Episodes

One of the biggest adjustments young couples have to make is in prioritizing your spouse over your family of origin. Sometimes, it's not as easy as you might think. John, Erin and Greg discuss how to respond when your spouse has attachment issues with his or her family. Featuring Mr. Bill and Mrs. Pam Farrel. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Bill and Pam Farrel's book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focuson...

Starting your marriage off well won't happen by accident. To have a thriving relationship, it's important to develop good habits early on. To help couples start well, John, Greg and Erin weigh in with some practical ideas for focusing on the best aspects of your spouse. Featuring Bill and Pam Farrel. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Bill and Pam Farrel's book "The First Five Years" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily...

No marriage is perfect, but as Christians, it's important for our marriages to reflect the heart of Christ. Sometimes, that will mean asking a friend for help when we need it. Greg and Erin share with John about how another couple helped them in the early years of their marriage. Featuring Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily...

When the winter season comes, it's important to be prepared in order to stay warm. The same is true for when your marriage goes through a chilly season. Being prepared makes a huge difference. John, Erin and Greg share how to love your spouse even when your marriage faces a winter season. Featuring Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focuson...

Destructive addictions usually start with small compromises. The same is true with a pornography problem. John, Greg and Erin discuss some helpful first steps a married man can take if he's struggling with pornography. Featuring Mr. David Samuel. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Kirsten Samuel's book "Choosing a Way Out" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-11-23?refcd=1314706 Get more ...

When you've been hurt by your spouse, it's easy to be blind to your own sins and shortcomings. But what do you do when you find out your spouse is addicted to pornography? John, Erin and Greg address how pornography addiction is a growing problem in many marriages, and offer some hope to those who are struggling. Featuring David and Kristen Samuel. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Kirsten Samuel's book "Choosing a Way Out" for your donation...

In marriage, learning to bring up certain discussions at the right time with your spouse is very important. John, Greg and Erin share some helpful tips on when and when not to have more difficult conversations with your mate. Featuring Rob and Gina Flood. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Rob Flood's book "With These Words" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2022-01-11?refcd=1314001 Get more epi...

Have you ever heard your mate say something, only to ask her about it later and she says, "What? That's not what I meant!" Sometimes, what we mean to say and what our spouse hears can be two completely different things. John, Greg and Erin share a powerful tool to help improve your marriage communication. Featuring Rob and Gina Flood. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Rob Flood's book "With These Words" for your donation of any amount: https://do...

When your marriage faces a crisis, two of the most important things you need are supportive friends and to choose forgiveness. But what about when you don't feel like forgiving? John talks with Erin and Greg about how forgiveness is a process and not a one time decision. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Jill Savage's book "Your Next Steps: What to Do When Your Spouse is Unfaithful" for your donation o...

Even if your spouse has betrayed you, God promises to still be with you. The Bible reminds us that He is close to those who are brokenhearted. If your marriage is in a dark place, we want to offer some hope. John, Greg and Erin discuss a few helpful tips for couples on how to get through a valley of deep hurts. Featuring Mark and Jill Savage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Jill Savage's book "Your Next Steps: What to Do When Your Spouse is...

Every season your marriage goes through has benefits to it. Even if it's a difficult time, your relationship can come out better on the other side. John, Greg and Erin share about the ways your marriage can grow in the winter season. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-10-26?refcd=130...

How does the word "conflict," make you feel? Like it or not, it will be part of your marriage. The key is in how you deal with it when it comes. Greg, Erin and John discuss five styles of conflict and share which ones they identify with the most. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Receive Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2021-10...

When a wife finds out her husband is struggling with pornography, many times, she feels a sense of, "I'm not good enough." The sting of the betrayal can even trigger hurts from the past. In those situations, what do you do? Greg, Erin and John offer a dose of encouragement to marriages that've been hurt by pornography. Featuring David and Kirsten Samuel. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Kirsten Samuel's book "Choosing a Way Out" for your do...

Pornography is a dangerous trap that sadly many people are caught in today. But instead of keeping it a secret, it must be brought into the light. John, Erin and Greg discuss how having trustworthy friends around you can help save your marriage from pornography. Featuring David and Kirsten Samuel. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive Kirsten Samuel's book "Choosing a Way Out" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/...

Getting to know your spouse can feel like driving down a road with unexpected turns. On the journey, there will be situations where you bump into conflict. John, Erin and Greg explain how having a relationship with God can help you during marriage conflict. Featuring Pastor Rob and Gina Flood. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Rob Flood's book: "With These Words" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcas...

When you're frustrated with your spouse, it's easy to say hurtful things. In fact, some couples have even said things like, "I married the wrong person!" John, Erin and Greg discuss how you can turn negative emotions around in your marriage, even when you're upset at your mate. Featuring Pastor Rob and Gina Flood. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Rob Flood's book "With These Words" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily...

When a marriage has been hurt by betrayal, the road of recovery takes time. It's not an easy journey, but healing is possible with God's help. John, Greg and Erin offer a healthy perspective for couples traveling the road to recovery. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Jill Savage's book "Your Next Steps: What To Do When Your Spouse Is Unfaithful" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthef...

If your spouse has hurt you, it's easy to start playing the blame game. But doing so will only make things worse, not better. John, Erin and Greg discuss a step you can take toward healing in your marriage, even after being hurt by your spouse. Featuring Mr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Savage. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Jill Savage's book "Your Next Steps: What To Do When Your Spouse Is Unfaithful" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.f...

Having financial goals as a couple can greatly bless your marriage. The key is to get on the same page as a team. John and Greg share how to work together as a team and find contentment in your financial situation as a couple. Featuring Mr. Chuck and Mrs. Ann Bentley. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Chuck and Ann Bentley's book "Money Problems, Marriage Solutions" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-po...

There's a temptation to think you can change your spouse's bad habits. However, no matter how hard you try, true repentance is only possible with God's help. John talks with Erin and Greg about how to move on when your spouse repents from a bad habit. Featuring Chuck and Ann Bentley. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Chuck and Ann Bentley's book "Money Problems, Marriage Solutions" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focusonthefamily...

Conflict is part of marriage. But if you're willing to work through it, your relationship can become stronger even after a fight. John talks with Greg and Erin about how they paint a realistic picture of marital conflict when counseling an engaged couple. Featuring Mrs. Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Get Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season: Understanding the Four Stages of Every Healthy Relationship" for your donation of any am...

When you're engaged, it's easy to think you know your future spouse really well. However, getting to know someone takes time. John talks with Greg and Erin about how engaged couples can develop a healthy friendship before a wedding. Featuring Debra Fileta. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Debra Fileta's book "Love in Every Season: Understanding the Four Stages of Every Healthy Relationship" for your donation of any amount: https://donate.focuso...

There's an old saying about marriage, "you don't just marry your spouse, you marry the person's family." If we're honest, sometimes learning to get along with in-laws is a big adjustment. John, Erin and Greg share about staying committed while trying to get along with your spouse's family. Featuring Melanie Shankle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Melanie Shankle's book "The Antelope in the Living Room: The Real Story of Two People Sharing One...

As you get to know your spouse, you learn so many things about him or her. While learning new things can be funny, some situations can lead to tension. John, Erin and Greg discuss why loving your spouse is still a decision, even if you don't feel like doing it. Featuring Mrs. Melanie Shankle. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get Melanie Shankle's book "The Antelope in the Living Room: The Real Story of Two People Sharing One Life" for your donation...