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Focus on Marriage Podcast

Focus on Marriage Podcast

If you?re married ? or soon to be ? you?ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God?s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.

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How Often Should We be Intimate?

It'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 John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to couples who are struggling to enjoy sex.

 

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The Best Ways to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Marriage

 

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2024-02-29
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Three Types of Sexual Desire

How 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 Smalley's discuss what couples can do if one or both spouses are resistant to sexual intimacy.

 

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The Best Ways to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Marriage

 

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2024-02-27
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When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage

Undealt 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 and Phylicia Masonheimer about the need for getting difficult things out in the open.

 

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Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage

 

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2024-02-22
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Connecting Well in the Evening

When 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 she learned to stop watching shows with her husband every evening. Also, Phylicia Masonheimer shares about a time that praying with her husband before bed helped her marriage.

 

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Three Ways to Nurture the Marriage You Want

 

Phubbing, Social Media and Your Marriage

 

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2024-02-20
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Respecting Your Spouse?s Brain Wiring

One 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 Erin share why your understanding what your mate needs can help you be a better communicator.

 

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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse

 

Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?

 

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2024-02-15
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The Ways Men and Women Process Information

Do 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 best to show appreciation to your mate, even in spite of your differences.

 

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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse

 

Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?

 

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2024-02-13
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Don?t Hide from the Pain

How 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 Smalley's encourage you to give yourself grace, even when you get something wrong today.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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2024-02-08
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The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families

Sadness 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 explain how practicing vulnerability can help heal past wounds.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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How Remarriage Affects Kids

 

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2024-02-06
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If Your Spouse Doesn?t Receive Positive Affirmations

Have 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 and the Smalley's discuss how positive affirmations can help a couple build trust and have more enjoyable intimacy.

 

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Honest Affirmation Can Make Your Marriage Great

 

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2024-02-01
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Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good

Being 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. Michael Sytsma on why feeling good about yourself is your decision, and should not be dependent on what your spouse says.

 

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Discovering Mutual Pleasure in Marriage

 

Honest Affirmation Can Make Your Marriage Great

 

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2024-01-30
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Maintaining Joy When Your Plate is Full

What 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 about how they maintain joy, even with a taxing schedule.

 

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A Laugh Between Us

 

What Is Intimacy?

 

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2024-01-25
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When Your Husband Doesn?t Initiate Romance

What 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 good for men to be romantic toward their wives.

 

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A Guy?s Guide to Romance

 

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2024-01-23
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Openness That Leads to Healing

Pretending 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 Rick Bulman about how he and his wife Tiffany don't hide from their broken past, and ways they've seen God heal their marriage.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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Recovering From an Affair

 

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2024-01-18
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A Wedding for Blended Couples

For 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 blended family wedding.

 

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How Remarriage Affects Kids

 

Remarriage Doesn?t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits

 

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2024-01-16
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When You and Your Spouse Don?t Agree on Discipline

How 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 discuss what healthy discipline can look like for blended families.

 

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Discipline Is Worth the Effort

 

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2024-01-11
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Blended Couples and Their Finances

Money 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. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal discuss how blended families can deal with financial issues.

 

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Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage

 

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2024-01-09
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Focusing on the Best for a Better Sex Life

You 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, even outside of the bedroom. Plus, John and the Smalley's talk about how you can help your mate overcome his or her insecurities.

 

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5 Things Experts Wish You Knew About Healthy Sex in Marriage

 

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2024-01-04
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Are We the Only Ones Struggling with Sex?

The truth is, many couples face challenges regarding physical intimacy. John, Greg, and Erin share why a satisfying sex life takes time and doesn't happen overnight. You'll also hear from Jim Daly, who talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about common misconceptions many couples have about sex.

 

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5 Things Experts Wish You Knew About Healthy Sex in Marriage

 

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2024-01-02
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Taking the Chance to Flirt

It can be easy to neglect romance when life gets busy. John talks with the Smalley's about how they've learned to be playful and flirtatious. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about a concept they call, "biblical flirtation," that you can apply to your relationship.

 

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Flirt Your Way to a Better Marriage

 

Conversation Starters for Date Nights

 

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2023-12-28
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Stop Criticizing and Start Planning

Have you ever been critical of your spouse and you didn't realize how your words hurt his or her feelings? Dr. Randy Schroeder talks to Jim Daly about how couples can recognize if they're criticizing their mate too much. Plus, John and the Smalley's address why planning things together, instead of complaining, can go a long way in your marriage.

 

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The Reactive Cycle

 

6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage

 

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2023-12-26
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Can God Heal the Betrayal?

Adultery does great damage to a marriage, and it's strongly warned about in the Bible. Pastor Rick and Tiffany Bulman discuss what happened after her affair with a friend came to light. Also, John and the Smalley's share about what you can do, if you're wondering if you'll ever trust your mate again.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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Recovering From an Affair

 

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2023-12-21
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Your Spouse Had an Affair, Now What?

Sadly, many marriages today are broken when one or both spouses have been unfaithful to the marriage vows. If you know someone in that scenario, there can be restoration. Pastor Rick and Tiffany Bulman tell about the moment where her affair came to light. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how they've seen God heal many couples through the Hope Restored program.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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Recovering From an Affair

 

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2023-12-19
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Is Sex Really That Important?

Sometimes, one spouse desires sex more than the other. When that happens, how can you and your spouse talk about it? John and the Smalley's address why it's good to put your spouse's needs above your own. Also, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about why it matters that you and your spouse have a good sex life.

 

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2023-12-13
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Respecting Your Past and Each Other

How can blended families show each other grace, when they reveal difficult details about their pasts? Jim Daly and Ron Deal share about how couples can have healthy conversations on their past histories. Also, John and the Smalley's offer hope to people who didn't have good marriages modeled to them by their parents.

 

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Find Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse About Sex

 

Getting to Know You

 

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2023-12-12
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How to Have Good Conversations About Sex

When was the last time you and your spouse talked about sex? The truth is, many couples struggle to discus it at all. Jim Daly speaks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about why many couples face challenges regarding physical intimacy. Plus, John and the Smalley's address why you need to talk about physical intimacy.

 

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2023-12-05
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Navigating Toxic Friendships

Your marriage needs friendships. But how can you discern if your friendships are truly helping your relationship? Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about ways you can tell if a friendship is toxic. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Randy Schroeder on how friendships influence a marriage.

 

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How to Help a Friend Who Has Marriage Problems

 

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2023-11-30
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Practicing Dialogue, Not a Monologue

You thought you were making such a good point to your spouse, but instead, your mate got annoyed by how much you talked! Sound familiar? Jim Daly speaks with Counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder about the need for couples to practice dialogue. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to make dialoguing a habit in your conversations with your spouse.

 

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Positive Communication in Marriage

 

Four Types of Communication to Strengthen Your Marriage

 

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2023-11-28
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How Affairs Get Started

Many affairs get started with something that seems innocent - a nice text, a friendly conversation, etc. John, Greg and Erin will encourage you to notice the warning signs, so you can prevent an affair from happening. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Rick and Tiffany Bulman, as they address how she developed a seemingly innocent friendship that led her down a dark road.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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Counseling

 

How to Recognize Where Your Marriage Is Vulnerable to an Affair

 

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2023-11-27
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Warning Signs That Can Lead to an Affair

Small things left unchecked in your marriage might make your relationship more vulnerable to an affair. John, Erin and Greg discuss how you can guard your marriage from an affair. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Pastor Rick Bulman and his wife Tiffany about a season where they didn't heed the warning signs in their marriage.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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The Billy Graham Rule: Should You Have Opposite-Sex Friendships?

 

How to Know When Your Marriage Is in Trouble

 

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2023-11-21
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A Wedding for Blended Couples

For 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 blended family wedding.

 

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How Remarriage Affects Kids

 

Remarriage Doesn?t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits

 

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2023-11-16
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Blended Couples and Kids

We all need God's grace for our past mistakes. But what does that look like if you've gotten remarried? John, Greg, and Erin provide hope to those in a blended marriage. Then, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal explain the need for spouses to prioritize their marriage, even when kids are involved.

 

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Living in a Stepfamily

 

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2023-11-14
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Designed for Passionate Pleasure

Do you see sex in your marriage as a gift? John and the Smalley's explain some of the benefits of physical intimacy in marriage, and why it's a gift from God. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss why sex is designed by God for passionate celebration.

 

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How Important is Sex in a Relationship?

 

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2023-11-09
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Sex and Sacrificial Love

God calls us to minister to our spouse, even when it comes to sex. Dr. Juli Slattery and Jim Daly discuss what it means to practice sacrificial love in your sex life. Plus, John talks with the Smalley's about why couples need to have a selfless approach to sex in marriage.

 

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Rekindling Intimacy

 

How Important is Sex in a Relationship?

 

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2023-11-07
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It?s How You Approach Conflict

One of the toughest challenges with conflict in marriage is focusing on what's best for your spouse instead of trying to win an argument. Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder offer some guidelines for how to make tough discussions with your spouse productive. Plus, John, Greg and Erin share about why it's good to try and solve one problem at a time.

 

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Find Your Hot-Button Issues to Improve Your Marriage

 

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2023-11-02
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When Conflict is Actually a Good Thing

Conflict is an inevitable part of a good marriage. The key is in how you work through it. John and the Smalley's give some hope to couples who seem to be fighting a lot. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder provide a few pointers on how to handle conflict well in your relationship.

 

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Identify Your Reactive Cycle

 

A Better Way to Resolve Conflict

 

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2023-10-31
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Before an Affair Takes Place

Infidelity does tremendous damage to a marriage, but it doesn't have to be the end of your story. John and the Smalley's address how many couples have faced this crisis. Then, Jim Daly chats with Pastor Rick Bulman and his wife Tiffany about their story before she had an affair.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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Recovering from an Affair

 

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2023-10-26
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For the Couple Who?s Lost a Child

Many of us know a couple who's lost a child, and the pain is devastating. John and the Smalley's share how they've seen couples walk through this. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss the need for community that couples have during a trying season.

 

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Hope Restored

 

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Resources: Grieving the Loss of a Child

 

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2023-10-24
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If You?ve Come from a Blended Family

Even if you come from a broken home, there is still hope for you. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal about his own personal background of coming from a blended family. Then, John Fuller talks with the Smalley's about the need for couples in a blended marriage to be honest with each other about their pasts.

 

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Living in a Stepfamily

 

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2023-10-19
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What Blended Families Face

The statistics indicate many couples today are part of a blended family. If that's you or someone you know, John and the Smalley's will provide some hope on learning to move forward. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Ron Deal discuss how choosing to remarry impacts more people besides just you and your mate.

 

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Remarriage Doesn?t Wipe Away Memories and Old Habits

 

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2023-10-17
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Sex and Intimacy Aren?t the Same Thing

What is the difference between sex and intimacy? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery, who helps people understand God's design for sex. Plus, John talks with Greg Smalley about questions we can ask our spouse to discern if we're meeting each other's needs.

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2023-10-12
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Godly Character and Your Sex Life

The world tells you that good sex is about what feels right to you. However, that's not the biblical approach. John and the Smalley's address misconceptions many couples have about sex. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss why your character is the most important part of your sex life in marriage.

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What is Intimacy?

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2023-10-10
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Responding to Hurtful Comments from Your Spouse

It hurts when your spouse has said mean things to you. If you're feeling resentment because of rude comments from your mate, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder share a 4-step formula to help you move on productively in your marriage. Then, Greg talks with John and Erin about how someone can be patient, even when his or her spouse doesn't see a need to apologize for hurtful comments.

 

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Should You Always Apologize for Words That Hurt Your Spouse?s Feelings?

 

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2023-10-05
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Listening Before Criticizing

Being a good listener doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Greg Smalley shares with Erin Smalley and John Fuller about how he's learning to get better at listening. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder, about why it's best to listen well and offer constructive feedback to your spouse. They will also bring up why negative criticism is so dangerous.

 

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Listening is the First Step to Conflict Resolution in L.U.V.E.

 

Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage

 

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2023-10-03
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My Life is Busy! Please Help!

When your schedule is full, it's hard to make time for your spouse. John Fuller talks with Erin Smalley about ways each of them has struggled with overcrowding their schedules in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss why busyness isn't good for your relationship. They'll also share about how to hear from God, when making decisions in your marriage.

 

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God's Design for Marriage

 

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2023-09-28
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When Financial Problems Turn to Anger

Financial struggles can lead to bitterness in your marriage, if you aren't careful. Jim Daly and marriage expert Gary Thomas share how your marriage can survive a financial hardship. Also, John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss how to handle any anger you feel toward your spouse about money.

 

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Embrace Your Money Type to Find Financial Unity

 

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2023-09-26
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Leaving a Legacy that Matters

Your marriage is building a legacy that will one day be remembered. To encourage you to leave a godly legacy, Jim Daly chats with Kimberly and Danny Ray Thompson about living for what truly matters. You'll also hear John Fuller and the Smalley's share about a couple they admire.

 

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The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?

 

How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse

 

Is Your Marriage Worth Imitating?

 

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2023-09-21
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When God Stepped in Your Marriage

Can you look back to a moment in your marriage and say, "only God could've done that?" Greg, Erin and share with John about a time that happened in their relationship. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson about how God sustained them through a difficult childbirth.

 

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Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse

 

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2023-09-19
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Sex is Meant to Reflect God?s Love

What if your sex life was meant to be a reflection of God's love for His people? Jim Daly talks with psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery about how to honor God in our sexuality. John Fuller also speaks with Greg and Erin Smalley about why it's a good thing for couples to enjoy sex in marriage.

 

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How Important is Sex in a Relationship?

 

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2023-09-14
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Sex and Covenant Love

What comes to your mind when you heard the word "covenant?" Dr. Juli Slattery and Jim Daly explain how something called "covenant love," can greatly impact your sex life. Plus, John and the Smalley's explain why it's good for married couples to pray about physical intimacy.

 

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What is Intimacy?

 

How Important is Sex in a Relationship?

 

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2023-09-12
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You Can?t Read Your Spouse?s Mind!

Time for an honest question, have you tried to read your spouse's mind? Jim Daly and Counselor Randy Schroeder explain why that's not a good thing for your marriage. You'll also hear John Fuller and Erin Smalley talk about ways you and your spouse can share your honest thoughts with each other, instead of relying on assumptions.

 

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The Reactive Cycle

 

You Didn't Marry a Mind Reader: How to Communicate Your Expectations

 

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2023-09-07
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