Episodes

Even if a couple faces a trying season, it's amazing to see spouses who are committed to each other. John Fuller talks with Greg and Erin Smalley about the power of commitment during hard seasons, and Jim Daly speaks with Gar...

When your marriage faces a storm, it can either make your relationship stronger or hurt it. Jim Daly talks with author and pastor Gary Thomas about lessons couples can learn from storms, plus John Fuller and Greg Smalley addr...

Trying new things can be a wonderful way to add adventure to your marriage. Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about some adventures they've had. Plus, John Fuller speaks with the Smalley's about which one of them is ...

Truly loving your spouse will result in showing loving actions. John and Greg discuss how husbands can do things to help their wives, and Jim Daly talks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about how men can give their wives a night o...

Sadly, many people walk into marriage with trauma in their past. John and Erin provide some hope to those who've faced trauma, and Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Juli Slattery on how to help your mate emotionally heal from past abu...

In many marriages, one or both spouses admit to not feeling fulfilled sexually. John and Erin offer some advice for husbands on how to pursue their wives emotionally, and Jim Daly talks with Dr. Juli Slattery on how wives can...

Money is a common thing married couples fight over. John talks with the Smalley's about financial conflicts they've experienced, and Jim Daly speaks with Bill and Pam Farrel about three different approaches people have with m...

A great habit to establish is consistent communication with your spouse. To help you achieve that, Jim Daly talks with marriage experts Bill and Pam Farrel about three things you can discuss in a weekly meeting with your mate...

God's love is meant to be the foundation of a successful marriage. Greg talks with John about a couple he admires, and Erin shares how to lean on God's love, even if you're disappointed in your spouse. Also, Jim Daly talks wi...

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Finding reasons to laugh with your mate is healthy, but making fun of your spouse can be very bad for your relationship. Greg talks with John about a lesson he learned in his own marriage on this topic, plus Erin will provide...

Have you ever tried something you expected to be fun as a couple, but it didn't work out? John talks with the Smalley's about how it's happened in their own marriage, and Jim Daly speaks with Chris and Jenni Graebe about thin...

How can a husband step up and lead well? Erin Smalley addresses common complaints she hears from wives about their husbands, and John and Greg discuss ways wives can be an encourager. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery shar...

Have you ever had a moment where you thought your husband was right about something, only to find out he was wrong? Greg shares a story with John and Erin about a time he made a mistake as a husband, and Jim Daly speaks with ...

Being intentional about consistent communication is vital to the overall health of your marriage. Jim Daly talked with Bill and Pam Farrel about how they a weekly meeting with each other, and John speaks with Greg and Erin ab...

Having a sense of humor can help your marriage, even if you're facing a difficult season. John speaks with Greg and Erin about keeping laughter alive in your marriage during hard moments. Plus, Jim Daly talked to Jeff and Sar...

A healthy marriage is built on a great friendship. John talks with the Smalley's about what has kept their friendship strong, and if you need to have common interests to be friends. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Howard and Daniel...

It's likely that you and your spouse have differing styles for how you handle conflict. John and the Smalley's explain how they've seen this play out in their own marriages. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Howard and Danielle Tayl...

Several people would say their wedding day was very special. But a great marriage is about the journey afterwards. John, Greg and Erin discuss how to have a long-term perspective for your marriage, and Jim Daly talked with Ch...

Many married couples, as they gain experience, tend to experience a slow drifting apart. John, Erin and Greg address how drifting can occur, and ways you can rekindle your love. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Jason and Tori Benha...

What does a healthy view of submission in marriage look like? Greg and John discuss that topic, and Erin offers encouragement to wives who have a difficult time seeing submission as good thing. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. J...

Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spo...

Many spouses today feel as if there's a wall of resentment between each other. If you're in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton abo...

What do you do when you're facing a crisis in your marriage and it feels like you're drifting apart? John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to struggling couples, and Jim Daly talks with Jeff and Sarah Walton about how th...