Episodes

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 ...

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...

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...

Are you and your spouse struggling to recover from infidelity? Travis and Adelle Graham join Greg and Erin to talk about surviving infidelity and how you can achieve marriage restoration after an affair. Plus, you'll hear from Jenny Coffey about how to work through infidelity in a healthy way! Are you and your spouse struggling and need help? Check out our Hope Restored marriage intensive. Not sure what to do after learning about an affair? Here are some practical steps to recovery! ...

What are some little things you can do to build a stronger marriage? Today, Dr. Randy Schoeder joins Greg and Erin to discuss simple tips, like prolonged eye contact, that will help your marriage thrive! Plus, Greg and Erin discuss how you can give good feedback to your spouse! Click here to get the book Simple Habits for Marital Happiness for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Dr. Randy Schroeder on this topic? Check out this free video series! Get to know your strengths and weakne...

Are you in a dry season? Greg and Erin continue the conversation with Debra Fileta about the seasons of marriage. Specifically, when a spouse is experiencing a marriage without passion and intimacy. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about the seasons that a marriage can go through! Click here to get Debra's book for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Debra on this topic? Check out her Focus on the Family Broadcast! Are you feeling trapped in a dry season? Check out thi...

What are the seasons of marriage? Today, Debra Fileta joins Greg and Erin to discuss the four seasons of marriage that couples can go through. Plus, Greg and Erin will talk through some conversation starters about how they started their relationship! Click here to get Debra's book for a gift of any amount! Hear some more stories from Greg and Erin on the Focus on the Family Broadcast! Want to ask your spouse the questions from today's episode? Click here! Want to hear more from Debra on this...

Are finances in marriage a trigger point for you and your spouse? On today's episode, Greg and Erin talk with Chuck Bentley and his wife Ann about common money issues in marriage and how you can get on the same page financially with your husband or wife. Plus, you'll hear some great conversations starters about money and marriage! Click here to get Chuck and Ann's book for a gift of any amount! Check out this free video series about improving finances in your marriage! Don't know how to talk ...

Do you tell your love story? Today, Greg and Erin talk about the importance of love stories! Rhonda Stoppe joins the conversation and shares how God has used her story to help her kids and the people around her. Plus, you'll get to hear Greg and Erin share a little bit about their own personal love story! Click here to get the book Real Life Romance for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more of Greg and Erin's love story? Click here to learn more! Have questions about remarriage after divorc...

Why do most marriages fail? How can you fix a broken marriage? On today's episode, Dr. David Clarke joins Greg and Erin to talk about the practical steps that couples should take when their marriage is struggling and some of the common signs of a failing marriage. Plus, you'll hear from Christian counselor Nick White about how spouses can save their marriage. Click here to get the book I Don't Want a Divorce for a gift of any amount! Click here to get the PDF about recovering from an affair. ...

How can you find ways to show respect to your husband or wife? Greg and Erin talk with Matt and Lisa Jacobson about how important it is to show respect to your spouse on a regular basis. And, Matt and Lisa share their very unique love story! Then, the Smalley's talk with newlywed, Kennedy Unthank, about how he has learned to show his wife his love. Click here to get the Loving Your Husband/Wife Well Bundle for a gift of any amount! Want to hear more from Matt and Lisa Jacobson? Click here to w...

Do you pray with your spouse on a regular basis? On today's episode, Greg and Erin discuss praying scripture over your marriage with Jodie Berndt. Plus, you'll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle about how prayer is essential to your spiritual growth as a couple! Click here to get Jodie's book "Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage" for a gift of any amount! Want to learn Greg and Erin's favorite marriage verses? Click here! Struggling to find ways to pray with your spouse? Check out Jodie'...

How do we love our spouse like they've never been loved before? This week, Greg and Erin talk with Gary Thomas about how to show your husband or wife that you love them. We'll also hear some great conversation starters about tenderness and learning to cherish your spouse! Click here to get Gary Thomas's book about loving your spouse well! Do you want to ask your spouse the same questions from today's episode? Check out these conversation starters! Want more from Gary Thomas? Click here to wat...

Are you struggling to have tough conversations in your marriage? Today, Greg and Erin discuss the importance of boundaries in your marriage with Mo Isom Aiken. She also dives into managing expectations around sex and the importance of healing from brokenness. Plus, we’ll hear from a Christian counselor about how couples can manage expectations around intimacy! Then, Greg and Erin answer a question about how to repair broken trust in marriage. Want to learn more about creating safety in your mar...

What should you and your spouse be doing during transitions in marriage? On today's episode, Sean and Lanette Reed join Greg and Erin to talk about how we can unpack the lies the enemy tells us. They also give tips on positive talk about your spouse. Then, Christian counselor Glenn Lutjens stopped by to discuss the best way couples can handle stressful marriage transitions. Click here to get the book Marriage in Transition: Creating Connection Through Uncontrollable Change for a gift of any amo...

Juli believes that men are sometimes raised to believe that a woman is for their pleasure, when that was not God’s design. Wanting to be deeply known by someone isn’t purely a feminine desire, both genders long for a deeper connection with each other. However, that connection shouldn’t be treated as something purely physical. Sex is a chance to have a retreat with your spouse, but it’s also an opportunity to connect spiritually. Click here to get Juli's book for a gift of any amount! Ch...

What are you really committing to when you vow to love a spouse “in sickness and in health?” Greg and Erin talk to Dave and Ashley Willis about supporting your spouse's personal health, whether its physical, mental, or spiritual. Dave and Ashley share about the importance of letting your spouse join you in health struggles, or on the other side, being there to listen and encourage them as you walk through health difficulties together. Plus, hear Greg and Erin demonstrate using conversation start...

How can you serve your spouse better? Today, Greg and Erin talk with Dino and Ashley Petrone about how important it is to serve your husband or wife in everyday life. They even made a game of it! Plus, we’ll hear from some friends in the ministry on how they have learned to be more intentional with their spouses. Get Ashley and Dino's book for a gift of any amount! Are you and your spouse more like roommates? Click here to get a copy of Greg and Erin's book Reconnected! Want to know ...

Do you know your love style? Greg and Erin talk with Milan and Kay Yerkovich about the different types of love styles and how they can affect your marriage. Plus, we’ll hear a devotion from Bill Arbuckle on the importance of loving your spouse well! Get a copy of the Yerkovich's book today! Want to learn more about The Comfort Circle? Click here! Find out your love style by taking this quiz. Want to learn more about how to use your love style? Listen to the Yerkovich's on the Focu...

Is it possible to have unity in marriage when you keep having the same arguments over and over again? On today’s episode, Greg and Erin talk to Jim Burns about how there are some things that are worth letting go in conflict and how important it is that we are different from each other. Plus, Greg and Erin will break down how you can repair conflict in your marriage! Focus on the Family wants to give you and your spouse some real, practical help for the moments after conflict. So we’ve developed...

How can you prepare for marriage well? Greg and Erin see to answer that question in the episode by talking about premarital and some practical things Christian couples should do before marriage! Dr. David Gudgel joins them to talk about the importance of commitment. Plus, we’ll hear from newlywed, Megan Seeley about what questions she had before marriage! Receive the book Ready to Wed for your donation of any amount! The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the stren...

Who do you go to when you want help with your marriage? In this episode, Greg and Erin talk with Walt and Barb Larimore about the importance of marriage mentors and how important they are when you are struggling in marriage. Plus, you’ll hear from some friends of the ministry about who they go to for marriage advice! Receive the book Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage for your donation of any amount! Visit our store for a copy of the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a L...

What does it look like to sacrifice in a relationship? In this episode, Greg and Erin talk with Pastor Bob Lepine about why it is important to sacrifice in marriage. You’ll also hear from Bill Arbuckle with a devotion about how you can show love to your spouse through sacrifice. Receive the book Love Like You Mean It for your donation of any amount! Visit our store for a copy of the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance. We'd love to hear from you...

What makes a strong marriage? Greg and Erin continue the conversation with Levi and Jenni Lusko about making marriage investments that will prepare you and your spouse for hard seasons. You’ll also get to hear Greg and Erin ask each other questions they believe every couple should be asking each other every week! Receive the book The Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! The goal of a great marriage conversation is to affirm what your spouse is doing right, to exchange ideas and...