Stop and Savor the Moment
November 14, 2024
When was the last time you paused, and thanked God for the spouse you have? Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham encourage couples to stop and savor the moments with your family, even if they're stressful. Also, John and the Smalley's discuss why slowing down can help you enjoy your marriage.
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Have you ever been so stressed out, that you said something to your spouse you regretted? Greg tells Erin and John about a time he got overly stressed, and what he learned from it. Plus, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham address how stress is actually rooted in our disappointed expectations. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Counseling Consultation and Referrals Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
November 12, 2024
Did you and your spouse experience love at first sight, or were you friends for years before falling in love? Your story matters to God and to each other. Ashley and Dave Willis tell Jim Daly about how they met in college. Also, John and Erin will encourage couples to remember their love story. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the 7 Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Reaching Out to Reconnect with Your Spouse Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
November 7, 2024
When it comes to sex in marriage, it's important to show your spouse grace. Jim Daly talks to David Gudgel about he and his wife worked through a misunderstanding regarding physical intimacy. Also, John and the Smalley's address that many couples struggle with sex, and why prioritizing friendship helps with physical intimacy. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Romance and Intimacy Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
November 5, 2024
When a couple is dating, it's important to protect your relationship from sexual temptation. Jim Daly talks with Safa and Tovares Grey about why, "how far is too far?" is the wrong question. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about the need to have sexual integrity in a dating relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 31, 2024
In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone's character. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Godly Dating 101 for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime A Fresh Look at Dating (Part 1 of 2) Busting 10 Christian Dating Myths Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 29, 2024
With the internet, smartphones and constant media, our culture is saturated with pornography. Erin Smalley explains how she's seen an increase in porn struggles in her counseling clients. Also, Mark and Rosie Makinney share with Jim Daly how pervasive the problem is. Then, Greg and John talk about the need to confess if you're struggling with it. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 24, 2024
Many people, even within the church, are struggling with pornography. How do you get free from it? Jim Daly speaks with Mark Makinney, who struggled with pornography for years, on why it's so dangerous and addictive. Also, John and the Smalley's will explain why not dealing with a porn problem can be catastrophic to your marriage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Fight for Love for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department No Porn Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 22, 2024
Seeing your kids get married is one of the most emotional journeys. John talks with Greg and Erin about what those experiences have been like for them, and things they learned in the process. Plus, Ted Cunningham describes things he learned on the journey of giving his daughter away to his now son-in-law. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Blessing Your Child's Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 17, 2024
How do you avoid growing apart when life is so busy? Erin and John bring up how praying together can help a couple's relationship. Then, Jim Daly and Pastor Ted Cunningham share about the significance of prayer and how husbands can keep the communication strong with their wives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Greater Joy TWOgether for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
October 15, 2024
Friendship and physical intimacy both play a role in creating a rich marriage. Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel share how you can cultivate both things in your marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to couples who feel ashamed about past sexual sin. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Enjoy Your Marriage More for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Romance and Intimacy Contact our Counseling Department Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Jim Daly is President of Focus on the Family. His personal story from orphan to head of an international Christian organization dedicated to helping families thrive demonstrates — as he says — "that no matter how torn up the road has already been, or how pothole-infested it may look ahead, nothing — nothing — is impossible for God."
Daly is author of two books, Finding Home and Stronger. He is also a regular panelist for The Washington Post/Newsweekblog “On Faith.”
Keep up with Daly at www.JimDalyBlog.com.
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