Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

Recovering From an Affair

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Your Spouse Had an Affair, Now What? Dec 19, 2023

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Sadly, many marriages today are broken when one or both spouses have been unfaithful to the marriage vows. If you know someone in that scenario, there can be restoration. Pastor Rick and Tiffany Bulman tell about the moment where her affair came to light. Plus, John and the Smalley's discuss how they've seen God heal many couples through the Hope Restored program.

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Recovering From an Affair

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Is Sex Really That Important? Dec 13, 2023

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Sometimes, one spouse desires sex more than the other. When that happens, how can you and your spouse talk about it? John and the Smalley's address why it's good to put your spouse's needs above your own. Also, Jim Daly talks to Dr. Michael Sytsma and Shaunti Feldhahn about why it matters that you and your spouse have a good sex life.

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Find Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse About Sex

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Respecting Your Past and Each Other Dec 12, 2023

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How can blended families show each other grace, when they reveal difficult details about their pasts? Jim Daly and Ron Deal share about how couples can have healthy conversations on their past histories. Also, John and the Smalley's offer hope to people who didn't have good marriages modeled to them by their parents.

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Getting to Know You

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How to Have Good Conversations About Sex Dec 05, 2023

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When was the last time you and your spouse talked about sex? The truth is, many couples struggle to discus it at all. Jim Daly speaks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about why many couples face challenges regarding physical intimacy. Plus, John and the Smalley's address why you need to talk about physical intimacy.

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Find Questions You Can Ask Your Spouse About Sex

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Navigating Toxic Friendships Nov 30, 2023

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Your marriage needs friendships. But how can you discern if your friendships are truly helping your relationship? Greg Smalley talks with John and Erin about ways you can tell if a friendship is toxic. Plus, Jim Daly speaks to Dr. Randy Schroeder on how friendships influence a marriage.

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How to Help a Friend Who Has Marriage Problems

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Practicing Dialogue, Not a Monologue Nov 28, 2023

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You thought you were making such a good point to your spouse, but instead, your mate got annoyed by how much you talked! Sound familiar? Jim Daly speaks with Counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder about the need for couples to practice dialogue. Also, John and the Smalley's will encourage you to make dialoguing a habit in your conversations with your spouse.

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Positive Communication in Marriage

Four Types of Communication to Strengthen Your Marriage

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How Affairs Get Started Nov 27, 2023

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Many affairs get started with something that seems innocent - a nice text, a friendly conversation, etc. John, Greg and Erin will encourage you to notice the warning signs, so you can prevent an affair from happening. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk to Rick and Tiffany Bulman, as they address how she developed a seemingly innocent friendship that led her down a dark road.

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How to Recognize Where Your Marriage Is Vulnerable to an Affair

Counseling

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Warning Signs That Can Lead to an Affair Nov 21, 2023

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Small things left unchecked in your marriage might make your relationship more vulnerable to an affair. John, Erin and Greg discuss how you can guard your marriage from an affair. Plus, Jim Daly talks to Pastor Rick Bulman and his wife Tiffany about a season where they didn't heed the warning signs in their marriage.

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The Billy Graham Rule: Should You Have Opposite-Sex Friendships?

How to Know When Your Marriage Is in Trouble

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A Wedding for Blended Couples Nov 16, 2023

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For couples facing remarriage, what's the way to do a wedding right? John and the Smalley's share how they've seen God restore people, even after an unwanted divorce. Also, Jim Daly and Dr. Ron Deal talk about ways kids can be involved in a blended family wedding.

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