Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

When you feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, having a spouse to support you is one of life's greatest gifts. But in those tough seasons, your relationship can grow stronger than before. John and th...

17 Sep 202011min

What do you do when your spouse comes from an abusive home? The pain can last for years, but it doesn't have to be the end of your story. Erin, Greg and John give a dose of hope to couples who are str...

15 Sep 202012min

You can try your best, but some things in marriage are only doable with God's help. Without His influence, your efforts to be kind to your mate will only go so far. John, Greg and Erin discuss how God...

10 Sep 202013min

News flash: you and your spouse communicate differently. With such stark contrasts, you'll eventually run into a misunderstanding. John, Erin and Greg explain how men and women are wired, and ways the...

8 Sep 202011min

The search for a godly spouse is a journey unlike any other. The key is in knowing what to look for. John, Erin and Greg give some helpful tips on what qualities to search for in a potential spouse. F...

3 Sep 202010min

Most Christian couples at some point will feel like they're not growing spiritually. How do you get out of those ruts? John, Greg and Erin lend some hope to couples who feel spiritually stuck, and giv...

1 Sep 202011min

Whether you're a first-born or the baby of the family, we all have a common struggle—selfishness. How do you get rid of it? John and the Smalley's talk about learning to recognize and let go of selfis...

27 Aug 20209min

Appreciating your spouse's personality can prevent a lot of arguments. But what if your birth order and personality were connected? Erin, Greg and John talk about where they are in the birth-order and...

25 Aug 202011min