Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast on Oneplace.com

Teamwork takes intentionality. No matter how hard it gets, it's worth the effort. Erin Smalley shares some exciting news about how teamwork has paid off in her marriage. Then, Dr. Randy Schroeder joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework for encouraging each other in your daily lives. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYSimple Habits for Marital HappinessFocus on Marriage AssessmentForming New Habits for Your MarriageFilling Your Marriage With JoyListen to Focus Live on Godcaster To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

Do you wish you could go back to the way things were? Have you lost hope? There is good news. Jim Daly joins Vicki Rose to share how God worked in her heart during a separation period with her husband Bill. At the end, Greg Smalley will explain why it's not too late for you and your spouse to be restored. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYEvery Reason to LeaveHope RestoredStaying Together When You Feel Like LeavingCounseling Consultation and ReferralsAn Impossible Marriage To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

Without feeling emotionally safe, it's hard to work together as a couple. Josh Straub and his wife Christi talk to Jim Daly about how he learned to make her feel seen and heard. Also, Greg opens up about why it's so meaningful when Erin encourages him. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYA Crazy Little Thing Called MarriageCheck Out Greg Erin's PodcastWorking Together as a Team in Your MarriageDeveloping Teamwork in MarriageListen to Focus Live on Godcaster To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

What if you could make your marriage happier? Shaunti Feldhahn joins Jim Daly to share research findings on what happy couples do. Also, if your spouse is getting on your nerves, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to assume the best. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy MarriagesFocus on Marriage AssessmentUncovering the Secrets to a Happy Marriage6 Ways to Make Your Marriage HappySpeak to a Counselor To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMarriage Meet Ups (Bundle)Focus on Marriage AssessmentStrengthen Your Marriage With a Meet UpImprove Your Marriage by Asking the Right QuestionsWife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

What if you and your spouse had regular conversations that left you feeling encouraged? Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about how to do something called a marriage meet up. Then, Erin and Greg explain why scheduling time to talk together can lead to greater marital satisfaction. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYMarriage Meet Ups (Bundle)Focus on Marriage AssessmentStrengthen Your Marriage With a Meet UpImprove Your Marriage by Asking the Right QuestionsWife Wants Better Communication in Marriage: A Guide for Mentors To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

Many times, when people make poor choices, it might be rooted in some unresolved past trauma. Justin and Trisha Davis talk with Jim Daly about learning to forgive some of the bad decisions their parents made. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to be honest if you've made a bad choice and seek appropriate help. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYOne Choice Away from ChangeHope RestoredIdentifying Harmful Patterns To Heal Your Marriage I-II (Digital Download)Take the Reactive Cycle AssessmentListen to Focus Live on Godcaster To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

How do you get along with your mate when circumstances are tough? Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a number of challenges, and they speak with Jim Daly on some things they've learned. Then, Greg and Erin discuss what it means for a couple to give their struggles to the Lord. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYTogether Through the StormsFocus on Marriage AssessmentStaying Married Through the Storms of Life (Digital Download)Listen to Focus Live on GodcasterSpeak to Counselor To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

Is it a challenge for you to keep the house clean? As we approach a new school year, Kristi Clover and Jim Daly offer young moms some encouragement for how to teach kids to clean. Plus, John and Danny will give some guidelines for how to make cleaning fun, even if you kid doesn't want to do it. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.M.O.M.: Master Organizer of MayhemTake the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentSimple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family (digital)Avoiding Chore WarsListen to Focus Live on the Godcaster app To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

Learning to adapt well as a blended family is not a simple process. Jim Daly talks with Ron Deal on some of the top stressors in blended marriages. Then, Greg and Erin encourage all couples to deal with issues when they're small before they turn into something problematic. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Smart Stepfamily MarriageFocus on Marriage AssessmentImproving Your Marriage as a Blended Family Couple (Digital)Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Counseling Consultation and Referrals To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

What if the midlife years of your marriage could be some of the richest? Bill and Pam Farrel share how to do some healthy life reflections in the middle years. Then, Erin Smalley encourages you and your mate to have a vision for your current season of life. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe 10 Best Decisions a Couple Can MakeFocus on Marriage AssessmentNavigating Midlife Transitions in Your Marriage I-II (Digital)Marriage ChampionsListen to Focus Live on Godcaster To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

If one or both spouses have been unfaithful, it's a horrible betrayal to the marriage. Tim and Kathy Bush join Jim Daly to share how they survived a time where both of them had been unfaithful in the relationship. Also, Erin Smalley discusses some of the key indicators that a marriage will make it, even if there's been infidelity. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYSex on the First DateHope RestoredHow One Couple Overcame Infidelity And Broke Generational Cycles I-II (Digital Download)Speak to a counselorMarriage First Aid Kit To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

If your mate is getting on your nerves, it's good to pause and focus on their best qualities. Ted Lowe joins Jim Daly to give couples a framework on seeing the best in each other. Plus, John and the Smalley's share about how you need to have honest and constructive conversations, even if your mate is bugging you. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYUs in MindFocus on Marriage AssessmentChanging Your Mindset in Marriage (Digital Download)Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Podcast To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111

How do you learn to accept the differences between you and your mate even when they rub you the wrong way? John and the Smalley's open up about times they've worked through annoyances in their own marriages. Plus, Joey and Kari Stageberg tell Jim Daly a funny story about how cleaning a sink created a misunderstanding. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILYThe Merge for MarriageFocus on Marriage AssessmentBlending Two Lives into One Flesh (Digital)Dealing with Your Differences: Decide, Don’t SlideSpeak with a Counselor To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1196/29?v=20251111