Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

The Best Ways to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Marriage

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Three Types of Sexual Desire Feb 27, 2024

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How do you deal with a situation where you and your spouse have differing desires regarding sex? Jim Daly talks with Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about three kinds of sexual desire that most couples deal with. Also, John and the Smalley's discuss what couples can do if one or both spouses are resistant to sexual intimacy.

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The Best Ways to Deal with Mismatched Libidos in Marriage

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When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage Feb 22, 2024

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Undealt with pain from your childhood can sometimes come up unexpectedly in the ways you treat your spouse. John, Erin and Greg will encourage you to deal with wounds from your childhood. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer about the need for getting difficult things out in the open.

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Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage

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Connecting Well in the Evening Feb 20, 2024

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When you've had a long day, it's easy to pull out your phone and not talk with your spouse. John and Greg emphasize why it's important to be disciplined with your screen-time in marriage. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with Lisa Jacobson about how she learned to stop watching shows with her husband every evening. Also, Phylicia Masonheimer shares about a time that praying with her husband before bed helped her marriage.

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Three Ways to Nurture the Marriage You Want

Phubbing, Social Media and Your Marriage

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Respecting Your Spouse’s Brain Wiring Feb 15, 2024

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One of the biggest factors in how husbands and wives communicate is the unique ways each of your brains are wired. Bill and Pam Farrel join Jim Daly to address the different ways God designed men and women's brains. Plus, John, Greg and Erin share why your understanding what your mate needs can help you be a better communicator.

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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse

Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?

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The Ways Men and Women Process Information Feb 13, 2024

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Do you ever get frustrated by the different ways and your spouse communicate? Jim Daly talks with marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel about the differences in how men and women talk. You'll also hear John and the Smalley's share why it's best to show appreciation to your mate, even in spite of your differences.

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Understanding the Differences Between You and Your Spouse

Why are Men Like Waffles? Why are Women Like Spaghetti?

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Don’t Hide from the Pain Feb 08, 2024

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How do you handle painful memories? While it's not fun to think about them, we encourage you to not hide from them either. Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal encourage blended families to work through painful situations from the past. Plus, John and the Smalley's encourage you to give yourself grace, even when you get something wrong today.

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Hope Restored

The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families Feb 06, 2024

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Sadness and pain happen in every family. How do you pick up the pieces, even when you can't shake painful memories? Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal address some of the ways sadness and grief impact blended families. Also, John and the Smalley's explain how practicing vulnerability can help heal past wounds.

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Hope Restored

How Remarriage Affects Kids

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If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations Feb 01, 2024

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Have you tried to be encouraging to your spouse, but he or she wasn't receptive to it? Jim Daly talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about some healthy perspectives on if your spouse isn't receiving your kind words. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how positive affirmations can help a couple build trust and have more enjoyable intimacy.

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Honest Affirmation Can Make Your Marriage Great

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Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good Jan 30, 2024

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Being affirmed by your spouse is great, but do you need it to survive? John, Erin and Greg explain why affirming your spouse is healthy, and discuss the difference between a need and a strong desire. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Dr. Michael Sytsma on why feeling good about yourself is your decision, and should not be dependent on what your spouse says.

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