Episodes

Did you know that their are several simple things you and your spouse can do every day to make your marriage stronger? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage coaches Trey & Lea Morgan to discuss simple ways you can strengthen your marriage. Later, we hear a fantastic love story. Then, we answer a question from a wife who wants to know how she can protect her heart while she fights for her marriage. Click here to receive Trey & Lea's book, 10 Ways to a Stronger Marriage, for a gift of a...

If you & your spouse lost the ability to be physically intimate, what intimacy would remain? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author Sheri Mueller to discuss each aspect of intimacy, and how to rediscover them when they've been lost. Later, we unpack some interesting marriage research. Then, we answer a question from a wife who's husband wants her to contact the woman he had an affair with. Click here to receive Sheri's book, I Want Him to Want Me, for a gift of any amount! Click here to...

What are the consequences of marrying an unbeliever? Join Greg & Erin this week as they sit down with Lee & Leslie Strobel to discuss navigating a spiritually mismatched marriage.Later, we'll ask "What Would You Do?" to some fun marriage hypotheticals. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can encourage her husband to grow spiritually. Click here to receive Lee & Leslie's book, Spiritual Mismatch, for a gift of any amount! Call Focus on the Family at 1(800) 232-6...

Marriage after kids can be a challenge! But Dr. Danny Huerta is here to talk to Greg & Erin about being a team in marriage as you navigate raising children. Then, we'll talk through some great conversation starters for the holidays. Later, we'll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can convince her husband to go to counseling. Click here to receive Danny's book, 7 Traits of Effective Parenting, for a gift of any amount! Click here to listen to Danny's podcast with Rebecc...

How do you rebuild trust in your marriage after pornography addiction? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Nick & Michelle Stumbo of Pure Desires Ministries to talk about their journey through Nick's addiction and the healing process that followed. Later, we hear a devotional from Bill Arbuckle. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she and her fiance should place boundaries on their wedding night. Click here to receive Nick's book, "Setting Us Free," fo...

The beginnings of an affair are often innocent and hardly noticeable, which is why you should take steps to safeguard your marriage. This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author and counselor Dave Carder to talk about building trust, setting boundaries, and nurturing intimacy to keep your marriage strong and secure. Later, we share our favorite date night ideas. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle confronting her husbands addiction to po...

What's the secret to a lasting marriage? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage champions Diane & Roger Ingolia, who share wisdom from their 47 years of marriage. Later, we engage in some date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how her & her husband can make love, instead of just having sex. Click here for a free list of date night conversation starters from Greg & Erin! Interested in one of our marriage seminars? Click...

What does it mean to choose "we over me" in marriage? This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author and counselor Debra Fileta, who shares insights on how you can build a strong, connected marriage by prioritizing union over personal agenda. Later, we debunk some marriage advice from the internet. Then, we hear a question from a listener whose husband is accusing her of being unfaithful. Click here to receive Debra's book, "Choosing Marriage," for a gift of any amount! Donate Now! ...

No two people in marriage are the same, and differences that were initially fun and quirky may cause friction over time! In this weeks episode, listen to a conversation from Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, where Greg & Erin explain how you can learn to cherish the differences in your spouse. Later, we try a new segment called "What Would You Do?" where Greg & Erin talk about what they would do if one of them decided to leave the faith. Then, we answer a question from a listener about her alco...

In Genesis 2:24, the bible explains that, as one flesh, married couples should leave their family of origin and cleave to each other. But, practically speaking, what does that mean? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Scott Kedersha & Gabrielle McCullough of the More than Roommates podcast to talk about how to leave and cleave. Later, we sit down with a newly engaged couple to discuss how they can prepare for marriage. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can i...

Each of us comes into marriage with different expectations regarding how chores should be divided up and conquered. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down to discuss how you and your spouse can avoid having a "chore war" with each other. Later, counselor Jenny Coffey joins us to discuss preventing emotional burnout in marriage. And lastly, we’ll answer a question from a listener who wants to know how to have productive conversations with her husband when they disagree. Click here to receive Greg & E...

God invented marriage, and His word calls us to glorify Him in everything we do. Join Greg & Erin as they speak with social media influencer Milena Ciciotti to discuss how she glorifies the Lord in her marriage by staying grounded in biblical truth. Later, in marriage myths, we discuss the pros and cons behind the trending #tradwife phenomenon. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can cope with her husband’s sexual history. Click here to take Greg & Erin's Marria...

How do you fix your marriage when trust is broken? How do you trust again after betrayal? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Lysa TerKeurst to talk about how you can heal from broken trust. Then, we hear a riveting devotional from Bill Arbuckle about betrayal. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how to rebuild intimacy with her husband after infidelity. Click here to receive Lysa's new book, I Want To Trust You, But I Don't, for a gift of any amount! Donate Now! We...

Feeling safe, and making sure your spouse feels safe, is key to a healthy marriage, but did you know that safety encompasses the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of our lives? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with marriage expert, Dr. Bob Paul, to discuss safety in marriage. Later, join us for date night conversation starters. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know her and her husband can reconnect after the birth of their first child. Click here to rece...

This week, join Greg & Erin as they sit down with Whitney & Tanner Lowe to discuss the struggle many couples face with seeking approval and people-pleasing, especially in today's social media driven world. Then, we debunk the popular marriage myth that says marriage will fix all your problems. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is too tied to his family. Click here to receive Whitney's book, Set Your Eyes Higher, for a gift of any amount!‌ When You (or Y...

In what ways are you and your spouse growing in the Lord together? Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with pastoral counselor Jerry Jones to discuss how you can pursue the Lord as a couple and as individuals. Later, we answer a question from a guest who wants to know how she and her husband can navigate their sex life with aging bodies. Click here to take our free marriage assessment! Click here to learn more about Focus on the Family's marriage intensive program - Hope Restored Click here for...

None of us know how to resolve conflict in marriage from the get go, and continued conflict in our marriage can leave us at odds, wondering what to do. Join Greg & Erin as they discuss conflict resolution in marriage. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle on peace. Then, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if he should be concerned about the significant age gap between him and his girlfriend. Click here to receive Greg & Erin's book, Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage:...

Sometimes, married life can begin to feel like a perpetual business meeting. You know.. who's picking up the kids? Doing the laundry? Feeding the dog? Join us this week as Greg & Erin sit down with pastor and comedian Ted Cunningham to talk about how you can break out of the business meeting and have fun together. Later, we'll do some of our favorite date night conversation starters, then we'll answer a question from a listener who has lost attraction to her overweight husband. Click here to re...

You don't have to be married for decades to become a Marriage Champion; you can start right now! Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with blossoming Marriage Champions JC & Saundra Mena to discuss how young married couples can strengthen their relationship, and pour into others. Later, we interview counselor Geremy Keeton about why marriage mentorship is important, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know what the bible means when it says she should submit to her husband. A...

Did you know that 75% of modern couples live together before they get married? Did you also know that 75% of couple who live together before they get married end in divorce? Join us as Dr. David Gudgel outlines the negative effects of cohabitation. Later, we debunk a popular marriage myth, and then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if she should tell her husband that is she attracted to his best friend. Check out the book Before You Live Together for a donation of any amoun...

Marriage mentors are extremely important in helping married couples develop strong marriages Join us as Greg & Erin sit down with Marriage 911 mentors RG & Karen Yallaly to talk through how, and why, you should consider mentoring other couples. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle, then we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can bring up sensitive issues with her husband without starting a fight. Check out Marriage 911 to help hurting couples find restoration and...

World-renowned love experts Milan & Kay Yerkovich join us for a deeper dive into love styles. Listen to discover your love style, and how it impacts your reaction to stress. Later, we interview marriage counselor Glenn Lutgens on how you can reconnect with your spouse. Then, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how he can navigate his wife's codependent relationship with her son. Check out Milan & Kay's book - How We Love Take the free Love Styles quiz! Learn more about the "C...

Are you and your spouse cultivating meaningful relationships with our couples? Marriage experts Matt & Lisa Jacobson join Greg & Erin to discuss the importance of marriage friendships. Later, listen for Conversation Starters: Double Date Edition! Then, we'll hear a question from a listener who wants to know if she should sign a prenup. Click here to receive a bundle of Matt & Lisa's devotionals, 100 Ways to Love Your Wife and 100 Ways to Love Your Husband, for a gift of any amount! Click here ...

We discourage every couple from divorce, but sometimes there isn't a choice. Join Greg & Erin as they sit down with author Susan Birdseye as she shares her story about facing infidelity, divorce, and the goodness of God. Later, we hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about famed explorer Ernest Shackleton. Then, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how they can have emotional conversations with their unemotional spouse. When Happily Ever After Shatters - for a gift of any amount! ...