Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

False assumptions about your spouse are toxic. If left undealt with, they can lead to mistrust. Erin and John offer hope to couples struggling with resentment and false assumptions. Featuring Pastor Levi Lusko, Jennie Lusko, and Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-07-06?refcd=1111507Get more resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/getting-rid-of-unhealthy-assumptions/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

John, Greg and Erin discuss how saying "No" to lesser important things can benefit your marriage, and leave room for more important things. Featuring Pastor Levi Lusko, Jennie Lusko and Mrs. Jean Daly. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-07-06?refcd=1111507Get more resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/saying-no-to-lesser-important-things/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

It's easy to think that your marriage needs a big breakthrough when you want to reconnect with each other. But, that's not always the case. John, Greg and Erin discuss the importance of how small actions can go a long way in your relationship. Featuring Matt and Lisa Jacobson.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the "100 Ways to Love" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-07-01?refcd=1111304Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/small-steps-big-results/If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

John, Greg and Erin discuss how to best reconnect with your spouse when you feel distant in your relationship. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Mrs. Jean Daly.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "The Intimate Connection" with your donation of any amount: https://secure.anedot.com/focus-on-the-family/don-fofm-podcast-2021-03-09?source_code=1108105&donation_pledge_code=FRIENDSFAMGet more resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/when-the-distance-feels-too-big/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

In a marriage, one spouse tends to save money while the other prefers to spend it. When that's the case, how can you work together? John, Greg and Erin offer some ideas for how to get on the same page financially in your relationship.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "Thriving in Money" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-06-22?refcd=1103302Get more resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/working-through-different-financial-priorities/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Financial stress is one of the most common reasons for conflict in marriages today. But, it's also something that many couples are uncomfortable talking about. John chats with Greg and Erin about how they've overcome financial challenges in their relationship. Featuring guests Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast, or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "Thriving in Love & Money" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-06-22?refcd=1103302Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/why-you-must-talk-about-money/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/

Have you ever believed something untrue about your spouse? It's an uncomfortable question, but believing lies will always prevent your heart from being open to your mate. John talks with Erin and Greg about how they've learned to let go of lies in their relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-04-20?refcd=1101002Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/lies-that-will-close-your-heart/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Your spouse might be amazing, but he or she cannot meet every expectation you have. In some way, he or she will fall short. John, Greg and Erin discuss how to let go of bad expectations in your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "9 Lies That Will Destroy Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-04-20?refcd=1101002Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/what-your-spouse-is-not/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

A lack of communication can open the door to all kinds of unhealthy assumptions about your spouse. John, Greg, and Erin give some ideas for how to deal with negative assumptions in your relationship, and explain why reading the Bible can help you become a better spouse. Featuring Dr. Ron and Mrs. Jan Welch.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get the book "10 Choices Successful Couples Make" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-04-15?refcd=1099902Get more resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/the-danger-of-assumptions/#featured-resource-ctaIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: http://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey

Just like a professional sport needs rules to be played well, your marriage needs boundaries for effective communication. John talks with the Smalleys about rules they have in their own marriage for communicating with each other.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.Get Dr. Ron Welch's book "10 Choices Successful Couples Make" with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-04-15?refcd=1099902Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-marriage-podcast/rules-for-marriage-communication/#featured-resource-CTAIf you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback: https://focusonthefamily.com/podcastsurvey/