Are You Facing Spiritual Warfare?

Prayer is one of the key ingredients to helping you experience a deeper relationship with your mate. Kathi Lipp joins Jim Daly to discuss the difference prayer can make in your marriage. Also, Erin Smalley shares about couples she's seen persevere through serious challenges by relying on God.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying God’s Word for Your Life for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Bringing Purpose and Power to Your Prayer Life    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Most couples go through a season where you're not connecting like you want. Erin Smalley addresses how spiritual connection matters, and that a lot of couples are struggling in this area. Plus, Jim Daly and Debra Fileta give some thoughts for getting on the same page spiritually again.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love in Every Season for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Conversation Starters for Date Nights   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

When you fell in love, was it love at first sight, or did attraction grow with time? Jim Daly and Debra Fileta address how a person can fall in love with their mate, and enjoy the spring season of marriage. Also, Erin and Greg Smalley will address why taking care of yourself is good for your relationship   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love in Every Season for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage    Spring: Is Your Relationship Growing?    God’s Plan for Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you know if you're facing spiritual warfare? Dr. Tim Muehlhoff and his wife Noreen joined Jim Daly to discuss 5 real signs that you're actually under a spiritual attack. Also, Greg and Erin open up about times they persevered when they tempted to be discouraged.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Defending Your Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Hope Restored   The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Is This a Spiritual Attack, or Is My Spouse Just a Jerk?   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

If you're not on the same page financially, please know, you aren't the only couple facing that tension. Greg Smalley shares how many couples actually have a serious disagreement regarding finances. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn about how you can get on the same page with money.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Thriving in Love and Money for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Game Changing Marriage and Money Insights    End Daily Disagreements About Money    Money Choices That Couples Need to Make in Every Season of Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What if you took a second to pray for your spouse before criticizing him or her? Jim Daly joins Ron and Deb DeArmond on why you cannot be your spouse's Holy Spirit. They also tell a beautiful story of how Ron proposed to her again decades after they'd gotten married. Then, Erin explains why it's good to remind your mate, "you're still the one."   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book I Choose You Today for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse    Choosing to Love Your Spouse    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

How do you and your spouse pray together? Greg and Erin Smalley open up about what Bible verses they pray over each other. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Ryan and Selena Frederick on how The Lord's Prayer from the New Testament can be a good prayer outline for you and your spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 40 Prayers for My Spouse Bundle for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Making Prayer a Priority in Your Marriage    What Research Says About Couples Who Pray Together    How Prayer Can Lead to Deeper Intimacy in Your Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What if a small choice could have a tremendous impact on your marriage? Jim Daly has a conversation with Arlene Pellicane on 4 choices you can make to have a better relationship. At the end, Greg and Erin will give some thoughts on how to have fun together.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Making Marriage Easier for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Four Key Decisions for Loving Your Spouse for Life    Three Ways to Invest in Your Marriage (and Have Fun Along the Way)    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Is there a certain amount of time that you have to spend with your spouse on a daily basis? Greg Smalley gives some research-backed information on the right amount of time couples should talk to each other. Also, Jim Daly asks Trey and Lea Morgan about making time together a priority.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Secrets to a Strong and Happy Marriage    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage    Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

We all have times of conflict, but what if it feels like your spouse is being controlling or manipulative? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan, who overcame control issues in their own marriage. Plus, John and Erin share how to know if you're truly being the best spouse you can be.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Controlling Husband for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How to Deal With a Controlling Spouse    Contact our Counseling Team    The Benefits of Losing Control in Your Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.