When Kids Get in the Way

Just like your house needs a solid foundation, your marriage needs trust. Dr. Henry Cloud joins Jim Daly to share about why showing empathy is required for building trust. Then, Erin Smalley explains why trust is necessary for having a deeper friendship with your spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Trust   Focus on Marriage Assessment    Learning to Build Healthy Trust    Download the Godcaster App   https://sf.fotf.com/gbdju2   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Every wife longs to feel safe in her marriage. Jim Daly and Brant Hansen discuss why women find it so attractive if a man seeks to protect them. Also, Greg Smalley talks about how men need to step up and take responsibility for leading their wives well   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   The Men We Need   Focus on Marriage Assessment    Being the Man Your Family Needs    Download the Godcaster App   The Unique Matter of Manhood   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Men and women tend to respond to stress and situations very differently. Jim Daly and Gary Thomas address the differences in brain chemistry between husbands and wives. Then, John and the Smalley's discuss what a husband can do if a wife keeps bringing up the same problem in conversations.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Loving Him Well   Focus on Marriage Assessment    How to Positively Influence Your Husband    Download the Godcaster App   Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

If you want a good relationship, you sometimes have to tell your spouse, "No." Arlene Pellicane talks about a time where she had to have a tough conversation with her husband on learning to accept her "No." Also, Greg and Erin share how working through tough scenarios can lead to better friendship with your mate.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How To Avoid Bad Influences On Your Marriage    Practice Makes Parent Podcast    Hope Restored   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Kids are a blessing, but they also require you to be more intentional to spend time with your spouse. John and the Smalley's open up about times they felt disconnected in their marriages when raising children. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Dave and Ashley Willis about making time for dates with your spouse, even if you have little kids.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How To Avoid Bad Influences On Your Marriage    Practice Makes Parent Podcast    Hope Restored   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.  

What if some of the best date nights didn't cost money? Jim Daly talks with Jay and Laura Laffoon about how you can have a wonderful date with your spouse for not much money. Also, John asks Greg and Erin how they're learning to still have dates together, in a season with grown adult children.     Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Fundamentals of Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Discovering God's Design for Your Marriage    Is Your Husband or Wife Your Best Friend?    3 Ways to Create a Godly Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Are you and your mate best friends? Howard and Danielle Taylor join Jim Daly to make the case for why friendship in marriage is necessary for a thriving relationship. Then, Dr. Greg Smalley shares the most important thing you can do to keep your friendship alive.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The Fundamentals of Marriage for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Discovering God's Design for Your Marriage    Is Your Husband or Wife Your Best Friend?    3 Ways to Create a Godly Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What if a small change you made had the biggest impact on your marriage? Marcus Warner and Chris Coursey share four steps you can take to improve your relationship. Also, Greg and Erin explain why it's good to make time for having fun, even if you are very busy.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Filling Your Marriage With Joy    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage    Unhappy Marriage? Fix it With These Simple Habits for Marital Happiness   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Today, we honor the sacrifices of our military and spouses of veterans. Erin Smalley shares some of the statistics of how military families battle loneliness. You'll also hear from Jessica Manfre, who joins Jim Daly to share about how you can reach out to those serving in the armed forces.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Never Alone for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Hope and Encouragement for Military Families    Resources: Military Issues    Counseling Consultation and Referrals   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

What do you do if your spouse is making unhealthy lifestyle choices? Dave Willis talks with Jim Daly about how his wife Ashley encouraged him to go to the doctor and deal with his health issues. Plus, Greg and Erin address how to respond well if you've tried talking to your mate about their diet and lifestyle, but he or she hasn't listened yet.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Naked and Healthy for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Taking a Health Journey With Your Spouse    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.