Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

When you got married, you promised to stay with your mate, even if you didn't have much money. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about how they weren't financially stable during their first years of marriage. Plus, John Fuller asks Erin Smalley about some first steps you can take with your spouse to be financially confident.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call...

There are moments between raising kids and other responsibilities where you get overwhelmed. How do you find relief? John and Greg share about situations where they gave their wives a chance to relax, by helping them get things done. Also, Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis about a time Dave let Ashley take a break from the busy task of of being a mom.   Find us online at focusonthefa...

In the Christian community, we tend to say things like, "Jesus is enough." But what does that phrase mean practically, and how it can impact your marriage? John asks Erin that question, and you'll hear Jim Daly speak with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how their relationship got better as they learned to put God first.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FA...

When you've blown it in your marriage, one of the best gifts your spouse can give you is grace. Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads about how having a grace-mindset has transformed their marriage. Then, John asks Greg about how putting your hope in God's grace can be a motivator to serve your spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. &nbs...

One of the best ways to defeat porn addiction is to get help from a supportive community. Greg Smalley shares with John and Erin how he found healing through support from other men. Also, Jim Daly asks Mark and Rosie Makinney what healthy community looks like for a marriage that's been harmed by porn addiction.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. &...

If it's discovered your spouse is looking at pornography, it can do serious damage to your marriage. Mark and Rosie Makinney talk with Jim Daly about how a wife can respond well, if she learns her husband is struggling with porn. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some ways to encourage a friend whose spouse has a porn problem.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or cal...

Whether you prefer to spend or save, it's important for you and your spouse to work together in how you manage finances. John asks Greg and Erin if they're more of the spender of saver type. You'll then hear Jim Daly speak with Taylor and Megan Kovar about why money isn't the answer to everything in life.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.  ...

Do you prefer to spend money or save it? In many marriages, it's usually the case where one spouse is the saver while the other likes to spend. Jim Daly talks to financial experts, Taylor and Megan Kovar, on something they call the five money personalities. Also, if you have different money habits from your spouse, John Fuller and Erin Smalley will encourage you to work through those.   Find...

Many marriages go through a season where you feel distant. Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis how couples can start to feel more connected again in their relationship. Plus, John asks Erin about ways spouses can show each other grace, when they feel distant during busy seasons of raising children together.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. &nbs...

When you and your mate misunderstand each other, it's easy to feel hurt. Dave and Ashley Willis join Jim Daly to discuss something they call, "emotional sunburns." They'll even address a common mistake wives make in how they communicate. Also, Greg Smalley talks about communication errors husbands tend to make, and how to overcome them.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast...

When your marriage isn't what you'd hoped for, it's easy to say, "Will my spouse ever change?" Erin Smalley offers hope to those who feel like things won't get better. Plus, Brad Rhoads shares with Jim Daly about the moment God convicted him over the way he'd been treating his wife Marilyn.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the boo...

When you're a newlywed, it's common to make mistakes, as you're learning how to be married. Brad and Marilyn Rhoads share with Jim Daly about bad decisions they made as a young couple, and what they learned from that time. Then, Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about why we need God's grace when we mess up.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY....

Porn by nature is a very isolating addiction. If you or someone you're close to is struggling with it, we want to encourage you to bring it into the light. Greg shares with John and Erin about the shame he battled over a secret porn problem. Then, Mark and Rosie Makinney bring up why it's critical for people to be honest about their struggles, if they want true freedom.   Find us online at fo...

A porn addiction can do serious damage to a marriage. Once it's uncovered, how does a couple find healing? Jim Daly interviews Mark and Rosie Makinney about some of the steps they took after learning Mark was addicted to porn. Plus, John Fuller and Erin Smalley offer hope to couples who find out one or both spouses have a problem with pornography.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marr...

Finances tend to be one of the biggest areas of conflict for marriages. The Smalley's and John Fuller open up about how they've overcome arguments around money in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Megan and Taylor Kovar about how couples can adopt some healthy perspectives on money.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the T...

As time goes on, it's good to look back and see how you've matured. Hopefully, that maturity translates into the ways you manage money. John asks the Smalley's about how they've learned to get better at handling finances in their marriage. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Taylor and Megan Kovar about how they dealt with financial struggles in the early years of their relationship.   Find us online...

Success is a by-product of good preparation. That principle also applies for good counseling before marriage. Dave and Ashley Willis talk with Jim Daly about how they learned a lot about themselves through pre-marital counseling. Plus, Erin Smalley chats with John and Greg about how a couple, who's going through pre-marital counseling, can be confident that they're ready for marriage.   Find us on...

How often did you think about your spouse when you were falling in love? Jim Daly talks with popular podcasters, Dave and Ashley Willis, about the infatuation stage of a relationship. Then, John speaks to the Smalley's about leaving infatuation and getting to a place of healthy vulnerability in your marriage.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receiv...

When someone is wanting to get married, what character attributes should you look for in a potential spouse? Tovares and Safa Grey talk with Jim Daly about why it's critical to find someone who helps you grow spiritually. Plus, Erin Smalley shares about how to handle a situation where your parents don't approve of a dating relationship.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or c...

Marriage is a wonderful gift to pursue, yet many singles today are asking, "Will marriage actually work for me?" John and Erin share about common fears young people have about getting married today. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, about important character qualities to look for in a potential spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcas...

An addiction to porn creates a cycle of shame. Mark Makinney shares with Jim Daly about how he struggled with porn for decades. His wife Rosie then brings up an ultimatum she gave Mark that inspired him to quit pornography. Also, John and the Smalley's will share why wives don't need to blame themselves if their husband is struggling with lust   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodca...

Porn addiction is hurting millions of people across the globe. If you're struggling with it today, we want to help you get on the road to recovery. Jim Daly chats with Mark and Rosie Makinney about how porn negatively impacted their marriage. Then, John and the Smalley's provide some first steps couples can take to eliminate pornography from their home.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/mar...

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.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the Greater Joy T...

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...

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...