Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast podcast

Focus on the Family Strengthening 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.

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.

 

#721

Safe Boundaries, Strong Love

Focus on the Family When you set a boundary, it can lead to deeper intimacy with your spou... more

4 hrs Ago

11 MINS

11:43

4 hrs Ago


#720

Protecting What Matters Most

It's important to recognize where you're tempted so you can guard your marriage. Jim Daly ... more

16 Dec 2025

10 MINS

10:20

16 Dec 2025


#719

Finding Your Way Back to Each Other

How do you embrace the ways you and your spouse are so different? Greg Smalley gives a hel... more

11 Dec 2025

13 MINS

13:10

11 Dec 2025


#718

Reigniting Romance in Your Marriage

Has the romance run dry in your marriage? Most couples go through a season where that happ... more

09 Dec 2025

12 MINS

12:46

09 Dec 2025


#717

Your Stories Before You Were Married

It's wonderful to recount your story before you and your spouse fell in love. Jim Daly tal... more

04 Dec 2025

10 MINS

10:22

04 Dec 2025


#716

Embracing God’s Redemption

Focus on the Family In Christ, you can experience redemption, even after you've made poor ... more

02 Dec 2025

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11:11

02 Dec 2025


#715

Be Focused and Have Fun

How do you like to bless your mate and ask him or her, "how are you doing?" It's good to m... more

27 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:25

27 Nov 2025


#714

Fine China, and Simple Blessings

What does the Bible mean when it calls wives a "weaker vessel?" Jay and Laura Laffoon join... more

25 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:50

25 Nov 2025


#713

Be Careful with Physical Touch

Most affairs can be traced back to small compromises. Erin Smalley addresses how she's see... more

20 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:20

20 Nov 2025


#712

Practical Ways to Guard Against Temptation

All of us need boundaries to protect ourselves from sexual temptation. Greg and Erin open ... more

18 Nov 2025

11 MINS

11:03

18 Nov 2025


#711

Talking at the Heart Level

What helps you and your spouse connect emotionally? Jim Daly speaks to Tara Lalonde and Dr... more

13 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:02

13 Nov 2025


#710

She Climbed Out a Window

It's common for you and your spouse to have different styles for trying to resolve conflic... more

11 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:04

11 Nov 2025


#709

“I Messed Up! Can My Story Be Redeemed?”

It's easy to believe the lie that things won't get better. But, we serve a God who's in th... more

06 Nov 2025

10 MINS

10:57

06 Nov 2025


#708

Going for a Heart Walk

When was the last time you and your spouse went for a walk together? Erin Smalley discusse... more

04 Nov 2025

12 MINS

12:16

04 Nov 2025


#707

The Words You Say to Your Mate

Do your words encourage or tear down your spouse? Jim Daly speaks to Jay and Laura Laffoon... more

30 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:03

30 Oct 2025


#706

Getting Rid of Hurry-Syndrome

Saying "yes," to too many things is really bad for your marriage. Greg opens up about how ... more

28 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:18

28 Oct 2025


#705

Run from Pornography!

Jesus tells us in the New Testament that looking lustfully at someone is equivalent to com... more

23 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:53

23 Oct 2025


#704

When Temptation is Still Around

When you got married, it was easy to believe sexual temptation might disappear. John and E... more

21 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:35

21 Oct 2025


#703

Stay Curious About Your Spouse

How do you stay curious about your spouse, even if you've been married for a long time? Dr... more

16 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:15

16 Oct 2025


#702

Why Codependency is so Toxic

If you're focused too much on your spouse's issues, that might be a sign of codependency. ... more

14 Oct 2025

12 MINS

12:07

14 Oct 2025


#701

The Dangers of Not Engaging Emotionally

To not try to understand your wife's emotions can do great damage in your marriage. John a... more

09 Oct 2025

13 MINS

13:16

09 Oct 2025