Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

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Godly Character and Your Sex Life Oct 10, 2023

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The world tells you that good sex is about what feels right to you. However, that's not the biblical approach. John and the Smalley's address misconceptions many couples have about sex. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Dr. Juli Slattery discuss why your character is the most important part of your sex life in marriage.

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Rethinking Godly Sexuality in Your Marriage (Digital Download)

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What is Intimacy?

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Responding to Hurtful Comments from Your Spouse Oct 05, 2023

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It hurts when your spouse has said mean things to you. If you're feeling resentment because of rude comments from your mate, Jim Daly and Dr. Randy Schroeder share a 4-step formula to help you move on productively in your marriage. Then, Greg talks with John and Erin about how someone can be patient, even when his or her spouse doesn't see a need to apologize for hurtful comments.

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Should You Always Apologize for Words That Hurt Your Spouse’s Feelings?

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Listening Before Criticizing Oct 03, 2023

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Being a good listener doesn't happen by accident. It takes intentionality. Greg Smalley shares with Erin Smalley and John Fuller about how he's learning to get better at listening. Plus, Jim Daly speaks with counselor, Dr. Randy Schroeder, about why it's best to listen well and offer constructive feedback to your spouse. They will also bring up why negative criticism is so dangerous.

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Coping with Alienation, Anger, and Anxiety in Marriage

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My Life is Busy! Please Help! Sep 28, 2023

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When your schedule is full, it's hard to make time for your spouse. John Fuller talks with Erin Smalley about ways each of them has struggled with overcrowding their schedules in their marriages. Then, Jim Daly and Gary Thomas discuss why busyness isn't good for your relationship. They'll also share about how to hear from God, when making decisions in your marriage.

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God's Design for Marriage

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When Financial Problems Turn to Anger Sep 26, 2023

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Financial struggles can lead to bitterness in your marriage, if you aren't careful. Jim Daly and marriage expert Gary Thomas share how your marriage can survive a financial hardship. Also, John Fuller and Erin Smalley discuss how to handle any anger you feel toward your spouse about money.

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Embrace Your Money Type to Find Financial Unity

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Leaving a Legacy that Matters Sep 21, 2023

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Your marriage is building a legacy that will one day be remembered. To encourage you to leave a godly legacy, Jim Daly chats with Kimberly and Danny Ray Thompson about living for what truly matters. You'll also hear John Fuller and the Smalley's share about a couple they admire.

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How to Rekindle a Relationship with Your Spouse

Is Your Marriage Worth Imitating?

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When God Stepped in Your Marriage Sep 19, 2023

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Can you look back to a moment in your marriage and say, "only God could've done that?" Greg, Erin and share with John about a time that happened in their relationship. Also, Jim Daly speaks with Danny Ray and Kimberly Thompson about how God sustained them through a difficult childbirth.

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Relationship Rituals: 20 Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Spouse

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Sex is Meant to Reflect God’s Love Sep 14, 2023

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What if your sex life was meant to be a reflection of God's love for His people? Jim Daly talks with psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery about how to honor God in our sexuality. John Fuller also speaks with Greg and Erin Smalley about why it's a good thing for couples to enjoy sex in marriage.

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How Important is Sex in a Relationship?

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Sex and Covenant Love Sep 12, 2023

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What comes to your mind when you heard the word "covenant?" Dr. Juli Slattery and Jim Daly explain how something called "covenant love," can greatly impact your sex life. Plus, John and the Smalley's explain why it's good for married couples to pray about physical intimacy.

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What is Intimacy?

How Important is Sex in a Relationship?

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You Can’t Read Your Spouse’s Mind! Sep 07, 2023

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Time for an honest question, have you tried to read your spouse's mind? Jim Daly and Counselor Randy Schroeder explain why that's not a good thing for your marriage. You'll also hear John Fuller and Erin Smalley talk about ways you and your spouse can share your honest thoughts with each other, instead of relying on assumptions.

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The Focus on the Family Marriage Assessment is designed to evaluate the strength of 12 essential traits of your marriage. Do you know your marriage's strengths and weaknesses?

The Reactive Cycle

You Didn't Marry a Mind Reader: How to Communicate Your Expectations

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