Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations
April 23, 2024
Choosing to Be Thankful for Your Mate
April 18, 2024
Owning Your Faith, Even When Your Spouse Doesn’t Own Theirs
April 16, 2024
The Different Ways Men and Women Are Romantic
April 11, 2024
Passwords to Resolve Conflict
April 8, 2024
Couples and Credit Cards
April 4, 2024
Submitting Your Money to God
April 2, 2024
Pornography Hurts True Intimacy
March 28, 2024
When Spouses Have Differing Sexual Desires
March 26, 2024
Remembering the Story of How You Met
March 21, 2024
Marriage and Children with Special Needs
March 19, 2024
Repeat Back Your Spouse’s Interests
March 14, 2024
Communication Mistakes Spouses Make
March 12, 2024
Getting on the Same Page Financially
March 7, 2024
Being Honest About Your Financial History
March 5, 2024
How Often Should We be Intimate?
February 29, 2024
Three Types of Sexual Desire
February 27, 2024
When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage
February 22, 2024
Connecting Well in the Evening
February 20, 2024
Respecting Your Spouse’s Brain Wiring
February 15, 2024
The Ways Men and Women Process Information
February 13, 2024
Don’t Hide from the Pain
February 8, 2024
The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families
February 6, 2024
If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations
February 1, 2024
Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good
January 30, 2024
Maintaining Joy When Your Plate is Full
January 25, 2024
When Your Husband Doesn’t Initiate Romance
January 23, 2024
Openness That Leads to Healing
January 18, 2024
A Wedding for Blended Couples
January 16, 2024
When You and Your Spouse Don’t Agree on Discipline
January 11, 2024
Blended Couples and Their Finances
January 9, 2024
Are We the Only Ones Struggling with Sex?
January 2, 2024
Stop Criticizing and Start Planning
December 28, 2023
Stop Criticizing and Start Planning
December 26, 2023
Your Spouse Had an Affair, Now What?
December 19, 2023
Is Sex Really That Important?
December 14, 2023
Respecting Your Past and Each Other
December 12, 2023
How to Have Good Conversations About Sex
December 5, 2023
Navigating Toxic Friendships
November 30, 2023
Practicing Dialogue, Not a Monologue
November 28, 2023
Warning Signs That Can Lead to an Affair
November 21, 2023
Blended Couples and Kids
November 16, 2023
Blended Couples and Kids
November 14, 2023
Designed for Passionate Pleasure
November 9, 2023
Sex and Sacrificial Love
November 7, 2023
It’s How You Approach Conflict
November 2, 2023
When Conflict is Actually a Good Thing
October 31, 2023
Before an Affair Takes Place
October 26, 2023
For the Couple Who’s Lost a Child
October 24, 2023
If You’ve Come from a Blended Family
October 19, 2023
What Blended Families Face
October 17, 2023
Sex and Intimacy Aren’t the Same Thing
October 12, 2023
Godly Character and Your Sex Life
October 10, 2023
Responding to Hurtful Comments from Your Spouse
October 5, 2023
Listening Before Criticizing
October 3, 2023
My Life is Busy! Please Help!
September 28, 2023
When Financial Problems Turn to Anger
September 26, 2023
Leaving a Legacy that Matters
September 21, 2023
When God Stepped in Your Marriage
September 19, 2023
Sex is Meant to Reflect God’s Love
September 14, 2023
Sex and Covenant Love
September 12, 2023
You Can’t Read Your Spouse’s Mind!
September 7, 2023
No Tech Secrets Between Us
September 5, 2023
Good Kinds of Storms
August 31, 2023
3 Building Blocks for Emotional Connection
August 29, 2023
Can We Start Over?
August 24, 2023
Doing Whatever it Takes
August 22, 2023
How God Can Redeem Your Sexual Brokenness
August 17, 2023
Two Wrong Perspectives About Sex
August 15, 2023
Making Appreciation a Habit
August 8, 2023
Don’t Isolate Your Marriage
August 3, 2023
Overcoming Anger and Financial Hardships as a Couple
August 1, 2023
God Works in the Messiness of Marriage
July 27, 2023
Having a "Team Us" Mentality
July 25, 2023
Reclaiming Sex as a Gift
July 20, 2023
Giving Things Over to God
July 18, 2023
Four Daily Essentials
July 13, 2023
Habits that Lead to Happiness
July 11, 2023
Focused Communication & Childhood Wounds
July 6, 2023
Overcoming Fears & Long-Distance Struggles
July 4, 2023
Step into the Painting
June 29, 2023
Being There for Your Spouse in Hobbies and Moving
June 27, 2023
Focus on the Positive
June 22, 2023
How Playing Offense Can Lead to Intimacy
June 20, 2023
Making Big Decisions in Faith Together
June 15, 2023
I Have You on My Heart
June 13, 2023
Giving 100% of What You Have Left
June 8, 2023
Two Lessons from Hard Times
June 6, 2023
Creating Sustainable Rhythms in Your Marriage 5
June 1, 2023
How Can You Serve Your Spouse?
May 30, 2023
Recovering from Trauma and Improving Your Relationship
May 25, 2023
When a Wife Isn't Enjoying Sex
May 23, 2023
Three Components of a Marriage Meet Up
May 16, 2023
A Sure Foundation for Your Marriage
May 11, 2023
A No Break-Up Policy for Your Marriage
May 9, 2023
Not Making Fun of Your Spouse
May 4, 2023
When a Fun Activity Doesn't Work for You
May 2, 2023
Asking Your Husband to Lead Well
April 27, 2023
When and When Not to Listen to Your Husband
April 25, 2023
The Power of Consistency
April 20, 2023
Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations
April 23, 2024
Unrealistic expectations going into marriage will lead to disappointment. That principle also applies to sex. John, Erin and Greg discuss how unhealthy expectations is something many couples struggle with. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about loving your spouse, even when sex isn't going perfectly.
Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations
April 23, 2024
Choosing to Be Thankful for Your Mate
April 18, 2024
Owning Your Faith, Even When Your Spouse Doesn’t Own Theirs
April 16, 2024
The Different Ways Men and Women Are Romantic
April 11, 2024
Passwords to Resolve Conflict
April 8, 2024
Couples and Credit Cards
April 4, 2024
Submitting Your Money to God
April 2, 2024
Pornography Hurts True Intimacy
March 28, 2024
When Spouses Have Differing Sexual Desires
March 26, 2024
Remembering the Story of How You Met
March 21, 2024
Marriage and Children with Special Needs
March 19, 2024
Repeat Back Your Spouse’s Interests
March 14, 2024
Communication Mistakes Spouses Make
March 12, 2024
Getting on the Same Page Financially
March 7, 2024
Being Honest About Your Financial History
March 5, 2024
How Often Should We be Intimate?
February 29, 2024
Three Types of Sexual Desire
February 27, 2024
When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage
February 22, 2024
Connecting Well in the Evening
February 20, 2024
Respecting Your Spouse’s Brain Wiring
February 15, 2024
The Ways Men and Women Process Information
February 13, 2024
Don’t Hide from the Pain
February 8, 2024
The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families
February 6, 2024
If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations
February 1, 2024
Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good
January 30, 2024
Maintaining Joy When Your Plate is Full
January 25, 2024
When Your Husband Doesn’t Initiate Romance
January 23, 2024
Openness That Leads to Healing
January 18, 2024
A Wedding for Blended Couples
January 16, 2024
When You and Your Spouse Don’t Agree on Discipline
January 11, 2024
Blended Couples and Their Finances
January 9, 2024
Are We the Only Ones Struggling with Sex?
January 2, 2024
Stop Criticizing and Start Planning
December 28, 2023
Stop Criticizing and Start Planning
December 26, 2023
Your Spouse Had an Affair, Now What?
December 19, 2023
Is Sex Really That Important?
December 14, 2023
Respecting Your Past and Each Other
December 12, 2023
How to Have Good Conversations About Sex
December 5, 2023
Navigating Toxic Friendships
November 30, 2023
Practicing Dialogue, Not a Monologue
November 28, 2023
Warning Signs That Can Lead to an Affair
November 21, 2023
Blended Couples and Kids
November 16, 2023
Blended Couples and Kids
November 14, 2023
Designed for Passionate Pleasure
November 9, 2023
Sex and Sacrificial Love
November 7, 2023
It’s How You Approach Conflict
November 2, 2023
When Conflict is Actually a Good Thing
October 31, 2023
Before an Affair Takes Place
October 26, 2023
For the Couple Who’s Lost a Child
October 24, 2023
If You’ve Come from a Blended Family
October 19, 2023
What Blended Families Face
October 17, 2023
Sex and Intimacy Aren’t the Same Thing
October 12, 2023
Godly Character and Your Sex Life
October 10, 2023
Responding to Hurtful Comments from Your Spouse
October 5, 2023
Listening Before Criticizing
October 3, 2023
My Life is Busy! Please Help!
September 28, 2023
When Financial Problems Turn to Anger
September 26, 2023
Leaving a Legacy that Matters
September 21, 2023
When God Stepped in Your Marriage
September 19, 2023
Sex is Meant to Reflect God’s Love
September 14, 2023
Sex and Covenant Love
September 12, 2023
You Can’t Read Your Spouse’s Mind!
September 7, 2023
No Tech Secrets Between Us
September 5, 2023
Good Kinds of Storms
August 31, 2023
3 Building Blocks for Emotional Connection
August 29, 2023
Can We Start Over?
August 24, 2023
Doing Whatever it Takes
August 22, 2023
How God Can Redeem Your Sexual Brokenness
August 17, 2023
Two Wrong Perspectives About Sex
August 15, 2023
Making Appreciation a Habit
August 8, 2023
Don’t Isolate Your Marriage
August 3, 2023
Overcoming Anger and Financial Hardships as a Couple
August 1, 2023
God Works in the Messiness of Marriage
July 27, 2023
Having a "Team Us" Mentality
July 25, 2023
Reclaiming Sex as a Gift
July 20, 2023
Giving Things Over to God
July 18, 2023
Four Daily Essentials
July 13, 2023
Habits that Lead to Happiness
July 11, 2023
Focused Communication & Childhood Wounds
July 6, 2023
Overcoming Fears & Long-Distance Struggles
July 4, 2023
Step into the Painting
June 29, 2023
Being There for Your Spouse in Hobbies and Moving
June 27, 2023
Focus on the Positive
June 22, 2023
How Playing Offense Can Lead to Intimacy
June 20, 2023
Making Big Decisions in Faith Together
June 15, 2023
I Have You on My Heart
June 13, 2023
Giving 100% of What You Have Left
June 8, 2023
Two Lessons from Hard Times
June 6, 2023
Creating Sustainable Rhythms in Your Marriage 5
June 1, 2023
How Can You Serve Your Spouse?
May 30, 2023
Recovering from Trauma and Improving Your Relationship
May 25, 2023
When a Wife Isn't Enjoying Sex
May 23, 2023
Three Components of a Marriage Meet Up
May 16, 2023
A Sure Foundation for Your Marriage
May 11, 2023
A No Break-Up Policy for Your Marriage
May 9, 2023
Not Making Fun of Your Spouse
May 4, 2023
When a Fun Activity Doesn't Work for You
May 2, 2023
Asking Your Husband to Lead Well
April 27, 2023
When and When Not to Listen to Your Husband
April 25, 2023
The Power of Consistency
April 20, 2023
Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations
April 23, 2024
Unrealistic expectations going into marriage will lead to disappointment. That principle also applies to sex. John, Erin and Greg discuss how unhealthy expectations is something many couples struggle with. You'll also hear Jim Daly talk with Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr. Michael Sytsma about loving your spouse, even when sex isn't going perfectly.
Getting Rid of Unrealistic Sexual Expectations
April 23, 2024
Choosing to Be Thankful for Your Mate
April 18, 2024
Owning Your Faith, Even When Your Spouse Doesn’t Own Theirs
April 16, 2024
The Different Ways Men and Women Are Romantic
April 11, 2024
Passwords to Resolve Conflict
April 8, 2024
Couples and Credit Cards
April 4, 2024
Submitting Your Money to God
April 2, 2024
Pornography Hurts True Intimacy
March 28, 2024
When Spouses Have Differing Sexual Desires
March 26, 2024
Remembering the Story of How You Met
March 21, 2024
Marriage and Children with Special Needs
March 19, 2024
Repeat Back Your Spouse’s Interests
March 14, 2024
Communication Mistakes Spouses Make
March 12, 2024
Getting on the Same Page Financially
March 7, 2024
Being Honest About Your Financial History
March 5, 2024
How Often Should We be Intimate?
February 29, 2024
Three Types of Sexual Desire
February 27, 2024
When Your Childhood Impacts Your Marriage
February 22, 2024
Connecting Well in the Evening
February 20, 2024
Respecting Your Spouse’s Brain Wiring
February 15, 2024
The Ways Men and Women Process Information
February 13, 2024
Don’t Hide from the Pain
February 8, 2024
The Ripples of Grief for Blended Families
February 6, 2024
If Your Spouse Doesn’t Receive Positive Affirmations
February 1, 2024
Owning Your Responsibility to Feel Good
January 30, 2024
Maintaining Joy When Your Plate is Full
January 25, 2024
When Your Husband Doesn’t Initiate Romance
January 23, 2024
Openness That Leads to Healing
January 18, 2024
A Wedding for Blended Couples
January 16, 2024
When You and Your Spouse Don’t Agree on Discipline
January 11, 2024
Blended Couples and Their Finances
January 9, 2024
Are We the Only Ones Struggling with Sex?
January 2, 2024
Stop Criticizing and Start Planning
December 28, 2023
Stop Criticizing and Start Planning
December 26, 2023
Your Spouse Had an Affair, Now What?
December 19, 2023
Is Sex Really That Important?
December 14, 2023
Respecting Your Past and Each Other
December 12, 2023
How to Have Good Conversations About Sex
December 5, 2023
Navigating Toxic Friendships
November 30, 2023
Practicing Dialogue, Not a Monologue
November 28, 2023
Warning Signs That Can Lead to an Affair
November 21, 2023
Blended Couples and Kids
November 16, 2023
Blended Couples and Kids
November 14, 2023
Designed for Passionate Pleasure
November 9, 2023
Sex and Sacrificial Love
November 7, 2023
It’s How You Approach Conflict
November 2, 2023
When Conflict is Actually a Good Thing
October 31, 2023
Before an Affair Takes Place
October 26, 2023
For the Couple Who’s Lost a Child
October 24, 2023
If You’ve Come from a Blended Family
October 19, 2023
What Blended Families Face
October 17, 2023
Sex and Intimacy Aren’t the Same Thing
October 12, 2023
Godly Character and Your Sex Life
October 10, 2023
Responding to Hurtful Comments from Your Spouse
October 5, 2023
Listening Before Criticizing
October 3, 2023
My Life is Busy! Please Help!
September 28, 2023
When Financial Problems Turn to Anger
September 26, 2023
Leaving a Legacy that Matters
September 21, 2023
When God Stepped in Your Marriage
September 19, 2023
Sex is Meant to Reflect God’s Love
September 14, 2023
Sex and Covenant Love
September 12, 2023
You Can’t Read Your Spouse’s Mind!
September 7, 2023
No Tech Secrets Between Us
September 5, 2023
Good Kinds of Storms
August 31, 2023
3 Building Blocks for Emotional Connection
August 29, 2023
Can We Start Over?
August 24, 2023
Doing Whatever it Takes
August 22, 2023
How God Can Redeem Your Sexual Brokenness
August 17, 2023
Two Wrong Perspectives About Sex
August 15, 2023
Making Appreciation a Habit
August 8, 2023
Don’t Isolate Your Marriage
August 3, 2023
Overcoming Anger and Financial Hardships as a Couple
August 1, 2023
God Works in the Messiness of Marriage
July 27, 2023
Having a "Team Us" Mentality
July 25, 2023
Reclaiming Sex as a Gift
July 20, 2023
Giving Things Over to God
July 18, 2023
Four Daily Essentials
July 13, 2023
Habits that Lead to Happiness
July 11, 2023
Focused Communication & Childhood Wounds
July 6, 2023
Overcoming Fears & Long-Distance Struggles
July 4, 2023
Step into the Painting
June 29, 2023
Being There for Your Spouse in Hobbies and Moving
June 27, 2023
Focus on the Positive
June 22, 2023
How Playing Offense Can Lead to Intimacy
June 20, 2023
Making Big Decisions in Faith Together
June 15, 2023
I Have You on My Heart
June 13, 2023
Giving 100% of What You Have Left
June 8, 2023
Two Lessons from Hard Times
June 6, 2023
Creating Sustainable Rhythms in Your Marriage 5
June 1, 2023
How Can You Serve Your Spouse?
May 30, 2023
Recovering from Trauma and Improving Your Relationship
May 25, 2023
When a Wife Isn't Enjoying Sex
May 23, 2023
Three Components of a Marriage Meet Up
May 16, 2023
A Sure Foundation for Your Marriage
May 11, 2023
A No Break-Up Policy for Your Marriage
May 9, 2023
Not Making Fun of Your Spouse
May 4, 2023
When a Fun Activity Doesn't Work for You
May 2, 2023
Asking Your Husband to Lead Well
April 27, 2023
When and When Not to Listen to Your Husband
April 25, 2023
The Power of Consistency
April 20, 2023
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About Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast
If you’re married — or soon to be — you’ve got questions. What makes this relationship work? How do I fix it when it breaks? Where do I go when I need help? Host John Fuller and marriage experts Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley help answer those questions with practical, down-to-earth insights based on God’s design for marriage. Find answers and inspiration in every short episode of this Christian marriage podcast.
About Greg Smalley and John Fuller
GREG SMALLEY
Dr. Greg Smalley serves as the vice president of Marriage at Focus on the Family. In this role, he develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises.
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John Fuller is vice president of the Audio division and co-host of the daily "Focus on the Family" radio program. He speaks and writes about family, faith, media and business. John and his wife, Dena, reside in Colorado Springs, Colo., and have six children.
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