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  • 3 Tips for Better Conversations with Your Spouse
    2026/09/01

    What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    Marriage Meet Ups (Bundle)
    Focus on Marriage Assessment
    Strengthen Your Marriage With a Meet Up
    Improve Your Marriage by Asking the Right Questions
    Wife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors

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    14 分
  • Facing Past Trauma
    2026/08/27

    Many times, when people make poor choices, it might be rooted in some unresolved past trauma. Justin and Trisha Davis talk with Jim Daly about learning to forgive some of the bad decisions their parents made. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to be honest if you've made a bad choice and seek appropriate help. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    One Choice Away from Change
    Hope Restored
    Identifying Harmful Patterns To Heal Your Marriage I-II (Digital Download)
    Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
    Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

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    12 分
  • Finding Stability in a Tough Season
    2026/08/25

    How do you get along with your mate when circumstances are tough? Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a number of challenges, and they speak with Jim Daly on some things they've learned. Then, Greg and Erin discuss what it means for a couple to give their struggles to the Lord. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    Together Through the Storms
    Focus on Marriage Assessment
    Staying Married Through the Storms of Life (Digital Download)
    Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster
    Speak to Counselor

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    13 分
  • Your Spouse Isn’t a Mind-Reader
    2026/08/20

    It's best to listen to your spouse instead of assuming you already know what he or she thinks. Dr. Randy Schroeder speaks with Jim Daly about the need to tell your spouse what you're actually thinking. You'll also hear Greg and Erin discuss how you can better communicate with your mate if you've had trouble doing so. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    Simple Habits for Marital Happiness
    Focus on Marriage Assessment
    Forming New Habits for Your Marriage (Digital Download)
    Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
    Misreading Your Spouse

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    9 分
  • Indicators for Blended Family Success
    2026/08/18

    Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    The Smart Stepfamily Marriage
    Focus on Marriage Assessment
    Improving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Digital)
    Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster
    Counseling Consultation and Referrals

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    11 分
  • Midlife Doesn’t Have to be a Crisis
    2026/08/13

    What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    The 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can Make
    Focus on Marriage Assessment
    Navigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage I-II (Digital)
    Marriage Champions
    Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

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    14 分
  • When an Unfaithful Spouse Confesses
    2026/08/11

    If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    Sex on the First Date
    Hope Restored
    How One Couple Overcame Infidelity And Broke Generational Cycles I-II (Digital Download)
    Speak to a counselor
    Marriage First Aid Kit

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    14 分
  • Learning to See the Positive
    2026/08/06

    If your mate is getting on your nerves, it's good to pause and focus on their best qualities. Ted Lowe joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework on seeing the best in each other. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about how you need to have honest and constructive conversations, even if your mate is bugging you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
    Us in Mind
    Focus on Marriage Assessment
    Changing Your Mindset in Marriage (Digital Download)
    Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster
    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast

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    15 分