Source: Focus on Marriage Podcast
Pornography Hurts True Intimacy
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Mar 28 02:30:06 2024 - 1Sadly, many marriages today have at least one spouse who's struggling with pornography. Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about the great damage porn can do to a marriage. Then, John and Greg discuss some practica...
When Spouses Have Differing Sexual Desires
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Mar 27 02:30:05 2024 - 2Sex is a wonderful gift for marriage, and yet, it can also be complicated. John and Greg address how physical intimacy is a top issue many couples fight over. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about...
Remembering the Story of How You Met
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Mar 21 02:30:05 2024 - 3It's wonderful to reflect on how you and your spouse fell in love. John asks the Smalley's to share their fun love story. Then, you'll hear Jim Daly talk to Matt and Lisa Jacobson about how their first meeting didn't go so well, and why God...
Marriage and Children with Special Needs
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Mar 19 02:30:07 2024 - 2For couples that have a child with special needs, the challenges are very real. John, Erin and Greg address what it's been like for each of their marriages to raise a child who has special needs. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Lisa Jacobson abou...
Repeat Back Your Spouse’s Interests
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Mar 15 02:30:07 2024 - 3Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1 800 A FAMILY Receive the book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Learn ...
Communication Mistakes Spouses Make
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Mar 12 02:30:05 2024 - 3How do you and your spouse work through your different communication styles? Jim Daly is joined by marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel, and they'll share common mistakes men and women make in communicating. Plus, John and the Smalley's gi...
Getting on the Same Page Financially
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Mar 8 02:30:06 2024 - 4The discussions you have about money early in your marriage help set the tone for your financial habits as a couple. Jim Daly speaks with Linda and Bob Lotich about some of the conversations they had about money when they were a young coupl...
Being Honest About Your Financial History
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Mar 6 02:30:06 2024 - 3What were some of your financial habits going into marriage? Jim Daly talks to Bob and Linda Lotich, who get very honest about how they handled money before walking the aisle. Also, John, Greg and Erin bring up why it's important for you an...
How Often Should We be Intimate?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Mar 1 02:30:06 2024 - 2It's common for married couples to ask, "how often should we be physically intimate?" While there's no rule, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn on why many couples struggle to agree on frequency. You'll also hear Joh...
Three Types of Sexual Desire
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Feb 28 02:30:07 2024 - 5How do you deal with a situation where you and your spouse have differing desires regarding sex? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about three kinds of sexual desire that most couples deal with. Also, John and the ...
When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Feb 23 02:30:07 2024 - 3Undealt with pain from your childhood can sometimes come up unexpectedly in the ways you treat your spouse. John, Erin and Greg will encourage you to deal with wounds from your childhood. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Lisa Jacobson an...
Connecting Well in the Evening
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Feb 21 02:30:06 2024 - 1When you've had a long day, it's easy to pull out your phone and not talk with your spouse. John and Greg emphasize why it's important to be disciplined with your screen time in marriage. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Lisa Jacobson about how s...
Respecting Your Spouse’s Brain Wiring
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Feb 15 02:30:05 2024 - 10One of the biggest factors in how husbands and wives communicate is the unique ways each of your brains are wired. Bill and Pam Farrel join Jim Daly to address the different ways God designed men and women's brains. Plus, John, Greg and Eri...
The Ways Men and Women Process Information
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Feb 14 02:30:05 2024 - 3Do you ever get frustrated by the different ways and your spouse communicate? Jim Daly talks with marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel about the differences in how men and women talk. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's share why it's ...
Don’t Hide from the Pain
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Feb 9 02:30:06 2024 - 3How do you handle painful memories? While it's not fun to think about them, we encourage you to not hide from them either. Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal encourage blended families to work through painful situations from the past. Plus, John and...
The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Feb 7 02:30:28 2024 - 1Sadness and pain happen in every family. How do you pick up the pieces, even when you can't shake painful memories? Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal address some of the ways sadness and grief impact blended families. Also, John and the Smalley's e...
If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Feb 2 02:30:07 2024 - 2Have you tried to be encouraging to your spouse, but he or she wasn't receptive to it? Jim Daly talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about some healthy perspectives on if your spouse isn't receiving your kind words. Plus, John a...
Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jan 31 02:30:09 2024 - 1Being affirmed by your spouse is great, but do you need it to survive? John, Erin and Greg explain why affirming your spouse is healthy, and discuss the difference between a need and a strong desire. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Dr. M...
Maintaining Joy When Your Plate is Full
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Jan 26 02:30:07 2024 - 2What your marriage is in a busy season, how can you make time for fun and laughter? Jim Daly speaks to Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about how they've learned to be joyful during busy seasons. John also talks with Greg and Erin abo...
When Your Husband Doesn’t Initiate Romance
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jan 24 02:30:07 2024 - 2What can you do if you desire romance, but your spouse isn't the romantic type? Jim Daly talks with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about a concept they call, "biblical flirtation." Plus, John and the Smalley's share about why it's g...
Openness That Leads to Healing
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Jan 19 02:30:07 2024 - 2Pretending like you've got it all together is not good for your your marriage. John and Greg address why it's not okay to act like your relationship is perfect, especially when there are issues going on. Also, Jim Daly talks with Pastor Ric...
A Wedding for Blended Couples
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jan 17 02:30:06 2024 - 3For couples facing remarriage, what's the way to do a wedding right? John and the Smalley's share how they've seen God restore people, even after an unwanted divorce. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal talk about ways kids can be involved in a...
When You and Your Spouse Don’t Agree on Discipline
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Jan 12 02:30:06 2024 - 4How do you and your spouse find agreement on ways to discipline your kids? John, Erin and Greg address how this is a common tension point for couples, and why having kids can help you be a better spouse. Also, Dr. Ron Deal and Jim Daly disc...
Blended Couples and Their Finances
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Jan 9 02:30:06 2024 - 6Money is one of the top areas of conflict for married couples. If you're facing financial problems, John, Erin and Greg will explain why you can still have hope. They'll also address whether or not a prenuptial agreement is a good idea. Plu...
Focusing on the Best for a Better Sex Life
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Jan 5 02:30:05 2024 - 5You long to feel emotionally safe in marriage. When you feel that safety, it can positively impact your sexual relationship. Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma talk with Jim Daly about the need to focus on good things in your marriage,...