomplish as Husband and Wife?   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Even if a couple faces a trying season, it's amazing to see spouses who are committed to each other. John Fuller talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about the power of commitment during hard seasons, and Jim Daly speaks with Gary Thomas about a couple he's seen walk through serious health struggles.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Counseling Services   Don’t Let the Storms of Life Wash Your Marriage Away   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When your marriage faces a storm, it can either make your relationship stronger or hurt it. Jim Daly talks with author and pastor Gary Thomas about lessons couples can learn from storms, plus John Fuller and Greg Smalley address how a storm doesn't have to completely ruin your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Making Your Marriage a Fortress" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Counseling Services   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Trying new things can be a wonderful way to add adventure to your marriage. Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about some adventures they've had. Plus, John Fuller speaks with the Smalley's about which one of them is more adventures, and communicating with your spouse about trying something new.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages   How to Create Adventure Out of the Ordinary in Your Marriage   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Truly loving your spouse will result in showing loving actions. John and Greg discuss how husbands can do things to help their wives, and Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about how men can give their wives a night off from watching the kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "The Rhythm of Us" for your donation of any amount!   The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?   Protect Yourself from Marriage Burnout   Healthy Individuals Create Healthy Marriages   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sadly, many people walk into marriage with trauma in their past. John and Erin provide some hope to those who've faced trauma, and Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on how to help your mate emotionally heal from past abuse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.   Counseling Services   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

In many marriages, one or both spouses admit to not feeling fulfilled sexually. John and Erin offer some advice for husbands on how to pursue their wives emotionally, and Jim Daly talks with Dr. Juli Slattery on how wives can enjoy physical intimacy.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY   Receive the "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount!   Conversation Starters for Date Nights   Counseling Services   Listen Anytime   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.