The word tells you to focus on loving yourself, but God calls us to sacrifice for one another. Dr. David Gudgel and Jim Daly talk about two types of love that can bless your marriage unconditional (agape) and friendship (phileo). You'll also hear John and the Smalley's explain how husbands can love their wives by making emotional connections. 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 Sacrificial, Agape Love in Marriage Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Support This Show! If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
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A Balance of Light-Hearted and Serious
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Sep 26 08:30:08 2024 - 2Healthy marriages need serious conversations, but also laughter and fun too. Greg shares with John about how he and Erin have learned to have fun together, even with a very demanding schedule. Plus, Ron and Jan Welch talk with Jim Daly abou...Make Time for One Another
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Sep 24 05:30:08 2024 - 7When life is crowded with kids, activities, and errands to run, it's easy to make your marriage less of a priority. Jim Daly joins Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan to encourage you to keep your marriage a priority, even when life is busy. Als...Make Laughter a Goal for Your Marriage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Sep 19 02:30:12 2024 - 8Laughing together is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to enjoy your marriage. John asks the Smalley's how laughter has played a part in making their relationship better. You'll then hear from Jim Daly and Ted Cunningham about how...“My Spouse Isn’t Changing! What Should I Do?â€
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Sep 18 02:30:08 2024 - 7Fixating solely on things you want your spouse to change isn't good for your marriage. Jim Daly speaks with Toni Nieuwhof about the dangers of focusing too much on your spouse's problems. Plus, John and Erin share how owning your faults can...Sacrificial Love and Emotional Connection
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Sep 12 05:30:06 2024 - 10The word tells you to focus on loving yourself, but God calls us to sacrifice for one another. Dr. David Gudgel and Jim Daly talk about two types of love that can bless your marriage unconditional (agape) and friendship (phileo). You'll als...Biblical vs. Worldly Definitions of Love
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Sep 10 05:30:09 2024 - 9How would you define the word "love?" The Bible has a lot to say about it, and how to sacrifice for your spouse. Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel explain the biblical definitions of love, and how they can positively impact your marriage. Plus,...We All Bring Some Baggage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Sep 5 02:30:09 2024 - 10Every person who's been married for a while will tell you there are moments your spouse does something you didn't expect. Tovares and Safa Grey share how they've learned that relationships are more complicated than we anticipate. Also, Greg...What Defines Your Relationship?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Sep 4 02:30:09 2024 - 13Dating methods have changed, but the principles that make for a great marriage still stand. Erin Smalley discusses how dating is different since she and Greg were in the dating scene. Then, Jim Daly talks with social media influencers, Tova...What is Real Repentance in Marriage?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Aug 30 05:30:07 2024 - 10Repentance is sometimes the key you need to take your marriage to the next level. Greg Smalley defines what true repentance is. Then, Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch about a time he realized he needed to change the way he was treating his...Commitment and Becoming Better
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Aug 27 02:30:10 2024 - 14There will come a moment where the commitment you've made to each other will be tested. Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan discuss how they've gotten stronger, even through some very challenging moments. You'll also hear Erin Smalley explain wh...Forgiveness and Justice for a Struggling Marriage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Aug 22 08:30:10 2024 - 12How do you forgive your mate, when it seems like your marriage is filled with hurt? Jim Daly speaks with Toni and Carey Nieuwhof, who faced many difficulties in their relationship, about forgiveness and restoration. Plus, John and Greg talk...Persevering Through the Almost Giving Up Season
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Aug 20 08:30:08 2024 - 15Many struggling couples are asking, "Can our relationship survive?" Carey Nieuwhof joins Jim Daly to share about how he's seen divorce negatively impact people. You'll then hear John ask Greg and Erin Smalley about how they persevered throu...Follow the Truth, Not Your Feelings
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Aug 15 08:30:10 2024 - 11"Follow your heart," is promoted advice throughout our culture. Yet, John and Greg explain why it's a bad marriage strategy. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. David Gudgel share how your feelings are not the best indicators of what's right and wrong. ...Reset Your Mindset About Your Mate
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Aug 13 08:30:08 2024 - 12Have you ever been listening to a sermon, or a lecture and thought, "my spouse should hear this?" Many of us have. John Fuller and Erin Smalley share why fixating on your spouse's issues can lead to other problems. Then, you'll hear Jim Dal...Doing Marriage God’s Way, Not Yours
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Fri Aug 9 02:30:09 2024 - 11Marriage is designed by God to help you become a better person. Matt and Lisa Jacobson share with Jim Daly about how doing marriage God's way requires maturity. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's discuss why it matters for you keep you...Can People See Your Love for Each Other?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Aug 7 02:30:11 2024 - 14Do you remember what first attracted you to your spouse? John and Greg share what drew them to their wives. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about how they've learned to still be romantic to each other in public. Then, Erin...Failure is Part of the Process
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Aug 1 02:30:11 2024 - 23In marriage, we all make many mistakes. A key to success is to keep trying. Ron and Jan Welch talk to Jim Daly about how failure doesn't have to be the end of your marriage. Then, John and the Smalley's address how to tell if a couple is tr...Your Conflict Style in Marriage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Jul 30 02:30:09 2024 - 23How you and your spouse handle conflict is one of the best indicators of whether your relationship will thrive or not. John talks with Greg and Erin about ways they manage conflict in their relationship. Plus, Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan...From a Divorce Attorney’s Perspective
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jul 25 02:30:09 2024 - 23The pain of divorce is regarded as one of the hardest things a person can face. Carey and Toni Nieuwhof join Jim Daly to share about ways they've seen divorce negatively impact others. Also, John, Greg and Erin offer hope to couples who've ...When Childhood Wounds Reappear in Your Marriage
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Jul 23 05:30:08 2024 - 28Sometimes, when spouses lash out at each other, it's actually rooted in childhood wounds. Toni Nieuwhof nearly lost her marriage with her husband Carey, and she talks with Jim Daly about how wounds from growing up negatively impacted her ma...Holding Your Tongue, and Small Celebrations
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jul 18 05:30:07 2024 - 14It's easy to say something you regret when you're exhausted. Jim Daly and Ted Lowe share how to respond when you feel triggered. Plus, Greg, Erin, and John address how celebrating small wins in your relationship can reframe your perspective...Healthy Self-Talk and Reassurance
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Tue Jul 16 05:30:06 2024 - 18When you face something difficult in your marriage, how can you remind yourself of the truth? Ted Lowe shares a helpful phrase he and his wife use to remind themselves to persevere. Then, Greg and Erin talk with John on what helps them make...I’m So Offended! Now What?
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jul 11 05:30:05 2024 - 10You didn't mean anything by what you said, but your mate seems offended. Sound familiar? Greg tells John about a time he unintentionally said something offensive to his wife Erin. Then, you'll hear Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk about how they...We All Want to Be Listened To
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Wed Jul 10 02:30:08 2024 - 21When your mate shares something vulnerable, many times, he or she just wants a listening ear. Matt and Lisa Jacobson join Jim Daly to share how wives need to listen to their husbands. Plus, John and the Smalley's explain why husbands need t...Even if You Didn’t Start Well
Focus on Marriage Podcast - Thu Jul 4 02:30:07 2024 - 12When 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...
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