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.
- 10 minutes 10 secondsWhen Falling in Love Becomes Intentional
Do you remember when you were dating and you wanted to marry your special someone? Greg Smalley tells about the moment he knew he wanted to marry Erin. Also, Jim Daly chats with Cubbie Fink and his wife Rebecca St. James on how Cubbie intentionally pursued her.
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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life
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29 January 2026, 8:00 am - 10 minutes 26 secondsMarriage Won’t Solve Discontentment
Your spouse may be wonderful, but it's not wise to find all of your happiness from them. Erin Smalley shares why couples need to look for satisfaction in God, not just marriage. Then, Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie. She discusses how surrendered her dream of having a family to God.
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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life
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27 January 2026, 8:00 am - 14 minutes 10 secondsWhen You Walk Through a Mourning Season
Every couple goes through loss sometimes. John and Greg open up about times they went through loss in their marriages, and how God showed up during those times. Also, Jim and Jean Daly share how they worked through a season of mourning.
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple
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22 January 2026, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 8 secondsDealing with Unmet Expectations and Offenses
Have you or your spouse ever had an unexpected outburst? It might be that there are unrealistic expectations underneath the surface. Greg and Erin talk to Jim and Jean Daly about how they've worked through expectations and misunderstandings. Plus, John asks the Smalley's how you can practice genuine honesty for the sake of your marriage.
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
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20 January 2026, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 29 secondsYou’ll Want More Time with Your Family
So many people regret not spending enough time with their family. How do you avoid making that very mistake? Erin Smalley addresses how she's seen that very scenario in her counseling office. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Jerry Jenkins about things he learned from interviewing five high-profile men, and how that inspired him to spend time with his wife and kids.
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How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation
5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They're Still Important
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15 January 2026, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 32 secondsFlirting and Wedding Vows
Flirting might seem harmless. But, it's dangerous to flirt with someone who isn't your spouse. Jerry Jenkins tells Jim Daly a poignant story of how flirting led to an affair with a couple he knew at church. He'll also discuss importance of keeping your wedding vows. Then, John and the Smalley's encourage you to remember and think about your wedding vows, even if you've been married for a long time.
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How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation
5 Traditional Marriage Vows: What They Mean and Why They're Still Important
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13 January 2026, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 56 secondsWhen an Underlying Issue Becomes a Big Problem
How are you dealing with the baggage you've brought into your marriage? We all bring some, but the key is taking appropriate action to address it. David and Krista Dunham talk to Jim Daly about how they discovered Krista had an eating disorder while they were dating. Also, Erin Smalley discusses what you can do if your spouse has a serious problem, but is not seeking help.
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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder
Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders
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8 January 2026, 8:00 am - 10 minutes 10 secondsWhy Perfectionism is Dangerous for a Marriage
Perfectionism is something many people struggle with. It's also very bad for your marriage. Jim Daly talks to David & Krista Dunham on how her struggles with perfectionism led to an eating disorder. You'll also hear from Greg Smalley, who will share about giving yourself grace, even if you mess up.
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Healing My Life and marriage After an Eating Disorder
Body Image Issues and Eating Disorders
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6 January 2026, 8:00 am - 12 minutes 14 secondsGod Was Working Before You Got Married
How was God working in your heart before you met your spouse? Jim Daly talks to Rebecca St. James and her husband Cubbie Fink on lessons God taught them and ways they stayed active before they walked down the aisle. Plus, John asks Greg how God can redeem your story, even if you don't like how your marriage is going.
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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life
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1 January 2026, 8:00 am - 11 minutes 29 secondsLive for God, Not the Crowd
As Christians, we're called to please God. So, how do you balance that with trying to make your spouse happy? Dr. Greg Smalley will help you discern if your goal is to obey God, or if you're focusing too much on your mate's happiness. Also, Rebecca St. James joins Jim Daly to explain how she learned to let go of people-pleasing tendencies before she got married.
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Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life
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30 December 2025, 8:00 am - 10 minutes 56 secondsWhen Your Love Changes
One of the beauties and challenges of marriage is that your spouse is always changing. Greg and Erin join Jim Daly and his wife Jean to explain how you can learn to love your spouse more with time. Also, John asks the Smalley's about how Greg's introversion has had a positive impact on Erin.
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Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage
Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation
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