Focus on Marriage Podcast
Focus on the Family
If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.
- 14 minutes 1 secondWhen a Wife Encourages Her Man
One of the most powerful things a wife can do is encourage her husband. Ann Wilson and her husband Dave talk to Jim Daly about a time where she chose to speak words of life into Dave's heart. Also, Greg opens up about how meaningful it is when Erin encourages him.
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Revive Your Marriage By Becoming Your Husband’s Biggest Cheerleader
How to Stop Complaining and Be an Encouraging Spouse
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12 March 2026, 7:00 am - 12 minutes 32 secondsLaugh When Things Go Wrong
When was the last time you and your spouse laughed at something? Ted Cunningham sits down with Jim Daly to share a few times he and his wife Amy have found reasons to laugh together. You'll also hear from Greg and Erin about how they've learned to find reasons to laugh amidst a very busy season.
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Bringing Laughter to Your Marriage
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10 March 2026, 7:00 am - 12 minutes 24 seconds“What Happened to the Person I Married?”
Most couples go through a tough season where you wonder, "What happened to the honeymoon phase?" Greg Smalley shares some statistics on how many couples are actually struggling today. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Jay Payleitner on how he's helped couples who've drifted from each other.
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Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife
6 Tools for Healthy Communication in Marriage
New Focus on the Family Report: Marriage Health in America
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5 March 2026, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 8 secondsOvercome Loneliness by Talking
We're living in a lonely generation today. Dr. Heather Holleman and her husband Ashley join Jim Daly to address the dangers of isolation and how to form warm connections. Then, John asks Erin Smalley about how you can reconnect with your spouse.
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How To Have Meaningful Conversations With Your Spouse
Conversation Starters for Couples
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3 March 2026, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 9 secondsLet Go of Control, Open Your Heart
Being successful in marriage sometimes looks like letting go of unrealistic expectations and striving for real connection. Rebecca St. James and Cubbie Fink talk with Jim Daly about a few adjustments they made in their own communication. Also, Greg and Erin provide some hope for husbands who struggle to connect with a really emotional wife.
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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life
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26 February 2026, 8:00 am - 13 minutes 46 secondsWhen He Popped the Question
What was the moment like when you got engaged? Greg and Erin Smalley tell the story of when he asked Erin to marry him. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie on how he popped the question on a wintry night in Nashville
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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life
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24 February 2026, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 19 seconds“Let’s Not Talk Now”
One of the best lessons in marriage is that you don't have to solve everything this very moment. Sometimes, it's best to take a deep breath. Jim Daly and his wife Jean talk to the Smalley's about why slowing down can help bring the tension down when you're upset at your mate. Also, Erin will give you some pointers for how to make things right if you haven't been treating your spouse well.
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
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19 February 2026, 8:00 am - 9 minutes 8 seconds“I Won’t Spend a Dime, Greg”
Have you ever misunderstood something your spouse said? We've all done it at some point. Jim Daly chats with Greg and Erin about a time they worked through a misunderstanding while moving. Plus, John asks the Smalley's on how working through a miscommunication can build trust with your spouse.
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
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17 February 2026, 8:00 am - 16 minutes 21 secondsThink Legacy, Not Just this Moment
You want your marriage to bless future generations to come. Greg opens up about the marriage legacy he comes from, and how that inspires him today. Then, Jim Daly talks with Jerry Jenkins about how being legacy-minded in his marriage has helped his sons.
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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder
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12 February 2026, 8:00 am - 14 minutes 36 secondsRun to Love, Run from Porn
The culture tells us that porn isn't a big deal. But the truth is, it's catastrophic to a relationship. Erin and Greg Smalley share why porn is bad for a marriage. Also, Jim Daly talks with Jerry Jenkins about how to protect your marriage from pornography. He also recounts how he fell in love with his wife.
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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder
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10 February 2026, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 54 secondsFirst Progress, Then Regress, Now What?
Does it feel like you're making progress as a couple, only to take a few steps back? Krista and David Dunham talk to Jim Daly on how they faced this very scenario with her eating disorder. Plus, the Smalley's share how to evaluate if you're getting better at persevering through challenges as a couple.
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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder
Take the Reactive Cycle Assessment
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