Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast

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Keeping Humor Alive in the Hard Times Apr 18, 2023

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Having a sense of humor can help your marriage, even if you're facing a difficult season. John speaks with Greg and Erin about keeping laughter alive in your marriage during hard moments. Plus, Jim Daly talked to Jeff and Sarah Walton who have learned to keep humor in their relationship amidst some serious health challenges.

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Maintaining a Healthy Friendship with Your Mate Apr 13, 2023

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A healthy marriage is built on a great friendship. John talks with the Smalley's about what has kept their friendship strong, and if you need to have common interests to be friends. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Howard and Danielle Taylor about how they've learned to be good friends, and have fun together.

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When Your Communication Style is Different Apr 11, 2023

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It's likely that you and your spouse have differing styles for how you handle conflict. John and the Smalley's explain how they've seen this play out in their own marriages. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Howard and Danielle Taylor about ways they learned to navigate their different conflict styles.

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What On Your Table? Apr 06, 2023

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Several people would say their wedding day was very special. But a great marriage is about the journey afterwards. John, Greg and Erin discuss how to have a long-term perspective for your marriage, and Jim Daly talked with Chris and Jenni Grabe about something called a table of memories.

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Returning to Your First Love Apr 04, 2023

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Many married couples, as they gain experience, tend to experience a slow drifting apart. John, Erin and Greg address how drifting can occur, and ways you can rekindle your love. Plus, Jim Daly talked with Jason and Tori Benham about a time they realized they needed to reconnect as a couple.

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What is Real Submission in Marriage? Mar 30, 2023

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What does a healthy view of submission in marriage look like? Greg and John discuss that topic, and Erin offers encouragement to wives who have a difficult time seeing submission as good thing. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on what a biblical definition of wives submitting to their husbands is.

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"Submission" May Not Mean What You Think It Means

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Maintaining Emotional Intimacy in the Empty Nest Years Mar 28, 2023

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Reaching the empty nest years will create a lot of changes for your marriage, Greg addresses how couples can feel distant in the empty nest years, and John and Erin offer hope to couples who feel far apart. Plus, Jim Daly spoke with Dr. Juli Slattery on maintaining emotional connection in the empty nest years.

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Just the Two of You

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Finding Hope When You Feel Resentment Mar 23, 2023

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Many spouses today feel as if there's a wall of resentment between each other. If you're in that situation, John, Erin and Greg will share about maintaining a sense of hope. Also, Jim Daly spoke with Sarah and Jeff Walton about how couples can rely on God during a tough time.

When Your Spouse's Mind Won't Change Mar 21, 2023

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What do you do when you're facing a crisis in your marriage and it feels like you're drifting apart? John and the Smalley's offer encouragement to struggling couples, and Jim Daly talks with Jeff and Sarah Walton about how they overcame a crisis in their relationship.

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Finding a Common Purpose with Your Mate Mar 16, 2023

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How do you find a common purpose in your marriage, even if you work completely different jobs? John and the Smalley's answer that question, and Jim Daly speaks with Howard and Danielle Taylor on how couples can find a purpose together.

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