When a couple is dating, it's common for people to say things like, "Don't move too fast?" But what if you and your spouse didn't get off to the best start? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ron and Jan Welch about how they dealt with a poor beginning. Plus, John and the Smalley's will provide hope to couples who didn't start well. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1 800 A FAMILY. Receive the book 10 Choices for a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Listen Anytime Contact our Counseling Department Making Right Choices in Marriage If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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Even if You Didn’t Start Well
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jul 4 02:30:07 2024 - 1When a couple is dating, it's common for people to say things like, "Don't move too fast?" But what if you and your spouse didn't get off to the best start? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ron and Jan Welch about how they dealt with a poor beginni...It’s About Us, Not Me
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Jul 2 02:30:09 2024 - 1How do you stay on the same team, even when you are upset at each other? Erin and John discuss some of the underlying reasons why spouses can be competitive against one another. Also, Bill and Pam Farrel speak with Jim Daly about a time the...A Divorce Isn’t What I Want
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jun 27 02:30:09 2024 - 2Have you ever felt like giving up on your marriage? You are not the only one. Carey and Toni Nieuwhof share with Jim Daly about the night they hit rock bottom in their marriage. Also, Erin Smalley talks with John and Greg about why some cou...When Things are Bad at Home
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jun 26 02:30:12 2024 - 2It may seem to others like you have it all together, but inside, you know your marriage is struggling. Carey and Toni Nieuwhof join Jim Daly to share how they reached a crisis in their marriage, even though they were leading a growing churc...Why Negative Thoughts About Yourself Hurt Your Marriage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Sat Jun 22 02:30:09 2024 - 3How you talk to yourself is a good indicator of the ways you'll treat others. John and Erin bring up how negative mindsets toward yourself can hurt your other relationships. Then, Ted Lowe and Jim Daly speak about overcoming self doubt in y...Trading in the Negative for the Positive
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jun 19 02:30:07 2024 - 10Are your thoughts about your spouse mostly positive or negative? Jim Daly and Ted Lowe give you a filter from the book of Philippians to help you choose positive thoughts about your spouse. Also, John and the Smalley's share how thinking go...Working Through Conflict and Misunderstandings
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jun 13 02:30:08 2024 - 18Every marriage faces conflict, but the key is learning to fight well. Erin shares with John and Greg on how to recognize if you're fighting well or poorly in your marriage. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Lisa and Matt Jacobson about a conflict t...When Your Marriage Faces Spiritual Warfare
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jun 12 02:30:09 2024 - 26We have an enemy, Satan, who hates God's design for marriage. Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about how to recognize when your marriage may be facing a spiritual attack. Then, Matt and Lisa Jacobson speak with Jim Daly about why we ne...Seeking to Serve and Honor
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Jun 7 02:30:12 2024 - 10True love seeks to serve rather than to get all the time. To help you do that, Bill and Pam Farrel discuss how they've learned to serve each other by working better together. Also, John and Erin share how a husband can encourage his wife to...The Ways You Handle Stress
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jun 5 02:30:09 2024 - 10Every marriage faces stressful moments. The key is how you manage them when they come. Bill and Pam Farrel join Jim Daly to address the different ways men and women handle stress in marriage. Plus, John and the Smalley's offer ideas for how...Your Spouse Wants Out. Now What?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri May 31 02:30:08 2024 - 9What can you do when your spouse says, "I want out of this marriage?" Greg tells John the story of how he and Erin reached a difficult time in their marriage. Also Toni and Carey Nieuwhof talk with Jim Daly about how they went to counseling...They Almost Didn’t Make It!
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed May 29 02:30:06 2024 - 7When a couple reaches a desperate place, they start asking questions like, "Can our marriage survive?" Carey and Toni Nieuwhof join Jim Daly to tell their love story, and when they later reached a crisis in their relationship. Then, John an...Happy Couples Think Differently
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri May 24 02:30:05 2024 - 8Are your thoughts about your spouse positive or negative? Ted Lowe speaks with Jim Daly on why happy couples choose to see the best in their spouses. You'll then hear John and the Smalley's discuss how thinking the best about your mate can ...Resisting the Temptation of Pornography
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed May 22 02:30:06 2024 - 7How does a couple fight for purity when our culture is saturated with pornography? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about encouraging people to resist the temptation to look at pornography. Also, John and the Sma...Look to the Lord, Even When You’re Frustrated
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu May 16 02:30:08 2024 - 18How do you respond when your spouse does something that really frustrates you? Matt and Lisa Jacobson tell Jim Daly the story of their first serious argument in marriage, and how turning to the Lord helped cool their emotions. However, if i...Having Fellowship, Showing Respect
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue May 14 05:30:07 2024 - 11One of the best ways to improve your marriage is when you simply appreciate being together. Jim Daly asks Matt and Lisa Jacobson why it's good for your relationship to enjoy fellowshipping as a couple. They'll even discuss the need for resp...Because It’s Who We Want to Be
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri May 10 02:30:07 2024 - 10It's important to never take your spouse for granted. A great way to do that is to remember how you and your mate fell in love. John, and the Smalley's share why remembering your love story can help your marriage today. Then, Bill and Pam F...If Your Spouse Isn’t the Romantic Type
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue May 7 02:30:07 2024 - 13What do you find romantic? Jim Daly joins Bill and Pam Farrel to discuss how men and women desire romance differently. Also, John and the Smalley's encourage you to seek to romance your spouse over getting what you want every time. Â Find ...How a Couple Gave Away $1 Million
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri May 3 02:30:07 2024 - 15Small acts of generosity add up over time. Bob and Linda Lotich talk with Jim Daly about how God put it on their hearts to give away $1 million. Then, you'll hear from John Fuller and Greg Smalley who will encourage you and your mate to be ...Should You Tithe as a Couple?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Apr 30 02:30:07 2024 - 11Practicing generosity to your local church is a wonderful thing to do as a couple. John and Greg address how they've learned give regularly to their respective church congregations. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Bob and Linda Lotich on why God...If Your Spouse Has Experienced Sexual Abuse
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Apr 26 02:30:06 2024 - 21Past sexual abuse can be one of the most difficult things to discuss with your spouse. John, Erin and Greg provide hope to people who've been sexually abused. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Michael Sytsma about how you can be a source of heal...Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Apr 24 02:30:07 2024 - 11Unrealistic expectations going into marriage will lead to disappointment. That principle also applies to sex. John, Erin and Greg discuss how unhealthy expectations is something many couples struggle with. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk wit...Choosing to Be Thankful for Your Mate
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Apr 19 02:30:09 2024 - 21How do you remain thankful for your mate, even when you notice their flaws? John and the Smalley's share some ideas for seeing the best aspects of your spouse. Plus, Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk with Jim Daly about how God's love for us comp...Owning Your Faith, Even When Your Spouse Doesn’t Own Theirs
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Apr 16 02:30:08 2024 - 21What can you do when your spouse isn't showing the spiritual maturity you'd hoped for? Jim Daly talks with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about why it's best to focus on your own walk with God. Also, John asks Greg and Erin about how you can practi...The Different Ways Men and Women Are Romantic
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Apr 12 02:30:07 2024 - 18What do you find romantic? John, Erin, and Greg share examples of what's romantic to them. Plus, Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about simple, yet effective ways you can romance your spouse. Â Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/...
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