- 12 minutes 29 secondsBe Slow to Speak
When tension is high, how do you avoid saying something to your spouse that you'll end up regretting? Deborah Pegues and Jim Daly offer some helpful thoughts on what it means and looks like to control your tongue. Then, the Smalley's share how to calm down and get collected even when an argument gets intense. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
30 Days to Taming Your Tongue
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Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster23 July 2026, 4:00 am - 9 minutes 57 secondsLearning to Work in Tandem
When conflict arises, does one of you tend to get aggressive, and does the other withdraw? Dr. Josh and Christi Straub talk with Jim and Jean Daly about how to recognize your patterns in conflict and how you can handle arguments in a more constructive way. Plus, Greg and Erin offer some helpful advice on how to recognize if you're playing the victim in marital conflict. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Famous at Home
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Counseling Consultation and Referrals21 July 2026, 4:00 am - 14 minutes 56 secondsOvercoming Financial Feuding
Money is one of the biggest reasons couples fight. Erin and Greg Smalley discuss how a tennis ball can sparked a big fight between them. Also, Jim Daly talks to Chuck and Ann Bentley about how Chuck repented of idolizing money. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
Money Problems, Marriage Solutions
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Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster16 July 2026, 6:00 am - 13 minutes 45 secondsMaking Good Marital Choices
How do you know if you're actually making the best decisions for your marriage? We don't always get it right. Greg Smalley opens up about some mistakes he made and how he learned from them. You'll also hear Dr. Ron Welch and his wife Jan speak to Jim Daly about something they call "unspoken truths," and how they can influence your choices. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
10 Choices Successful Couples Make
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Making the Right Choice in Marriage14 July 2026, 6:00 am - 11 minutes 27 secondsBuilding Boundaries With In-Laws
What do you do if your in-laws are making things difficult for you and your spouse? Drs. John Townsend and Henry Cloud talk with Jim Daly about how to respond if an in-law is pressuring you to do things that hinder you from prioritizing your marriage. Plus, Greg Smalley describes how he's learned to focus more on his marriage while not relying on his parents as much. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster.9 July 2026, 6:00 am - 9 minutes 36 secondsNavigating Inevitable Conflict
When the tension is high in your marriage, how do you and your spouse work through it? Fawn Weaver and Jim Daly share about ways you can de-escalate an argument with your mate. Then, Erin and Greg open up about how they've learned to get better at working through a conflict as a team. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY
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7 July 2026, 2:44 pm - 12 minutes 54 secondsWhen You’re Not Getting Along with In-Laws
In-law relationships can be some of the most complex after you get married. Dr. Gary Chapman joins Jim Daly to talk about responding in a Christ-like manner when your in-laws are not treating you fairly. Also, Erin Smalley discusses how this is a common issue for a lot of couples, and why you're not alone if this is your story.
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2 July 2026, 6:10 am - 11 minutes 14 secondsWhat Do You Appreciate About Your Mate?
What would happen in your marriage if you simply told your spouse what you love about them? Kathy Lipp joins Jim Daly to share about an experiment she and her church did with couples. Then, Erin Smalley discusses the difference that giving your spouse regular compliments can make.
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Fun Ways to Pep Up Your Marriage
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
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30 June 2026, 6:10 am - 10 minutes 58 seconds4 Simple Things You Can Do
What if your marriage was only a small adjustment away from going to the next level? Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk to Jim Daly about 4 things you can do that'll keep the communication strong with your spouse. Also, Greg Smalley breaks down why simple habits add up over time.
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Redeeming Your Blended Marriage
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25 June 2026, 6:10 am - 11 minutes 16 secondsBuilding Trust & Friendship
Just like your house needs a solid foundation, your marriage needs trust. Dr. Henry Cloud joins Jim Daly to share about why showing empathy is required for building trust. Then, Erin Smalley explains why trust is necessary for having a deeper friendship with your spouse.
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Learning to Build Healthy Trust
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23 June 2026, 6:10 am - 13 minutes 47 secondsWhat Every Woman Wants from a Man
Every wife longs to feel safe in her marriage. Jim Daly and Brant Hansen discuss why women find it so attractive if a man seeks to protect them. Also, Greg Smalley talks about how men need to step up and take responsibility for leading their wives well
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Being the Man Your Family Needs
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