Episodes

Can marriage survive infertility? Today, Chad and Tori Masters join Greg and Erin to talk about their journey waiting for their son, Micah. Plus, Bill Arbuckle gives a devotion about looking for God in waiting seasons! Check out this article to learn more about how you can thrive, even in a waiting season! Click here to listen to the Practice Makes Parent Podcast! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

What does the bible say about sex in marriage? Dr. Juli Slattery joins Greg and Erin to discuss the importance of sex in marriage. Plus, we have an extra long Q&A with some voicemails with some of our listeners! Get the Juli's book for a gift of any amount! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

How do you know your marriage is over? Gary Thomas joins Greg and Erin to talk about how marriage is hard, but worth it. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters! Get a copy of Gary's book, Cherish, for a gift of any amount! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! Click here to read Erin's article about healing separations. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

How can you and your spouse successfully become a team? Mo Isom Aiken joins Greg and Erin to talk about what it's like being a wife and mother battling a "me" mindset. Plus, we'll hear from newlywed's Alex and Megan Seeley about how they learned to being to switch to a team mentality in marriage! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment!

How does stress affect marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk to Guy and Amber Lia about how they learned to respond to stress in marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters! Get Guy and Amber's book for a gift of any amount! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

What makes a marriage work? Ted Cunningham joins Greg and Erin to discuss how you can avoid marital drift. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk about how to build a firm foundation for your marriage! Get a copy of Ted's book for a gift of any amount! Want to learn more about the sacred pathways Greg mentioned? Click here to get the book! Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team today! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment...

Need some Valentine's date ideas? Today, Greg and Erin host a roundtable with some married friends to share some Valentine's day ideas! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Check out these conversation starters to use on date night! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

How can we overcome pride in marriage? Today, Levi and Jenni Lusko join Greg and Erin to talk about how pride destroys a marriage and some practical tips to practice humility with your spouse. Plus, Geremy Keeton stops by to share some thoughts on how to defend your marriage against pride! Get a copy of the book The Marriage Devotional for a gift of any amount! Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team today! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voice...

How can you have a marriage with God at the center? Dave and Ann Wilson join Greg and Erin to share their story of how they found happiness in marriage. Plus, we'll hear from newlyweds Kennedy and Olivia Unthank about how they have formed a Christ centered marriage! Get a copy of the book Vertical Marriage for a gift of any amount! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Need some help with your marriage? Contact our counseling team toda...

How do you reignite your spark in marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Jason and Tori Benham how to recognize signs your marriage is under spiritual attack and how to rekindle a marriage! Plus, we'll hear a devotion from our friend, Bill Arbuckle. Get a copy of Jason and Tori's book for a gift of any amount! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Check out these conversation starters to strengthen your relationship We'd...

How do we show the fruit of the Spirit in marriage? Today, Safa and Tovares Grey join Greg and Erin to talk about what a strong Christian marriage can look like. Plus, we'll hear some good tips from Greg and Erin on how to correct your spouse with love! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! The Fruit of the Spirit is Goodness We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Why is marriage ministry important? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Jay and Laura Laffoon about how important things like premarital counseling, marriage mentoring, and marriage activities are essential to a thriving marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will give some practical tips for couples who want to serve together in church! Learn more about your strengths and weaknesses as a couple by taking our free Marriage Assessment! Check out this article for some practical tips for serving oth...

Are you struggling with communication in marriage? Today, Greg and Erin are joined by Matt and Angel Rigsby to discuss what they learned about how to improve communication in marriage by using heart talk. Plus, we'll hear some inspiring stories from some of our Hope Restored alumni! Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here. Want to take the Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment? Click here! Need some help figuring out what you're feeling? Check out the Fe...

Merry Christmas! On today's special holiday episode, Greg and Erin talk with some friends here at Focus on the Family about some early marriage stories from Christmas. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some holiday conversation starters! Check out some more conversation starters for the holiday season! Want to hear more about Greg's Furby story? Click here!

Do you struggle with selfishness in marriage? Dino and Ashley Petrone join Greg and Erin to talk about moving away from family after marriage and how that season taught them lessons about emotion connection in marriage. Plus, counselor Jerry Jones stops by to discuss some practical tips for overcoming selfishness in marriage! Receive the book Designed to Last for your donation of any amount! Are you and your spouse struggling to show the Fruits of the Spirit towards each other? Check out this fr...

How can a husband lead a fierce woman? Kimberly and LeRoy Wagner join Greg and Erin to talk about fierce women and biblical leadership in marriage. Plus, we'll hear some amazing impact stories from our Hope Restored intensive and our amazing listeners! Receive the Fierce Women/Men Who Love Fierce Women bundle for your donation of any amount! Wondering if the Hope Restored intensive is for you? Check out the details here ! Want to take the Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment? Click here! We'd...

How can you build a love that lasts? Today, Pastor Kevin Thompson joins Greg and Erin to discuss his practical advice around humility and embracing hurt together as a couple. Plus, Greg and Erin give some tips for listening better in your relationship! Want to get Kevin's book? Click here to get it for a gift of any amount! Want to get the book Greg co-wrote with Dr. Bob Paul? Check it our here ! Want to hear more from Kevin? Listen to his Focus on the Family Broadcast! We'd love to hear from yo...

Are you and your spouse stuck in a conflict cycle? On today's episode, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Angela Imhoff who give some great conflict resolution strategies. Plus, Greg and Erin will break down the stages of the conflict cycle and explain some practical steps you and your spouse can take to get out of it! Want to take the Reactive Cycle quiz? Click here! Need to talk to a counselor about your marriage? Click here for more information. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepag...

Are you struggling to work through what choices you should be making in your marriage? Today, Dr Ron Welch and his wife Jan talk about some little things you can do to recognize choices you should be making in conflict. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from our friend, Bill Arbuckle! Click here to receive the book 10 Choices Successful Couples Make for your donation of any amount! Want to learn what you could be working on in your marriage? Take our free marriage assessment! Looking for solid Christ...

Are you looking for ways to improve your marriage? Today, Greg and Erin are joined by Chad and Tori Masters to talk about Focus on the Family's free marriage assessment! Plus, Greg and Erin will dive into some conversation starters! Want to find out your strengths and weaknesses as a couple? Take the free marriage assessment! Want to ask your spouse the questions Greg and Erin asked in today's episode? Check out this article! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail...

Is there a recipe for a happy marriage? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Shaunti Feldhahn about her research on how to have a happy marriage. Plus, you'll hear from Sterling Knight-Pinneo on how he strives to make his wife happier in their marriage! To learn more about the Fantastic Five for Husbands and Wives, get Shaunti's book for a gift of any amount! Wondering what you need to work on to get a happier marriage? Take our free marriage assessment! If you want to go deeper and find ...

Are you having a hard time keeping your marriage strong with your blended family? Scott and Vanessa Martindale join Greg and Erin to discuss how a union with God at the center is essential to a strong remarriage. Plus, counselor Glenn Lutjens joins to share some tips for marriage after kids! Click here to get the book Blended and Redeemed for a gift of any amount! Are you having trouble in your blended family? Check out this video series! Counseling - Want a free consultation from one of our cou...

Looking for some new ways to romance your wife? Greg and Erin are joined by Dr. Mike Bechtle to talk about how you can bring romance back to your marriage. Plus, Greg and Erin will give some ideas for intimacy and romance in your marriage! Click here to get the book I Wish He Had Come With Instructions for a gift of any amount! Are you having trouble communicating how you feel to your spouse. Try out the Feelings Wheel! Do you want to become the expert on your spouse? Check out these conversatio...

Are you loving your everyday life? Today, Alexandra Kuykendall joins Greg and Erin to talk about her 9-month experiment that helped her learn how to love life more everyday. Plus, newlywed Alex Seeley talks about how he has learned to love his wife better! Click here to get the book Loving My Actual Life for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Alexandra on her 9-month experiment? Check out her Focus on the Family Broadcast! The Care Cycle We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage t...