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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June 17, 2025 11 mins

For husbands, the ways you communicate to your wife is very different than how you talk to other men. Jim Daly and Ryan Frederick open up about how they've struggled at times in communicating with their wives. Also, Erin Smalley brings up things wives need to say to their husbands.

 

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Anyone who's been married for a while will tell you that you and your spouse will have different perspectives sometimes. Dr. Kevin Leman and Jim Daly explain how you need to learn to see things through your spouse's eyes. Also, the Smalley's provide some hope if your temperament was negatively impacted by a critical-eyed parent growing up.

 

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The old adage "opposites attract," is very common for a lot of couples. Jim Daly and Dr. Kevin Leman explain how marrying someone who's of a different birth order from you can be a good thing. Plus, Greg and Erin Smalley open up to John Fuller about how they've seen birth order influence their marriage.

 

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How do you show your mate kindness when you don't feel like it? Sean and Lanette Reed speak with Jim Daly about how all of us need grace and a chance to grow sometimes. Also, John asks Greg Smalley about how grace has strengthened his marriage.

 

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June 3, 2025 11 mins

When was the last time you and your spouse discussed where you want to be in 3 - 5 years? Erin Smalley addresses how a lot of couples are struggling with a sense of vision today. Also, Jim Daly speaks to Sean and Lanette Reed about how they've learned to set goals in their marriage.

 

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May 29, 2025 11 mins

If you've gone through something traumatic, it can take months or even years to regain your sense of direction. Erin Smalley talks with John and Greg about how it's common for couples to feel disoriented after trauma. Then, Jim Daly speaks with Josh and Katie Walters about how they went through a recovery process in their marriage.

 

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May 27, 2025 13 mins

If your marriage is in trouble, one of the best solutions is getting help from a couple who will support you. Josh and Katie Walters speak with Jim Daly about how another couple helped them through a dark time. Also, John and the Smalley's share where you can look to find support.

 

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May 22, 2025 10 mins

How do you look beyond the ways your spouse has hurt you? Ashley Willis and her husband Dave open up to Jim Daly about how they had to work through feelings of betrayal, when Dave admitted he had a pornography problem. Then, Erin Smalley speaks about how to let go of shame even if you've blown it in your marriage.

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May 20, 2025 10 mins

What can you do if you discover your spouse has a problem with pornography? Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis, who faced that very question in their marriage. Plus, John and Greg will encourage people to not give up the fight against sexual temptation.

 

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May 15, 2025 11 mins

Your birth order might influence your marriage more than you think. John, Greg and Erin share where each of them are in their respective birth orders. Plus, Jim Daly sits down with Dr. Kevin Leman to explain why birth order can help you understand your mate.

 

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May 13, 2025 12 mins

Is there hope for your marriage when you feel depleted? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads open up with Jim Daly about how they learned to be hopeful again. Then, John and the Smalley's share about where you can go if you're struggling in your relationship.

 

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Most couples experience turbulence during the first few years of marriage. John, Greg and Erin open up about struggles they faced during the newlywed phases, and how they made it through. Then, Jim Daly joins Sean and Lanette Reed about how they had to rely on God, even during some very challenging situations in their relationship.

 

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May 6, 2025 13 mins

How do you handle seasons where it feels like you and your spouse are dealing with multiple crises at a time? Sean and Lanette Reed talk to Jim Daly about how one of their kids faced health challenges, while they were having another baby. Plus, John and Erin will encourage you and your spouse to give each other grace when you're in a tough season.

 

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May 1, 2025 14 mins

If your relationship has been through something traumatic, it's critical to have a couple who will walk with you through your recovery. Jim Daly sits down with Katie and Josh Walters on how they found support through community after their marriage was hurt by an affair. Also, John and the Smalley's will address how having supportive friends can help your marriage heal.

 

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April 29, 2025 11 mins

Keeping a secret hidden from your spouse does tremendous damage to your marriage. John and the Smalley's will encourage you to bring a secret sin into the light. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Josh and Katie Walters about how they recovered, after it was revealed she'd had an extramarital affair.

 

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April 24, 2025 12 mins

It's inspiring when a couple goes the distance. But to have a long-lasting marriage, you need to deal with problems effectively. Jim Daly talks with Dave and Ashley Willis on how they overcame a porn addiction that followed them into marriage. Then, you'll hear John and the Smalley's explain why porn needs to be confronted.

 

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April 22, 2025 10 mins

Traditional wedding vows include the promise, "until death do us part." Greg and John explain why young couples need to remember that marriage is a lifetime commitment. Also, Jim Daly asks Dave and Ashley Willis about simple ways you can keep your commitment alive.

 

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April 17, 2025 11 mins

If your child faces a health scare, that can be a real test for a marriage. John asks Erin about how her and Greg have navigated through health challenges with their youngest daughter. Plus, Jim Daly talks with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads on how they learned to show each other grace during an especially difficult time.

 

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April 10, 2025 12 mins

Most couples don't start out with a lot of money. John asks Greg and Erin about their financial status when they first got married. Plus, Jim Daly chats with Sean and Lanette Reed how they made it through years of low income and hardship.

 

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