Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast

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. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Lasting Ever: Faith, Music, Family, and Being Found by True Love for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Finding God's Love in Marriage and Life Practice Makes Parent Unsung Hero Official Lionsgate Website Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

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. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Have you told your spouse how much you appreciate him or her recently? It can be easy to get caught up in the to-do lists of life, and miss telling them "thank you." Jim Daly and his wife Jean, along with the Smalley's, encourage you to make your mate feel valued through very simple gestures. Plus, John Fuller asks Erin Smalley why focusing on the best aspects of your spouse is good for your relationship. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book The Healthy Marriage Devotional for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Five Ways to Grow Closer as a Couple Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage Reconnect Through Meaningful Conversation Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family When you set a boundary, it can lead to deeper intimacy with your spouse. John and Erin will encourage you to be intentional about setting boundaries in your marriage. Then, Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins discuss ways you can practically eliminate some types of sexual temptation. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation Contact our Counseling Team The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

It's important to recognize where you're tempted so you can guard your marriage. Jim Daly and Jerry Jenkins address how sex, money and pride are the top areas where most people battle temptation. Then, Erin Smalley encourages married couples to create a safe place for you and your spouse to talk about where you feel tempted. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Hedges for your donation of any amount! Hope Restored How to Guard Your Marriage From Temptation Contact our Counseling Team The Hedges Challenge Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.