Episodes

Every husband longs to feel respected. Yet, how can wives practically show respect? John, Greg and Erin discuss insecurities men feel and how giving respect to your husband can improve your marriage. Featuring Dr. Juli Slattery. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-01-31?refcd=1604205 Get more episode r...

Unmet expectations in marriage are where disappointments can start to creep in. John, Erin and Greg bring up common expectations couples have going into marriage, and how working through disappointment can lead to a stronger relationship with your mate. Featuring Dr. Juli Slattery. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Juli Slattery's book "Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fof...

When it comes to how people define "intimacy," it's fairly common for husbands and wives to have different definitions. John and Erin discuss how men and women define "intimacy," and Greg provides some encouragement to couples where one spouse has a stronger desire for sex than the other. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas and Mrs. Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Married Sex" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.f...

When your marriage goes through a trying season, it can either make your relationship better or harder. How you respond to difficulties is what matters. John, Greg and Erin offer hope to couples who are in the middle of a tough season. Featuring Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Sarah Walton. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Jeff and Sarah's book "Together Through the Storms" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podc...

Every marriage faces heartbreak at some point. If you or a couple you're friends with is in a challenging season, John, Greg and Erin will share how your marriage can get stronger, even through the tough times. Featuring Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Sarah Walton. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Jeff and Sarah's book "Together Through the Storms" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2023-01-17?refcd=1599...

When your schedule is packed, it's easy to put prayer on the backburner. To help you in your marriage, John, Greg and Erin share what reminds them to pray for their mate, and offer hope to those who are struggling to make prayer a regular habit. Featuring Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Selena Frederick. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get the "40 Prayers for my Husband; 40 Prayers for my Wife" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefa...

One of the most famous prayers Jesus prayed is called The Lord's Prayer. John, Erin and Greg discuss how praying with your mate can improve your marriage, and they also share some of their favorite parts of The Lord's Prayer. Featuring Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Selena Frederick. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get the "40 Prayers for my Husband; 40 Prayers for my Wife" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-po...

Making a blended family marriage work takes relying on God's love and grace. But what do you do when you're struggling to get on the same page spiritually? John and Greg provide hope to couples in blended families where one spouse is trying to serve God, but the other spouse doesn't want to. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Building Love Together in Blended Families" for your donation of...

It can be a very tricky situation if a parent wants to get remarried, but a child is opposed to it. John talks with Erin about how a son or daughter can respectfully speak to a parent about possibly getting remarried. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Building Love Together in Blended Families" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-09-1...

When it comes to sex, it's good to consider what your spouse wants as more important than what you want. John talks to the Smalley's about why it's not good for the marriage if you respond poorly after your spouse turns down a request for sex. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas and Mrs. Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Married Sex" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-0...

Many couples struggle to talk about sex because they fear being vulnerable. John speaks with Greg and Erin about common struggles and misconceptions couples have about sex. Featuring Mr. Gary Thomas and Mrs. Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Married Sex" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-06?refcd=1589804 Get more episode resources: https://www.focusonthefami...

How can you be a good spouse if your parents didn't model a healthy marriage for you? John, Greg and Erin offer hope to those who didn't come from a good family. Featuring Mr. Bob Lepine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Love Like You Mean It" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1587502 Get more episode resources: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/focus-on-m...

The wedding vows are a significant part of the ceremony, and a sign of true commitment. John talks with Greg and Erin about the importance of wedding vows, and how to stay filled with God's love in your marriage. Featuring Mr. Bob Lepine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Love Like You Mean It" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1587502 Get more episode resources: ...

Prayer is a powerful tool to help you and your spouse get closer. John speaks with Greg and Erin about the ways they've seen prayer make a difference in a marriage, and how to be honest in your prayers. Featuring Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Selena Frederick. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get the "40 Prayers for my Husband; 40 Prayers for my Wife" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-11-17?refcd=...

When you're annoyed at your spouse, it's easy to pray, "God, please change my mate!" Yet, a more mature approach is learning to recognize your own flaws first. John chats with Greg and Erin about more effective ways to pray for your spouse. Featuring Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Selena Frederick. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get the "40 Prayers for my Husband; 40 Prayers for my Wife" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily....

In a blended family, the dynamics of learning to get along can be very tricky. However, with God's help, a relationship can work out in the long run. John, Greg and Erin share how a blended family can survive some of the storms they go through. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Building Love Together in Blended Families" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com...

If a child is struggling to get along with your spouse, it can put quite a strain on your marriage. John, Greg and Erin offer some hope for people who are in between a conflict with their mate and a child. Featuring Dr. Gary Chapman and Mr. Ron Deal. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Building Love Together in Blended Families" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-09-13?refcd=1581...

Almost every disappointment in marriage can be traced to an unmet expectation. The same is true about sex. John, Greg and Erin offer some hope to wives who are struggling to enjoy sex. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta, and Mr. Gary Thomas. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Married Sex" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-06?refcd=1521502 Get more episode resources: http://www.fo...

Almost every disappointment in marriage can be traced to an unmet expectation. The same is true about sex. John, Greg and Erin offer some hope to wives who are struggling to enjoy sex. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta, and Mr. Gary Thomas. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book "Married Sex" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-06?refcd=1521502 Get more episode resources: http://www.fo...

Have you ever done something nice for your spouse, but deep inside, you were hoping for a compliment? We've all been guilty of that in some way. John, Greg and Erin share about the importance of humility in marriage, and how your relationship can benefit from memorizing Scripture together. Featuring Mr. Bob Lepine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Love Like You Mean It" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefami...

There are times when it's easy to be kind to everyone else, but rude your spouse. What do you do in those moments? John, Greg and Erin discuss things they've learned from a famous passage on love, 1 Corinthians chapter 13. Featuring Mr. Bob Lepine. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Love Like You Mean It" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-10-25?refcd=1518301 Get more episode r...

You and your spouse want a marriage that honors God. Yet, how can you make time for things like praying together when your schedule is full? John, Greg and Erin provide some ideas for making time for prayer, even when life is busy. Featuring Mr. Ryan and Mrs. Selena Frederick. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get the "40 Prayers for my Husband; 40 Prayers for my Wife" bundle with your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-f...

If you find out your husband is struggling with porn, your initial reaction might be very negative. However, shaming your mate is not the solution, God's grace is. John, Greg and Erin offer a word of hope to wives whose husbands are addicted to pornography. Featuring Mrs. Rosie Makinney. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive the book "Fight For Love" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-06-23?...